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From the nicotine patch to advances in imaging technology, UC’s medical discoveries have changed modern medical care for the better. See video of an amazing procedure at UCLA that uses a tiny wire mesh disc, threaded through an artery, to replace open heart surgery for many children born with a hole in their heart.
“Telecommunications and information technology have the power to address the health care needs of the underserved population. Our goal is to reduce health disparities by bringing the clinical care expertise and educational resources of the University of California directly to communities throughout the state.”
-- Dr. Thomas Nesbitt, executive associate dean, UC Davis School of Medicine
California’s nursing shortage is serious and growing. UC is expanding its nursing programs to help address the issue, while it is also developing new medical education programs to meet critical health needs.
UC is expanding access to high-level medical care for rural Californians. In November, the Federal Communications Commission awarded UC, in partnership with a coalition of government agencies, health care providers and others, $22 million to develop a new California Telehealth Network – using communications technology to deliver health care services to rural areas. The UC Office of the President and telemedicine pioneer UC Davis will manage the project.
Find out more about what UC is doing to improve health services.