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Christopher Longhurst, MD, chief information officer and professor of biomedical informatics and pediatrics at UC San Diego Health, tweeted this information Saturday. Breaking more records today... >35K new cases in California... >13K hospitalized in California >1000 hospitalized in San Diego County (!!!) Please... #MaskUp physically distance wash your hands Enable #CANotify (canotify.uchealth.edu/) ---- Our #HealthCareHeroes are staying at work for you, please stay home for them. #FlattenTheCurve

COVID-19 has amplified instances of injustice facing communities of color across the nation, and our doctors, nurses and staff members are on the frontlines addressing these disparities. By collaborating with regional hospitals to share knowledge, best practices and advanced safety protocols, our team is hard at work to #StopTheSurge and advocate for justice in these vulnerable communities. Learn more about our commitment to stopping the spread and supporting members of San... Diego's diverse communities. Important information for UC San Diego Health patients and visitors: go.ucsd.edu/39OCXUi

Bernard Thurman has undergone traditional treatments, experimental therapies and surgeries to counter the cancer within him, but nothing has successfully eradicated the disease. As a last ditch effort to halt its growth, Bernard was referred to a personalized cancer therapy trial being developed at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. On Dec. 8, 2020, Bernard became the first patient to undergo an investigational cell therapy that uses his own immune cells specifically tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) to seek and destroy his cancer. This novel clinical trial is a collaboration between UC San Diego and La Jolla Institute for Immunology researchers. UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Starting TODAY, Californians can opt-in to the statewide COVID-19 exposure notification system to receive alerts informing them if they've been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. Just add your phone. Learn more: canotify.uchealth.edu/ #CANotify

At UC San Diego Health, patient care goes beyond treatment plans and bedside manner. #HealthCareHeroes are hard at work finding ways to keep families connected, even when we can’t physically be by each other’s side. Edgard Roland and his family wanted to bring some birthday cheer to a loved one, so UC San Diego Health staff helped the social distance-friendly birthday celebration come to fruition. "Love is everything, and showing love is now more important than ever. I appreciate the team at UC San Diego Healththey went above and beyond to ensure our family member was not only cared for in the best way but that she was able to celebrate her birthday with useven at a distance. The doctors, nurses and staff understand the human element of health care and that means so much to our family." Edgard Roldan

Now more than ever, it's important to find what makes you feel good. Research shows that happy folks enjoy a variety of health benefits ranging from lower blood pressure to increased physical fitness to better focus. What healthy habits have you implemented in your routine to increase your happiness? Share in the comments below. Learn more about improving healthy habits and behaviors: bit.ly/3opJads

The pandemic has planted many working Americans, and schoolchildren, in front of the computer for hours. Some restrictions have caused people to limit routines that helped them move their bodies, such as roaming store aisles or school recess. Many people refer to weight gain during the pandemic as their COVID 15 and it may lead to high blood pressure in both adults and children, warned Eric Adler, MD, director of cardiac transplant. The Cardiovascular Institute at UC San Diego Health is a nationally recognized leader in researching, diagnosing and treating heart and vascular diseases. Learn more go.ucsd.edu/2JShJKf