The UCSF Community Newsletter

Should Women Take Hormones to Manage Menopause?

Despite being a universal experience for women, menopause often seems shrouded in stigma or confusion. But women today can choose from a wealth of options to address their unique needs during this time in their lives.

Learn what UCSF experts say »

UCSF School of Nursing Bids Farewell to Longtime Home

Saying goodbye isn’t easy. In the case of the UCSF School of Nursing, trading an aging building for a future home is a sentimental end for a new beginning.

See where the School of Nursing is headed next »

Oakland Hospital Building Approved for Construction

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals has received final approval on a $1.49 billion hospital building on its Oakland campus that will provide a state-of-the-art, child-centered medical facility for families across the Bay Area.

View the renderings »

Meet the UCSF Doctor Who Competed in the Summer Olympics

Watching the Summer Olympics on TV is one thing, but actually having the talent to compete in them is on an entirely different level. Rhonda Watkins, MD, MPH, had the chance to do just that in 2008.

Read Rhonda’s inspiring story »

Queer Black UCSF Staffer Reflects on Importance of Names, Pronouns ‘to Everyone’

As a queer Black man of trans experience, Shawn Demmons has lived with multiple marginalized identities. His perspective is the latest in UCSF’s series highlighting the University of California’s Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy.

Get to know Shawn »

Experts in the News

Washington Post

You're Holding Your Phone Wrong

The New York Times

In Constant Battle With Insurers, Doctors Reach for a Cudgel: AI

East Bay Times

UC Regents OK State-of-the-Art $1.49 Billion Oakland Children's Hospital

CalMatters

A UC Merced Medical Program is Slowly Taking Shape. Why California Wants More Doctors There

KCBS

How Types of Human Fat Can Be Both Beneficial and Detrimental

Social Spotlight

Teams of UCSF faculty, staff and learners raised nearly $95,000 for programs and services to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS at AIDS Walk San Francisco.

Celebrate the funds raised on LinkedIn »

Announcements

FY25 Salary Increase for Policy-Covered Staff Takes Effect: As a part of the Fiscal Year 2025 policy-covered (not represented by a union) staff salary program approved by University of California President Michael Drake, all eligible UCSF employees will receive a 4.2% across-the-board pay increase. This salary hike will be reflected on the upcoming paycheck, depending on whether employees are paid bi-weekly or monthly. Learn about the increase »

Beat the Cybersecurity Scams: Test your knowledge on common ways bad actors try to trick people during the back-to-school season. Everyone who completes the quiz is entered for a chance to win one of six $50 Amazon gift cards. Take the quiz »

New Badge Process for UCSF Health Employees: The UCSF badging and ID card process for UCSF Health will move under WeID effective Thursday, August 1. The WeID process is already used by campus employees. Learn how it works »

Next Town Hall Returns to Regular Time: The UCSF Town Hall is back to its normal time slot next Friday, August 2 at 4 p.m. Panelists include Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, discussing AI’s impact on clinicians, Peter Chin-Hong, MD, with Health News You Can Use, and Ralph Gonzales, MD, will provide an update on UCSF’s recent uptick in COVID cases. Mark your calendar and submit a question for our panel »

The Healing Power of Music: Many know from personal experience that music positively impacts well-being. But a growing body of research demonstrates music’s impact on our physical health, including brain health. How does music support healthy aging? Why does playing and listening to music reduce stress? Hannah Katagiri, a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty, guest hosts the School of Nursing’s latest “Illuminating Health” podcast. Listen now »

See Immersive Work by UCSF’s Artist in Residence: Check out “Glyphosate Dreams,” the culmination of a year-long artist residency by UCSF Artist in Residence Katina Bitsicas, at the library at Parnassus Heights. The exhibition is comprised of a series of chromogenic prints, letterpress prints and augmented reality, and explores the impact of the broad-spectrum herbicide glyphosate. See the display »

UCSF Occupational Health Fresno Opening Soon: UCSF Occupational Health Services is opening a Fresno satellite clinic on Thursday, August 1. This location will serve UCSF Fresno staff, trainees and faculty, filling a much-needed gap in central services for employees. It also furthers integration with the UCSF School of Medicine at this location. Get information on clinic hours, services and making an appointment »

Get Some Real Rest: Find some time for rest this summer. Explore four quick ways to sprinkle rest into your schedule. Get tips here »

In Case You Missed It: A UCSF community panel highlighted the University’s implementation of the Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy at this month’s UCSF Town Hall. Those in attendance also heard from Christopher Williams, MD, on AI’s potential benefit to emergency departments and Peter Chin-Hong, MD, with Health News You Can Use. Watch the recording »

Upcoming Events

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

Deals and Discounts

Exclusive San Francisco Giants Ticket Deal: The Giants Access Pass is a program that provides UCSF employees with discounted tickets to most Monday through Friday games at Oracle Park. Once enrolled, employees can buy up to six tickets per game for up to five games at a time. Limited complimentary tickets are also available. Register now »

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