Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine myths that won't die and how to counter them—part 1 

Jake Scott, MD January 15, 2026

Teamwork is nonnegotiable

When critical care physicians from Stanford Medicine are paired with critical care medical staff at community hospital intensive care units, a true partnership forms. "Teamwork is nonnegotiable in the ICU," said Jennifer Williams, MD.

Dr. Jake Scott educates CNN about the history of the vaccine schedule and the safety and efficacy of the hepatitis B vaccination at birth.

Congratulations, Dr. Travis Miller, Provider of the Quarter! 

"Dr. Miller has consistently demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise, leadership, and a profound commitment to patient care that sets him apart as a remarkable physician. Since assuming his role, Dr. Miller has made significant strides in enhancing the quality of care for patients with complex wound and ostomy needs. His innovative approach to treatment protocols has not only improved patient outcomes but has also fostered a collaborative environment among the multidisciplinary team. In addition to his clinical excellence, Dr. Miller is a passionate educator."

Dr. Kavitha Subramanian presents the Cost Savings Reimbursement Program at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Forum with Dr. Lisa Shieh in Anaheim, CA. She did this the day after running a marathon! What a super-woman!

Congratulations, Dr. Elizabeth (Besty) Bailey, Assistant Dean for GME Learner Assessment and Support! 

Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Bailey brings nine years of GME experience, currently as the residency program director and associate chair of education in dermatology, to her new role. She has a long-standing history of innovative program development and scholarship in coaching and patient communication. Locally, she has developed the GME coaching program in dermatology and co-leads an AMA-funded study investigating the role of coaching in supporting learners’ development of master adaptive learning. She has been an active member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and has served on several GMEC subcommittees, including program quality expansion and funding, annual institutional review, and special reviews. Dr. Bailey earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and Science from Harvard University, MD from Columbia University and Master of Public Health from Harvard University School of Public Health, and had an internship in internal medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, residency training in dermatology at Stanford Medicine, and a fellowship in dermatopathology at Stanford Medicine. Dr. Bailey will begin her new role on Feb. 1, 2026. 

Congratulations, Kelly Hauer-Laurencin, for the Stanford MSPA monthly Outstanding Clinical Teaching award!

PA Hauer-Laurencin, has served as a dedicated preceptor in the Internal Medicine clerkship at Stanford Tri-Valley since 2021. Her commitment to the MSPA Program and our students has been truly invaluable. 

Here are a few student comments that highlight PA Hauer-Laurencin’s exceptional clinical teaching and dedication:

“Kelly is an amazing preceptor who cares very much about the quality of education we're receiving. She is very understanding, patient, and gives us many opportunities to learn. She is an amazing model for what a great PA looks like.”

“Kelly does a great job of giving students agency of their learning by encouraging us to follow our patients when being consulted on by other services or when going to procedures. I really appreciated having her as a mentor and preceptor while with the IM team.”

 “I truly wish I had more time to work with Kelly. I really appreciated the way she encouraged me to be more involved with the team, take on action items for the team such as calling family members, and her method of giving tangible feedback.”

“Kelly is a wonderful PA and preceptor. She is so kind, helpful, and great at teaching. Her dedication as a PA really shines."

Updated Evidence for Covid-19, RSV, and Influenza Vaccines for 2025–2026

Changes in the vaccine advisory process in the United States have disrupted immunization guidance, which reinforces the need for independent evidence review to inform decisions regarding immunization for respiratory viruses during the 2025–2026 season.

Jake Scott, Michael S. Abers, Harleen K. Marwah, Nicole C. McCann, Eric A. Meyerowitz, and Aaron Richterman and Nicole E. Basta, Jana Jarolimova, Rochelle P. Walensky, and Caitlin M. Dugdale contributed equally to this article.