Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion at UC San Diego Health

02/13/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue… have you checked your blood pressure? Your heart will thank you! ❤️

We loved being one of the host sites for San Diego County’s Love Your Heart event, celebrating 15 years of encouraging people to know their numbers.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health for free screenings, heart‑health education and a visit to our mobile health unit.

Here’s to 15 years of heart‑healthy impact, and many more to come.

health.ucsd.edu/heart

02/12/2026

Colorectal cancer is increasing among younger adults, making awareness and early screening more important than ever.

Rohit Loomba, MD, gastroenterologist and hepatologist at UC San Diego Health, joined CBS 8 San Diego to discuss why screening matters, plus the key signs and symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

▶️ Watch the full interview and learn when it’s time to get screened.

If you’re 45+ or have symptoms, UC San Diego Health is here to provide expert, compassionate screening and care: health.ucsd.edu/care/cancer/screening-diagnosis/

Dr. Rohit Loomba, with UCSD School of Medicine, joined CBS 8 to discuss the importance of screening for colorectal cancer, as well as signs and symptoms.

02/11/2026

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can raise long-term cardiovascular risk. Understanding what those risks are and taking action matters. Experts like Nicole Teal, MD, MPH, perinatologist, weigh in on these findings and what they mean for pregnant patients and providers.

Not all subtypes carry the same long-term cardiovascular risks, South Korean analysis shows

02/11/2026

Sleep apnea isn’t just snoring; it’s a condition that’s often missed, misread and undiagnosed, with real consequences for health. Leading voices like Atul Malhotra, MD, sleep medicine specialist at UC San Diego Health, weigh in on closing the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) care gap and improving diagnosis and treatment.

OSA doesn’t always fit the classic mold—and that’s why millions remain undiagnosed.

02/10/2026

Love Your Heart Turns 15! ❤️

For 15 years, San Diego County's Love Your Heart Event has encouraged our community to know their numbers and take charge of heart health, and we’re proud to be part of it this year.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but knowing your numbers can help prevent serious outcomes. Join us at East Campus Medical Center at UC San Diego Health on February 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a free Love Your Heart event.

✔️ Free blood pressure screenings
✔️ Heart health education
✔️ Our mobile health unit will be on site

Stop by, get checked, and celebrate 15 years of heart-healthy impact with us. No appointment needed.
LoveYourHeartSD.org

02/07/2026

One person's act of kindness. Two lives changed. 💙

Anh Nguyen didn’t just donate a kidney to save her friend, she later gave part of her liver to help a child in need, becoming UC San Diego Health’s first double living organ donor. Her story shows the power of compassion and how one person can ripple hope outward.

Read more about Nguyen's extraordinary journey: health.ucsd.edu/news/features/a-heart-big-enough-to-save-two-lives-through-living-organ-donation/

02/04/2026

Eating for a healthy heart doesn't have to feel confusing. With so much nutrition advice floating around, it can be hard to know what really matters.

To help cut through the noise, we asked Mallory Callaway, a registered dietitian at UC San Diego Health, to answer some of the most common questions about heart‑healthy eating, from the surprising role of everyday habits to the small changes that make a big difference over time.

health.ucsd.edu/news/features/how-to-eat-right-for-a-healthy-heart/

UC San Diego Health registered dietitian answers commonly asked questions about how to eat right for heart health — including healthy swaps and a recipe.

02/03/2026

We're bringing health care and leading-edge research to where people live, work and learn. From vision screenings to diabetes checks to breakthrough mobile research, UC San Diego mobile health units are meeting communities where they are and expanding access for all.

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02/02/2026

This Valentine’s Month, we’re reminded that care, connection and compassion are powerful forms of love.

UC San Diego Health’s Patient and Family Support Services (PFSS) offers classes and cancer support groups for every stage of the journey.

We offer a support groups, classes and workshops to help you through your cancer journey. Most all our Patient & Family Support Services are free to our patients and their families.

01/31/2026

Bone health matters, especially as we age.

From getting enough vitamin D to prioritizing strength training, small daily habits can make a big difference in keeping your bones strong and resilient. According to Susan Bukata, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UC San Diego Health, building bone strength isn’t about one quick fix, it’s about consistent, smart choices that support your body over time.

Bone loss accelerates as you age. Here’s how to get ahead of it.