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You Can’t Just Be Anti-Racist at Work

May 20, 2021

“Structural racism.” “Institutional racism.” “Societal racism.” These are phrases that we commonly hear today that signal acknowledgement of the breadth and depth with which white supremacy maintains...

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Reflections on Leadership: Being Intentional About How to Approach What’s Next

November 13, 2020

By Sunita Mutha, MD, FACP As we look forward from this recent presidential election, there is a lot to celebrate given the huge success of “get out the vote” efforts. However we might feel about the...

Researcher of the Month: Sunita Mutha, MD, FACP

July 15, 2019

Healthforce Center at UCSF Director Sunita Mutha, MD, FACP, was featured in the UCSF Office of Research series, "Researcher of the Month." The article highlights Healthforce's role as the leading...

At the Center of San Francisco's Safety Net, the CEO Leans In

October 24, 2018

Photo: Susan Ehrlich, MD, MPP, the CEO of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, presides over one of California’s most important safety-net institutions. Photo by: Josh Edelson Story source: ...

CHCF Health Care Leadership Program Announces New Class of Fellows (2018–2020)

September 18, 2018

Thirty-two clinical leaders have been selected to participate in the California Health Care Foundation’s Health Care Leadership Program to expand their management skills and meet the challenges...

San Joaquin Health Plan CEO Built the Plane as She Was Flying It

September 4, 2018

Photo: Health Plan of San Joaquin CEO Amy Shin, right, meets with Chief Information Officer Cheron Vail. Photo: Craig Sanders. Story source: California Health Care Foundation By Tracy Seipel,...

We are constantly thinking about ways to enhance the learning experience for our meeting attendees.

Six Secrets to Planning a Spectacular Event

August 7, 2018

by Healthforce leadership staff: Marie Hubbard, Alleysha Mullen and Christina Travlos As leadership staff of Healthforce Center at UCSF, we are constantly thinking about ways to enhance the learning...

Black Female Doctors Represent Only Tiny Fraction of All Doctors Worldwide (The Mercury News)

January 16, 2018

An alum of our CHCF Health Care Leadership Program was featured in a Mercury News article about the small but growing number of minority physicians. Female African-American doctors represent about...

CHCF Health Care Leadership Program Fellow Andy Lee at his medical incubator in Los Angeles

CHCF Fellow Speeds Change with Medical Incubator in Los Angeles

September 19, 2017

Story source: California Health Care Foundation By Lisa Zamosky, Health Care Journalist Dr. Andy Lee knew there was a better way to treat diabetes patients. His new model of care was already...

Thelma Rodriguez shares her motivation for working in a community health center, her insights about our program and advice for potential applicants.

Q&A: Community Clinic Initiative Touches Many Lives

August 10, 2017

Healthforce Center recently spoke with Thelma Rodriguez who is the clinic manager at Belmont Wellness Center- Asian Pacific Health Care Venture, Inc. and an alum of the Cedars-Sinai Managing to...