Overview of program
Welcome to the esteemed Care Team Grant awardees of the PKD Centers of Excellence program, showcasing a dedication to patient-centric care. These institutions have secured grants to bolster their care teams, fostering patient navigation and supporting comprehensive PKD-centered care. Aligned with the program’s pillars of research, enhanced care, and community education, their designation as a Center of Excellence, Partner Clinic, Pediatric Center of Excellence, or Pediatric Clinic signifies a crucial advancement in PKD healthcare. This three-year funding highlights their commitment to raising PKD care standards.
2025-2027 Care Team Grant Awardee
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University of California San Francisco
The UCSF Center of Excellence is managing staffing transitions, while handling 5-10 monthly patient referrals, maintaining sub-two-week wait times, and addressing a fourfold rise in MyChart communications. A new care navigator will enhance patient self-management and education usingDept. of Medicine data resources, supporting those with new diagnoses or geographic barriers. The
center remains committed to quality improvement and sharing its strategies with peers.