Strike Updates: UCSF is preparing for a two-day union strike by UPTE and AFSCME from November 20-21. Learn more about the strike and follow updates using In The Know.

The UCSF Community Newsletter

How Bacteria in Your Mouth May Be Connected to Overall Health

The millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in our mouths have connections to Alzheimer’s, obesity and more – yet they’ve been understudied and misunderstood, until now.

Go inside the UCSF research »

New RSV Vaccine Distribution: Who Tops the List?

As fall arrives, so does RSV season. There are now more options for those most susceptible to RSV, including a new vaccine and updated vaccine guidance for seniors.

Explore the latest on RSV vaccines »

3 Reasons You Won't Want to Miss the Chancellor's State of the University Address

UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood, MBBS, will use his annual State of the University speech to reflect on the last decade and look forward to the future in health sciences, discovery, education and care.

Get ready for the Chancellor’s remarks »

UCSF Dermatologist Enlists Rock Stars for Debut Album

UCSF boasts world-renowned scientists and physicians, hardworking staff and learners who will one day change the world as we know it. But accomplished musicians? They also walk among us. That’s where Michael Rosenblum, MD, PhD, comes in.

Meet Michael and listen to his new single »

Why Some Cancers Shouldn’t Be Called ‘Cancer’

Men could benefit from fewer unnecessary treatments and reduced anxiety if their doctors stopped calling certain changes in the prostate “cancer,” according to Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH.

See what the prominent UCSF expert says »

Experts in the News

CNN

5 Tips to Wean Yourself Off Added Sugar

Fox News

Poor Sleep in Middle Age Could Affect the Brain in a Surprising Way

San Francisco Examiner

UCSF Chancellor Continues to Bet Big on the City

NPR

Scientists Are Looking Into the Benefits of Growing Human Tissue in Space

KCBS

Doctors Shift Treatment Plan for Concussions

Social Spotlight

Who doesn’t love puppies? Five adoptable senior dogs stopped by the UCSF Parnassus Heights campus last week. Watch the “pawsitively” adorable video on Instagram »

Announcements

Throw a SOTU Watch Party, Win Lunch for Your Office: Win lunch for your UCSF office by throwing a watch party for Chancellor Sam Hawgood’s upcoming State of the University address on Thursday, November 21. Read contest details here »

UC Open Enrollment Continues: Open enrollment for faculty, staff and UCSF Health employees ends on Friday, November 22, at 5 p.m. Medical plan premiums and some out-of-pocket medical plan costs are increasing for 2025. Local resources available during enrollment include on-site and virtual enrollment help desks, virtual Q&A sessions in Spanish and Cantonese, and individual phone consultations for those considering changing their medical plan. Details on local support options are available on the UCSF Open Enrollment website. Get information on all of the Open Enrollment changes and specifics on the premium changes »

Mark Your Calendars for Temporary Millberry Garage Closure: UCSF’s Millberry Union Garage will be temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance from Wednesday, November 27, to Sunday, December 1. During this period, limited parking will be available at the Ambulatory Care Center Garage on Irving Street. Additional parking is available at Kirkham Street and Koret Way. See a list of all nearby UCSF parking options »

MyTime, Bird Flu and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals: In this month’s UCSF Town Hall, Erin Gore, UCSF senior vice chancellor of finance and administration, and Sheila Antrum, UCSF Health senior vice president and chief operating officer, shared the latest on MyTime – a new timekeeping and staff scheduling system launching in 2025. Those in attendance also heard about this year’s changes to UC open enrollment and got an update from Nicholas Holmes, MD, MBA, president of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and senior vice president of UCSF Health Children’s Services. Watch the recording »

New EV Chargers Coming to UCSF: UCSF is enhancing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure across University garages with new EV chargers being installed in the Illinois Street, Sutter and Millberry Union garages by February 2025. Be in the know »

Important Updates for UC Retirement Savings Program Accounts: A limited number of UC Retirement Savings Program accounts administered by Fidelity Investments have been the targets of separate incidents of fraudulent activity over the past few weeks. Fidelity has identified the issues involved and taken immediate steps to protect affected accounts. Learn more »

Don’t Miss the Step It Up Holiday Wellness Challenge: Registration is open for the annual Step It Up holiday wellness challenge with weekly opportunities for prizes! This year, UCSF is joining the UC-wide challenge, so those interested can join Team UCSF or make a team with your colleagues. The challenge runs from Sunday, November 24, through Sunday, December 22. Grab a spot today »

Upcoming Events

Visit the UCSF Events Calendar to submit events and see what’s happening.

Deals and Discounts

Fast Track to Alaska's Mileage Plan Premier Status: Alaska Airlines is offering University of California employees a generous opportunity to gain MVP premier status now through the end of 2024. To qualify, sign up by December 31, 2024, with your UCSF email and verify your address to be upgraded to trial MVP status for six months. Get the details and start planning »

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