2 Bay Area hospitals host special proms for young patients
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event.
UCSF doctors share abortion care stories and research with Sec. Becerra
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra arrived at UCSF on a fact-finding mission Monday, meeting with OBGYN doctors and professors to discuss front-line stories of how abortion care has changed since the Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe vs. Wade opened to door for some states to adopt abortion restrictions.
Health care jeopardized for millions of Californians: Anthem Blue Cross vs. UCSF Health
An epic health insurance versus medical provider battle could affect untold number of UCSF medical patients in about a month as the two behemoths part ways.
California ends COVID isolation rule for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.
UCSF doctor surrenders medical degree after alleged artificial insemination incident
A fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to artificially inseminate a woman at UCSF 14 years ago has surrendered his medical license.
Organization raising $10k to send family of teen receiving treatment in San Francisco on Hawaii trip
A Minnesota family is hoping to go on the trip of a lifetime. The non-profit One At A Time is trying to raise $10,000 by the end of the year to send the Wicklund family on a dream trip to Hawaii, after years of struggling with their 15-year-old son Isaac's illnesses.
UCSF medical professionals describe 'horrors' happening in Gaza, call for ceasefire, aid
On Wednesday, medical professionals at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center held a press conference calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
UCSF nurses' union says increased workplace violence linked to hiring freeze
Registered nurses at the University of California, San Francisco say they have seen an increase in workplace violence since the medical center imposed a hiring freeze four months ago.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF
Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.
Marathon weekend bring kidney donors, recipients and those on the transplant list
If you are looking for inspiration, sit for a moment with Wilson Du and listen to his story. It was 2016 and he was just 34-years old, working hard, and playing harder when his kidneys failed.
UCSF wants to buy St. Mary's, St. Francis hospitals; longtime doctors fear fallout
UCSF Health is in talks to acquire St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco from Dignity Health, a Catholic hospital chain. But some doctors are concerned the community hospitals will lose their identity and culture.
UCSF report: Emergency departments in state failing to meet patient demand
According to a new study by the University of California, San Francisco, emergency departments in California have been struggling to keep up with patient demand during the last decade.
UCSF security arrested for allegedly stealing over $200,000 worth of Apple products
A security guard at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center has been charged with a series of thefts involving over $200,000 worth of Apple devices specifically designed for medical staff use, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday.
US Surgeon General declares national loneliness epidemic
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 81-page report Tuesday, saying loneliness is an epidemic that has turned into a nationwide public health problem.
Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off following some tough pandemic years
The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.
'Tripledemic' prompts change to CDC masking guidance
At San Jose’s Christmas in the Park event, families enjoyed dazzling lights, kiddie rides, and festive performances. The outdoor event is a holiday favorite but this year, some people chose to enjoy the celebration masked up.
Upsurge in staff COVID cases closes popular San Francisco restaurant
Zuni Café on Market Street in San Francisco is temporarily closed due to an upsurge in COVID cases amongst staff. Doctors say four respiratory viruses are currently circulating.
Highlighting UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital's life-saving work
On this Giving Tuesday we’re highlighting the life-saving care provided by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.