COVID-19 & the CU Anschutz Community
October 30, 2020
Here's to a Healthy, Happy Halloween
With Halloween weekend upon us, here are ideas for safe ways to celebrate and fun alternatives to traditional activities. If your plans have you out and about this year, take every precaution to protect yourself, limit the size of gatherings and keep your distance from others. COVID-19 cases are rapidly rising statewide, and many counties are moving to more restrictive levels of operation, so it is an especially important time to remain vigilant and do your part. Help keep #CUAnschutzTogether.
A Listening Ear During Uncertain Times
The Department of Psychiatry is offering students, faculty and staff free, one-on-one support sessions next week to help you work through anxiety, stress and worries. Sign up today for your session, and find additional resources and tools for mental health and well-being.
The Office of Case Management is hosting open, one-on-one drop-in Zoom sessions for students on the following dates:
The Office of Case Management is hosting open, one-on-one drop-in Zoom sessions for students on the following dates:
"Add Your Phone" For Exposure Notifications
Yesterday, we shared that a new COVID-19 exposure notification technology is now available in Colorado to help fight the pandemic. You are encouraged to opt in to help protect yourself and stop the spread. Learn more on the State of Colorado’s exposure notifications website.
It's Not Too Late: Make Your Plan To Vote
With Election Day 2020 rapidly approaching on 11/3, ensure you have plans to vote by dropping off your ballot or voting in person if you haven’t done so already.
- Verify your registration
- Find your polling or ballot drop box location.
- Adams County residents may vote at an on-campus polling location in Education 2 South, or drop your ballot at an on-campus drop box near the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center; see the campus map for details.
- Find frequently asked questions and Colorado voting resources.
Find The Care You Need: Care@Work by Care.com
One month ago, we launched a family care subscription program in partnership with Care@Work by Care.com, to help you find the services you need to balance professional demands and care for your loved ones. If you haven’t already, check your eligibility and enroll today.
At Care.com, you can post a job or search for caregivers for child care, tutors and distance learning facilitators, senior care, pet care, house care and more. Details online, and informational webinars coming soon.
Pandemic of Love: Give Help, Get Help, Volunteer
“Micro-communities” have sprung up to care for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Aurora, Pandemic of Love is one such community, established in partnership with the CU Anschutz Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Engagement.
Those in need are matched with volunteers and donors committed to providing assistance. Sign up online to give help, get help or volunteer, and find Pandemic of Love on Facebook and Instagram.
Help For Family Medicine Practices Hit Hard by COVID-19
Colorado’s family medicine practices face a long list of challenges due to COVID-19. Coming to their aid, the Department of Family Medicine launched Family Medicine United for Colorado. This collaborative, volunteer group is working to identify practices in need of assistance and connect them with solutions. From assistance acquiring PPE, to best practices for remaining open – nothing is off the table.
Please help spread the word that Family Medicine United for Colorado is here to help.
Popular "Mindful Moment" Guided Meditation Series Extended
The “Mindful Moment” guided meditation series launched in September continues via Zoom Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:50 a.m. through the end of 2020. Led by the National Mental Health Innovation Center, five-minute sessions touch on timely topics including stress management, relaxation and gratitude in the time of COVID-19. Starting next month, the NMHIC will add 10-minute sessions Mondays at noon.
Register now to take part. Session recordings and additional mindfulness resources are available on the NMHIC website.
Campus Resources & Reminders
- Save the Date: State of the Campus Address 11/18/20 10 a.m. Details to come.
- The free ColoradoSPH, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Institute for Science & Policy COVID-19 webinar series continues with “COVID-19 vs. Influenza” on Monday, November 9.
- Keep up with Colorado’s latest COVID-19 guidance.