UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center

03/06/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Today we Dress in Blue to support patients, survivors, and families affected by colorectal cancer.

We’re proud of our colorectal post-surgical team who care for patients every day with skill, compassion, and heart. 💙

Colorectal cancer is rising in people under age 50, which makes early screening more important than ever. Screening can help find cancer early, when it is easier to treat.

Together, we raise awareness and encourage our community to get screened. Early detection can save lives.

02/26/2026

❤️ New Episode: Living Heart Smart – Cardiology 101: Trifecta Testing ❤️

Taking care of your hear can feel overwhelming — especially when you hear terms like EKG, echo, or stress test. In this episode, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey break it all down in a simple, reassuring way to help you better understand your heart and the essential tests we use to care for it.

From the “squiggly lines” of an EKG to the powerful images of an echocardiogram and the insights of a stress test, the doctors explain how these three noninvasive office tests work together - the “trifecta” - to give a complete picture of your heart’s rhythm, strength, valves, and blood flow.

If you’ve ever wondered what your results really mean or felt unsure about different heart tests, this episode is for you. 💙

Tune in and keep living heart smart: https://bit.ly/40z6kTK

Drs. Matt DeVane and Carolyn Lacey join guest cardiologist Dr. Andrew Benn in a discussion about AFib symptoms, diagnosis and management to prevent long-term complications.

02/25/2026

If you’ve noticed shortness of breath, fatigue or heart palpitations, it could be mitral valve regurgitation, one of the most common heart valve conditions — and it can affect everyday life.

We’re among the first hospitals in the Bay Area to offer minimally invasive mini mitral valve repair surgery, performed through a small incision, avoiding traditional open-heart surgery and many of the long-term effects of valve replacement.

Learn more in our press release: https://bit.ly/4aAoieD

02/20/2026

It’s Heart Month — a time to pause and think about the health of your own heart. ❤️

David’s story is a powerful reminder that some heart conditions don’t come with warning signs. That’s why regular checkups matter — even when you feel completely fine.

This month, we encourage you to take a simple but important step: schedule your routine exam, ask questions, and stay proactive about your heart health. Early detection can make all the difference.

Your heart works hard for you every day. Make sure you’re taking care of it, too.

02/12/2026

We are honored to share Don’s story — a patient whose strength of heart goes far beyond the operating room. ❤️

Don faced a high-risk undertaking few would willingly choose: a second open-heart surgery and a valve replacement.
With determination and an unwavering goal in mind, Don committed to the journey ahead. He recovered for three weeks between procedures, preparing himself physically and mentally for the second surgery. Following the two surgeries, Don focused on healing again, with one very important milestone in sight - a fishing trip he absolutely did not want to miss.

True to form, Don made it on that fishing trip.

His story is a powerful reminder that heart health is about resilience, partnership, and the will to keep doing the things you love.

This Heart Month, we celebrate patients like Don, whose courage inspires us every day.

02/06/2026

❤️ Heart Month Spotlight ❤️

We’re celebrating the incredible teams who care for our patients' hearts every single day. From the Cath Lab to Pre/Post Recovery, ICU, and Cardiac Rehabilitation—these dedicated teams show up with skill, compassion, and purpose.

Today, they’re wearing red for Wear Red Day, standing together in honor of Heart Month and the patients and families they serve. Thank you for your unwavering commitment, teamwork, and the life-saving care you provide—today and always. ❤️

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02/06/2026

❤️ This Heart Month, let’s take care of the hearts that give so much.

Women carry a lot on their hearts — and taking a moment to care for your own can make all the difference. Tune in to our special Living Heart Smart podcast episode, Key Insights and Prevention Tips for Women’s Heart Health, and hear expert advice on how to protect your heart, understand the signs unique to women, and take steps toward a healthier you.

Whether you’re starting your heart health journey or supporting someone you love, this conversation is for every woman who deserves a strong, healthy heart. 💪✨

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3MdUTNK

Tag a woman you want to hear this message — let’s spread courage, knowledge, and care! 💞

Drs. Matt DeVane and Carolyn Lacey join guest cardiologist Dr. Andrew Benn in a discussion about AFib symptoms, diagnosis and management to prevent long-term complications.

01/16/2026

Are you living with low blood sugar from Type 1 Diabetes? Learn more about an investigational drug being researched for low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D). Contact us at clinical.trials@johnmuirhealth.com or call us at (925) 687-8860 to see if you may qualify for the CATTI study.

01/05/2026

Important safety alert from our Trauma Center team:
Our Trauma Center team observed double the number of serious injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters in 2025 as the previous year. As a Trauma Center, we are committed to injury prevention by providing information to help people of all ages make smarter and safer decisions.

E-bikes and scooters are faster and heavier than traditional bikes and scooters, and they can take time and experience to handle safely. With faster speeds comes more severe collisions and the likelihood of serious or fatal injuries. The types of injuries we are seeing are much closer to those often associated with motorcycle accidents than to those on non-motorized bicycles. The risks can be especially worrisome when teens and children are involved.

For those operating bikes and scooters, remember these safety precautions to keep you and others safe:
✔ Wear a helmet every ride – one that reflects the type of e-bike or e-scooter you’re riding
✔ Follow local traffic laws, travel at a safe speed and know where you are allowed to ride, depending on the type and class (1-3) of bike or scooter
✔ Yield to pedestrians
✔ Use lights and reflectors to increase your visibility to drivers

Parents may want to keep in mind that the American Academy of Pediatrics advises against children under 16 operating e-bikes or e-scooters because of the safety risks related to speed and weight. By law, children under 16 may not operate a Class 3 e-bike.

E-bikes and e-scooters can be part of a healthier, more active community when safety comes first.

12/22/2025

We’re grateful to Pilots For Kids for bringing gifts and holiday cheer to the pediatric patients at our Walnut Creek Medical Center. There were lots of smiles and even some aspiring pilots discovered!

12/17/2025

Our team celebrates a truly extraordinary achievement with John Muir Health Concord Medical Center being awarded Magnet® recognition for the FOURTH consecutive time!

Magnet is the highest honor a hospital can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Achieving this distinction once is remarkable. Earning it four times places our nursing team among an elite group nationwide.

While visiting Concord, Magnet appraisers observed what makes our teams high performing:
• Nurses are trusted leaders at John Muir Health engaged in strong, interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A close-knit, supportive environment, where nurses choose to stay -- the average tenure of our nurses is 10.5 years!
• Teams take pride in providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care in a respectful and supportive culture.

This achievement means both our Concord and Walnut Creek hospitals hold Magnet designation, a recognition shared by only about 10% of hospitals nationally.

To our nurses, clinical partners, physicians, support teams and volunteers: thank you for your unwavering dedication to excellence. You make exceptional care possible every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pJ86g0

12/12/2025

Congratulations to our Walnut Creek Birth Center team for being rated as High Performing by U.S. News & World Report as part of their Best Hospitals for Maternity Care evaluation! The U.S. News Best Hospitals for Maternity Care methodology is based on objective measures of quality, such as C-section rates, severe newborn complication rates, and breastfeeding rates. Our Walnut Creek Medical Center also received a national ranking in Obstetrics & Gynecology from U.S. News & World Report earlier this year.