The official account of the Department of Emergency Medicine at @UCSF Department Chair: Peter Sokolove, MD, FACEP
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UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
We’re proud to officially be designated a Clean California Community!🏅The designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership in sustainability, waste reduction, education, beautification, community partnerships, and long-term planning. ucsfh.org/4fw1Q7J
Thank you to .@abc7newsbayarea for highlighting these important issues and to our own Dr. Chris Colwell (.@ColwellMD) for sharing his expertise.
According to Dr. Colwell at SF General, four people lost eyes, five lost hands and at least 15 people suffered serious injuries related to electric scooters over the 4th of July weekend. ABC7's data team reviewed San Francisco EMT data and found that medical incidents on July 4 and July 5 were about double the number reported during the same period in 2025. More here: abc7ne.ws/CxPqB8
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
New by @Hsia_Lab in @JAMANetworkOpen: Opening PCI-capable hospitals ↑ procedures by 7.5% overall and ~20% in underserved communities. Gains in access raise concerns about potential overuse of PCI where it already exists #HealthServicesResearch
Read more: tinyurl.com/huwc2dd6
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
👏 Happy #DoctorsDay to all the exceptional physicians who care for children every day of the year! ❤️
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
👏 Happy #DoctorsDay to all the exceptional physicians who care for our patients every day of the year! ❤️
ALT A group of cardiologists stands together in a bright hallway, each forming a heart shape with their hands. They are dressed in a mix of professional attire. The background has a turquoise wall with the UCSF Health logo visible in the bottom right corner of the image.
ALT Eight doctors stand in a hallway under a sign reading "Transplant Unit Nurse Station." They are wearing festive decorations, and the UCSF Health logo is visible at the bottom. The hallway is adorned with holiday-themed decorations.
ALT A doctor wearing scrubs and face mask is holding a sprinkled doughnut wrapped in tissue. They are standing indoors at UCSF Health.
ALT A person in a pink shirt is standing next to another in a white coat with "UCSF Health" on it. The second person has an arm around the first person. A UCSF Health logo is visible in the corner of the image.
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
New article in @JAMAInternalMed by @Hsia_Lab: Access to dialysis facilities declines as community disadvantage rises. The most disadvantaged communities were 5.6× more likely to lack a facility within 30 mins. Coverage ≠ access. #ESKD #Policy
Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Attend High Risk Emergency Medicine Hawaii 2026 from anywhere — no flights or hotels required. 💻🛜
Join us from March 10 – 14, 2026.
Register now: direc.to/naQ_
'The Pitt' effect is real. 🩺🏥
Three California emergency physicians, including our very own Dr. Chris Colwell (@ColwellMD), join @KQED's 'Forum' radio show to discuss how the @HBO series is influencing perceptions of emergency care.
Listen: tinyurl.com/kqedpitt
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
New study in @JournalGIM: ED visits surged 46% in CA, and many hospitals lacked continuous access to anesthesia, operating rooms, and psychiatric emergency services—raising concerns about timely care for high-acuity patients #HealthSystems
Read more:
link.springer.com/article/10…
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Early-bird pricing for our 2026 conference — returning March 10 - 14 — ends Jan. 10!
🔹Physicians: $950
🔹Advanced Health Practitioners, Military, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians-in-Training & Residents/Fellows: $690
Register now to SAVE: direc.to/naQ_
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
New article by @Hsia_Lab: Medicaid ED use increased the most over 15 years, but Medicare outpatient ED visits rose nearly 30%, challenging assumptions that insurance reduces ED reliance🚑🏥policies may miss drivers of demand: access and system capacity
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
UCSF had a pivotal year in 2025. Let’s look back at moments that defined the year across our campus and community, then dive into the research stories you enjoyed most—showing how much you care for UCSF scientists’ NIH-supported breakthrough work. tiny.ucsf.edu/b57xC8
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Mental health, substance use & other behavioral care now make up 40% of health care expenditures for U.S. kids, ~doubling since 2011. Study lead Dr. Ashley Foster stresses the importance of accessible & affordable behavioral health care for all families. ucsfh.org/45dNxA5
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Mental health, substance use and other behavioral care made up 40% of all health expenditures for U.S. kids in 2022, ~2X more than in 2011. Multiple factors contributed to the spike, including COVID and rising costs per visit, Dr. Ashley Foster says. ucsfh.org/45dNxA5
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Aaron Kornblith (@AaronKornblith) as the inaugural appointee of the Michael L. Callaham, MD, Endowed Professorship in Emergency Medicine.
Read more about the Professorship and Dr. Kornblith: tinyurl.com/kornblithprof
So grateful to have witnessed the incredible celebration of @AaronKornblith as the recipient of the inaugural Michael L. Callaham, MD Endowed Professorship in Emergency Medicine, punctuated by the presence of Dr. Callaham and his loved ones @UCSFDeptofEM @UCSF
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
So grateful to have witnessed the incredible celebration of @AaronKornblith as the recipient of the inaugural Michael L. Callaham, MD Endowed Professorship in Emergency Medicine, punctuated by the presence of Dr. Callaham and his loved ones @UCSFDeptofEM @UCSF
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Early-bird pricing for our 2026 conference is available now!:
🔹Physicians: $950
🔹Advanced Health Practitioners, Military, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Physicians-in-Training & Residents/Fellows: $690
Register by Jan. 10 for discounted rates: direc.to/naQ_
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
When state leaders look for advice on health policy, they turn to @UCSF.
Thank you to @AsmCoreyJackson for visiting with UCSF faculty and learners today to discuss food insecurity, homelessness, trauma recovery, and juvenile justice. We are proud to work with you!
UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine retweeted
Our 2026 agenda is now live, featuring:
🌴High-impact sessions with world-class speakers – Drs. William (Bill) Brady, Diane Birnbaumer, Michelle Lin + more!
🌴Hands-on labs (EKG, ultrasound, airway)
🌴Daily Q&A sessions
Register now for early-bird rates: direc.to/naQ_