CPMC In the News - 2008
State law requires that California hospitals be retrofitted or rebuilt to meet new seismic safety guidelines by 2015. California Pacific Medical Center faces the same challenges shared by all San Francisco medical institutions in planning for the future to continue to provide high quality health care to the community.
CPMC Board Votes to Approve Blue Ribbon Panel Recommendations
Decision could be a critical step in securing long-term future for St. Luke’s
This Friday, we’ll be part of the American Heart Association’s 2008 Start! San Francisco Heart Walk. This Sunday, we’ll be at Sports Basement in the Presidio by Crissy Field on September 21st from 12-3pm to promote the health of you and your family. http://www.sportsbasement.com
Thousands came out to enjoy the first Sunday Streets in San Francisco (http://www.sundaystreetsSF.org), which brought 4.5 miles of open space to SF streets and creates a novel, fun play space for all. Next Sunday, we’ll be at Sports Basement in the Presidio by Crissy Field on September 21st from 12-3pm to promote the health of you and your family.
The Mo’ MAGIC backpack giveaway was an extreme success with over 1000 backpacks distributed to excited young children! Get in shape this Fall! California Pacific is pleased to sponsor events that promote health and well-being for the whole family this Fall. Sunday Streets brings 4.5 miles of open space to SF streets and creates a novel, fun play space for all.
Researchers at CPMC have identified a protein receptor that causes the human cytomegalovirus (CMV) to cause life-threatening infections. New findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that Tibolone, a drug used to treat menopausal symptoms, reduces the risk of breast cancer and fractures but increases the risk of stroke. Free backpacks and health care advice was given away at the Community Health Fair/Backpack Giveaway!
At this year's World Breastfeeding Event, more than 216 families enjoyed a free, catered lunch, a gift raffle, free massages, solid foods and breast-feeding seminars while kids got their faces painted, sang along with Enzo Garcia. Free Healthy Heart Screenings at the upcoming15th Annual Pistahan Parade and Festival!
"1 in 10: Hepatitis B in the API/Chinese Community" screening event sponsored by CPMC and SF HepB Free a success! Come celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with us as well.
Mayor Gavin Newsom held a press conference at AT&T Park to unveil his new Sunday Streets Initiative, which will create a route for local families, youth and adults to walk, jog, and bike.
The Blue Ribbon Panel Convenes Final Meeting Process Continues as Recommendation for Health Care Services in South of Market Area Nearing Completion
This week, we discuss the CPMC Baby Steps Launch Event.
This week, we discuss CPMC's Baby Steps Launch and the Stadium to Stadium 10k Run/ Walk.
This week, we discuss the Community Meeting on the future of St. Luke's and Film Night In the Park
This week, we discuss the Celebration of Life event and the fifth Blue Ribbon Panel meeting.
This week, we discuss the Asian Heritage Street Festival in Japantown where 260 individuals were tested for hepatitis B and the upcoming Carnival festival in San Francisco.
This week, we discuss the success of the "1 in 10: Hepatitis B and the Chinese/API Community" event share news about the upcoming California Pacific Medical Center-sponsored 3 Angry Mothers.
This week, we officially announce the formation of the Blue Ribbon Panel, and share news about the upcoming California Pacific Medical Center-sponsored March for Babies, which champions the needs of moms and babies across the nation.
This week, we recap the Board of Supervisors vote, and share news about the upcoming California Pacific Medical Center-sponsored March for Babies, which champions the needs of moms and babies across the nation.
