* Due to the upcoming holidays,
StanfordMed Pulse will only be published on Dec. 19, 20 and 27.
Pulse will resume its weekday schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. *
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Stanford Medicine Community Updates |
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NEW Photo of the Week spotlight: Holiday traditions
In the spirit of the holidays, we asked our Stanford Medicine community to share their favorite holiday traditions, both new and old. Matching pajamas, ornament-making parties and the annual gingerbread house competition are some of the ways our teams celebrate the holidays. View the photos.
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NEW Smartsheet basics and best practices - Dec. 20, 9 a.m.
This course is designed for new users who wish to gain a foundational understanding of the Smartsheet collaborative environment, which can help increase efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more.
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NEW Blood drive - Dec. 22, 10 a.m.
We will be holding a blood drive at 500P in the Assembly Hall (third floor). We have an ongoing need for all blood types, particularly type O. As a special thank you, we are offering enough Donor Loyalty Store points to redeem for a digital gift card. Learn more.
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NEW Latino Leadership Academy cohort 13 - applications due Dec. 31
Looking for ways to grow your leadership, get connected to local LatinX local leaders and impact your community in the new year? Applications are open for the 2023 Latino Leadership Academy cohort 13, to be held in person. Learn more.
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Linear accelerator now live at Eden Medical Center as part of Stanford Medicine | Sutter Health Cancer Collaborative
The Eden Radiation Oncology Center team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, recently celebrated the center’s new linear accelerator going online and accepting the first patient to benefit from the technology upgrade. This milestone is part of the Stanford Medicine | Sutter Health Cancer Collaborative in response to the growing demand for radiation oncology services in the East Bay. Read more.
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Community announcements
Research participants wanted
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Stanford School of Medicine |
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Winter closure service information
Stanford University facilities operations will change during winter break (Dec. 21 through Jan. 3, 2023). Learn more about School of Medicine building access, campus ID and mail services, and how you can help support our sustainability efforts during winter closure.
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Literature and Medicine series for MD faculty and residents
Join us for a once-a-month dinner and discussion series exploring the joys and challenges of being a physician through a specially curated collection of essays, short stories and poems. Dinner and discussion will be every third Wednesday or fourth Monday starting January 2023. Learn more.
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NEW Latest Epic in-basket update aims to relieve provider and staff burnout
Our latest update promises to unclog your in basket. As of Nov. 16, we’ve wrapped up our third and final phase of a wide-ranging cleanup effort, which will impact more than 1,800 providers and 3,500 users and promises a more manageable Epic in-basket experience. Learn more.
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Stanford Medicine Children's Health |
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Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley |
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Support the Toys for Tots drive
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is joining the Livermore – Pleasanton Fire Department in gathering toys for Toys for Tots this year. Bins are located on each campus. All toys will be locally distributed in Livermore and Pleasanton. Learn more.
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NEW Compassion fatigue - today, Dec. 15, 12 and 6 p.m.
Join us for the last presentation in the December Wellness Speaker series. Laurie Andries will help you understand compassion fatigue and how to recognize and overcome it. Learn more.
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NEW Quarterly Rewards and Recognition ceremony - today, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.
Help us to recognize our colleagues at the in-person ceremony in the Dublin Emerald Room or livestream via Zoom. Accept the Outlook invitation to add it to your calendar. Learn more.
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Stanford Medicine Partners |
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NEW Add your photos to the caregivers' photo site - through
Dec. 23
The virtual photo wall celebrating parents and caregivers at Stanford Medicine Partners is still up and accepting posts. Each photo submission is an entry into a raffle to win a prize. Learn more.
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COVID-19 and respiratory viral infections updates
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- Changes to COVID-19-related mitigations effective Dec. 6
- Visitor policy changes effective Dec. 6
- Other updates to COVID-19 policies
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StanfordMed Pulse submissions
Enter submissions for StanfordMed Pulse by completing this intake form and i nclude a headline, description, photos or images (recommended), and any necessary website links. The deadline for StanfordMed Pulse is 2:30 p.m. the weekday prior to the desired publication date.
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