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It’s taken nearly half a century, but palliative and end-of-life care are finally beginning to establish a significant foothold in the US healthcare system. In an era of “death panel” fears, what’s next for palliative care clinicians, researchers and educators?

Director Patricia Grady of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) discusses the future of palliative and end-of-life care, as well as the role that nurses and the NINR play in shaping that future.

Their unique skills and perspectives can transform nursing, but men are still reluctant to join the profession. Dean David Vlahov and UCSF students join national efforts to boost men’s numbers.

Understanding how and where people age can help clinicians and policymakers improve the health of their populations. Zachary Zimmer’s work opens a window on aging around the globe.

Gail Perin appreciates having had the opportunity to forge a new role for clinical nurse specialists in the forefront of pediatric cancer care.

Mercy Egbujor’s commitment to improving the health of the homeless gives students insight into the special challenges of working with the region’s most vulnerable patients.

Mark Laret, Chief Executive Officer of UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, tells the AAMC that academic medical centers must reconsider their traditions, practices and culture to thrive amidst…

All faculty, staff, and students will soon receive an online survey regarding campus climate for diversity, inclusion, and respect.  All ten campuses are assessing their culture similarly.

Dr. Mark Yudof…

Men like Dean David Vlahov are literally changing the face of nursing.  As he says, “Nursing is not a woman’s profession, it is a people’s profession.”  Read the article here.

Legendary UCSF Nurse Peggy Huang (at right) is honored in the establishment of an innovative program of study in the School of Nursing, the Madison Clinic Peggy Huang Diabetes Nurse Fellows Program.

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UCSF nurse scientists OiSaeng Hong and Heather Leutwyler use interactive screens and software to reach different patient populations.