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ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center for Health and Community (CHC) aims to improve individual and
population health through research and teaching addressing the social,
behavioral and policy aspects of health and health care.   Its unique structure
supports and links faculty from all four Schools whose work addresses this wide
range of determinants of health and also houses its own programs of research and
education in focal areas.

CHC’s 200+ members represent both basic and applied social and behavioral
scientists in epidemiology, health policy, anthropology, psychology, sociology,
history, informatics, bioethics, economics, and clinical research.   CHC members
share an awareness that we cannot isolate physical diseases from our emotions,
behaviors, and the experiences linked to where we live, work, and play.  We
encourage and support multidisciplinary collaborations designed to promote
comprehensive approaches to health problems, and to bridge the gap between
biomedical and social science.

CHC researchers aim not only to improve overall health, but also to reduce
disparities in health between more- and less-advantaged groups to achieve
greater “health equity”.   We bring a variety of theories and methods to bear on
this problem. Our work includes lab-based basic studies of causal mechanisms,
observational research linking social exposures to health outcomes, intervention
research testing innovative approaches, implementation research to improve
uptake of successful interventions, and dissemination of new knowledge and
approaches.

More than half of premature deaths can be prevented through changes in behavior,
environment, and socioeconomic factors-a fact that has been largely ignored by
traditional medicine. The Center places special research emphasis on the human
side of health care, on who the patient is rather than what disease the patient
has.

CHC and its members play important roles in training the next generation of
clinicians and researchers to recognize and address social, behavioral and
policy determinants of health.  In the School of Medicine, for example, we have
developed innovative curricula for both pre-clinical and clinical years for
physicians to promote their understanding of the contributions of non-biological
factors to health, disease, and recovery and prepares them to work in a complex
socio-political professional environment that crosses traditional boundaries.

 


STATEMENT FROM THE UCSF CENTER FOR HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ON INSTITUTIONAL RACISM

The UCSF Center for Health and Community (CHC) is committed to achieving health
equity for all people and communities. Achieving that vision requires universal
access to opportunities and resources needed to live a full and healthy life.
Recent events have shown us how far away the country is from that vision,
particularly in relation to the health and wellbeing of Black Americans.


The murder of George Floyd brought to the forefront the shameful legacy of
institutional racism and its ripple effects. This legacy is evident in the
unconscionable acts of violence and intimidation of police against the Black
community and the failure of the justice system to right these and other wrongs.
It also resides in economic policies that create income and wealth
differentials, exclusionary zoning regulations which foster residential
segregation and inadequate housing, and in school practices that hinder
educational attainment by Black children. And it is seen in disparities in
access and quality of medical care, resulting in a distressingly unequal burden
of diseases, including COVID-19.


Black lives matter to the many CHC members whose research seeks to understand
and address key social forces that explain why Black Americans live with a
greater burden of disease and die younger than those who hold more power and
privilege. One of the lessons of the past few weeks is that diverse social
factors are interconnected and need to be understood as inherent parts of
structural racism.


Social psychologist Kurt Lewin observed that the first step in social change
involves rejecting prior beliefs and actions, a process he termed “unfreezing”.
Unfreezing an existing equilibrium allows for expression of new ideas and
approaches and establishment of a more progressive equilibrium. In the midst of
difficult and disturbing events that have occurred over the past few weeks,
there have also been inklings of possible unfreezing of institutional racism and
the emergence of new attitudes, behaviors and policies. CHC is committed to
advancing meaningful change and forging a new equilibrium based on respect,
inclusion, and equity.


PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We want to give you this opportunity to acquaint yourself with the excellence
and innovation offered by the Center for Health and Community. If you concur
with our belief in the importance of the human side of health care, your support
can make a tangible contribution to our continued growth.

 

The Center for Health and Community is supported by the UCSF Foundation, a
nonprofit corporation that raises funds to advance the interests of the
University of California, San Francisco.

 

To learn more about giving to the CHC, visit the UCSF Foundation online at
Support for Community.

 


CHC NEWS

 


Aric A. Prather, PhD
Prather appointed Director of the UCSF Center for Health and Community

 


Matthew S. Pantell, MD, MS
Pediatric Research Early Career Investigative Highlight

 


It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Nancy E. Adler, PhD,  founder
of the CHC, distinguished Lisa and John Pritzker Professor and Vice Chair of
Psychology in the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Pediatrics
at UCSF passed away Thursday, January 4th at home. She was surrounded by her
loved ones and passed peacefully. 


Nancy was a scientific giant responsible for putting social and health
disparities on the map, both at UCSF and around the world. Her leadership cannot
be overstated. She was also a dedicated career and research mentor to many and
an inspiration to all of us. Her vision will always be the core of the CHC’s
mission and integral to the work of its faculty, staff, and fellows.

To learn more about Nancy’s remarkable life, career and legacy, please read
these articles:

UCSF School of Medicine


Our Founder


SF Chronicle


New York Times


Evidence for Action


"In Remembrance Of Nancy Adler: The Intangibles | Health Affairs"


The Lancet


Wellesley


American Psychologist Association Obituary

 

 

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Nancy Adler, PhD is retiring after more than 45 years at UCSF, and stepping down
as Director of the UCSF Center for Health and Community (CHC). Aric Prather, PhD
will serve as the interim director of the CHC, effective March 14, 2022.

 


On April 2, Elissa Epel, PhD presented Emotional Resilience During the COVID-19
Crisis:  Practices for Health Care Providers.  Dr. Epel is Professor and Vice
Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Associate Director of the CHC.
Please visit: https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/coronavirus/webinars for a recording
of this webinar, as well as future listings.

 


CHC’s very own Nancy Adler, PhD has been selected to receive the 2020 J. Michael
McGinnis Leadership Excellence Award from the Interdisciplinary Association for
Population Health Sciences (IAPHS). Dr. Adler is the Director of the CHC, the
Lisa and John Pritzker Professor of Medical Psychology, and Vice Chair of the
Department of Psychiatry. Congratulations!

 


Congratulations to Naomi Bardach, MD, MAS on her selection as the 2020 recipient
of the Academic Senate Distinction in Mentoring Award for faculty at the
Associate Rank.  Dr. Bardach is Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and
Policy in the Department of Pediatrics and the Philip R. Lee Institute for
Health Policy Studies.

 


Congratulations to Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH on her recent election to the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), which recognizes the world’s most
accomplished leaders in science, social science, humanities, arts, business,
nonprofits, and public affairs.  Dr. Fuentes-Afflick is Professor and Vice Chair
of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatrics at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General
Hospital and Trauma Center.


 

Congratulations to the following CHC faculty on their recent awards and honors!

 







Four UC San Francisco faculty members are among the 100 new members and 10
international members elected this year to the National Academy of Medicine
(NAM), one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Among
them are 3 CHC affiliated faculty: Julia Adler-Milstein, PhD, associate
professor of medicine; Laura M. Gottlieb, MD, MPH, associate professor of family
and community medicine; and Kristine Yaffe, MD, Roy and Marie Scola Endowed
Chair and vice chair of research in psychiatry; professor of psychiatry,
neurology and epidemiology.

 

 

Epel selected as Vice Chair for Adult Psychology

Health psychologist Elissa S. Epel, PhD, has been tapped to join the Department
of Psychiatry’s leadership team as its vice chair for adult psychology.

 

 

 

 

Nicole Bush receives 2019 Chancellor Award for Diversity

"Dr. Bush works tirelessly towards the advancement of women, both individually,
by mentoring numerous female trainees and faculty, as well as through her
teaching and leadership roles. Her research program addresses health disparities
and factors that contribute to resilience among underserved, underprivileged
populations, with a special emphasis on addressing the needs of pregnant women
and mothers." — Matthew State, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of
Psychiatry

 

 

 

 

Aric Prather, PhD has been awarded the 2019 Excellence in Health Psychology
Research by an Early Career Professional Award by the Society for Health
Psychology.  The award will be presented on Saturday, August 10, at the
Society's Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with the 2019 American
Psychological Association convention in Chicago.  Dr. Prather is a Professor in
the Department of Psychiatry and Associate Director of the CHC.

 

 

Nancy Adler, PhD has been selected to serve as a member of the Wise Head Panel
for the 100&Change program of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation.   This is a competition for a single $100 million grant to support
an idea that makes measureable progress toward solving a critical problem
affecting people, places, or the planet. Applications may address any problem
and the “Wise Heads” come from a wide range of backgrounds and expertise.  Dr.
Adler is Director of the CHC and Professor of Psychology in the departments of
Psychiatry and Pediatrics.

 

 

Michelle Albert, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine and Director for the Study of
Adversity and Cardiovascular Disease has received a 2018 Merit Award from the
American Heart Association (AHA).

Dr. Albert specializes in preventative cardiovascular medicine.  This award will
support her work on an obesity intervention with a special focus on the social
determinants of health, in relation to cardiovascular disease prevention.     

For more information and the press release, please go to: 
http://abcardio.org/recent-news/dr-michelle-a-albert-receives-american-heart-association-merit-award-2018/

 

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Elissa Epel, PhD, Professor in Psychiatry and Associate Director of the Center
for Health and Community was elected President-Elect of the Academy of
Behavioral Medicine Research (ABMR) and will serve as president for 2019-2020. 
ABMR is composed of distinguished scholars elected by their peers for
outstanding contributions to behavioral medicine research. ABMR provides a forum
for leaders in behavioral medicine to promote excellence in our science,
contribute guidance for the direction of the field, and serve as a resource for
governmental and academic entities as well as the general public.  Dr. Epel will
focus on growing the organization to include more young scholars, and to
represent more interdisciplinary fields that promote team science and large
scale behavior change.

 

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Rita Hamad, MD, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine
and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies was selected as the
UCSF 2018 Irene Perstein Award recipient. 

This award is for newly recruited and outstanding junior woman faculty within
the School of Medicine. 

 

The following faculty were recently honored as being among the 75 most
influential faculty at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health 75th Anniversary
Celebration!

Claire Brindis, DrPH, Director of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy
Studies

http://www.publichealth75.berkeley.edu/2018/03/29/claire-brindis/

Robert Hiatt, MD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Associate
Director of Population Sciences, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

http://www.publichealth75.berkeley.edu/2018/04/02/robert-hiatt/

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Rena Pasick, DrPH, MPH, Professor, School of Medicine and Director of the
Community Engagement, Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center

http://www.publichealth75.berkeley.edu/2018/04/02/rena-pasick/

 

PROFESSOR NANCY ADLER AWARDED NYAM MEDAL

The New York Academy of Medicine has awarded the Academy Medal for Distinguished
Contributions in Biomedical Science to Dr. Nancy Adler for her pioneering work
on health behavior decision-making and social determinants of health. Prior
awardees from UCSF are Harold Varmus and Elizabeth Blackburn. The award was
presented at the Academy on November 2 in New York.

The full press release is available at the Academy’s
website: http://www.nyam.org/news/article/academy-announces-2017-awards/

 

August 13, 2019

Pregnant Moms Who Breathe Dirty Air Have Children With Lower IQs, Study Finds

 

 

January 31, 2017



UCSF/CHC scientists publish paper in JAMA Pediatrics: Children who have genetic
variant for oxcytocin receptor and raised in low socioeconomic status
environments may be at increased risk for childhood obesity.

 

October 17, 2016
Elissa Epel elected to the National Academy of Medicine

 

October 5, 2016
Undoing the harm of childhood trauma and adversity

 

 

November 16, 2016
Study links shorter sleep and sugar-sweetened drink consumption

 

 

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