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Stroke Awareness Month is coming to a close, but preparedness never ends. For those who have had a stroke or are caring for people who have, it's a good idea to work with a doctor to create a plan to prevent secondary stroke. At our nationally-recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide outpatient and follow-up care that improves outcomes and brings peace of mind.

Our Bayfront Medical Building is taking shape! A recent tour highlighted progress inside the building, which is due to open this August. On view: Reception areas, infusion center, outpatient surgery center, exam rooms, the team lounge and more. This cutting-edge outpatient facility incorporates groundbreaking technologies like heat recovery chillers, which significantly reduce energy operating costs, and solar thermal panels to help with sustainability.

A UCSF Health surgeon recently completed our 15,000th robotically assisted surgery! Congratulations to everyone in the robotic surgery program for reaching this amazing milestone. “We were one of the first institutions in the western U.S. to do robotic surgery, and we stay very up-to-date and are always incorporating the latest robotic technologies,” Johannes Kratz, MD, a thoracic surgeon and medical director of the robotic surgery program, says. “We have been able to reach this milestone of 15,000 assisted surgeries thanks to UCSF Health’s commitment to incorporating the latest advances in medicine to better the care of our patients.” ➡️ https://ucsfh.org/3X8cdGW

An intriguing recent study from researchers at University of California, San Francisco explored the potential of LLMs for triaging emergency department patients. In the study, the #AI model accurately identified the more severe patient case 89% of the time based solely on symptom descriptions, performing on par with physicians in one of the first studies of its kind to use actual, privacy-protected clinical data. Lead researcher Dr. Christopher Williams joined As Prescribed to share what makes this study’s findings unique, what it could mean for practical uses of AI in emergency and other types of medicine, and what aspects of AI might we want to be cautious about applying to medicine.

"There's a unique need to support families of patients with brain cancer," neuro-oncologist Dr. Jennie Taylor says. Dr. Taylor is co-director of our Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Program, a resource designed to support the people who are supporting their loved ones through brain cancer. Learn more about this resource through the story of one mother and daughter team dealing with glioblastoma. ➡️ https://ucsfh.org/4bt74O3

The Blanket Ceremony is a cherished tradition among various Native American tribes, honoring the achievements of community members as they embark on new journeys. Hosted by the Native American Health Alliance and the Association of Native American Medical Students, this year's ceremony celebrated the graduations of UCSF's Native American learners, highlighting their unique heritage. https://lnkd.in/gWSShRgF

Innovations in perinatal care, gender affirming care and improving pregnancy outcomes for women with fibroids are among the topics UCSF clinicians will discuss at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2024 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 17-19, in San Francisco. The theme of this year’s conference is “Pathways to Progress,” and features novel research and discussions by experts in UCSF’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. Highlights: https://ucsfh.org/3KcHDEp

Each year during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Campus Life Services team schedules opportunities for the UCSF and UCSF Health communities to de-stress. Last week, at the Koret Quad in Mission Bay, we welcomed several friendly llamas for students and employees to meet, relax, brush, and take selfies with! A big thank you to UCSF Campus Life Services and llama owner Geo Caldwell for making the event possible.

We are honored to be part of Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index again this year, and proud to be recognized for providing inclusive care for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

We're proud to rank #1 in California for neurosurgery and neurology, and to offer inpatient and outpatient services for #stroke. Learn more about the lifesaving, life-changing care patients receive through our Comprehensive Stroke Center and other clinics. ➡️ ucsfhealth.org/stroke