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NEWS
Learn to Live Green at the LivingGreen Fair By Deborah Fleischer Contributing Writer
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ooking for something fun to do over lunch area with affordable, healthy food and engaging activities related to sustainability? On May 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., UCSF is holding its annual LivingGreen Fair at the Millberry Union Game Room. “The fair will offer many fun and engaging resources on how you can live green at work and home,” said UCSF Sustainability Manager Gail Lee. “Plus we are offering great prizes this year, including a bicycle, chocolate, organic snacks and healthy beauty products, as well as the chance to taste organic chocolate and learn about UCSF’s sustainability program.” Carmelina’s Taqueria will provide healthy lunches for only $5.
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Volume 58, Number 29
NEWS
Pharmacy Students Begin Rotations at SF Health Plan By Priya Jayachandran Staff Writer
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he San Francisco Health Plan has completed an affiliation agreement with UCSF to provide managed care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations for fourth-year students enrolled in the School of Pharmacy. The program began on March 31, 2014. The strong interest in the field of managed care prompted San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) to create this rotation. “We want to directly impact aspiring managed care pharmacy leaders,” said SFHP Director of Pharmacy Elizabeth Sampsel. “The only way to do that is to set up a training program. We are very fortunate in this organization to have strong leadership and a supportive Governing Board to work with academic institutions such as UCSF, where education and moving to the next professional level and team-based care is encouraged. “We encourage innovative care models and this is our way of reaching out to academia to engage in innovative care models to train the next generation,” added Sampsel. UCSF pharmacy students are also working with Dr. Sampsel to establish SFHP as an Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) site for first and second-year pharmacy students to gain exposure to managed care.
Photo courtesy of SFHP The Pharmacy Team at SFHP (Left-right) Andrew Costiniano (Pharmacy Coordinator), Rebecca Au (Clinical Pharmacist), Kenneth Garcia (Pharmacy Coordinator), Olga Mostovetsky (Clinical Pharmacist), Sue Chan (Pharmacy Specialist), Minh Le (Intern) and Elizabeth Sampsel (Pharmacy Director).
Dr. Sampsel recently spoke with Synapse about the organization’s forward-thinking structure and how it is rising to meet the needs of the recent changes in health care reform. The City and County of San Francisco established the San Francisco Health Authority
in 1994 to create an efficient, integrated health care delivery system in order to provide Medi-Cal beneficiaries and others access to comprehensive health care services. The San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) is one of California’s local health plans that pro-
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NEWS
Hidden San Francisco: The Enchanting Strawberry Hill By T. Booth Haley Staff Writer
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Showcasing UCSF Sustainability Efforts “Come learn more about the UCSF Sustainability Action Plan and partake in the fun activities,” said Lee. Over 60 vendors from Sierra Club to Rainbow Grocery to My Green Lab to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics will provide information on their products and programs. There will be a variety of fun activities: • Test drive a Nissan Leaf electric car • Check out the Scoot Network electric scooters • Take the UCSF Commuter Survey • Learn about community organizations such as 350.org, Sierra Club and the Parks Conservancy • Explore the Visual Arts Club at UCSF and Campus Life Services Arts & Events second Recycled/Reclaimed Art Show • Participate in the used bike auction
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Photo by Alyson Olander/flickr The rustic bridge leading to Strawberry Hill, Golden Gate Park.
he Inner Sunset is surrounded by three mighty hills—Mt. Sutro, Turtle Hill (aka Grandview Park) and Strawberry Hill—all three of which are widely under-appreciated. If you are not yet a devotee of hill walks, perhaps Strawberry Hill is the best one to start with. At just over 400 feet tall, it is the easiest walk, and being located in the eastern half of Golden Gate Park, access from either 19th or 9th Avenue is quite easy. Besides offering views of downtown and the Marin Headlands, which are available from the tops of all three of the Inner Sunset hills, Strawberry Hill has a number of unique features which, when experienced together, create an almost surreal outdoor experience. As the days grow long, and the air warms and flowers blossom, there has never been a
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EVENTS MISSION BAY EVENTS FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS AT MISSION BAY
Thursday, May 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4th Street & Nelson Rising Lane, Mission Bay Join the food truck lunch party every Thursday at Mission Bay and explore the tasty culinary options to break up your routine. Each week will feature two different vendors, so there will always be something new. Grab some friends, get some food, and take your lunch experience up a notch.
J-1 ORIENTATION
Thursday, May 1, noon-2 p.m., Rock Hall, 102, Mission Bay J-1 immigration regulations mandate that all new J-1 visa holders who have started their appointment at UCSF must attend one orientation. You will learn about traveling during your program, employment and reimbursement policies, extending your program and other helpful information doing research. Hosted by Kevin Long, Adviser. Bring your passport and your DS-2019.
EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF REPRODUCTION – PANEL DISCUSSION
Shop healthy, shop fresh, shop Californiagrown at the UCSF Farmers' Market, every Wednesday (rain or shine). Sponsor: Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association.
PARNASSUS EVENTS EPOSTERPALOOZA
Thursday, May 1, noon-4:30 p.m., Millberry Union Gym , Parnassus ePosterpalooza! is an annual scientific (digital) poster presentation for students of all four UCSF schools. Sponsors: Pathways to Discovery (PTD) & Clinical and Translational Research Fellowship Program (CTRFP).
CHANCELLOR¹S CONCERT SERIES
Thursday, May 1, noon-12:45 p.m., Cole Hall, Parnassus Looking for a place to study or relax between classes? CLS Arts & Events has got just what you need. The Chancellor's Concert Series on Thursdays is a great place to set up your laptop and study or just take a break from classes while listening to classical music. Seating beings at noon. If you are unable to come, you can now listen to the music through live stream. http://bit.ly/MY05SW
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES
May 1, 6 p.m., Byers Hall, Mission Bay Join swissnex San Francisco in collaboration with the UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and an esteemed panel of experts to discuss and discover the technology, science, and bioethical issues for the future of reproduction. Panelists are Dr. Elena Gates, a UCSF obstetrician; Dr. Paolo Rinaudo, a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and fertility at the UCSF Center for Reproductive; and Nolwenn Bühler, an anthropologist specialized in gender and science and technology studies currently a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley. Cost: $15, free for students, staff and faculty with valid ID. Register at swissnexsf.org/reproduction. Staff should use the code UCSFVIP to register.
Friday, May 2, 1:30-2 p.m., Medical Sciences, 163, Parnassus The Muslim Community at UCSF holds regular Friday prayer services (Jum’a) for the UCSF Muslim community every week. Come join your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer, lunch and socializing. All are welcome.
SYNAPSE NEWSPAPER
Monday, May 5, noon –1 p.m., Millberry Union Plaza (Food Court), Parnassus Campus Life Services Arts & Events, Retail Services and Carmelina’s Taqueria present our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration with Mezacote. Join CLS Arts and Events in celebrating Cinco de Mayo with some red hot music and free lunch specials by Carmelina's Taqueria. While supplies last.
Friday, May 2, noon-1 p.m., Graduate Division, CC-310, Mission Bay Synapse is looking for Mission Bay and Parnassus writers, bloggers, photographers and designers. Come to the lunch meeting, share your story ideas and enjoy a free lunch. RSVP to Steven Chin, synapse@ucsf.edu.
MUSLIM FRIDAY PRAYER SERVICES
Friday, May 2, 1-2:30 p.m., Byer Hall, 513, Mission Bay The Muslim Community at UCSF holds regular Friday prayer services (Jum’a) for the UCSF Muslim community every week. Come join your fellow brothers and sisters for prayer, lunch and socializing. All are welcome.
MISSION BAY RIPS
Friday, May 2, 4-5 p.m., Genentech Hall Auditorium, Mission Bay Research In Progress Seminar is a seminar series at which one student and one postdoc present their current research. Talks are 15 minutes in length and are preceded by a 20-minute social. Snacks and beverages are provided.
MISSION BAY FARMERS’ MARKET Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gene Friend Way Plaza, Mission Bay
CAMPUS EVANGELISTIC FELLOWSHIP
Friday, May 2, 7-10:30 p.m., Nursing, 517, Parnassus Join the Campus Evangelistic Fellowship for its weekly meeting, with Bible study, hymn singing and fellowship.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION
REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE TALK BY DR. SELLA
Monday, May 5, 5-6:30 p.m., Nursing, 517, Parnassus Dr. Shelley Sella, one of the physicians featured in the recent documentary, After Tiller. Dr. Sella is one of the last four doctors in the U.S. who openly provides later term abortions. Come learn about her path into to this work and the fulfilling and challenging aspects of it. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to ucsfsfc@gmail.com.
CALL ME KUCHU
Tuesday, May 6, 5:15-7:30 p.m., Cole Hall, Parnassus Free film screening of the powerful documentary that follows LGBTI Activists in Uganda. Discussion to Follow the film. Sponsors: UCSF LGBT Resource Center.
PARNASSUS FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ACC, 400 Parnassus Ave. Shop the Farmers’ Markets on Wednesdays to pick up locally grown produce and more. Sponsor: Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.
SYNAPSE NEWSPAPER
Wednesday, May 7, noon-1 p.m., Millberry Union 123W, Parnassus Synapse is looking for Mission Bay and Parnassus writers, bloggers, photographers and designers. Come to the lunch meeting, share your story ideas and enjoy a free lunch. Email synapse@ucsf.edu to RSVP.
UCSF RUN CLUB
Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Millberry Union Central Desk, Parnassus Please drop by and join UCSF Fit & Rec for a run. Each Wednesday night, the Run Club runs various distances (from 3-6 miles) at 9 to 11 minutes per mile.
IMN MIDWEEK MEDITATION HOUR
Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Library, CL 211, Parnassus The Integrative Medicine Network invites everyone in the UCSF community to experience a weekly guided meditation. All are welcome, whether you are looking to combat day-to-day stress using meditation or you'd like to uncover subtle layers of your self by diving deep! No experience in meditation is necessary. Both regular meditators as well as amateurs are welcome!
ENGLISH CORNER
Wednesday, May 7, 6-8:30 p.m., Clinical Sciences, 130, Parnassus English Corner is an informal conversational English class given as a free community service and provided on a voluntary basis by both people born and raised in the United States as well as many people who have, at one time in their lives, experienced life as a new immigrant to the United States.
OFF-CAMPUS OFF THE GRID: UPPER HAIGHT
Thursday, May 1, 5-9 p.m., Stanyan and Waller Streets, SF Off the Grid is a roaming mobile food extravaganza that travels to different locations daily to serve delicious food, with a free side of amazing music, craft and soul.
CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES: JACKPOT NIGHTLIFE
Thursday, May 1, 6-10 p.m., Cal Academy, Golden Gate Park, SF Feeling lucky? Some of the greatest discoveries in science were products of pure chance. This week, test out your fortune and roll the dice as NightLife looks at the science and statistics of luck. Raise the stakes with casino games, including poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps. In the East Pavilion, learn about key discoveries in science that altered the way we think about the world. http://bit.ly/ NightLifeTickets, http://bit.ly/CLSDiscounts.
EXPLORATORIUM: AFTER DARK
Thursday, May 1, 6-10 p.m., Pier 15, SF Inspired by the long-running Carnaval San Francisco, this After Dark brings the noise— and explores colorful aspects of this rich local tradition. exploratorium.edu/visit/cal513, endar/after-dark.
BANK OF AMERICA FREE MUSEUM WEEKEND
Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4, Various locations, SF Holders of Bank of America credit cards and debit cards get free admission to several Bay Area museums for one weekend each month. http://bit.ly/BofAmuseums.
PEER TO CAREER NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR: RSVP
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30-8 p.m., Cellarmaker, 1150 Howard St., SF Join a fun, casual networking event for UCSF students to meet PhDs who have begun a career in the sciences and to make valuable connections through friends. RSVP required peertocareer.eventbrite.com.
ANNOUNCEMENTS UPCOMING UPDATES TO RCO POLICIES & PRACTICES
This summer, Student Life will be conducting a comprehensive review of the current policies and practices of Registered Campus Organization (RCO) registration requirements, event approval process, alcohol requests, space reservations, funding requests and resource allocation. In Fall 2014, the new updates will be implemented. As soon as the updates to policies and practices are finalized, we will email all RCO members. If you have any feedback about RCO processes, email studentlife@ucsf.edu with your suggestions.
UCSA UC REGENTS LOBBY DAYS
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sacramento Join the UC Regents during their lobby days in Sacramento! The UC Student Association (UCSA) is organizing a delegation of students from the UCs to lobby with the Regents during their legislative lobby days May 13-15. Reasonable costs will be reimbursed. Contact Christoph Hanssmann, GSA External Affairs Co-Chair, if you are interested in learning more. christoph.hanssmann@ucsf.edu.
ARE YOU A FIRST GENERATION TO COLLEGE STUDENT (FG2C)?
Register with the First Generation Support Services Office, for access to all of the First Generation Support Services and to help the office advocate for you. Register before April 15 to be entered to win one of three giveaways! bit.ly/firstgenregister.
FREE SYNAPSE CLASSIFIEDS
UCSF students and staff can now post online classified ads for free on the Synapse website. All you need is an @ucsf.edu email account. Try it out! synapse.ucsf.edu/classifieds.
WALK WHILE YOU WORK IN THE PARNASSUS LIBRARY
The Parnassus Library has installed two new Walkstations so that you can walk while you work on a computer on the second floor of the Technology Commons. library.ucsf.edu/ content/new-walkstations-available-librarytech-commons.
2ND ANNUAL RECYCLED/ RECLAIMED ART SHOW
Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Millberry Union Event and Meeting Center, Parnassus The Visual Arts Club at UCSF and Campus Life Services Arts & Events are excited to be partnering with The Living Green Fair to present the 2nd Annual Recycled/Reclaimed Art Show and Sale! Just as the events produced by Campus Life Services Arts & Events build community across the campus, the Visual Arts Club helps create a culture of engagement, pride, and high spirits within the UCSF community. All materials used for this show are 99% recycled or reclaimed.
ANNUAL LIVINGGREEN FAIR
Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Millberry Union Conference Center, Parnassus The UCSF community is invited to attend the Annual LivingGreen Fair and to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Bring used sneakers and receive a 1-day pass to UCSF Fitness & Recreation Center. Test drive an electric Nissan Leaf or take a look at a Scoot Network electric scooter!
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NEWS
Class of 2018 Turns Out for ASDA Admit Day
Photo by Gabriella Orona Bateman/D2 ASDA@UCSF's Pre-Dental Committee members with members of UCSF Dentistry's Class of 2018 at the Second Annual ASDA Admit Day held April 5.
Student-run event helps ease transition to dental school
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he UCSF School of Dentistry welcomed the incoming Class of 2018 at ASDA@UCSF’s Second Annual Admit Day on April 5. This student-run event was organized and led by UCSF's American Student Dental Association’s (ASDA) Pre-Dental Committee. Sessions included a Dean’s welcome, ASDA welcome, introduction to research, introduction to PRDS and BMS courses, overview of extracurriculars, simulation lab demonstrations and Q&A panels. Started last year, this event was created to help new admits become familiar with their first-year dental school schedule, learn about the numerous extracurricular opportunities at UCSF and have their questions answered. Most importantly, it offers new admits a chance to meet their future colleagues and to build excitement about starting dental school. As one attendee put it, "I liked UCSF before attending [Admit Day], but loved it after. Any doubts I had about the school I chose to attend were completely erased...I'm truly looking forward to the next four years.” Many dental students start the first day of orientation and classes having no idea who their peers are or what to expect, so Admit Day helps them transition to first year by welcoming them into the program as official students of the incoming dental class. As dental students themselves, the members of ASDA’s Pre-Dental Committee understand the difficulties and apprehensions that can precede beginning the program, and thus place value in events like Admit Day. “Admit Day was a great success!” said one incoming student. “It was wonderful getting to know current dental students, faculty, professors and fellow D-Zeros. Great job to [the ASDA Pre-Dental Committee] for organizing and executing a wonderful event.” The ultimate goal of Admit Day is to make the transition to dental school a smooth one, and responses like these make the time and energy put into this event well worth it.
Kimiko Agari is a third-year dental student.
NEWS BRIEFS Two UCSF Faculty Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Tthe American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which recognizes the world’s most accomplished leaders in science, social science, humanities, arts, business, nonprofits and public affairs, has announced the 204 new members of the Class of 2014, which includes two members of the UCSF faculty: Warner C. Greene, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology, and the Nick and Sue Hellman Distinguished Professor of Translational Medicine at UCSF, is director of the UCSF-affiliated David J. Gladstone Institute of Virology and Immunology. He is renowned for his research into human retroviruses such as HIV and his efforts to find new approaches to therapy for them. Jaime Sepúlveda, MD, MPH, MSc, DrSc, is executive director of UCSF Global Health Sciences. He was formerly a senior fellow at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where he played a key role in shaping the foundation’s global health strategy, and Vice-Minister of Health in Mexico, where he designed the country’s universal vaccination program, modernized the national health surveillance system and founded Mexico’s National AIDS Counsel. Greene and Sepúlveda join 55 other UCSF faculty members who have been elected to the Academy in previous years.
Children’s Hospitals Launch Global Initiative on Preterm Birth with $100M Gift UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals today announced a $100 million global initiative to address the epidemic of premature birth, the leading cause of death for newborns and the second leading cause of death for children under 5. The 10-year, global initiative will be jointly funded by Lynne and Marc Benioff in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Approximately 15 million babies are born premature each year, and more than 1 million of these infants die within the first 28 days after birth due to complications of prematurity. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals will lead a collaborative global effort aimed at reducing the number of children born premature and protecting the health of preterm babies and women around the world. “The time has come to address the issue of premature birth on a global scale,” said Sam Hawgood, MBBS, interim chancellor of UCSF, dean of the UCSF School of Medicine and a neonatologist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco. Working together with scientists in other regions of the world, the initiative will focus on the biological, behavioral and social factors that drive prematurity—defined as being born before 37 weeks—and how to protect children from its consequences.
GPSA Election Results More than 400 students participated in voting for the 2014-15 inaugural elections of the Graduate and Professional Student Association Executive Council. It was a very close race in each position. Congratulations to the following elected officers: President: Matthew Cummings Vice President of Internal Affairs: Niki Arab Vice President of Finance: Cameron Walsh Vice President of Diversity Affairs: Carlos Rojo Vice President of External Affairs (Grad Rep): Ryan Whitacre Vice President of External Affairs (Prof Rep): Kate Mitchell
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SF Health Plan
Medical Mythbusters
by Jenny Qi
» FROM HOME PAGE
vides care that is compassionate, respectful, culturally and linguistically appropriate and ensures preservation of the safety net. Today, SFHP oversees the delivery of medical services, such as preventative and specialty care, hospitalization and prescription drugs for more than 100,000 members. Additionally, SFHP is a third-party administrator for the Healthy San Francisco program operated by the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to provide access to health care services for San Francisco residents who are not eligible for Medi-Cal or financial assistance through Covered California. SFHP is responsible for overseeing the health care needs of one out of every six San Francisco residents, according to Dr. Sampsel. The SFHP Structure
gan revealed that new enrollees into Medicaid were younger, male and Caucasian. To respond to the changing demographics, SFHP employed inter-professional care teams to understand the health issues critical to each demographic. “It takes the entire health care team to learn about these patients, learn about them quickly and develop programs that really suit their needs,” said Dr. Sampsel. “Our goal is to meet people where they are.” Physicians, inpatient and outpatient nurses, pharmacist, and social and case management workers comprise the inter-professional care teams that manage both inpatient and outpatient care. “As a managed care plan, we are responsible for the oversight of our members’ care,” said Dr. Sampsel. “If they are admitted to the hospital, our job is to oversee that process to make sure that they are getting the right care in the right place at the right time.”
“It takes the entire health care team to learn about these patients, learn about them quickly and develop programs that really suit their needs.”
Founde d wel l before the creation and implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), SFHP shares the basic premise of the ACA: ensuring high-quality, affordable health care coverage for the uninsured and underserved. To m e e t t h e need, SFHP offers three plans for medical, vision and (in most cases) dental care through Medi-Cal, Healthy Kids, and Healthy Workers programs. Combined, these programs provide health insurance for uninsured individuals, families, persons with disabilities, children and seniors. The integration of innovative health care models at SFHP ensures health care services for all San Francisco residents. “We have the wonderful situation where geography works in our favor,” said Dr. Sampsel. “Our city is seven miles squared and getting people to their health care providers is possible and doable; it is not like rural communities where there can be logistic challenges. We are testing new innovative care models so that we can have better outcomes. Just because someone cannot afford health care does not mean that they don’t deserve the highest possible quality.”
Piloting Innovative Care Models
S F H P ’s C a r e Support team, positioned within the community, identify homeless and transient residents who need care and who would other wise use hospital emergency rooms as their primary source of care. Last year, the team collaborated with SFDPH and the City’s Direct Access to Housing as part of a grant to examine “housing first” as a solution for health care costs. This pilot program helped to find temporary housing for 50 homeless members. Part of SFHP’s mission is to support and inspire the providers who serve their members, low- and middle-income San Franciscans. The SFHP provider network consists of seven medical groups each with an affiliated hospital within the San Francisco County. For most SFHP members, pharmacy services are managed by SFHP independently. SFHP partnered with Walgreens Pharmacy to resolve two outstanding Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures. A pilot medication therapy management (MTM) study was constructed to evaluate targeted interventions for patients with severe asthma and those requiring lab monitoring because of drug therapy. The preliminary results from this study were very positive and received much attention. SFHP is pioneering new care models in the diverse patient population of San Francisco. “This is a great testing ground for innovative models in a variety of different patient types and demographics,” says Dr. Sampsel.
~ SFHP Director of Pharmacy Elizabeth Sampsel
Membership Growth at SFHP Since the implementation of the ACA, SFHP membership has grown by an estimated 20,000 members and is expected to continue to grow throughout 2015. Many of these new members previously received care through SF PATH, a low-income health service program run by the SFDPH. As Medi-Cal members, this population has access to more services and more affordable health benefits. With the significant expansion in eligibility and funding for Medi-Cal, the demographic of SFHP’s membership has grown. A nationwide study by the University of Michi-
Priya Jayachandran is a first-year pharmacy student.
Jenny Qi is a third-year BMS student.
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more ideal time to explore this loveliest of local hills. The entire hill is surrounded by the moatshaped Stowe Lake. This man-made lake defies the most fundamental quality of lakes in that you must walk uphill to reach its banks. It is a strange sensation to crest a short but steep hill and find a body of water hovering above the surrounding land. Turtles and ducks frolic in the reeds. Great blue herons stand elegantly in the rushes, orange light glints through the mist as the sun sets through the willows. As you gazes across the serene paradise, you'll notice another fantastical water feature: a stream that originates near the summit of the hill and cascades down the hill’s steep east side into the lake. Having no watershed above, this waterfall magically appears as if from the sky itself! Set in a craggy (artificial) rockery and lined by tree ferns and flowers, magic may as well be swirling in the spray. At this point, the circum-island path crosses the stream below the falls in the form of large flat rocks. The idyllic scene is made more merry by the many peddle-boats and row boats that drift by dreamily. They can be rented from a small boat center on the lake’s north shore, but if you squint your eyes they seem to be from a far-away time and place, from a society with a much slower pace of life. These colorful water craft and the paved path along the entire lakeshore reminds me of city parks found throughout China. In fact, a Chinese pavilion is perched above the water on the edge of Strawberry Hill. A gift from Taipei, Taiwan, the curved roof and marble benches are much less ostentatious than the nearby Japanese Garden, but in its modesty the Chinese pavilion creates a more authentic experience and, with fewer visitors, a more
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Stow Lake, the largest of the manmade lakes in Golden Gate Park, offers boat rentals.
peaceful one than the Japanese Garden. The hill itself is no longer covered by wild strawberries like it was a century ago. However, ascending to the top through an open cypress forest, a wide path circles around the knoll making a complete 360 degree spiral, which is, while perhaps less magical than the waterfall, certainly unusual and charming. And on the very summit hikers will find the mystical ruins of an old stone observatory, which was destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. The remaining stone
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wall forms a semi-circle, which looks like it could serve for pagan animal sacrifices, and for all we know it does, although no permits are available for such events. While virgin goat slaughtering may be rare, the summit is a special place for another animal of greater delicacy and beauty: the butterfly. The summit of Strawberry Hill, already surrounded with surprises, is apparently a butterfly mating spot. Yes, sordid butterfly sex-parties occur amidst unknowing guests enjoying what they believe to be a landscape of innocent beauty. According to the plaque, butterflies, because their daily commutes take them far from each other, need to agree upon a spot to meet and mingle.
Thus they engage in behavior called “hilltopping,” whereby they all just fly up and up till they reach a local high point in the topography—in the case of Golden Gate Park, this high point is Strawberry Hill. The paths onto the island-hill are graceful stone arch bridges, one on the east and one on the west, which are also reminiscent of a distant time and place. To cross these bridges is to cross into a mystical land that you will not soon forget. You may go to Strawberry Hill for the waterfall, for the pavilion, for the wildlife or for the views. You may go for an animal sacrifice if you wish. I don’t care why you go, but go you must.
T. Booth Haley is a fourth-year dental student.
May 2014
Thursday May 8, 2014 11am –2pm Parnassus Campus Millberry Union Event & Meeting Center Learn about UCSF’s Sustainability Plan
Sustainability Events at UCSF Brought to you by LivingGreen at UCSF
Celebrate Bike to Work Day Bike to Work = Free Lunch
Wednesday, May 7
For more information, visit sustainability.ucsf.edu
Farmacology 12:00pm – 1:00pm ROCK HALL AUDITORIUM, MB
55 + Green Vendors Recycled Art Show
Daphne Miller speaking on her book, Farmacology, about the link between farming and health.
Curated by CLS Arts & Events
May 8 – June 20
Wednesday, May 14
UCSF Book Drive
Toxic Hot Seat Film Screening & Discussion
Taste Organic Foods Free Prizes + Bike Auction $5 Veggie Lunch Bring used sneakers and get a 1 day pass to UCSF Fitness & Recreation Center
All Day UCSF LIBRARIES: PARN, MZ, MB, SFGH
Recycle or repurpose your serviceable books at any of the UCSF libraries.
Thursday, May 8
Bike to Work Day 7:00am – 9:00am 2ND & IRVING AND 16TH & OWENS
Energizing stations with coffee, scones, and lunch vouchers.
Living Green Fair 11:00am – 2:00pm MILLBERRY UNION EVENT & MEETING CENTER
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May 8 is Bike to Work Day. UCSF will run a Transportation Services-sponsored energizing station at Irving and Arguello Streets, providing light refreshments to bikers from 7-9:30 a.m.
• Bring a pair of used sneakers to be recycled and receive a one-day pass to UCSF Fitness & Recreation Center. Participate in Bike to Work Day and Win a Free Lunch Voucher May 8 is also Bike to Work Day. UCSF will run a Transportation Services-sponsored energizing station at the Parnassus campus, at Irving and Arguello Street, providing light refreshments to bikers from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. More information about Bike to Work Day can be found at sfbike.org/bike-to-workday/.
“All UCSF faculty, staff and students who bike to work and visit our energizing station on Bike to Work Day, will be given a voucher for a free lunch at the LivingGreen Fair,” said Eric Skultety, UCSF Rideshare Coordinator. Learn More About Growing Your Own Food Want to learn more about growing your own food? Nomad Gardens will be present to answer questions about the new community garden opening at Mission Bay. Among the many vendors attending the fair, Tower Garden will
Want to learn more about growing your own food? Nomad Gardens will be present to answer questions about the new community garden opening at Mission Bay.
be in attendance, showcasing its state-of-the-art vertical aeroponic growing system. It’s perfect for rooftops, patios, balconies, terraces—just about any relatively sunny place outside. The Tower Garden Growing System comes with everything you need to start growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits at home—including specially formulated plant food and gourmet seeds. The aeroponic 5-feet-tall vertical garden allows you to grow up to 20 plants in less time than it takes in soil. Come to the fair to learn more about the numerous advantages of Tower Garden.
Other Green Events in May At UCSF, Earth Day lives on past April. Lee encourages students to check out these other exciting opportunities to learn more about LivingGreen throughout the month May: • May 8-June 20 Book Drive: Recycle or repurpose your serviceable books at the following libraries: Parnassus – Kalmanovitz, Mt. Zion - Fishbon, SFGH – Barnett-Briggs, or Rutter Center, Rm 150.
a movie about flame retardants and health, followed by discussion with Stanton Glantz. • May 30, 9 a.m.–noon, location TBD: “Health and Sustainability Summit” with Jeffrey Thompson MD, CEO, Gundersen Lutheran Health Systems; Linda Rudolph, MD, Public Health Institute; and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MS Program for Reproductive Health and the Environment.
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When Life Gives You Lemons… By Hannah Patzke Staff Writer
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emon season for the Bay Area is just around the corner and I usually find myself with an excess of lemons to use. For reasons unfathomable to my roommates and me, the previous owners of our house planted not one, not two, but rather 11 lemon trees. Now, don’t misunderstand me. I understand the joy of citrus. I was that little girl on your street who made a lemonade stand every summer and sold glasses of free squeezed juice for a quarter. But 11 trees entirely full of lemons seems a bit excessive. Why not throw in an orange tree? Or really mix it up with some kiwi and avocado (I may be revealing my novice gardener status here—I have no idea if these trees would grow in our climate)? Yet the fact remains that we have 11 trees full to bursting with lemons every spring. So what to do? The three of us make gallons of lemonade and freeze some. We dutifully load our cars each year with bags and bags of fresh lemons to give away free to our coworkers. We pondered the idea of bonding with the local bars by trucking in coolers full of lemons each week. We made lemon cream cheese mints, lemon bars and lemon pie (just like key lime pie, but with lemons). Finally we came up with the idea of a lemon-themed banquet. We invited over all of our friends one Saturday and had a European-style, full course dinner based solely on lemons. We served lemon margaritas and mojitos along with a goat cheese, lemon and smoked salmon appetizer. Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Soup) was followed with lemon chicken and lemon risotto. Finally we ended the night with lemon cheesecake. Our large party of friends deemed the night quite a success. As I watch the lemon blossoms slowly turn towards fruit I start my search for new lemon-themed recipes for our next lemon-themed banquet.
Recipe for Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Soup) Ingredients • 4–5 cups of chopped vegetables (we use an onion, some carrots, celery, fennel or leeks) • 2 tablespoons oil • 8 cups water or vegetable stock • Salt to taste • 1 cup long grain white rice already cooked • 4 eggs • 1 teaspoon cornstarch • 2 tablespoons cold water • 1/4 to ½ cup lemon juice to taste (approximately 2 lemons)
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Directions Stir fry the vegetables in oil until the onions are no longer opaque (approx. five minutes). Then add vegetables to water/stock and simmer for an hour. Beat the lemon juice and eggs together in a small bowl and whisk about a cup of the hot broth into the lemon/egg mixture. Once they are whisked together pour the lemon/egg mixture all into the larger pot of broth and mix together over low heat. Blend together, add salt to taste and serve hot. You can also serve this with chopped chicken incorporated into the soup as a main dish.
Hannah Patzke is a first-year Masters of Nursing student in health policy.
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Photo by Ilka Felsen/PT2 This is what a typical presentation by physical therapy students looks like.
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Watching people walk, and critiquing every possible gait deviation. Noticing someone’s posture before the color of his or her eyes. Exuberance over finding pants that are professional enough, but allow full range of movement and bending. Same goes for shoes. Working out during lunch, and eating during class. Demanding a stretch break every hour, as part of our professional values. Staring at everyone’s butt, to specifically evaluate pelvic drop and glute med strength. Having a modification for every gym exercise. Wearing gym clothes. all. the. time. Having two-hour conversations debating Nike’s vs. Asics. Flawless imitation of every possible gait. Having very strong opinions about canes, crutches and braces. Doing squats and balance exercises while waiting for the Muni. Launching into a laundry list of muscular imbalances when asked how it’s going. Lack of enthusiasm for the request of “a really good massage” from us. Being complimented on your body mechanics while giving CPR.
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train him. I was clearly mistaken,” said Babst. Rickson appears entirely oblivious how disappointed his boss is. “We had a talk yesterday about remembering lessons he’s taught me previously. I remembered a few details on one of the PowerPoints he made just for my own education, which was a great improvement!” he said with a dopey grin. Dr. Babst has narrowed down how to begin the discussion to three possible approaches, but feels they all come across as too mean. “The guy has such crappy self-esteem. I just can’t find a diplomatic way to broach the subject,” he added, while reaching for the bottle of Jack Daniels that he has started to keep in the back of his desk drawer. “I’ll probably just puss out again when I try to bring it up.”
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