There are many apps to help improve health outcomes. Learn about some that are useful for those trying to optimize blood glucose management. This presentation is part of the monthly Diabetes Wellness Group webinar series from the Stanford Medicine Diabetes Care Program. Webinars are free and open to adults with diabetes and their families. You …
Events: 1st April 2025
Leah Groppo, MS, RD, will discuss different types of dietary fiber, its benefits, and share tips to increase fiber in your diet. Leah Groppo, MS, RD, BC-ADM, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is a Clinical Dietitian in Stanford’s Endocrinology Clinic and …
Each year, HealthySteps to Wellness awards $200 to $1,000 wellness grants to eligible departments from Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health (including Packard Children’s Health Alliance), and Stanford Medicine Partners that demonstrate a commitment to wellness through self-directed activities. There are two grant application cycles in 2025. The first grant …
A stethoscope and a magic wand both deeply listen to the heart, uncovering wishes more significant than a cure for the critically ill. Asking about these wishes reveals the most impactful gifts healthcare can offer, transcending traditional medicine. This approach, reminiscent of "The Little Prince," teaches us that true healing involves seeing with the heart, …
Brian Brady, MD, will give an overview of how your kidneys work, what is important for kidney health, and what we can do to treat patients with kidney disease. Brian Brady, MD, is a fellowship-trained nephrologist with board certification in nephrology and in internal medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, …
: The Canary Center at Stanford for Cancer Early Detection is committed to fundamental discovery and translation of novel early cancer detection and prognostication strategies. We have brought together scientists, physicians, and engineers to think outside the box to create new solutions for cancer early detection. The Canary Center hosts a seminar series, CEDSS, that presents …
Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, will talk about general recommendations for adult vaccinations, benefits and risks, new technologies like MRNA vs traditional vaccines, and considerations for travel and those living with chronic disease. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, is director of the Program on Prevention Outcomes and Practices in the Stanford Preventive Research Center. His training includes internal …
The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The …
South Asians have a four times greater risk of heart disease than the general population. 25% of heart attacks occur under age 40 for young south Asians, and 50% occur under age 50. Rajesh Dash, MD, PhD, will talk about the importance of testing for non-traditional risk factors among South Asians and the challenges and …
The Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS) was established as an inter-disciplinary program in 2003 by the Dean of the School of Medicine (Dr. Philip Pizzo) and brings together scientists and physicians who share a common interest in developing and using state-of-the-art imaging technology and developing molecular imaging assays for studying intact biological systems. The …