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Free virtual event tomorrow! On Feb. 6, learn about heart health, new research and treatments for atrial fibrillation, and take part in a virtual Q&A with cardiac experts from Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare. stan.md/3j6LJzP #HeartHealthMonth

This Voices of COVID piece features nurse practitioner Kelly Sanderson, who is working to keep her patients healthy and her coworkers motivated. https://scopeblog.stanford.edu//a-personal-hero-caring-fo/

WATCH: Stanford Health Care CEO David Entwistle and health system leaders from Atrium Health, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA, shared their experiences responding to the crisis, lessons learned, and thoughts on building a healthier, more equitable, and resilient health system in the decade ahead. https://youtu.be/0-_6pmUuV1M

"We have a heart for you." Last year, 86 people received heart transplants at Stanford Health Care. https://stan.md/36xU0Yq #Stanford #HeartHealthMonth

Join Stanford Health Care CEO David Entwistle for a #StanfordMedLIVE panel discussion with health care leaders on Confronting COVID-19 and Lessons for Post-Pandemic Medicine.

I was happy to see that the study showed that the vaccine is effective, 95% effective, and it worked and was safe across all racial ethnic groups and all age groups," said Megan Mahoney, a physician and chief of staff at Stanford Health Care. "I decided to step up to be part of the collective to be vaccinated, to be a role model, and to be part of the solution.

Excellent news: Stanford Health Care and Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare have earned the highest possible grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a leading watchdog organization.

Thank you for being part of this remarkable community! We wish you health and peace this holiday season and a bright New Year.

#COVID19 doesn't affect communities equally. "The inequitable impact of disease is a societal issue... if we do a better job of making those disparities clear, it will create a rising tide that lifts all boats," says physician Yvonne Maldonado.

Hooray for all at Stanford Health Care who contributed to the innovation-packed Stanford Hospital, which has been honored by Gartner with a Healthcare and Life Sciences Eye on Innovation Award. Thanks for all that you do.

#GivingTuesday is a great time to aid those who give so much of themselves. By giving to our Health Care Partners Fund, you help train and support caregivers who provide personalized care to patients with financial hardship, elder care needs, and more. https://medicalgiving.stanford.edu//health-care-partners.h (Please note the image was take before the COVID pandemic).

Hooray for the Stanford Health Care pharmacy team! Team members contribute to therapy selection, preparation and delivery; they coordinate medications on admission and discharge from the hospital and manage the therapies needed for complex and chronic diseases. Happy #pharmacyweek to all. (Photo courtesy of Mark Klanjac)

We look forward to the widespread use of a safe, effective vaccine for COVID-19. In the meantime, continue to wash your hands, keep your distance and get a flu shot. To get the latest news on COVID-19: https://med.stanford.edu/covid19.html (Video courtesy of Maya Adam & collaborators)

"It was me this time getting a cancer diagnosis," says Stanford Medicine breast pathologist Kimberly Allison. She tells her story here, featured in honor of #breastcancerawareness. https://stan.md/351uIR4

Join Dean Lloyd Minor and Bill Gates for a special #StanfordMedLIVE event on COVID-19 and the future of global health. http://stan.md/gates

Flu season is approaching. If you have questions about the #flu vaccine, we may have your answers in this FAQ. https://stan.md/311C5Xg (Photo courtesy of AAP)

Stanford Medicine wrapped up a successful diversity week. Thanks to everyone who took part! (Photo courtesy of Pride Employee Resource Group)

Meet AJ Jackson, a Stanford Children's Health - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford nurse who works the night shift in the maternity unit. She's celebrating 50 years of service at Stanford Medicine. "I believe in holding out a helping hand to people," Jackson says.

The Stanford Blood Center is currently facing a critical shortage of multiple blood types, particularly O+. Emergency blood drives are being held on: Monday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 3373 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 300 Pasteur Drive (Atrium), Stanford Make an appointment to donate or call 888-723-7831. https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/

Eugene Lewis felt safe coming to Stanford Health Care to care for his skin cancer. I know I will always be taken care of, he said. It’s a very caring, very streamlined process, and they fit me right in within a week or two of my referral. I’m never in any doubt that everyone there really knows what they are doing.

Stanford University, Biohub and a group of collaborators have designed a COVID-19 testing platform that is nationally scalable, rapidly deployable and more affordable than other current options.

Hip, hip, hooray for the amazing folks in environmental services. They keep Stanford Health Care buildings clean and safe. Thank you! (Photos courtesy of Stanford Nursing)

Hear from a Stanford Medicine pediatrician on safely reopening schools in this 1:2:1 podcast.

In a year that has brought unprecedented challenges, mental health and self care are more important than ever. Join Dean Lloyd Minor and Arianna Huffington for a special #StanfordMedLIVE event on coping with the stresses of #COVID19. http://stan.md/huffington