UC San Diego Health

We're honored to be named the No. 1 hospital system in San Diego by the 26-27' @USNews Best Hospitals rankings for the 7th consecutive year. We're also ranked No. 1 (tie) in CA, among the top 20 nationally & nationally recognized in 8 medical specialties.

Proceed with caution: adorable babies in costumes ahead! There's nothing spooky about this Halloween tradition at the NICU at Jacobs Medical Center. These tiny trick-or-treaters are celebrating their first Halloween in the cutest way possible. Which costume is your favorite? 🎃

You probably know someone affected by #BreastCancer. But how much do you know about your own risk, or the simple daily habit that can help you notice changes in your breasts? Rebecca Shatsky (@Dr_RShatsky), MD, medical oncologist at #UCSDHealth, explains.

Congratulations to Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MS, on her election to the @theNAMedicine. Her pioneering research in maternal-fetal medicine has changed obstetric care internationally and continues to advance healthier futures for mothers and infants.

Whether you're renewing Medi-Cal, exploring Covered California or reviewing health plan options, our financial counselors can help you navigate #OpenEnrollment. Choose coverage that keeps you connected to #UCSDHealth. 📞 858-657-6060

Living with HIV? Small daily habits can make a big difference. People with HIV can live long, healthy lives thanks to advances in treatment and routine care. Jill Blumenthal, MD, shares practical tips for supporting long-term health while living with #HIV.

Congrats to Karandeep Singh (@kdpsinghlab), MD, on being recognized by @BeckersHR as one of the nation's "38 Hospital and Health System AI Leaders to Know in 2026." His leadership is helping advance the safe & innovative use of #AI to improve #healthcare.👏

#UCSDHealth is a world leader in #CTEPH care, offering Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (#BPA), a minimally invasive procedure that restores blood flow and improves symptoms. Our team has performed 1,000+ BPA procedures, more than any other center in the US.

The comments say it best. 💬 From compassionate care teams to life-changing treatments, patients continue to trust #UCSDHealth with their care. During open enrollment, choose a plan that gives you access to UC San Diego Health. #SanDiego

Many women don't realize they're at risk for #HeartFailure until symptoms become too serious to ignore. Symptoms are often mistaken for stress or menopause. Antoinette Birs, MD, advanced heart failure cardiologist, explains signs women shouldn't overlook.

#Flu, COVID-19 & RSV season is here. Through a partnership with the @SanDiegoCounty, @UCSanDiego is helping hospitals predict virus surges and prepare earlier. With flu activity in #SanDiego already rising, the best protection is simple: get your #FluShot.

From screening to survivorship, we're committed to delivering expert, personalized #BreastCancerCare. 💗 Join us this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth in raising awareness and supporting those affected by #BreastCancer. @UCSDCancer

#UCSDHealth is among the first in the nation to offer a bandage-like patch that delivers targeted radiation therapy for early-stage non-melanoma #SkinCancer, allowing patients to continue many of their normal daily activities during treatment.

Night owl? 🌙 Better #sleep isn't always about going to bed earlier. Experts like Atul Malhotra (@AtulMalhotra13), MD, sleep specialist at #UCSDHealth, share practical ways to improve sleep quality and support healthier sleep habits.

#BreastCancer isn't just a concern for older women. Anne Wallace, MD, breast surgical oncologist and plastic Surgeon at #UCSDHealth shares signs young women should know and why early attention to changes in #BreastHealth matters.

RT @UCSDtritons: UC San Diego Athletics 🤝 UC San Diego Health #GoTritons

The new Triton Health & Wellness Building is helping create a healthier experience for the entire @UCSanDiego campus community. In addition to supporting student well-being, the new space offers #UCSDHealth primary care services for current patients.

Could #PancreaticCancer be stopped before it starts? Researchers are studying "cancer interception," a strategy to identify & treat precancerous changes early. Diane Simeone, MD (@MadameSurgeon), calls it a potential breakthrough for survival. @UCSDCancer

The physician-scientists of the Jacobs Retina Center are advancing vision care through groundbreaking research, gene therapies, AI-powered diagnostics and innovative clinical trials, helping transform care for patients with retinal disease.

Could your #cholesterol numbers be missing part of the picture? Harpreet Bhatia, MD, discusses advanced tests that can provide a more complete view of heart disease risk, including Lipoprotein(a), a largely inherited risk factor that often goes undetected.

Hope, innovation and a second chance. After a #LiverCancer diagnosis that seemed impossible to treat, Ricardo Navarro enrolled in a clinical trial at #UCSDHealth that helped pave the way to a life-saving transplant. Today, he has no evidence of disease.