#UCSDHealth has launched a new program as part of its #sustainability efforts that diverts unused food from the landfill and instead helps those in need. Learn more ⬇️ #EarthDay 🌎
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Sexual health goes hand-in-hand with physical and mental health. If you are sexually active, be sure to get regular sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings. #STD screenings are available at our Express Care clinics. ⬇️ #STIWeek health.ucsd.edu/care/walk-in-s…

After 7 years waiting on the #KidneyTransplant list, Linda Ketter's husband hung a banner from an overpass that read 'Wife needs kidney, blood type O.' Theron Hayes saw the sign and was inspired to donate his kidney to Linda. Watch the heroic story ⬇📺 spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/new…

All aspects of human health are impacted by the environment. By supporting the environment in which we live, we help to protect the health of our patients and build a healthy future for the region. See our 2023 sustainability stats (video). #EarthMonth ♻️ health.ucsd.edu/about-us/susta…

“If we chase perfection, we can sometimes catch excellence.”

Dr. Philip Stieg (Dr. Philip E. Stieg) shares his thoughts on leadership in #neurosurgery during the 2023 #UCSDNeuroSurg John F. Alksne Annual Lecture.

Watch the full talk on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/vyiJL1zZKBM

A new UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that generative #AI drafts compassionate patient responses to help providers answer influx of messages. #UCSDHealth , in conjunction with the Jacobs Center for Health Innovation @ UC San Diego, has been extensively testing #GenAI models since May 2023.
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#Transplant surgeon Kristin L. Mekeel, MD, explains why patients needing an #OrganTransplant should seek care at #UCSDHealth . Our world-class team is renowned for our expertise in performing heart, kidney, liver, lung and complex multi-organ transplants. health.ucsd.edu/care/transplan…

We now host an Adult Congenital #HeartDisease Patient and Family Council (PFAC) in addition to the systemwide, cancer and women and infants councils. These groups enhance processes, procedures and delivery of care. To get involved, please visit ⬇️ health.ucsd.edu/patients/advis…

Life can get hectic, but with #ExpressCare staying healthy is easy!

Skip the long waits and get the care you need on your schedule. #UCSDHealth has 6 Express Care clinics located across San Diego that are open 7 days a week for minor health care needs. health.ucsd.edu/care/walk-in-s…

#TesticularCancer is the leading cancer in young men. It is highly treatable, especially when caught early. Regular self-exams and awareness are key. #TesticularCancer AwarenessMonth #UCSDHealth

Learn the signs and symptoms. ⏬ go.ucsd.edu/3VVqXss

Congratulations to UC San Diego Health Sciences and UC San Diego School of Medicine on this achievement! As the region’s only academic medical center, our teams collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that lead to personalized patient care.

UC San Diego School of Medicine has been ranked #5 for NIH funding among public medical schools!

Reported by the 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings, UC San Diego has also secured several top spots in NIH funding.

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After living with a critical heart condition for 27 years, Chen sought outside help. Her doctors' recommendations, along with many inspirational stories, assured Chen that she would get the life-changing treatment she needed at #UCSDHealth .

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Brain-cell transplants are the newest experimental epilepsy treatment. “The concept that we can offer a definitive treatment for patients without destroying underlying tissue would be potentially a huge paradigm shift in how we treat epilepsy.”-Sharona Ben-Haim, MD technologyreview.com/2024/03/29/109…

#HealingSpaces play a crucial role in promoting physical & mental well-being. This week we are highlighting the Bannister Family House at #UCSDHealth which provides a haven of hope and comfort for families with a loved one in long-term or critical care.

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Head and neck cancer is the term given to cancers that start in cells found in the head and neck region.
#UCSDHealth is a national leader in designing #ClinicalTrials , expanding treatment options and giving access to the latest head and neck therapies. health.ucsd.edu/care/cancer/ca…

San Diego will have great views of the #eclipse with over 50% coverage at totality. Make sure to protect your eyes with eclipse glasses. “Solar burn” is a real condition that eye doctors say they see in patients after an astronomical event.
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The quality of collaborative innovation coming from UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center and UC San Diego Health is a reflection of the wonderful people and work done here. Than you Diane Simeone and GutkindLab for your leadership!

Had a great time discussing eye safety for the eclipse this morning. They want me back again Sunday for reminders before the big day...
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On 4/8, a rare #SolarEclipse will be visible in a path across N. America. While many are eager to experience it, prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays can lead to vision distortion or potential permanent damage. Natalie Afshari, MD, shares safety tips. 😎
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