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Mobile Life Support Delivered to Area Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic

UC San Diego Health has deployed a mobile ECMO life support system to help sustain critically-ill patients during the pandemic.

Public Disclosure of COVID-19 Cases Is More Effective than Lockdowns

South Korea is a standout in the current battle against COVID-19, largely due to its widespread testing and contact tracing; however, key to its innovation is publicly disclosing detailed information on the individuals who test positive for COVID-19.

Back to Basics: Securing Students’ Food, Housing and Financial Needs

When disaster strikes, the most basic needs come to the forefront: food, housing and financial security. Even while students are away from the campus, UC San Diego’s Basic Needs Initiative is mobilizing to help them weather the storm.

Telehealth Visits Allow Patients to Connect to Care During COVID-19

A seizure sent Danielle Lovette to the hospital where a brain scan revealed an oligodendroglioma, a cancer of the central nervous system.

Wellness Project Serves as Lifeline to Senior Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

While many people are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic by sheltering at home with family, some must cope alone. Daily tasks like grocery shopping or managing prescriptions can be challenging, but for populations most at risk, such as seniors over the age of 85, these necessities may be impossibly daunting.

Tritons Meet the Coronavirus Challenge with Resiliency and Acts of Kindness

They have launched a pen pal program for seniors to combat loneliness. They are sharing nutritious yet affordable recipes with their fellow students. They are even helping their grandparents with daily errands.