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Jan 15, 2025 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |David Rendon
Several active wildfires in Los Angeles have led to at times “unhealthy” air quality on campus, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan Friday afternoon. Some on-campus events have been moved indoors as a preventive measure, according to a University-wide email from the Office of the President on Thursday.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Nicholas Corral
Influenza cases have increased on campus, marking early flu season activity, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan and Annenberg Media Nov. 19. “Even though [flu season has] arrived, it’s going to keep going for several weeks,” Van Orman said.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Nicholas Corral
Student Health is organizing opportunities to learn health skills — including naloxone intervention and hands-only CPR training — for Nov. 21’s Conquest spirit rally and concert, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan and Annenberg Media. The training is intended to expand students’ opportunities to learn life-saving skills.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |David Rendon
In recognition of National Pharmacy Week, students, health professionals and elected officials attended the 2024 Annual Legislative Day Event, a conference intended to advocate for the pharmacy profession, Friday afternoon at the Stauffer Pharmaceutical Sciences Center at the Health Sciences Campus. Mark Hanin, who organized the event, said the conference was hosted to encourage students to become involved in advocacy.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Christina Chkarboul
Student Health reports higher cases of respiratory infections this season, including a few cases of pertussis — also known as whooping cough. Cases have increased on campus and throughout the county, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan Tuesday morning. While initial symptoms may be similar to those of the flu and common cold, pertussis often presents with a persistent, severe cough.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo
As students prepare and take their midsemester exams, they are encouraged to consider stress management practices to support their health, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing Tuesday morning with the Daily Trojan and Annenberg Media. “[It’s] very easy for sleep to suffer when you’re really busy, or you’re staying up late,” Van Orman said.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Bianca Arzán-Montañez
Before seasonal flu activity peaks, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman encourages students to get the influenza immunization to reduce the risk of illness, in a briefing with the Daily Trojan Tuesday morning. Student Health clinicians will provide flu vaccines on campus throughout the fall. While Student Health is not currently reporting high influenza cases on campus, flu cases typically peak between the end of November and mid-January.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |David Rendon
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Christina Chkarboul
Environmental issues such as extreme heat, poor air quality and smoke can adversely affect health, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan on June 19. “When the air quality reaches a certain level, it can affect the respiratory system,” Van Orman said. “People can have a cough, shortness of breath and asthma exacerbations.”
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
dailytrojan.com | Scarlett Lovallo |Christina Chkarboul
As Southern California prepares for high summer temperatures, Student Health recommends students be aware of summer health risks — including heat-related illnesses. Temperature changes can increase sensitivity to heat exposure, Chief Campus Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said in a briefing with the Daily Trojan on June 12.
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