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This Date in UCSF History

This Date in UCSF History: Healthcare Behind Bars

[Originally published in Synapse on March 15, 2007.] The healthcare facility in the San Francisco County jail looks like most clinics. It has exam rooms, a pharmacy, an X-ray facility, a dental clinic, a nursing station and a waiting room area. The only difference is that deputies sit at the nursing...
March 10, 2026
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This Date in UCSF History: To Fast or Not to Fast

March 3, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on March 8, 1996.] To fast or not to fast is what Ramadan is all about...
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This Date in UCSF History: State of the Union

February 24, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on February 17, 2010] I am writing this the day after President Obama gave his State...
Politics
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This Date in UCSF History: Chinese New Year: Facts and Lore

February 17, 2026
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[ Originally published in Synapse on February 22, 1996.] Chinese New Year is a misnomer. The arrival of the same...
Arts & Culture
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This Date in UCSF History: The Valentine’s Blues

February 10, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on February 11, 1999.] Ever since New Year’s Day, it seems the world has been swathed...
Opinion
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This Date in UCSF History: Black History Month - A Purpose Revisited

February 3, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on February 5, 2009.] Last month we honored the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin...
Social Justice
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This Date in UCSF History: Obama Reverses Abortion Gag Rule

January 27, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on January 29, 2009.] President Barack Obama moved last week to reverse a U.S. policy restricting...
Politics
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This Date in UCSF History: The Ten Best Films of 1996

January 20, 2026
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[Originally published in Synapse on Jan. 16, 1997.] I suppose I should begin with a qualifying statement. I am not...
Reviews
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This Date in UCSF History: To Decorate a Christmas Tree

December 16, 2025
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[Originally published in Synapse on Dec. 12, 1993.] To decorate a Christmas tree Is very hard, you know.
Poetry
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This Date in UCSF History: Laugh. It’s Good For You

December 9, 2025
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[Originally published in Synapse on December 2001.] It’s been one of those days. You lock yourself out of your car...
Medicine
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