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Julie Eastman is one of Becker’s Hospital Review's CIOs to know

UCI Health — June 12, 2024

IN THE NEWS: UCI Health chief information officer and senior vice president Julie Eastman has brought her distinctive fusion of nursing and IT expertise along with a forward-thinking vision to shape the future of technology infrastructure at the academic health system. Becker’s Hospital Review has recognized Eastman’s accomplishments in its…

New Therapy Improves Lives of Girls and Women with Rett Syndrome

UCSF Health — June 11, 2024

Katie’s Clinic for Rett Syndrome at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is one of the few U.S. treatment centers and one of only 18 international centers of excellence for the rare disorder. It is one of the first centers to offer the first treatment for the rare genetic disease, helping…

A Cure for Multiple Sclerosis? Scientists Say Within Our Lifetime

UCSF Health — June 11, 2024

A generation ago, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was a guarantee of a debilitating disease that would leave the patient wheelchair bound, and worse. Follow UCSF’s role in what some call the golden age of MS research and care.

Workforce Agreement Supports Local Labor for Oakland Hospital

UCSF Health — June 10, 2024

UCSF Health and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals signed an agreement to prioritize local union workers for the construction of a proposed landmark hospital building and related site improvements on its Oakland site.

UCI Medical Center scores high in Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index

UCI Health — June 10, 2024

Orange, Calif. — UCI Health is proud to announce that UCI Medical Center has received a commendable score of 95 out of 100 on the 2024 Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index. This prestigious index recognizes U.S. healthcare facilities for their commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and equality. UCI Medical Center…

For Type 1 Diabetes Distress, Focus First on Managing Emotions

UCSF Health — June 9, 2024

Diabetes distress, the fears, worries and burdens associated with living with and managing diabetes, affects up to 75% of adults with Type 1 diabetes. The most effective way to reduce diabetes and improve glucose control is to focus on managing the emotional strain of living with the condition.

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