Kristen Salmeen, MD. Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, UCSF Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32194]

Whitney Ence, PhD, BCBA-D. The Service, Training, Advocacy, and Research (STAR) Center for ASD and NDDs. Series: "Autism Programs for Medical Professionals" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32210]

Surrogates are involved in nearly half of major medical decisions for hospitalized older adults. Dr. Eric Widera, UCSF Geriatric Medicine, and lawyer Sarah Hopper discuss why it is important to plan for the future and what happens if you don't. They also go over important components of future planning for health care, finances, and other decisions and provide resources to help plan for the future. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33748]

There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg emphasizes the effects of exercise on bone density. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34031]

There are 1.5 million osteoporosis fractures per year in the US. Dr. Eric Meinberg emphasizes the effects of exercise on bone density. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 34031]

Bennett L. Leventhal, MD. Department of Psychiatry, UCSF. Clinical Director, STAR Center for ASD and NDD. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32208]

One of the paths to healthy aging includes connecting with peers and building friendships. UCSF's Dr. Carla Perissinotto reviews the concepts of loneliness and social isolation; describe the effects of loneliness and connections on health, and discuss framework for maintaining connections and addressing loneliness. Then, Amber Carroll talks about the connections programs Well Connected and Social Call. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33747]

Most large hospitals have targeted resources to help older adults with severe acute illness. Dr. Candace Kim, UCSF Geriatric Medicine, talks about potential stressors and specialized services. Knowing about the options and how the system works will help prepare you to navigate the hospital and care transitions more effectively. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33746]

Meghan Miller, PhD. Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and MIND Institute. UC Davis Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33523]

California State Assembly Member David Chiu, representing the 17th Assembly District, discusses the future of health policy in California. Moderated by Dr. Andrew Bindman UCSF Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Professor of Health Policy at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Presented by the UCSF Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP). Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33991]