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UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public, a series of programs providing an opportunity to learn about health and the health sciences directly from UCSF faculty members and other nationally-recognized experts.

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UCSF's Osher Center for Integrative Medicine presents Mini Medical School for the Public, a series of programs providing an opportunity to learn about health and the health sciences directly from UCSF faculty members and other nationally-recognized experts.

    Cancer Care - Exercise Guidelines and More

    Cancer Care - Exercise Guidelines and More

    Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity and their benefits for cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39647]

    • 10 min
    For Weight Loss: Lifestyle Change

    For Weight Loss: Lifestyle Change

    Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. Join Dr. Diana Thiara as she explores weight loss and healthy living. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39571]

    • 9 min
    Trigger Finger: Symptoms and Treatments

    Trigger Finger: Symptoms and Treatments

    Lauren Santiesteban, MD, discusses symptoms and treatments for trigger finger. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39562]

    • 8 min
    Neuroscientist: DON’T DIET DO THESE 4 HEALTHY HABITS

    Neuroscientist: DON’T DIET DO THESE 4 HEALTHY HABITS

    Millions attempt some form of diet yet only a small fraction achieve permanent weight loss. Neuroscientist and author Sandra Aamodt suggests four healthy habits instead. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39533]

    • 10 min
    Promoting Mental Health: The Holistic Approach of Acupuncture and Consciousness

    Promoting Mental Health: The Holistic Approach of Acupuncture and Consciousness

    This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Mitch Elkiss discusses the benefits of acupuncture in promoting mental health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38990]

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Psychedelic Research Psilocybin Therapy and Mental Illness

    Psychedelic Research Psilocybin Therapy and Mental Illness

    This series offers integrative theories and models of mental health care that are housed in wellness, resilience, community, and equity. You will learn to identify and connect how mental health and wellness start with structural (economic/political/systemic) and community level interventions as well as individual supports. And you will understand models of care that provide integrative, holistic mental health care through a lens of health equity and apply the principles of holistic mental health and wellness in participants' lives or community efforts. In this program, Dr. Josh Woolley discusses the latest research on psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in 'magic mushrooms,' and its use as a therapeutic treatment for mental illness. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38988]

    • 1 hr 24 min

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