Highlights
We’re in this together
Daily Health checks, weekly testing, universal masking, social distancing, and hand washing are all things we can do to keep ourselves and each other safe. We are committed to doing everything we can to create a healthy and safe environment for all here on campus.
April 5 - It takes a team: Caring for kids with COVID-19
In children, respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 are rare. Since the pandemic began, most of the children hospitalized at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford with the SARS-CoV-2 virus are asymptomatic and being treated for other medical problems.
March 31 - Video: IDHE Women & Allies ERG Women History Month Celebration
In celebration of Women's History Month 2021, IDHE Women & Allies ERG leadership lead several initiatives to honor women's achievements, promote gender equality, and highlight our women leaders at Stanford Medicine. Special thanks to those who contributed to the Women History Month Employee Celebration video with your commitment to promote positive visibility of women and challenge gender bias.
March 19 - Exclusive content on StanfordMed TODAY
The new virtual platform that features the latest Stanford Medicine news, enables you to share events, images, and stories with colleagues. You can also view exclusive content such as "3 Facts to Know About Me" videos from Stanford Medicine leaders Dean Minor, David Entwistle, and Paul King. Bonus footage from Wednesday's StanfordMed LIVE event with NASA astronaut and Stanford alumna Kate Rubins can be found on the platform as well.
March 19 - Recording available: COVID-19 one-year anniversary virtual candlelight vigil on March 18
Watch the recording of the candlelight vigil that acknowledged two significant events: the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's pandemic declaration (March 11) and California's implementation of shelter-in-place orders (March 17).
March 17 - FAQs | COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Information (Updated March 17)
Learn the latest information on vaccine eligibility, side effects, safety precautions and other considerations.
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Other Events & Announcements
Stanford Medicine Abilities Coalition (SMAC) 2nd Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine on April 10 from 8:00am - 6:00 p.m.
Join the Stanford Medicine Abilities Coalition (SMAC) for the 2nd Annual Conference on Disability in Healthcare and Medicine via livestream and Zoom! You will have the opportunity to explore various topics, including Disability Law in Medicine, Doctors with Physical and Mental Health Disability, and more, as well as participate in breakout sessions of your choice. We encourage you to participate, expand your knowledge about disability in health care and medicine, and support the SMAC community! Learn more about SMAC here. Learn more about the event here. For any questions, please contact stanfordmedac@stanford.edu.
Stanford Medicine News
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Researchers chart path to drastically lower administrative costs of health care
A new analysis by Stanford researchers suggests the health care industry can reap many of the economic benefits of a “Medicare for All” program through incremental changes to the private health care market.
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Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium runs April 19-20
The annual conference will feature an interdisciplinary cast of researchers, industry leaders and policymakers who will discuss advances in therapeutics, including COVID-19 treatments.
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Face, brain development tightly linked, study finds
Researchers at Stanford and KU Leuven have identified more than 70 genes that affect variation in both brain and facial structure. The genes don’t influence cognitive ability, further debunking beliefs that intelligence can be assessed by facial features.
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Robert Baldwin, founding member of Stanford’s biochemistry department, dies at 93
Baldwin propelled leaps in scientists’ understanding of how proteins assemble themselves into the three-dimensional shapes that are essential to their function.
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Jump in cancer diagnoses at 65 implies patients wait for Medicare, according to Stanford study
Analyzing a national cancer database, researchers find a bump in diagnoses at 65, suggesting that many wait for Medicare to kick in before they seek care.
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Stanford Medicine leaders on using population health, precision health to enhance health equity
In a virtual chat, the School of Medicine’s dean and the chair of epidemiology and population health discussed how the seemingly distinct fields can intersect to boost health equity.
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Stanford Health Care recognized for mitral valve repair
Mia Cadua underwent surgery for mitral valve repair at Stanford Health Care, which was recently recognized for its excellent record with the procedure.
