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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A 20+ year-old self-administered injectable birth control option remains little-used — only ~25% of reproductive health experts prescribe it, and many don’t know it exists. New study led by Jen Karlin, MD, PhD, at UCSF Family Medicine & @ucsfbixby.bsky.social, explains why. bit.ly/3Ng1UxT

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We’re proud to share our 2025 Year-in-Review — a comprehensive look at the year’s achievements across clinical care, education, research, equity, and community partnerships. bit.ly/3L205Uj. Thank you to all our faculty, learners, partners, and supporters who made this year extraordinary.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

When life imitates art. Our faculty, National Clinical Scholars Program (NCSP) fellows & colleagues presented their latest research at the NAPCRG Annual Meeting last month. Their work advances understanding of the economics of doubling PC spend & the impact of adding pharmacy techs to PC teams.

Two images side by side: a modern group gathered around a restaurant table in lively conversation, and Renoir’s painting Luncheon of the Boating Party, showing people socializing around an outdoor table

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

What’s the mark of a great leader? In @kgrumbach.bsky.social’s case, it’s a perfect moustache. Just like his legendary ’tache, Kevin’s commitment to health equity, community engagement & medical education is unwavering. 💫 Colleagues honored him 🥸 at the 2025 SFAFP Annual Meeting on Nov. 6.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Dae Hyoun (David) Jeong, MD, associate professor at UCSF Family & Community Medicine, who was recently selected by @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social as the 2024–2025 recipient of the Maxine Papadakis Award for Faculty Professionalism and Respect. Learn more at bit.ly/4hUj27m

David Jeong in a suit holding a certificate and a small bouquet of flowers, standing in front of UCSF School of Medicine banners at an awards event.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

When a complex sexual & reproductive health question comes up mid-clinic, timely peer support matters. The UCSF Reproductive Health Hotline - for clinicians, by clinicians - is free, confidential, and nationwide. Listen to learn more www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhB... 🔗 reprohh.ucsf.edu

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A win for health equity in San Francisco! @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social’s Abby Cabrera, co-chair of the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee, recently helped lead the successful effort to keep the SF's Soda Tax Committee intact, protecting crucial funding for nutrition & community health.

Abby Cabrera and colleagues smile together in a hallway at San Francisco City Hall after the Soda Tax Committee vote.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We couldn't be more proud to see our Vice Chair for Research, Christine Dehlendorf, recognized for her incredible leadership in creating the first national measures to ensure that respect, trust, and choice are counted as essential parts of quality in reproductive health. #fmrevolution 🙌👏🔥

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Christine Dehlendorf of @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Person-Centered Reproductive Health Program has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine — one of the highest honors in health & science. She redefined quality by measuring what truly matters: patient experience. bit.ly/4o5sHug

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The physical effects of #typeldiabetes are well known - its mental toll, less so. In Scientific American @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social's Danielle Hessler Jones, shares how integrating diabetes distress support into T1D management improves both well-being & health outcomes. bit.ly/472tmW4

Illustrated portraits of five people against a light blue background beneath the headline ‘Champions of Caring,’ a Scientific American feature on advocates improving mental health, pregnancy care, and global diabetes support.

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Annals of Family Medicine @annfammed.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

A new mixed-methods study highlights how adding pharmacy technicians to #PrimaryCare teams can ease clinician and nurse workload while improving patient care. #FMsky #Medsky @ucsfcepc.bsky.social , @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social, @sfgov.sf.gov 📰 - www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

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San Francisco Department of Public Health @sfpublichealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We are proud to announce the publication of new research from @sfpublichealth.bsky.social & @ucsfcepc.bsky.social in the prestigious @annfammed.bsky.social. This study proves that pharmacy techs aren’t just support staff — they’re essential to team-based care. #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity

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Kevin Grumbach @kgrumbach.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Are you a PCP pulling your hair out trying to maneuver through maddening insurance and pharma barriers to getting your patients the medications they need? A 2 word solution: pharmacy technicians. Check out our study @annalsofem.bsky.social on the benefit of adding pharm techs to primary care teams👇

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UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health @ucsfbixby.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Patients with diabetes and other conditions have long managed their own care. Jennifer Karlin of @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social talks about how more people are seeking autonomy over their reproductive health care. “People say that they feel more empowered by doing their own health care."

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Local experts see rise in home reproductive care

Abortion access, new tests spurring demand.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

A new study just published in the @annalsofem.bsky.social (Sept/Oct 2025) shows that integrating pharmacy technicians in team-based primary care: - Reduces clinician and nurse admin burden - Improves efficiency & care - Expands patient medication access 👉https://www.annfammed.org/content/23/5/412

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National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) @aetc-nccc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

📢 THIS WEEK 📢 Join the NCCC and #IAS-USA this Thursday at noon PST for a cost-free CME accredited webinar on the core principles of #HIV management! NCCC Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Carolyn Chu, will be presenting alongside Drs. Michael Saag and Roy Gulick. 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eZDQQZcg

Promotional Flyer for the upcoming IAS-USA webinar on September 25 on the clinical foundations of care for people with HIV.

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National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) @aetc-nccc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

📢 We’re hiring! The Clinical Education Coordinator will utilize their clinical acumen on #HIV, viral hepatitis, and substance use care to provide clinical education to users across our various teleconsultation services. 📌 Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/2sp2na8w @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social

An informational flyer that reads, "We Are Hiring!
Clinical Education Coordinator"

"The National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC), based out of UCSF’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, is seeking a HIV/Viral Hepatitis Clinical Education Coordinator responsible for: (a) providing clinical education to NCCC’s external users/learners via the program’s teleconsultation services and public-facing resources; and (b) in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Clinical Director, designing and delivering NCCC’s multi-component clinical educational programming.

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Provide clinical education directly to NCCC users via the program’s various teleconsultation services: this includes answering incoming calls from clinicians nationally regarding HIV, viral hepatitis, and other key co-occurring conditions (e.g., substance use/behavioral health disorders) as appropriate to their training and relevant clinical experience.
Perform administrative/operational duties that accompany the overall work of the NCCC, such as collecting and documenting relevant education/training activity information to ensure accurate and complete data for NCCC reporting."

"Required Qualifications Include:
Must hold a valid Physician, Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Pharmacist license to practice in the United States.
Must hold a graduate-level (Master's or Doctorate) degree in a related area of health professions training (e.g., MD/DO, MSN/DNP, Masters in PA studies, PharmD)."

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

UCSF Family & Community Medicine Residency – Lakeshore/SF VA Track – is recruiting! 🗓️ Apply by Sept. 23, 2025 📍 Residency starts June 2026 🔗 fcm.ucsf.edu/lakeshore-residency Meet us TOMORROW at #POP2025 Residency Fair, Booth #58! #UCSFFamilyMed #ResidencyRecruitment #FamilyMedicine

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National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) @aetc-nccc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

📢 New free #CE HIV prevention updates from the National PrEP Curriculum! ✅ FDA-approved lenacapavir (long-acting injectable PrEP) 🎥 New mini-lectures: • Twice-yearly lenacapavir vs daily F/TAF for women • HPTN 084: Cabotegravir in women • PrEP with TDF-FTC in women Learn more, idea.medicine.uw.edu

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

In a new JAMA Network Open commentary, Drs. Leslie Suen and Sarah Rosenwohl-Mack highlight promising results from a study on starting injectable buprenorphine for people with opioid use disorder, without needing sublingual medication first.

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UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health @ucsfbixby.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

"When we talk to physicians across the country about [ReproHH], people say, 'Oh my God, we've needed this for a decade!'" Dr. Jennifer Karlin of @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social talks about the new Reproductive Health Hotline in @medpagetoday.com

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Physicians Can Call New Hotline With Reproductive Health Questions

ReproHH is anonymous and free for any clinician with sexual and reproductive health queries

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

“Menopause has become more of a patient-led revolution...Patients are coming at us because of so many resources out there. From a patient perspective, there is a new style for how we experience menopause.” - FCM Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sondos Al Sad. bit.ly/3HQurro @ucsfhealth.bsky.social.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

As providers face intersecting crises that endanger people’s access to reproductive & sexual healthcare, we are proud to launch ReproHH, a free & confidential hotline offering real-time, evidence-based clinical guidance for US‑based HC professionals. Learn more: bit.ly/47vfS6W

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

📢 UCSF Family & Community Medicine is hiring an Administrative Director! Lead a nationally recognized team advancing health equity, research, and clinical excellence at Zuckerberg SF General @zsfgcare.bsky.social. 💼 $143K–$215K | Full-time | Flex schedule 📍 San Francisco 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/46Vh1V8

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

FCM's @apriljbell.bsky.social, Director of GirlxLab, was highlighted on @kcbsradio.bsky.social's coverage of the anniversary of the Dobbs’ decision. She discusses her ongoing digital storytelling project featuring Black women sharing their experiences with #abortion. More at girlxlab.ucsf.edu

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

New from @NPR's All Things Considered: UCSF Family & Community Medicine's Dr. Jen Karlin is helping reframe how we think about self-managed abortion. Her research finds that many physicians view it as safe, effective, and rooted in #reproductivejustice. bit.ly/45zkKqQ @ucsfbixby.bsky.social

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

What if AI could bring joy back to medicine?” At our 21st Rodnick Colloquium, doctors explored how AI is reshaping family medicine—from scribing tools to tough questions about algorithmic bias. AI won’t fix health care, but maybe it can help us find our way back to what matters. bit.ly/3GagmnO

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Congrats to Drs. Shieva Khayam-Bashi, Ron Labuguen, Dae Hyoun (David) Jeong, Sen Nguyen, Mukund Premkumar, Adrian Tomes & Manuel Tapia, recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Student Teaching Awards! Find out how they go above & beyond in teaching, mentorship & patient-centered care. bit.ly/44j0RDe

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What if success in reproductive health meant achieving aspirational outcomes—not just risk reduction? New research says it’s time to measure SRWB: Sexual & Reproductive Well-Being. ✅ Joy ✅ Safety ✅ Agency ✅ Access ✅ Support Not: "Did harm occur?” But: “Are people thriving?” bit.ly/3FzGSH9

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

@apriljbell.bsky.social GirlxLab and The UCSF Black Women’s Health & Livelihood Initiative hosted BLACK WOMEN SPEAK last week, a night of digital storytelling from Black women about abortion experiences. Congrats to all involved in this journey to community healing & wellness. #reproduction

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

During challenging times, spending the day with our colleagues and friends in #familymedicine was like coming home. Here are some snippets of joyous moments of togetherness from our 21st Annual Rodnick Colloquium. #fmrevolution

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

The poster hall at last week's 21st Annual Rodnick Colloquium was a veritable treasure trove of the latest and greatest #familymedicine research. Thank you to all of our poster presenters - we learned so much from you!

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

HUGE THANKS to the hundreds of #familymedicine faculty, learners, researchers, and staff who attended our 21st Annual Rodnick Colloquium last Thursday. We also want to give a big shout-out to all the FM Educational Alliance Award Winners. Thank you for your leadership and collaboration.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

It was a packed house at our 21st Annual Rodnick Colloquium opening plenary on Al with Dr. Rachel Friedman at KP Santa Rosa; Dr. Brent Sugimoto at Lifelong Medical Care; Dr. Adrian Tomes at UCSF Health, and moderated by our chair Dr. Megan Mahoney.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

#Burnout isn’t about needing more yoga—it’s about moral injury caused by a broken system preventing workers from providing the quality of care they believe is right. In @ucsfcepc.bsky.social's latest paper, @kgrumbach.bsky.social & Rachel Willard-Grace call for systemic change. bit.ly/44IZLkW

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🎤 BLACK WOMEN SPEAK: An Abortion Storytelling Showcase. Join UCSF’s GirlxLab & The Black Womxn’s Health and Livelihood Initiative for an evening of powerful digital storytelling about abortion experiences. 🗓️ May 29 | 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Niles Hall, Preservation Park – Oakland 🍽️ Food 🎟️ bit.ly/3YMgHDt

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Drumroll 🥁 please... @kgrumbach.bsky.social has been named a recipient of the Holly Smith Award for Exceptional Service – one of the most prestigious faculty honors at UCSF. Dr. Grumbach chaired @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social for 20 yrs. and founded @ucsfcepc.bsky.social. bit.ly/4mhlKWk

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Teresa Villela, MD, was inducted into the prestigious University of California, San Francisco Gold Headed Cane Society last night. The honor recognizes her decades-long dedication to shaping the future of #familymedicine.

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National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) @aetc-nccc.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

📣 The Annual Perinatal #HIV Roundtable is coming up! In partnership with @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social and @hivlawandpolicy.bsky.social, this year's roundtable will address the stigma surrounding #pregnancy, parenting, and #HIVsky within the child welfare system. 💻 Register: tinyurl.com/3ammbctd

A flyer that reads: Join us for a robust Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) conversation on: Destigmatizing Parenting and Pregnancy
for People Living with HIV. The stigma of being pregnant or parenting while living with HIV may result in individuals avoiding care and support from healthcare providers due to fear of or experience with child welfare reporting. This introduces delays in the delivery of timely HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services and interventions.

The 2025 Perinatal Roundtable will feature a discussion on how families affected by HIV are impacted by the child welfare system. Through expert-led discussions, real-world case analyses, and interactive breakout sessions, participants will gain insights into alternative approaches and practices that prioritize family unity and care coordination. This event is designed for health practitioners, social workers, and professionals who work with families affected by HIV and are interested in child welfare.

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Teach smarter 🧠, not harder. Our Faculty Development Fellowship helps #familymedicine educators master evidence-based strategies—from feedback to curriculum design. Apply by May 12 to join a cohort of change-making educators in the SF Bay Area. 🌐 fcm.ucsf.edu/FMFacDev #MedEd #UCSF

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

📣 We're hiring!: 🩺 Medical Director, Adult Urgent Care Center 🩺 Assistant/Associate Medical Director, Family Medicine Inpatient Service ⭐Teaching, inpatient care, and health equity ⭐Serve historically marginalized populations 🔗 aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04977 📩 lydia.leung@ucsf.edu #familymedicine

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Dr. Teresa Villela has been selected for membership in the prestigious UCSF Gold Headed Cane Society. The recognition is a testament to Dr. Villela’s extraordinary contributions to medicine, mentorship, and patient care. Learn more: bit.ly/3RfMetg @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Margo Vener MD, MPH, Vice Chair of Education @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Medical Education at UC Merced. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Vener on her new role. Learn more: bit.ly/42MZzja

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Congrats to Dr. Rachel Logan, our newest Health Justice Scholar! Dr. Logan's research seeks to facilitate individuals managing their sexual & reproductive health independently by improving the patient-provider dynamic. Learn more: bit.ly/44lygxB

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🚨 Calling all #familymedicine educators! 🚨 Take your teaching and leadership skills to the next level. The UCSF FM Faculty Development Fellowship has helped educators like Dr. Alison Bacon to grow, lead, and inspire the next generation of physicians. 🌟 📅 Apply by April 30 🔗 fcm.ucsf.edu/FMFacDev

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UCSF Dept. of Family & Community Medicine @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

In honor of #DoctorsDay on Sunday, we are celebrating our extraordinary clinician teams who carry forward a legacy of advocacy, resilience, and compassionate care. Since our founding, our dept. has thrived in the face of adversity...

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