The UCSF Community Newsletter

How Stress – Or Deep Rest – Can Change Your Body’s Most Fundamental Units

Perpetual stress runs us down. But a truly restorative state that alters our bodies at the cellular level can counter this deterioration.

Find out how both affect the body »

Poor Health, Stress in Your 20s Takes Toll in Your 40s

Young adults who have higher levels of inflammation may experience reduced cognitive function in midlife, a new study has found.

Read the UCSF research »

Scientists Discover How to Make Ordinary Fat Cells Burn Calories

Researchers at UCSF have figured out how to turn ordinary white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells that burn calories to maintain body temperature.

Learn about the discovery »

From Preemie to Night Nurse: An Oakland Native’s Full Circle Journey in the NICU

As a child, Roxana Gonzalez dreamed of becoming a pediatrician, but a stint with UCSF Benioff's Community Health and Adolescent Mentoring Program for Success in the NICU changed her mind.

Follow Roxana’s story »

Final Call for AIDS Walk San Francisco Donations to Support Those Living with HIV

UCSF teams are ramping up fundraising efforts as the 2024 event in Golden Gate Park draws near on July 21. This annual event is just one of the ways the University has invested in this community for 160 years and counting. 

Support the UCSF-affiliated teams »

Experts in the News

San Francisco Examiner

St. Mary’s, Saint Francis Hospitals Officially Joining UCSF

Washington Post

Worried About Your Tween's Screen Time? Check Your Own

STAT News

'Visionary' Study Finds Inflammation, Evidence of COVID Virus Years After Infection

TODAY

'Didn't Feel Right': Dad Recalls Early Signs He Had Heart Condition That Doctors Dismissed

KCBS

Distress, Depression Can Worsen Type 1 Diabetes

Social Spotlight

UCSF faculty, staff and learners were thrilled to stand together at the San Francisco Pride Parade last month, paying special tribute to the activists, artists and community members – past and present – who have paved the way for LGBTQIA+ rights and liberation in San Francisco and beyond.

See the images on LinkedIn »

Announcements

Chance to Win Gift Cards for Taking Remote Travel and Work Test: The University of California provides resources to help protect UCSF’s and your data while traveling or working remotely. Find out how to travel and work remotely, safely and securely by taking a quiz and be entered to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the test »

See the Staff Engagement Results Town Hall: Did you miss last month’s 2024 Staff Engagement Results Town Hall? Watch UCSF leadership discuss results of this year’s staff engagement survey that will drive action planning to make UCSF a more supportive environment for staff. View the PowerPoint deck and webinar  »

Reminder and Clarification of Policies on Expressive Activities on UCSF Property: Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Catherine Lucey, MD, MACP, reminds the UCSF community of University Campus Administrative Policy 600-27: Expressive Activities Held on UCSF Property, which provides the rules that all members of the UCSF community are expected to follow to ensure our collective ability to exercise our free speech rights while continuing our mission-critical work. Read her message »

Don’t Miss the UCSF Town Hall at Noon: The next UCSF Town Hall is this Friday, July 12 at a special time from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Hear from a UCSF community panel discussing the impact of the UCSF Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy, plus Christopher Williams, MD, on AI’s ability to prioritize patients in emergency departments and Peter Chin-Hong, MD, with Health News You Can Use. Mark your calendar »

Celebrating 50 Years of Emergency Medicine Residency in Fresno: Fifty years ago, trailblazing physicians in Fresno established an Emergency Medicine Residency Program – one of the first in the country – to train doctors to respond to medical emergencies swiftly and skillfully. Read about it »

Updated Dependent Travel Policy: Effective January 1, the University of California Travel Policy G28 was revised to allow UCSF employees to be eligible for reimbursement of dependent travel expenses directly associated with official University business travel in limited circumstances and with proper approvals. The new policy allows for reimbursement of costs related to breastmilk shipping during official University business travel, among other dependent care items. Read more about the updated policy »

Staying Safe in the Sun: Practice sun safety this summer. Cover up, stay in the shade, choose the appropriate sunscreen, and wear sunglasses. Visit the MyWellness Resource Hub and get more information to keep you safe this summer »

Protect Yourself as COVID-19 Cases Rise: During past several weeks, UCSF Health and campus have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases among faculty, staff and learners. As part of ongoing efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, all members of the UCSF community are asked to follow best practices for infection control. Those who test positive for COVID-19 are required to report their result through the UCSF Digital Screener. If you’re experiencing COVID-like symptoms, test early and often. Learn more »

Expense Reduction Stories Wanted: Do you have a great story about how you helped reduce a patient’s out-of-pocket expenses? If so, share it with the UCSF Center for Healthcare Value (CHV). The best ones will be posted on the CHV website, and winners will be entered in a drawing for a $75 gift card. To be considered, please submit your story (in 250 words or less) by Thursday, August 1. Enter stories here »

Upcoming Events

Visit the UCSF Events Calendar to submit events and see what’s happening.

Deals and Discounts

Last-Minute Summer Travel Savings: Take advantage of fantastic deals on summer travel destinations, home party hosting essentials and more! This cost-free benefit provides the UCSF community access to thousands of exclusive travel and entertainment discounts so you can make the most of your time away from work. See the deals »

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