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UCSF and UCLA Receive $41.5M to Address Health Impacts of Toxic Stress

UCSF Health — November 3, 2021

UCLA and UCSF are collaborating with the California Department of Health Care Services and Office of the California Surgeon General on a multi-campus initiative addressing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and other causes of toxic stress on health.

Code Lavender program brings healing to healthcare workers

UCI Health — November 3, 2021

IN THE NEWS: UCI Health launched its Code Lavender program in 2018 to provide support and care to its healthcare workers after a stressful or traumatic event. The Orange County Register interviewed UCI Health Chaplain Pirjo Carlisle about the program and its benefits. “We’re not a religious institution, but we…

Sacramento-area Spanish radio stations raise $92,764 for children’s hospitals

UC Davis Health — November 2, 2021

Typically dominated by the Los Angeles market, Spanish radio stations in the Sacramento area did not let past performance stand in the way raising money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals like UC Davis Children’s Hospital. Even with the pandemic, fundraising exceeded expectations.

The Lazer Radiothon team worked tirelessly to change local kids’ health.

What to know about Merck's COVID-19 treatment pill

UC Davis Health — November 2, 2021

UC Davis Health infectious diseases specialist George Thompson answered some commonly asked questions about Merck’s new COVID-19 pill. The medication could be given in the days after COVID-19 symptoms arise to prevent severe disease.

Pills in a hand and a glass of water

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