Feeling disconnected? Your health may be paying the price. Research shows that social isolation or having few social contacts or meaningful connections, is linked to a significantly higher risk of premature death, especially from heart disease and stroke. This isn’t just about emotional wellbeing, it’s about your physical health. Social connection influences stress, inflammation, lifestyle habits and even recovery from illness. Tune in as Crystal Cené, MD, MPH, FAHA chief administrative officer and associate chief medical officer for Health Equity at UC San Diego Health, breaks down the science behind social isolation and mortality in this powerful podcast, and why connection is essential to long-term health. 33-minute listen 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gUr9bQYB
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UC San Diego Health and Health Sciences has been caring for the community for almost 60 years. In 1966, we established our first medical center. Two years later, in 1968, UC San Diego School of Medicine opened for business. Today, UC San Diego Health is the only academic medical center in the San Diego region and is widely recognized as one of the premier health care systems in the United States. Its clinical facilities include: • Hillcrest Medical Center • East Campus Medical Center • Jacobs Medical Center – La Jolla • Moores Cancer Center (The only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the region.) • Shiley Eye Center • Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center (San Diego’s first comprehensive cardiovascular center) • Numerous primary and specialty practices of UC San Diego Medical Group located throughout Southern California. The UC San Diego School of Medicine is the region’s only medical school recognized among the best in the nation and in the world, in both research and in primary care. In addition to graduating thousands of world-class physicians, the faculty and staff of UC San Diego School of Medicine provides medical care to those in need, as well as programs or services that promote health and healing in response to identified community needs. Learn more about the School of Medicine at https://medschool.ucsd.edu and how we translate new discoveries from our laboratories to our patients at https://medschool.ucsd.edu/research. In addition, we are home to Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. The mission of UC San Diego Health is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. UC San Diego Health's vision is to create a healthier world – one life at a time – through new science, new medicine and new cures.
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UC San Diego Health reposted this
In recognition of the commitment and care our residents and fellows provide every day, we’re pleased to host Thank A Resident Week from February 23-27, 2026! 🩺 See the list of events designed to celebrate our trainees and offer moments to connect, recharge and be appreciated 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4EsVtJK
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UC San Diego Health reposted this
Academic Medicine at its best: studies brought closer to home, care aligned with science, and families empowered sooner. By joining the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network, we’re expanding access to groundbreaking clinical trials right here in Southern California — giving patients and clinicians the ability to make informed choices earlier in the pregnancy journey. This collaboration expands access to research across all our communities and strengthens our commitment to the San Diego region by improving equity, accelerating new treatment options, and supporting families through every step of pregnancy and postpartum care. From maternal mortality and prematurity to postpartum recovery and infant health, the research underway through the MFMU Network is shaping a safer, healthier future for expectant mothers and newborns nationwide. I’m proud that UC San Diego Health is now part of this effort — and grateful to the teams and partners who make this work possible. Read more about this milestone: https://lnkd.in/gMrXny-7 #MaternalHealth #MaternityCare #AcademicMedicine #ClinicalResearch #HealthEquity #PregnancyCare #UCSDHealth #NICHD
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Take a walk through Bannister Family House where comfort, community and compassion come together. For families supporting loved ones at #UCSDHealth, this house becomes more than lodging — it’s a safe haven to rest, breathe and stay close. 💙 https://lnkd.in/ggSM4__u
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We’re thrilled to share we are #9 in the nation and #1 in California based on NAPLEX® first-time pass rates! Congratulations Class of 2025! We can't wait to see what this class will accomplish next! Let the countdown to #MatchDay2026 begin!
We’re thrilled to share we are #9 in the nation and #1 in California based on NAPLEX® first-time pass rates! This achievement reflects the dedication and talent of our exceptional students, who inspire us every day. We’re also proud that our unique education model — featuring small class sizes, shared courses with UC San Diego School of Medicine, world‑class faculty committed to teaching and a strong emphasis on community service — continues to equip our students for career success. Designed to evaluate general practice knowledge, the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination® (NAPLEX®) is taken by recent college of pharmacy graduates shortly after they receive their degree. The exam is used by the boards of pharmacy to assess a candidate’s competence to practice as a pharmacist. Congratulations to the class of 2025 on this outstanding achievement. We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish next! #NAPLEX #PharmacySchool #Pharmacy
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We’re excited to welcome our Spring 2026 UCSDH Explore Student Nurse Externs as they join our teams across UC San Diego Health! This externship is an important step in each student’s nursing journey, providing hands-on clinical experience, professional mentorship, and meaningful exposure to patient-centered care in an academic medical center. We’re grateful to our nurses, preceptors, and leaders who help create an environment where future nurses can learn, grow, and thrive. We look forward to supporting this talented group as they develop their skills, confidence, and passion for nursing. Welcome to the UCSDH community- we’re so glad you’re here! 💙 #UCSDH #NurseExternship #ExploreProgram #FutureNurses #NursingStudents #HealthcareCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment Information about our Extern Programs: https://lnkd.in/gGtSQRbd
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UC San Diego Health reposted this
Thanks to the generosity of a grateful UC San Diego Health patient, the UC San Diego Julie St. John Endowed Chair in Gynecology Oncology has been established, with School of Medicine alumnus Ramez Eskander, MD ’06, named the inaugural chair holder. 🩺 Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZGbNaQ
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We are honored to have our Talent Acquisition Director, Doug Levine, representing UC San Diego Health at the San Diego County Economic Roundtable. Levine has been a champion of community outreach, upskilling our own employees, and advocating for programs that help all in our community. #WorkforcePartnership #WorkforcePlanning
The San Diego County Economic Roundtable returns tomorrow, at the University of San Diego’s Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, bringing together regional leaders to examine the policies and trends shaping San Diego’s economic future. Expect a keynote from Daniel Enemark on what makes the economy unique, emerging forces, and opportunities for economic mobility. A panel will forecast 2026 economic trends, the labor market and hiring. Moderated by Jade Hindmon, and featuring Caroline Smith, Doug Levine and Chee Lum. Register at: EconRound26.eventbrite.com
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We're bringing health care and leading-edge research to where people live, work and learn. From vision screenings to diabetes checks to breakthrough mobile research, UC San Diego mobile health units are meeting communities where they are and expanding access for all. https://lnkd.in/gEkJjE2G
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