Low Vision Awareness Month
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. About 3 million Americans over the age of 40 are impacted by low vision. This proportion is projected to increase to 5 million people... Continue Reading
Lunch & Learn – UCR LEAD & Toastmasters Club
Speakeasy Toastmasters Club 8704 is welcoming new members! Join them in collaboration with UCR Leaders of Excellence and Distinction (LEAD) in a learning session on “Communication and Leadership: The Great... Continue Reading
February 2022 Physician Highlight – Adwoa Osei, MD
Adwoa Osei, MD specializes in pediatrics at the UCR Health Multispecialty Center. She received her education from The University of Ghana Medical School and her board certification from The American... Continue Reading
American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, cardiovascular health remains a top priority in public health. In fact, those who are impacted by cardiovascular... Continue Reading
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January marks the start of Glaucoma Awareness Month! Over 3 million people in the United States are diagnosed with this disease. Glaucoma, often known as the “sneak thief of sight,”... Continue Reading
Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Over 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. This disease is highly preventable with HPV vaccinations and appropriate screenings. It... Continue Reading
Have You Gotten Your COVID-19 Booster Shot?
With the sudden rise and spread of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, the CDC highly recommends that all eligible individuals get the Covid-19 Booster Shot. Additionally, UCR Chancellor Wilcox has... Continue Reading
Brian Petrie, MD // UCR Health January 2022 Physician Highlight
Brian Petrie, MD specializes in Family Medicine at the UCR Health Multispecialty Clinic. He is also a Telemedicine Physician Instructor at the UCR Health Family Medicine Clinic and Associate Program... Continue Reading
Weight Loss Clinic Opens Up at UCR Health Citrus Tower
Nandini Gowda, MD, who recently became board certified in Obesity Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, had started a weight loss clinic at UCR Health... Continue Reading
Geriatric Outpatient Clinic at UCR Health Citrus Tower
Dr. Jafri is Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at SOM UCR. She is board certified in Geriatrics and care of the elderly. She provides care... Continue Reading