Image: Health officials worldwide are closely monitoring the outbreak of illness caused by the newly identified coronavirus (COVID‑19). Here is the latest news, and links to resources available to our UGA community, which you’ll find in more detail on the “campus messages” page of this site: ........... COVID-19 Information and Resources The Coronavirus (COVID‑19) Information and Resources web page is being updated regularly. In addition, you can read past ArchNews messages related to coronavirus on the “campus message” page. Furthermore, there is a specific section of Frequently Asked Questions relevant for students and faculty/staff, respectively, further down the page. Click here to visit the University’s COVID-19 Information and Resources web page. Student Care and Outreach Students, please do not hesitate to contact sco@uga.edu to speak with a staff member about any resources you may be seeking during this time. Student Financial, Food, and Basic Needs Emergency Funds and Financial Hardship Resources Undergraduate students in need of emergency financial assistance should submit applications to the Undergraduate Student Emergency Fund and graduate students to the Graduate Student Emergency Fund. Please visit UGA’s Financial Hardship Resources website at https://financialhardship.uga.edu/ for additional information. Food Resources For updates from Dining Services, please visit https://dining.uga.edu/notifications. For access to the Campus Food Pantry and information about other food resources, contact Student Care and Outreach at sco@uga.edu. Bulldog Basics/ Hygiene Essentials Assistance Students in need of basic hygiene materials may submit a request to Bulldog Basics. Click here for instructions on submitting a Bulldog Basics request. Support for Students Learning Remotely The Division of Academic Enhancement offers resources for students, including academic coaching, peer tutoring, and virtual presentation collaborative appointments. Visit the “DAE at a Distance” web page for more information or share your specific academic need with DAE. Support for Staff and Faculty University Human Resources has developed, and will continue to develop, resources for supporting our faculty and staff during this time. Please consider reviewing the following documents for helpful suggestions: working from home, engaging in distance-based professional development, maintaining your wellbeing (including a broad range of mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing resources available through our KEPRO Employee Assistance Plan via phone at 844-243-4440 or online at EAPHelplink.com (company code is USGCares), If you would like to receive periodic news and information about wellbeing resources, subscribe to the wellbeing listserv by going to listserv.uga.edu and searching for “wellbeing” or contact Kizmet Adams at 706-542-7319. Telehealth medicine Anthem and Kaiser Permanente offer telehealth options. If you have non-emergency healthcare concerns, telehealth can be a good option. During the Coronavirus public health emergency all telehealth visits will be covered at 100% with no out of pocket costs for all USG healthcare plans. Anthem Members: LiveHealth On-line Kaiser HMO members: Call 404-365-0966 or access kp.org Please reach out to Human Resources at hrweb@uga.edu or 706-542-2222 for additional support and guidance. Support for Wellbeing at Home Several schools, colleges, and campus units may offer programming that is open to faculty and staff in addition to undergraduate and graduate students, and we invite you to follow campus programs on social media to learn about these opportunities. Of particular note are some resources from Recreational Sports and the University Health Center’s Health Promotions department: Recreational Sports No gym? No problem! Follow UGA Recreational Sports on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for at-home workouts, mindful activities, fitness challenges, UGA-themed exercises, and live and pre-recorded group fitness sessions. All members of the University community are invited participate. BeWellUGA at Home The trained dietitians, mindfulness instructors, wellness coaches, health educators, and clinicians at the University Health Center, as well as other campus partners, are here to support your wellbeing no matter how far from campus you are. They will share ways to stay organized; strategies to wake up feeling rested; and live virtual sessions on mindfulness, yoga, mental wellbeing, and stress reduction, among other topics. Click here for more information and links to online BeWellUGA sessions. Student Engagement and Co-curricular Programs The Student Affairs “Updates and Information” web page contains information on programming, facilities, academic support, wellbeing, and digital engagement opportunities from Student Affairs departments and campus partners. University Health Center Student COVID-19 Medical Guidance The University Health Center will continue to serve as a resource for students who are unsure as to how best to seek medical assistance. Students seeking medical advice should call UHC at 706-542-1162. Please DO NOT walk-in to the University Health Center – call first. Student Mental Health Resources UGA Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is available for phone consultations (706-542-2273) during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. CAPS is available for crisis services 24/7 at 706-542-2200. Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Medical Guidance If you are experiencing flu-like or respiratory symptoms, please contact your community healthcare provider. Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for 2019-nCoV. In addition to resources on prevention and care for COVID-19, the University Health Center also continues to offer several resources for students, faculty, and staff at this time: Pharmacy The UHC Pharmacy is offering curbside service to minimize risk to patients—please call 706-542-9979 with any questions or needs. The Pharmacy’s services are open to all UGA community members to refill and/or transfer prescriptions. This service is available Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm and Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Click here for more information about the UHC Pharmacy. Vision Clinic You may order contact lenses online or by phone: 706-542-8617. Direct shipping is available. Please call the clinic with urgent matters. Other Medical Clinics Please call regarding previously scheduled appointments or urgent matters. There are many situations which may be assisted remotely: Allergy Clinic: 706-542-5575 Travel and Immunization Clinic: 706-542-5575 Dental Clinic: 706-542-8700 Women’s Clinic: 706-542-8691 After Hours Nurse Line If you are a patient of the University Health Center and wish to speak with a nurse for illness or injury advice, call 855-622-1909. *Please note* This after-hours advice service is available only when UHC is closed. Call 706-542-1162 during regular clinic hours.
