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HOME (Honoring Origins of Mindfulness) - YouTube HOME: Honoring Origins of Mindfulness. In this video series, you’ll learn brief, 5–20 minute, culturally rooted mind-body practices from trusted Cantonese La...

Introducing HOME: Honoring Origins of Mindfulness, a video series of culturally rooted mind-body practices from trusted Cantonese and Latine-American voices in San Francisco. All videos have subtitles and audio dubbing in multiple languages so that everyone can enjoy.
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Recently presented on the healing power of music at the @ucsfoshercenter.bsky.social with my mentor Julene Johnson 🎶 We discussed the importance of cultural considerations to harness music's healing potential in more culturally sustaining ways. Grateful for the opportunity & connections made!

Training in Research in Integrative Medicine (TRIM) Program The UCSF Osher Center’s Training in Research in Integrative Medicine (TRIM) program is a research fellowship funded by a T32 grant from the

Calling all health professions & health science research doctoral students! Join our 1-year #predoc research fellowship beginning September 2026. Receive training in integrative medicine research. Applications due Jan. 8.
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#predoc #integrativehealth #integrativemedicine

Donald I. Abrams, MD, Lecture in Integrative Oncology: Tieraona Low Dog, MD

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, a renowned physician and educator in integrative health will deliver the 2025 Donald I. Abrams, MD, Lecture in Integrative Oncology. CME credit is available.

#integrativeoncology #integrativeonc

SFMOMA Art for Recovery installation of patient art

Today is the day! The opening of our @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Art for Recovery program installation of @ucsfhealth.bsky.social patient art at the SFMOMA. Runs through Spring 2026! cancer.ucsf.edu/news/2025/10...

Dr. Carla Kuon will deliver the keynote address for the third annual Osher Collaborative Virtual Symposium! Be sure to hop on Zoom from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PT to learn about the root causes of chronic illness and how to address them. @oshercollaborative.bsky.social

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Who Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, and When Is the Best Time? With the CDC, FDA, and states providing different guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, UCSF physicians weigh in about who should get the shot, when, and what insurance covers.

Dr. Rahmat Balogun says now — before the start of the respiratory virus season — is the best time to get an updated COVID and flu vaccine. Check with your local pharmacy or clinic to schedule an appointment.

New Study to Explore Midwives Unionizing for Better Care UCSF research faculty Ariana Thompson-Lastad, PhD, and research associate Jessica M. Harrison, PhD, have been awarded a Mount Zion Health Fund grant to launch a pilot study on the growing movement tow...

Excited to be doing research with midwives who are unionizing with @jessicamharrison.bsky.social and team. keep us informed about midwives doing labor organizing! osher.ucsf.edu/news/new-stu...

Research Seminar: Lightning Talks with Osher Center for Integrative Health

Join us on Tues 9/30 at NOON to learn about the research happening at the Osher Center for Integrative Health. Our research faculty and fellows will present their work in speedy 10-min talks, leaving room for Q&A. This event is IN-PERSON. Come learn about our work!

Why you need to get Hot to feel better | Dr. Ashley Mason YouTube video by Viva Longevity!

Dr. Ashley Mason joined the team at Viva Longevity! to discuss her research on the relationship between heat and mental health #integrativehealth #sauna #heattherapy @vivalongevity.bsky.social
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Registration is now open for the FREE Osher Collaborative Virtual Symposium on Fri, Oct 24.

We explore how an integrative health approach can address common questions that arise in both complex, chronic health conditions.

Register here:
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Grand Rounds: "Dietary Supplement Essentials: Practical Recommendations to Ensure Safe Use," w Candy Tsourounis, PharmD, FCSHP

Join us on 4/16 for a Grand Rounds presentation from Dr. Candy Tsourounis. She will discuss regulation differences between prescription, over-the-counter medicine, and dietary supplements, as well as current regulatory gaps. #grandrounds #integrativehealth
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#341 - Overcoming insomnia: improving sleep hygiene and treating disordered sleep with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia | Ashley Mason, Ph.D. “I just remind people, you can never really make up for lost sleep that easily, because sleep architecture really matters.” —Ashley Mason

Dr. Ashley Mason discusses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), detailing techniques like time in bed restriction, stimulus control, and cognitive restructuring to improve sleep. #insomnia #sleep
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Danica Cowan, MS, RD, discussed how chicken noodle soup, fermented foods, and honey, can help stave off a cold on Good Morning America @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
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#Foodasmedicine programs are increasingly used to address medical & social needs in #primarycare. But little research has explored the impact these programs may have on #mentalhealth. A recent study led by @ariana-tl.bsky.social et al fills the gap: bit.ly/3QPajGV @ucsfoshercenter.bsky.social

Revolutionary Acupuncture in the U.S.: History and Comtemporary Legacy w Rachel Pagones, DAOM, LAc YouTube video by UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

As part of our research seminar series at @ucsfoshercenter.bsky.social, we recently hosted a talk on Revolutionary Acupuncture in the US. Highly recommend this inspiring history to help us do the work that's needed now www.youtube.com/watch?v=QccH...

Mindfulness for Healing Chronic Pain Drawing from the latest advances in neuroscience research and millennia-old mindfulness practices, this 5-week course offers a step-by-step approach to healing chronic pain.

We are offering a new online class: Mindfulness for Healing Chronic Pain.

Taught by Dr. Valeria Galetto, this five-week course offers a step-by-step approach to healing chronic pain. The course runs April 2-30. Register now! #chronicpain

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Dr. Ashley Mason will present Grand Rounds at the
Northwestern University Osher Center on 2/27 at 12pm CT. She will discuss her research which uses thermal therapy with cognitive and behavioral interventions to treat depression and insomnia.
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Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine Training for Clinicians Our year-long training program in Integrative Ayurvedic Medicine is tailored specifically for healthcare professionals seeking to bring Ayu

Are you interested in adding Ayurvedic medicine to your clinical expertise? Our year-long virtual training program is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort.
Learn more at: osher.ucsf.edu/ayurveda-tra...

#ayurveda #integrativehealth #integrativemedicine

Grand Rounds: "Well-Being Equity for Health Care Professionals," w Jamuna Jones, LCSW, Jake Van Epps, PhD, and José Rodríguez, MD Jamuna Jones, LCSW, is a therapist and Well-Being specialist at the University of Utah Resiliency Center where she provides mental health treatment and wellness support to faculty, staff, and teams. S...

Join us on 2/19 for a Grand Rounds presentation, "Well-Being Equity for Health Care Professionals," with Jamuna Jones, LCSW, Jake Van Epps, PhD, and José Rodríguez, MD of @uofugim.bsky.social #healthequity #wellbeing
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Research Seminar: Integrative Group Medical Visits: Behavioral Health Interventions from Primary Care to Community-based Settings Integrative Group Medical Visits: Behavioral Health Interventions from Primary Care to Community-based Settings Maria Juarez-Reyes, MD, PhD Mindfulness-based interventions are effective in reducing...

Starting at 12pm: "Integrative Group Medical Visits: Behavioral Health Interventions from Primary Care to Community-based Settings" w Maria Juarez-Reyes, MD, PhD #GMVs
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Putting Nutrition to Practice: Tips for Making Dietary Changes Table of Contents

Looking to make improvements to your diet? Check out this fantastic resource by Sarah Patterson, MD, and Danica Cowan, MS, RD.
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#nutrition #cooking

Integrative Health Equity and Applied Research (IHEAR) Summer Training Program

Applications open for our Integrative Health Equity and Applied Research (IHEAR) summer training program! Learn more and apply at:
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#healthequity #integrativemedicine

Grand Rounds: Disentangling the Links Between Stress & Cardiovascular Disease w Dr. Ahmed A. Tawakol YouTube video by UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health

In case you missed it, watch the recording of Dr. Ahmed Tawakol's presentation, "Disentangling the Links Between Stress & Cardiovascular Disease" #hearthealth
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Grand Rounds: "Disentangling the Links Between Stress and Cardiovascular Disease," w Ahmed A. Tawakol, MD Ahmed A. Tawakol, MD a cardiologist with a clinical and research focus on cardiovascular imaging. He obtained his medical degree from Stanford Medical School, then trained at Brigham and Women’s Hospi...

Join us on 1/15 for the first Grand Rounds presentation of 2025: "Disentangling the Links Between Stress and Cardiovascular Disease," w Dr. Ahmed A. Tawakol. CME credit available. calendar.ucsf.edu/event/grand-...
#integrativehealth #grandrounds

We are hiring for a Laboratory Research Program Manager to support a growing research program focused on mind and body interventions for mental and physical health states. Learn more and apply at: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...

#hiring #integrativehealth #researchjob

Training in Research in Integrative Medicine (TRIM) Program The UCSF Osher Center’s Training in Research in Integrative Medicine (TRIM) program is a research fellowship funded by a T32 grant from the

Calling all health professions & health science research doctoral students! Join our 1-year #predoc research fellowship beginning September 2025. Receive training in integrative medicine research. Applications due Jan. 10
osher.ucsf.edu/education/trim

#predoc #integrativehealth #integrativemedicine

Happening this Wednesday (12/18) at 8am PT. This Grand Rounds presentation will not be recorded, so make sure you join us live! Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/ArbVIrpUc...

#indigenousmedicine #grandrounds

Grand Rounds: "Traditional Indigenous Medicine: An Exploration of Healing," w Nicole Redvers, ND, MPH, DPHilc Nicole Redvers, ND, MPH, DPHilc, is a member of the Deninu K’ue First Nation (Northwest Territories, Canada) and has worked with Indigenous patients, scholars, and communities around the globe her ent...

Join us on Wednesday, Dec 18 at 8am for a Grand Rounds presentation, "Traditional Indigenous Medicine: An Exploration of Healing," w Dr. Nicole Redvers. CME credit available.
#grandrounds #indigenousmedicine
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Research Seminar: Acupuncture in the Emergency Department for Pain Management: A BraveNet Multi-Center Feasibility Study (ACUITY) Acupuncture in the Emergency Department for Pain Management: A BraveNet Multi-Center Feasibility Study (ACUITY) Jeffery Dusek, PhD Pain plays a significant role in emergency department (ED) visits,...

Dec 10: Join us next Tuesday at noon for a research seminar with Dr. Jeffery Dusek on the topic, "Acupuncture in the Emergency Department for Pain Management: A BraveNet Multi-Center Feasibility Study (ACUITY)"
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