With fentanyl overdose deaths at an all-time high, a successful UCSF-funded pilot project to distribute fentanyl test strips is being expanded by California Gov. Gavin Newsome as part of his plan to address the crisis.
Spirit Halloween stores are helping UC Davis Children’s Hospital be less scary for kids by raising funds for the Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department.
Outgoing MIND Institute Director Leonard Abbeduto will be the first speaker in the long-running Distinguished Lecturer Series. He’ll share lessons learned during his 12 years at the helm.
Zuranolone (Zurzuvae), the first pill for patients suffering from postpartum depression, is expected to be available by the end of 2023. Though it may relieve depressive symptoms, it has some drawbacks such as sedation and dangers in breastfeeding.
Camp Winning Hands is a free summer camp for kids and teens with limb differences, where campers enjoy all types of activities that are modified for their unique conditions.
The Sacramento Bee has named Ruth Shim, a professor of clinical psychiatry and associate dean of diverse and inclusive education at UC Davis School of Medicine, one of the “Top 20 Black Change Makers.”
Vizient Inc. has named UCSF Health as a Top Performer for its high-quality patient care in the 2023 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking.
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