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Nurse educators are key to growing California’s nursing workforce Nursing remains a sought-after profession, with strong student demand for nursing programs; however, a national shortage of nursing educators continues…
Medi-Cal at a crossroads: Public hospital leaders urge focus on eligibility and funding challenges Two realities stand out as a result of federal H.R. 1 legislation: fewer Californians will have coverage, and the health…
From data to diagnosis: How UC research is advancing early detection Early detection improves outcomes, lowers costs and enables timely care. Across UC’s academic health system, researchers are using real-world health…
WATCH: From the Valley, for the Valley – Dr. Monique Atwal’s UC PRIME journey Dr. Monique Atwal, a San Joaquin Valley PRIME alum who grew up in Selma and now serves as a psychiatrist…
Advancing emphysema care: UC Davis Health offers innovative lung treatment UC Davis Health — May 12, 2026
