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The coronavirus pandemic has caused one of the worst global health crises in history. Researchers at the UCSF School of Nursing are developing studies to learn more about the virus, especially its impact on vulnerable populations.
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed health inequities in numerous populations. How do clinicians and patients navigate these unprecedented barriers?
UCSF School of Nursing sociologist Howard Pinderhughes is leading an initiative to make UCSF an "anchor institution." The designation could help UCSF further improve health equity for underserved members of our community.
A team of UCSF nursing students take to the streets of San Francisco to provide nursing advice to those battling homelessness. The team's efforts have also had an impact at the School of Nursing, which is considering making "Street Nursing" an elective.
The UCSF School of Nursing commissioned a mural to honor pioneers who paved the way for diversity and inclusion in nursing. More than 100 guests attended the mural's unveiling.
Shared medical appointments at school-based health centers demonstrate promise for addressing childhood obesity in underserved youth.
A unique clinic in Haiti that treats children with chronic disease is forging deeper connections with UCSF to expand capacity and improve pediatric health.
Recent graduate Sonia Lai uses her art talents to deepen understanding of clinician burnout.
In the months after the devastating North Coast fires, licensed providers from UCSF staffed a volunteer clinic to deliver ongoing crisis counseling for Sonoma residents. The effort could lead to a PMHNP faculty practice aimed at addressing the area’s growing mental health needs.
Faculty and students from the School of Nursing have a long history of community partnerships aimed at addressing health inequities. UCSF’s $5 billion campaign will significantly boost the School’s ongoing efforts.
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May 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, UCSF School of Nursing students are answering the call to provide vital care to vulnerable communities affected by the coronavirus. From caring for those experiencing homelessness to testing thousands for COVID-19 in densely populated urban areas, the School’s students are helping to halt the spread of COVID-19.
September 2018
During her 20-plus years at UC San Francisco School of Nursing, Erica Monasterio was an influential voice for serving the needs of underserved teens and young adults, and for making concrete progress in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion at the School.
August 2018
Two critical care experts in Puerto Rico – both of whom received their PhD degrees from the UCSF School of Nursing – demonstrate the power of evidence, education and a passion for implementing change.
May 2018
The School’s new Rural Health Advanced Practice Training program and rural health minor train nurse practitioners and preceptors to confront the challenges of providing care in some of California’s most underserved areas.
