UCSF Helps Local Parents, Students Plan for College
UCSF recently invited parents to learn how to help their children prepare academically and financially for college.
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UCSF's Brindis Discusses Efficacy of Abstinence Education Programs
Federal funding for abstinence education is on the rise: a proposed $191 million dollars for 2008, up $28 million from 2007. But recent studies are raising questions, finding no difference in sexual activity between kids with abstinence education and those without. <i>On Point</i>, produced by WBUR-FM, Boston, examines the effectiveness of sex education for children and adolescents in the current climate of increased federal funding for abstinence education programs.
Turnaround Program Gives Practical Advice on Career Advancement
One of the ways that UCSF helps to provide a supportive work environment for staff is by offering mentoring opportunities, such as the Turnaround Program.
UCSF honored as a national leader in palliative care
The UCSF Palliative Care Program has been named by the American Hospital Association as one of the top three programs nationwide for its innovative efforts to provide end-of-life care. The program receives the AHA annual Circle of Life Award in a San Diego ceremony on July 23.
Slice of Science: Gladstone Institute Gives Students a Career Taste
A video perspective on how the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institute hopes to turn youthful curiosity into a career...
Three UCSF Faculty Tapped as Leaders in Global Health Research
Three UCSF faculty members have been selected to lead a national discussion about the importance of effective collaboration in global health research.
UCSF offers drop-in vaccines for school kids
UCSF is offering a drop-in immunization clinic in the Mission District to give children the vaccines they need to start school. Parents are encouraged to bring their children if they have not yet received their shots.
UCSF Achieves Significant Laboratory Animal Care Accreditation
UCSF recently received full accreditation by an international organization, which evaluates institutions that use animals in research, teaching or testing.
New Law Requires Hospitals to Report Adverse Events
A new law requires hospitals to rapidly report to the state Department of Health Services incidents involving or posing the risk of unexpected death or serious injury to patients.
UCOP Launches New Professional Development Fellowship Program for UC staff
Staff currently employed at the PSS I to MSP II level can apply for a new staff development initiative aimed at giving employees the opportunity to broaden their contributions to the University.
Auxiliary Hosts Retirement Gala to Benefit Nursing Excellence Fund
The UCSF Hospitals Auxiliary is hosting a fundraising retirement gala for Catherine Wittenberg on September 16 to raise funds for UCSF's Nursing Excellence Fund.
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
Women who experienced cognitive decline over a 13 to 15 year period after age 65 were more likely to sleep poorly than women whose cognition did not decline, according to a study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC).