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Are summer shoes causing your foot pain?

UCLA Health — August 16, 2022

Flip-flops and sandals can feel freeing, but summer shoes can also cause foot pain. Learn how sandals affect your feet and how to choose a painless pair.

COVID-19 vaccine critically important for cancer patients

UC Davis Health — August 16, 2022

Cancer patients remain at risk of severe COVID-19 complications and death unless fully vaccinated, according to new research. The national study included data provided by UC Davis researchers who urge cancer patients to stay current with COVID vaccine boosters.

Adult woman receiving vaccine from doctor

New donor-funded program aims to improve patient comfort

UC Davis Health — August 15, 2022

UC Davis Medical Center has launched a CARE Carts program to make patients more comfortable and help them adapt to the hospital environment. A cart on each adult unit has supplies such as journals and games to support patients through creative self-expression, relaxation, and recreation.

Cart with shelves and supplies

UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium receives renewed funding

UC Davis Health — August 12, 2022

The UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium has received renewed funding to continue its efforts to assist students from educationally and economically disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.

Students walking while wearing a mask and white coats

Medical student honored for efforts to keep unused hospital supplies out of landfill

UC Davis Health — August 12, 2022

Fourth-year medical student Carter White has won national recognition for his environmental stewardship with Second Breath. The sustainability program he co-leads keeps unused and discarded medical equipment from going to the landfill and provides it to individuals and organizations that have use for it.

Medical students Carter White and Aida Nasirishargh display an orthopedic boot and other surplus items they collect and donate

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