As we enter the new year and continue to prioritize the health and safety of our communities, faculty and staff members are encouraged to review the requirements and resources that have been implemented as part of our adaptive and responsive approach to COVID-19. The University community is also invited to join a virtual town hall for the Coral Gables and Marine campuses today, Monday, Jan. 10, at 5:30 p.m. Watch the Medical campus town hall, which took place on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Review vaccine and booster shot requirements.
All faculty, staff, and postdoctoral associates are required to be fully vaccinated, subject to the exemptions outlined in Florida law. Proof of vaccination, including booster shots or exemption approval, must be submitted to Workday by Jan. 18, 2022. Additional information regarding vaccination, how to provide proof of vaccination, and testing requirements for individuals who are not fully vaccinated can be found on the Employee Health Office website.
Access care at UHealth Clinics at Walgreens.
The UHealth Clinics at Walgreens offer same-day in-person and virtual visits for minor illnesses—such as cough, colds, flu, sore throats, vaccines—and COVID-19 testing. For a $5 copay, employees who are on the UM/Aetna plan and their dependents can access care from University of Miami Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. With convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, the clinics are open seven days a week, with extended weekday and weekend hours and same day appointments. For additional information about UHealth Clinics at Walgreens, or to make an appointment, visit www.UHealthClinics.com or call 1-888-689-UM4U (8648).
Find testing locations and schedules.
Employees with an approved vaccine exemption must continue to test once per week. Information regarding UScreen/surveillance testing, as well as symptomatic or close-contact testing, can be found at coronavirus.miami.edu/testing.
Stay in the know.
Review the latest messages from University leadership here.
