Message from the CEO – September 2023
Hi everyone, Here it is September, and soon it will be fall. Children will return to school, and in certain parts of the country like the mountains above San Bernardino,... Continue Reading
Message from the CEO – August 2023
Hello, my UCR Health colleagues. Summer is a time to do things safely. Like wearing sunscreen at the beach or by the pool, being extra careful when cycling, or when... Continue Reading
UCR Health Clinic Masking Guidelines
Note: this article will be updated on a regular basis. Throughout the pandemic, the masking guidelines have changed multiple times. Here are the most up-to-date masking guidelines as of March... 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
National Infection Prevention Month
On average, a computer keyboard, ATM, and dirty office desks carry around more infectious agents than toilet seats. Shaking hands or hand contact with different surfaces (doorknobs, keyboards, touchscreens) are... Continue Reading
National Healthy Aging Awareness Month
Aging is a part of life that also brings along many health problems, especially in your mid-thirties and forties. Diseases like Age-related macular degeneration that can make you lose your... Continue Reading
National Suicide Awareness Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2021, 1.7 million people attempted suicide with 48,000 losing their lives. This is a 5% increase in rates from... Continue Reading
Student Parent Resource Fair
On Wednesday, August 16, UCR Women’s Resource Center hosted a Student Parent Resource Fair for students at UCR with kids of their own. Through this event, many guest speakers spoke... Continue Reading
Staff Highlight – Award Recipients
On Wednesday, July 19th, the Mission Award Winners were recognized for their accomplishments at the Staff Retreat. We are proud to celebrate everyone including our Clinical Award Winners, Rubie Herreta-Onate... Continue Reading
National Breastfeeding Month
A mother’s body is incredible as it continues to provide nutrients and food for the baby in breast milk even after birth. Did you know that more than 80 percent... Continue Reading
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month is observed every August to raise the importance of routine vaccinations for children, adults, and elders of all ages. During this month, many public health organizations,... Continue Reading
Message from the CEO – July 2023
Hello, my UCR Health colleagues. Happy July. Now that we’re full steam into the summer and its heat, I thought I’d take this time to address another hot topic: our... Continue Reading