Despite California’s reputation as a “reproductive freedom state,” nearly half of California counties lack clinics that provide abortions. This is due, in large part, to a shortage of health care providers trained in…
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Jan. 25, 2023
Jan. 25, 2023
The first of its kind in California, UCSF's Midwifery Mentoring and Belonging Program seeks to re-diversify the midwifery workforce by pairing BIPOC students with practicing BIPOC midwives to support them on their…
Jan. 25, 2023
Despite advances in medicine, maternal morbidity and death rates in the United States continue to rise. In addition, pregnant individuals and their infants, especially in underserved communities, struggle with access…
November 2022
UCSF School of Nursing faculty, staff, student and alumni milestones.
Luis Gutierrez-Mock Receives 2022 Chancellor Award for DiversityPhD Sociology candidate Luis Gutierrez-Mock was chosen as the winner…
November 14, 2022
Access to safe housing, nutritious food, clean air, education and other conditions critically impact our health, well-being and quality of life. What policy change(s) can we, as a country, make to better address social determinants and improve the health of our communities? Experts at the UCSF School of Nursing provide their recommendations.
November 10, 2022
The School of Nursing equips students to develop innovative solutions to address social determinants of health. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical training, the curriculum goes beyond the theoretical and prepares nurse leaders to advance health equity.
November 10, 2022
From understanding worker well-being to studying barriers to HIV prevention, UCSF School of Nursing community members are leading projects that enhance our understanding of social determinants of health. Here are just some of the projects addressing health equity and informing policy.
September 2022
William Holzemer Named Living Legend
William Holzemer, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor emeritus and former associate dean for research, has been named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing. The honor recognizes…
September 7, 2022
From ending the tobacco epidemic to reducing the presence of pesticides in child care centers, UCSF School of Nursing faculty are leading innovative projects to transform the health of Californians. Learn about just some of the major projects that are advancing health, particularly for communities that need it most.
September 7, 2022
Nurses comprise more than half of the world’s health care workforce. However, nurses are underrepresented in senior health care leadership positions, despite improved regulatory and working conditions for nurses when they hold these roles. The UCSF Leadership Institute is poised to tackle this issue for California.
September 7, 2022
Across California, experts are working to expand health care access, especially for those most in need. Learn about how just some of our UCSF nursing alumni are driving innovative change today.