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Core values

- UCSF contributes significantly to the local economy, generates jobs, and provides charity and uncompensated care, which positively impacts the community's well-being[1][4].
- The institution is involved in various community programs, such as the Science & Health Education Partnership, which improves K-12 science education[1].
- UCSF addresses social determinants of health through the Social Interventions Research and Evaluation Network (SIREN), which aims to improve health outcomes by addressing social factors[2][5].
- The Community Wellbeing Grant Program supports projects that enhance the wellness of the UCSF community across multiple pillars of wellness, including emotional, physical, social, financial, career, environmental, and spiritual well-being[3].
- UCSF's initiative to become an anchor institution focuses on promoting health equity, workforce development, local procurement, and community investment, which can significantly improve the lives of under-resourced populations[4].