Be Well Cal

The official account for University Health Services (UHS) at UC Berkeley.

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04/22/2026

Hey, UC Berkeley students! The UHS Health Worker Program is still accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis for the remaining spots in the residential halls listed in this post. If you're interested, please email laurentchiang@berkeley.edu.

For more information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/hwp

04/20/2026

Planning on using cannabis today? Here are some tips that you can use to reduce your risk of harm and bad experiences.

To learn more, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/cannabis

04/16/2026

Let’s talk about BORGs!

Are BORGs really safer? While pouring your own drinks can be a harm-reduction strategy, most BORGs contain far more alcohol than UC Berkeley students typically drink on any given occasion, making them riskier for the majority of our student population.

Many believe BORGs are safer because the electrolytes counteract the alcohol. While this may sound logical, it is not supported by evidence. Plus, many electrolyte packets contain caffeine. Mixing caffeine and alcohol can be risky and place additional stress on the heart.

When it comes to BORGs, know the facts and take out the guesswork: Use a BORG calculator to determine how many shots go into your BORG for safer* drinking.

Learn more about AOD hard reduction resources at uhs.berkeley.edu/partysafe

03/25/2026

University Health Services will be closed on March 27-29.

For assistance when we are closed, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/afterhours

03/20/2026

Enjoy your spring break, bears! We hope this break provides you with a chance to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. 😌 🛏️ 🌅

Did you know, according to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, there are seven types of rest: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual?

Which type of rest are you most looking forward to? We'd love to hear about your plans!

03/17/2026

Join us today for the launch party of the new wellness vending machine, now available on the third floor of Eshleman Hall!

Enjoy food and drinks while you check out the vending machine, meet the team behind it, and learn more about this project. We hope to see you there!

This initiative is sponsored by Project Reproductive Health Justice (RHJ), University Health Services, Wellness Initiative Fee, and The Big C.

For more details, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/vendingmachine

03/16/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Bay Area from Monday, March 16, to Friday, March 20.

A Heat Advisory means a moderate to high risk for those who are heat-sensitive, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Limit outdoor activities if possible. Stay hydrated and take cooling breaks.

For more tips and information, please visit uhs.berkeley.edu/heatadvisory

03/11/2026

Join us next week for Connections at Berkeley! A week-long, campus-wide invitation to pause, reconnect, and celebrate the power of Connection—to self, to each other, and to something bigger.

For more information, visit healthycampus.berkeley.edu/connections

03/06/2026

📣 Hey UC Berkeley students! Just a friendly reminder that Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. ⏰ ⏩

Don't forget to set your clocks forward by an hour on Saturday night or Sunday morning (your smartphones will update automatically).

Keep in mind, this may mean your body needs to adjust to the time change. Consider it a good opportunity to review and improve your sleep routines. Sleep well, bears!

For more information, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/sleep

03/03/2026

Interested in a career in public health? The Health Worker Program (HWP) and Sexual Health Education Program (SHEP) are currently recruiting UC Berkeley students!

Help improve the health and wellness of the campus community while earning units and learning about public health.

More info at uhs.berkeley.edu/getinvolved

03/02/2026

Destress with some furry friends 🐶👋

Join the UHS Health Promotion team tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, from 12 to 1 pm at Memorial Glade for Pet Hugs!

Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/pethugs

03/01/2026

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8. Clocks will move one hour ahead, which means we lose an hour of sleep. To adjust to earlier wake-up times, try going to bed and waking up 15 minutes earlier each day for at least four days before the time change.

For more tips and info, visit uhs.berkeley.edu/sleep

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