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First Case of Community Acquired Omicron Variant in San Diego

UC San Diego Health — December 10, 2021

Few places in the country are better equipped to detect new virus variants than San Diego, where researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Scripps Research, working with county public health officials, health systems and others, collaborate to create a sort of viral early warning system.

UCLA Health therapy dogs recognized as Lakers For A Day

UCLA Health — December 10, 2021

They say every dog has his day but only two dogs can say they’ve been Lakers for a Day. Harlow, a Golden Retriever/Lab mix, and Pierre, a French Bull Dog, received the honor in recognition of the UCLA People-Animal Connection (PAC) program. This program involves more than 60 dogs who…

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MIND Institute thanks research families with winter wonderland event

UC Davis Health — December 10, 2021

More than 200 families enjoyed a drive-through Winter Wonderland event designed to thank those who are involved in research studies at the MIND Institute. It featured inflatables, holiday lights and staff and volunteers in festive costumes.

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Meet the ‘Heart Brothers’

UC San Diego Health — December 9, 2021

How two of UC San Diego Health’s record-breaking 81 heart transplant recipients in 2021 forged a unique bond of mutual support.

UC Davis School of Medicine homegrown faculty reflect on their roots

UC Davis Health — December 9, 2021

School of Medicine faculty and graduates Olivia Campa and Kevin Mullins reflect on why the school's commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, and an eagerness to address local health disparities have kept them at the health system throughout their careers.

Olivia Campa and Kevin Mullins

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