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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

youtu.be/1EVNthj5Aow - Join Dr. Lorraine Dean as she delves into the role of pharmacies in promoting adherence and advancing HIV prevention strategies. #HealthcareInnovation #PharmacyEngagement

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

TOWN HALL VIDEO: Learn how GIS mapping is transforming health research at UCSF! Featuring Mono Simeone, UCSF GIS Manager. 🎥 Watch the seminar + explore resources: youtu.be/_FFMyGrwkA8 maps.ucsf.edu

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Looking for expert guidance in #HIV prevention and care? 🏥 UCSF CAPS CBA provides tailored support to help organizations and health departments make a bigger impact. Join us & strengthen your programs! 🔗 prevention.ucsf.edu/capacity-bui...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Huge congratulations to Colbey Ricklefs, MD, MPH — recipient of the UCSF Chancellor Award for LGBTQIA+ Leadership (Student)! 🌟 🔗 www.ucsf.edu/news/2025-ch...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Curious about the latest developments in HIV testing research? Explore our new Research for HIV Testing booklet with insights from ongoing bio-behavioral studies. 📘 tiny.ucsf.edu/Eb4pTx #HIVprevention #ImpSci #HIVresearch #PublicHealth

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For #NGMHAAD, explore UCSF CAPS research and resources focused on gay and bisexual men—from healthy aging and HIV prevention to community leadership and reducing stigma in services. 🔗 prevention.ucsf.edu/research-gay... #HIVPrevention

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Implementation science was created to help bring evidence-based interventions into real-world practice and scale them across diverse settings. But today's environment looks very different from the one in which the field emerged. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/BeSRbiF30W4 #ImplementationScience #HIV #Impsci

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Implementation Science at a Crossroads

YouTube video by UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) & Prevention Research Center (PRC)

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

tiny.ucsf.edu/bAKjVo - Let's ensure every patient receives the care they deserve. Join us in correctly identifying and supporting transgender patients for better health and well-being. #InclusiveHealthcare #TransRights

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Excited about new ways to tackle HIV outside the clinic? The INSIGHTS Lecture Series showcases innovative research happening in non-traditional settings like pharmacies, mobile vans, and homes! 🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #HIVResearch #INSIGHTS

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

tiny.ucsf.edu/TqpFmv - How can you be mindful of LGBTQ+ status in your work? Start by creating inclusive environments where individuals feel safe and respected. Cultivate open dialogue and prioritize sensitivity training. Dive into this factsheet. #InclusivityMatters #SafeSpaces

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How welcoming are your HIV prevention services? A new UCSF toolkit helps community-based organizations identify where stigma may unintentionally occur—and take practical steps to address it. 🔗 tiny.ucsf.edu/CupnpL #HIV #HIVPrevention #EndHIVStigma

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Stay connected with the UC Center for Climate, Health & Equity. Sign up for the CCHE e-newsletter for climate and health research, events, resources, and opportunities from across UC. Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/oorHMuo climatehealth.ucsf.edu #ClimateHealth #HealthEquity

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UCSF Health @ucsfhealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The 2026–27 COVID vaccine is here, and it's updated to protect against the “No. 1 strain right now circulating,” UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says. People at high risk of severe infection should get vaccinated soon, he says. ucsfh.org/46Zu9Y6

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A New COVID Vaccine Is Here (Without Much Fanfare). When Should You Get It? | KQED

The updated 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccine is now rolling out across California. What to know about where to get yours — and what’s covered by insurance.

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UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center @ucsfmac.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What does comprehensive dementia care look like beyond the clinic? UCSF’s Kate Possin, PhD, joins Minding Memory to discuss the Care Ecosystem, a model providing ongoing support, care planning and coordination for people living with dementia and their care partners. buff.ly/EoFg1Ff #DementiaCare

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The Care Ecosystem: Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Families

Welcome back to Season 6 of Minding Memory! In this episode, Lauren & Matt speak with Dr. Katherine (Kate) Possin, who holds the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Professorship at the…

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

ow.ly/2FGr50PoYhq - CA Wildfires and HIV Care. We devised a conceptual framework that acknowledges the impact of wildfires with implications for HIV care outcomes among people living with HIV. (P Saberi , K Ming, E Arnold CAPS/PRC)

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🌟 How can research help end the HIV epidemic? The **Implementation Science and Health Systems (IS/HS) Core** equips scientists to bring effective interventions to diverse communities. 🎥 Explore more: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #EndTheEpidemic #HIVResearch

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

youtu.be/K0AeyLXepY4 - WEBINAR. Learn about current Alcohol Biomarkers options for research. Part 1 Discover current Alcohol Biomarkers options for research and new Alcohol Biomarkers in development. feat. Judy Hahn Ph.D. MA UCSF #alcoholawareness

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

youtu.be/jmCSQxoPrnA - TOWNHALL VIDEO. Syndemic Approach to Prevention and Response. With Demetre Daskalakis MD, MPH Deputy Coordinator for the White House National #Mpox Response.

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did you know? The racial categorization of SWANA people in the US can lead to their invisibility in health data, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Abboud explains why this matters. Full video here: youtu.be/SD71QuUGBhY

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

📊 What can Exploratory Factor Analysis tell you about your data? UCSF statistician Steve Gregorich, PhD, introduces EFA and its use for exploring the underlying structure of a set of variables. Watch: youtu.be/s8HeuxDNTUQ #ResearchMethods #Statistics #DataAnalysis

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

What makes peer support work? “Key Elements and Mechanisms of a Peer-Support Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Isolation among Low-Income Older Adults” identifies practical lessons from a San Francisco program. (S Fuller, A Kotwal, J Myers CAPS/PRC) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36053132/

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Working with qualitative data—and wondering how to move from coding to meaningful interpretation? Join UCSF Division of Prevention Science + BESST for a 3-day, hands-on Qualitative Data Analysis Training. 📅 Nov. 4–6, 2026 📍 UCSF Mission Bay #QualitativeResearch #UCSF

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UCSF Health @ucsfhealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Long Covid has impacted millions, and new clues could explain the disease and pave the way for targeted treatments. The first step is collecting the pieces, UCSF's Dr. Tim Henrich says. “We have the puzzle pieces basically strewn about the table. I think they’re all there.” ucsfh.org/4iMQTSk

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For Many Americans, Covid Is Still a Chronic, Disabling Disease. These Scientists Are Working Tirelessly to Bring Them Relief

Long Covid saps the strength and vitality of patients, who have little recourse to fight it. A team of specialists—including an afflicted researcher working mostly from her bed—is looking for answers

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UCSF @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Their work has advanced health and improved lives around the world. Congratulations to the 2026 UCSF Medal recipients on receiving UCSF’s highest honor for their lasting contributions to health and society. www.ucsf.edu/news/2026-ucsf-medal

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Congratulations to Eric Goosby, MD, recipient of the 2026 UCSF Medal. Dr. Goosby has devoted his career to transforming HIV/AIDS care, from pioneering San Francisco’s model of HIV care to expanding lifesaving #HIV treatment worldwide through PEPFAR. Learn more: www.ucsf.edu/news/2026-uc...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Can prediction tools help clinicians identify patients who may benefit from #PrEP? In a new AI4HIV presentation, Julia Marcus, PhD, MPH, explores the implementation of HIV prediction models and clinical decision support at the point of care. 🎥 youtu.be/-LedTgCmeeM

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

tiny.ucsf.edu/btGKkE - Excited to share the SPNS Transgender Women of Color Initiative Intervention Manuals! These innovative guides, developed through HRSA funding, offer strategies to improve HIV care for transgender women of color. #TransHealth #HIVCare

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

UPLIFTS is here to help Community Health Centers better serve LGBTQ+ communities—because inclusive care saves lives. 🔗 tiny.ucsf.edu/KjQ4xx

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“Recent Innovations in Peer Programs for Socially Isolated Older Adults” looks at how peer programs adapted during COVID-19—and how those lessons can strengthen future emergency response. (A Kotwal, S Fuller, N Singh, J Myers CAPS/PRC) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40699191/ #HealthyAging #PublicHealth

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UCSF Health @ucsfhealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Updated COVID vaccines for people 65+ and those at higher risk are now FDA-approved. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong recommends that high-risk people get vaccinated as soon as the new shots are available, while waiting until Oct. for a flu shot: "There's a summer wave happening now." ucsfh.org/4x0jKWC

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F.D.A. Approves New Covid Vaccines, and They Should Be Available Soon

The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label.

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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Tech companies design likes, notifications and algorithms to keep kids doomscrolling on social media, leading to potentially serious health effects. Dr. Jason Nagata explains why Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement may be a meaningful step toward making platforms safer. ucsfh.org/4i4ReQ5

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Meta Settlement Puts Spotlight on Social Media Addiction in Kids

Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, discusses the health dangers of excessive social media use on the health of children, in response to an August 2026 announcement of a $17.1 billion settlement regarding children...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Heading to Silicon Valley Pride today? UCSF researchers will be there recruiting for 3 LGBTQ+ health studies: Matriarch, Openly Gray & Trans Health. Stop by our booth to learn about paid research opportunities and eligibility. #SiliconValleyPride #LGBTQHealth #UCSF

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

youtu.be/IV4VKe0rye8 Transgender Healthcare and Medical Professionals. Researchers at UCSF found that someone's sexual or gender identity can make them more likely to receive a lower quality of care. UCSF LGBTQ+ care - www.ucsfhealth.org/about/lgbtq-...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Funding uncertainty, workforce shortages, changing donor priorities, and increasing health system complexity are reshaping what's possible for HIV programs around the world. Implementation science must adapt alongside these realities. #HIVCare #HIVPrevention #GlobalHealth

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Prevention with PURPOSE ✨ Watch this townhall update on long-acting #lenacapavir for HIV #PrEP with Moupali Das, MD, MPH—Vice President of Clinical Development, HIV Prevention & Virology Pediatrics at Gilead Sciences. youtu.be/kO2OETQnC5s

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Looking for expert guidance in #HIV prevention & care? 🏥 UCSF CAPS CBA provides tailored support to help organizations & health departments make a bigger impact. Join us & strengthen your programs! 🔗 prevention.ucsf.edu/capacity-bui...

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🎉 healthydivas.ucsf.edu - Celebrating the efficacy of Healthy Divas! A crucial intervention addressing the urgent needs of trans women in improving health outcomes. #Progress #HealthcareForAll

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Can peer support help address loneliness? A UCSF study of low-income older adults in San Francisco found reduced loneliness, depression and barriers to socializing during a two-year peer outreach program. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34449870/ #SocialConnection #HealthyAging #PublicHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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UCSF @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Meta just settled for $17.1 billion over concerns about children’s social media addiction. UCSF pediatrician and youth screen-time expert Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, explains what the changes could mean for kids’ health and what parents should watch for. ow.ly/74Nt50ZGPb3

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Meta Settlement Puts Spotlight on Social Media Addiction in Kids

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

What role could AI chatbots play in #HIV prevention and care? W. Scott Comulada, DrPH, explores their potential—and the design, equity and ethical questions that come with them—in a new CAPS/DPS Town Hall from the AI4HIV series. 🎥 youtu.be/Emnx0yJjBew

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Strong qualitative interviews take practice. UCSF Division of Prevention Science + BESST are offering a 2-day, hands-on Qualitative Interviewing Skills-Building Training. 📅 Sept. 25–26, 2026 #QualitativeResearch #UCSF

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Robert W. Williams, III. Chancellor Award for Public Service. A Lifelong Voice for HIV Awareness and Compassionate Care. VIDEO - youtu.be/uI_-0hGAJNI?...

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A Lifelong Voice for HIV Awareness and Compassionate Care

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

What does the EPA’s reversal of the Endangerment Finding mean for public health? ECO-Health scientist @davidjxgonzalez.bsky.social explains what repealing the 2009 finding could mean for climate policy, emissions, and community health. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/new...

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Expert Q&A: Why climate health research matters more than ever

UC Berkeley’s Dr. David J. X. González on what the recent reversal of the “Endangerment Finding” means for public health.

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UCSF Health @ucsfhealth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎉🥇Congratulations to UCSF dermatologist Dr. Garrett Patrick for winning the 2026 SF Marathon! “Running is a great way to learn,” he says. “There is an aspect of exploration in it that’s also present in research and treating patients.” ucsfh.org/4xdnzZJ

Dr. Garrett Patrick is crossing the finish line at the 2026 San Francisco Marathon. The finish line is marked with a large banner displaying the event name. The timing clock shows "2:36:01." There are logos for various sponsors on the banner. A bridge is visible in the background.

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

HIV prevention and care don't happen in a vacuum. Social and structural conditions can shape who has access to prevention, who engages in care, and ultimately HIV outcomes at the population level. 🎥 youtu.be/m_4A_Bo-CYc #HIV #HIVPrevention

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Understanding Socio-Structural Drivers of HIV Transmission Using Epidemiology and Systems Science

YouTube video by UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) & Prevention Research Center (PRC)

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UCSF Prevention @ucsfprevention.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

What role can pharmacies play in expanding access to #HIV prevention and reducing health inequities? Natalie Crawford, PhD, explores pharmacy-based approaches to HIV and substance use-related harms in a new UCSF Town Hall presentation. 🎥 youtu.be/soUcpGnNmnE

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Pharmacy-Based Approaches to Improving Equity in HIV and Substance Use-Related Harm.

YouTube video by UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) & Prevention Research Center (PRC)

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