City College of San Francisco Student Health Services promotes student success and the wellbeing of the whole student: physically, mentally and socially. Student Health Services strives to provide high quality, accessible and culturally responsive health care.

Announcement

Student Health Services will be CLOSED during our normal clinic hours on Monday, 10/12/29 from 9:00am - 11:00am 

FREE Wellness Groups/Workshops – FALL 2019

Support groups for credit students start the week of September 12, 2019. Material builds on each session, so please sign up only if you are committed to coming every week.

To pre-register come to Student Health, HC-100 or call 415.239.3110, or come to the first session.
Groups accept new members the first two sessions.

OVERCOME ANXIETY & SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS 

Session 1: 9/12/2019 – 10/17/2019 Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Session 2: 10/31/2019 – 12/12/2019 Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:00 pm

Feel self-conscious, boring, or uncomfortable in social situations (such as class discussions)? Learn strategies that will help you feel more confident participating in class and socializing with friends.

STRESS LESS!

Session 1: 9/19/2019 - 10/24/2019 Thursdays, 12pm – 1pm
Session 2: 10/28/2019 - 12/9/2019 Mondays, 3pm – 4pm      

Build skills to reduce anxiety, increase mindful awareness, soothe the inner critic, cultivate self-compassion, center your life around growth and purpose, and nourish hope.

Recognition, Insight, Openness Workshops (RIO)

Session 1: 9/20/2019 – 10/4/2019 Fridays, 11am – 12pm
Session 2: 9/30/2019 – 10/14/2019 Mondays, 11am – 12pm
Session 3: 10/22/2019 – 11/5/2019 Tuesdays, 12pm – 1pm
Session 4: 11/7/2019 – 11/21/2019 Thursdays, 10am –11am

Three session workshops which focus on building skills and creating flexibility in how you respond to distress. The three sessions help you gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, help you create flexibility in how you view and approach the issues in your life, and help you take steps toward increasing your comfort with a wide range of emotions.  By the end of the workshop, you will have a better sense of your personal values and how you want to focus your energy. 

CDPH Health Alert:
Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury

On August 27, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health alert with updated information regarding 36 cases of vaping-associated pulmonary injury requiring hospitalization that have been reported to CDPH.


Key Messages

• Since June, 36 cases of vaping-associated pulmonary injury requiring hospitalization have been reported to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Most patients report vaping the cannabis compounds THC and/or CBD, and some patients also report vaping nicotine products, although the exact cause of illness is not yet known.

• Clinicians who identify cases similar to those described in this health alert are asked to report the cases to their local health department.

• Local health departments should report new cases or direct any inquiries to the CDPH Duty Officer dutyofficer@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 328-3605. Please also contact the CDPH Duty Officer when any vaping devices or supplies have been collected from a patient and can be turned over to CDPH for testing.

To view this and other health advisories, alerts, updates and vax facts, visit https://www.sfcdcp.org/health-alerts-emergencies/health-alerts/