January 2019 – July 2022
As a reminder, Lab employees who test positive for COVID-19, whether they have been on Lab property or not, must contact Health Services immediately at 510-486-6266 for information on the next steps. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/covid-cases-at-the-lab
The Lab is offering off-site COVID-19 testing in the Horseshoe Parking Lot (F Lot) from 7-10 a.m. on weekdays. This option is intended for mission essential Lab personnel who plan to work on site and who have recently gathered, traveled, or believe they might have been exposed. Read details here. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/testing-at-the-lab
A new link to upload sensitive health information to the staff at Health Services is now available. Read more and bookmark this new link. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/healthservicesupload https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/12/21/new-way-to-upload-secure-health-information/
With winter here, there has been an increase in space heater purchases. Space heaters are blocked on eBuy as we cannot ensure products comply with all safety and sustainability requirements. To purchase a space heater, review the requirements, then submit an ePro requisition. https://link.voicestorm.com/Link/486901/Article/Redirect/c8419d76-74e4-4281-9682-861ce05a66e0?uid=14323&actr=Broadcast&actd=1031&__c=486901_ArticleBroadcast_5935940_DySi
Due to the winter shutdown, the Lab’s COVID testing company BasisDx will only pick up completed COVID test kits on Tuesday, Dec. 28, and Thursday, Dec. 30. You must drop off test kits by 9 a.m. on those days. Results will be available within the normal 24-48 hour timeframe. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/testing-at-the-lab
It’s that time of year when daylight retreats earlier and more of the afternoon commute will be in the dusk or dark. Click here to read tips from experts who can help you safely navigate the roads and pathways at the Lab or avoid foraging wildlife that can be hard to spot in the dark. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/11/10/safety-tips-for-navigating-in-less-daylight/
There are several programs available for those who are thinking about stopping smoking. Check them out. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/smoking-cessation/home
The holidays can be busy – take a moment to rest and recharge with these suggestions from the Healthy & Well at LBNL website. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.37mhuvsyrv0s
Join a webinar at noon on Dec. 14, presented by Alison King, licensed clinical social worker with Managed Health Network (MHN). This presentation takes a closer look at loneliness, its impact on health and wellbeing, and what we can do to de-stigmatize and alleviate it – for ourselves and others. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=azcyNHFsYnE3dmlqaWIyMGNkbTNoMjRsNDQgY181M2EzZXNucjI1ZDh1ZmYycW5ybWtmNzlxc0Bn&tmsrc=c_53a3esnr25d8uff2qnrmkf79qs%40group.calendar.google.com
Employees who come to a Lab site can confirm their flu vaccination in the Lab’s Occupational Health Record system. Those who badged into a Lab site in the last 30 days were sent an email with details. If you were vaccinated at the Lab, your record will be updated automatically. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/11/19/acknowledge-flu-vaccine-received-if-coming-to-lab-site/