UCSFChildrensOakland

Nationally ranked for pediatric expertise, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland makes sure that your child receives the most effective treatment and care.

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New research linking NFL careers to degenerative brain disease is raising concerns about youth concussions. It’s important to empower kids to understand that it's okay to speak up rather than playing through symptoms, @DrNiravPandya tells @NBCBayArea. https://t.co/Aj85Zc5oAX

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Did you know that kids with Down syndrome have ~20x the increased risk of developing #leukemia compared with other children? Our specialists are working to improve those outcomes, and Dr. Karen Rabin is optimistic. “It’s a really promising time,” she says. https://t.co/PJ54dwJnqq

[Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. @DrNiravPandya]

Thank you to @nbcbayarea and @CandiceNguyenTV for having me on to discuss concussions in young athletes.

Full story: https://t.co/zemSxRKxlc

[Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata]

🗣️ New @UCSFChildrens study in @eClinicalMed!

In an overview of 51 systematic reviews and meta-analyses, we examined the prevalence, risk factors, health outcomes, and treatment of problematic and disordered gaming among adolescents and young adults.

🔗 https://t.co/8nmZ1l7bOK

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The Bay Area Science Festival is back! 🎉 This free event will be held on Oct. 17 at UCSF's Mission Bay campus, bringing together 15,000 community members, scientists and educators to share in hands-on experiences, demonstrations, lab tours and talks. https://t.co/z8ATPrxLoO

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Our hospital is growing to include more emergency services, new ORs, behavioral health & upgraded care for premature & sick babies, while preserving deep community ties. “We don’t want to lose sight of the history," UCSF’s Katie Walsh says. https://t.co/vMWqmJIQjX

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📣 New @UCSFChildrens study in the Journal of Adolescent Health!

Drought and heavy rainfall are associated with lower modern contraception use among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa

🔗 Read the full study: https://t.co/FxHDsMjY67

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With the first building complete, modernization of our hospital is moving ahead! The project will expand emergency, trauma and surgical care for children across the East Bay and beyond. https://t.co/Jt6xuSmf7x @SFBusinessTimes

[Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata]

🗣️ New @UCSFChildrens review in Current Pediatrics Reports!

Emerging research suggests problematic patterns of GenAI use may interact with and amplify preexisting psychiatric vulnerabilities across a range of adolescent mental health outcomes.

🔗 Read: https://t.co/8OcVCDkBDl

[Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata]

When should kids get their first smartphone?📱

Our new @JAMANetworkOpen study found that smartphone ownership at age 12 was associated with greater risk of eating disorder symptoms 2 years later.

Thanks @CNN for the opportunity to discuss

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Join us on 10/18, for a Halloween Touch-a-Truck event at our hospital!
Bring the whole family for a festive event, where kids can explore construction & emergency vehicles; collect Halloween treats; & get creative with arts and crafts. Costumes encouraged!
https://t.co/CVw9bTStq3

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✨11 experts in @UCSFOrthosurg have won departmental research grants for 2026-27!✨The grants will provide resources for UCSF’s pediatric and adult orthopedic faculty to further their research interests and advance patient care. Congratulations! https://t.co/rzq4SOa7Fc

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On Saturday, hundreds joined @SAASwim in SF, raising >$490K for kids' cancer research and care at our hospitals! Since 2006, the swim has been making waves and helping researchers like UCSF's Dr. Julie Saba pursue innovative, high-impact research. 💙🌊 https://t.co/4gkPA15jPg

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🥳 We’re proud to rank among the best children’s hospitals in the nation, according to @usnews!
Thank you to our amazing staff for bringing expert care to children in Northern California and beyond every day of the year! 👏
https://t.co/5EzQYOwTxO

[Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata]

🗣️ New @UCSFChildrens study in NeuroImage!

🎮 Among 5,686 adolescents in @theabcdstudy, higher gaming time was associated with lower cortical thickness and surface area across several brain regions.

🔗 Read here: https://t.co/MDvnTPBPxT

[Jason Nagata, MD @jasonmnagata]

📱 What does the evidence show about policies to protect teens on social media?

New in @JAMANetworkOpen: We reviewed 39 publications across 6 policy approaches.

🔗https://t.co/Wh6FsZlPuD @UCSFChildrens

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We're experts in pediatric rehabilitation, caring for kids with complex conditions that affect everyday life. Our team provides personalized, goal-focused therapy to help support independence, so kids can return to their everyday lives. Learn more: https://t.co/uSQOpWBW1k

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Did you know that addictive social media use in kids is linked to serious health effects like depression & lower cognitive performance? Dr. @jasonmnagata explains why Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement may be a meaningful step toward making platforms safer. https://t.co/WdkhgiRLWW

[Marc Benioff @Benioff]

Join us at Dreamfest and make a difference for @UCSFChildrens! ❤️
Our annual Concert for Kids is the heart & soul of Dreamforce. It’s where music & magic come together for an incredible cause. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit https://t.co/EJd5IQo9hk.
This year, I’m so excited to announce the ICONIC Gwen Stefani & Usher will be taking the stage. See you at Dreamforce in San Francisco September 15-17. 🌁🎸

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People with eating disorders wait an average of 2.5 years or more to start treatment, and our new national Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders aims to change that. “We’ve got a lot to do, and we’re excited to get started," Dr. Jennifer Carlson says. https://t.co/6HeZaoUI9l