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Quantity of Body Fat, Rather Than Location, May Be Key for Cardiovascular Diseases
Increased obesity worldwide has become a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases. A new study by UC San Francisco and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard researchers found the quantity of fat
Just Ask: Patients in the ER Are Willing to Get a Flu Shot
Intentional flu vaccine messaging, such as a brief video, flyer, or a scripted provider question, is enough to persuade many who visit emergency departments to receive the vaccination.
How Cindy Chang, MD, Rewrote the History of Sports Medicine
Professor emeritus Cindy Chang, MD, has had an impressive career, from being the first female chief medical officer for the U.S Olympic team, to establishing a sports medicine fellowship at UCSF.
UCSF Health Expands Network of Care with 2 Hawaii Hospitals
UCSF Health is expanding its collaboration with two hospitals in Hawaii, Hawai’i Pacific Health and Hilo Medical Center, to support a $150 million gift from Lynne and Marc Benioff that aims to increase access to high-quality medical care for Hawaii residents.
Targeted Treatment of Rare Childhood Leukemia
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) is a rare but aggressive childhood leukemia. While hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is curative for some patients, approximately half of all patients see
Dozens of New Trees Take Root Around Parnassus Heights
UCSF and a host of local volunteers celebrated the planting of 42 new trees on neighborhood streets surrounding the historic Parnassus Heights campus – kicking off a plan to renovate UCSF’s original home with updated research, education and health care facilities.
Passionate UCSF Medical Resident Has ‘Whirlwind’ First Day
Join Kelechi Okpara as she navigates through her whirlwind first day as a new medical resident at the UCSF Parnassus campus.
UCSF Opens World’s First Center of Excellence for Gould Syndrome
UCSF is home to the first center in the world focused on patients with COL4A1/2 mutations, which can cause the rare disease Gould Syndrome.
UCSF Tops Prestigious Fulbright List Again as Students Build International Reach
UCSF has been honored as a Top Producing Institution for Fulbright U.S. Students by the U.S. State Department for the 2023-2024 academic year.
California’s First Latinx Surgeon General Emphasizes Power of Positive Childhood in UCSF Stop
California’s trailblazing surgeon general is using her platform to pave the way for improving the health of women, children and communities of color while inspiring a new generation of Latinx physicians.
UCSF Health, Adventist Health and Madera County Officials Announce Proposal to Reopen Madera Community Hospital
UCSF Health, Adventist Health and Madera County leaders announced their intent to jointly reopen and operate Madera Community Hospital.
Can Native Speakers Change Health Care in the Navajo Nation?
The two-year HEAL fellowship initiative operates in 10 countries but has a special focus on serving the Navajo Nation, which continues to suffer from the consequences of colonialism, including poor access to health care.
New President to Lead Growth of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals
Nicholas Holmes, MD, MBA, was named the new president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and senior vice president of UCSF Health Children’s Services.
