The University of California released its latest health community engagement report, which details a record-high $7.3 billion in community benefit investments and care for which its hospitals and practices were not reimbursed by Medi-Cal or Medicare programs.
The University of California Health has announced the application cycle for The Grow Grants: 2026, making up to $3.5 million available to support innovative medical education initiatives that expand California's future physician workforce.
For decades, UC and Veterans Affairs medical centers have advanced a shared mission of patient care, research and health professional education. Across seven VA medical centers, UC faculty and trainees help deliver care to veterans while also preparing California’s physician workforce, with more than two-thirds of UC medical students, residents…
Nursing remains a sought-after profession, with strong student demand for nursing programs; however, a national shortage of nursing educators continues to limit the growth of the nursing workforce. In celebration of Nurses’ Month, UC Health highlights four UC-trained nurse educators who are delivering patient care and serving as clinical instructors…
Two realities stand out as a result of federal H.R. 1 legislation: fewer Californians will have coverage, and the health care organizations that care for the state’s most vulnerable residents are already financially fragile. H.R. 1 provisions will cause a ripple effect across the state, impacting people in need of…
Early detection improves outcomes, lowers costs and enables timely care. Across UC’s academic health system, researchers are using real-world health data to identify disease risk earlier and support more personalized, data-driven care—and highlighting the importance of federal science agencies in supporting life-changing research.
Dr. Monique Atwal, a San Joaquin Valley PRIME alum who grew up in Selma and now serves as a psychiatrist and faculty member at UCSF Fresno, reflects on how her UC PRIME education shaped her path in health care. “Being a doctor wasn’t just about me,” she shares. “I always…
Funded by Proposition 35 (2024), The California Fund for Advancing Physician Education and Workforce Growth (also known as The Grow Grants) is administered by the University of California Health. As of December 19, The Grow Grants program has awarded funding to support seven medical education proposals across California at approximately…
Across the University of California, pharmacists are transforming how patients experience care—and the latest UC Population Health Annual Report shows why their role has never been more essential.
