UCSF Health Appreciation Month

Recognizing our UCSF Health staff

Join us this May as we celebrate UCSF Health Appreciation Month!

Nurses Week Kickoff

Recognition Toolkit

Download Zoom backgrounds

Say thanks!

Nominate someone for the PRIDE Experience Award

Post a message of thanks to social media

Patients: email a note of appreciation

Managers

Organize/host an event or activity for your unit (see policy guidelines)
- Moffitt Catering offers Appreciation Packages
- If applicable, be sure to include third shift wherever possible
Encourage your staff to participate in the week's activities - and be sure to provide time for them to join in on the fun!
Show your appreciation by:
- Telling your staff how much you appreciate them - in person or by sending them a personal message of thanks using the Recognize platform.
- Nominating someone for a PRIDE Experience Award for going above and beyond while consistently demonstrating our PRIDE Values.
- Encouraging patients to email a note of appreciation (being sure to provide the full name for the person they're thanking).
- Posting your messages of thanks and team photos on social media (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) with the tag @ucsfhealth, @ucsfchildrens or @UCSFHospitals

Past 2025 Events

Third Shift Meals @Saint Francis

9-11pm | Pick up in cafe

Third Shift Meals @St. Mary's

9-11pm | Pick up in cafe

Professional Profile Photos @Mount Zion

8:30am-4:30pm | Herbst Hall

Treats & Greets @Mount Zion

8-10am | Cafe

Professional Profile Photos @Mission Bay

8:30am-4:30pm | M1230

Professional Profile Photos @St. Mary's

8:30am-4:30pm | Doctor's Dining

Third Shift Meals @Mount Zion

9-11pm | Pick up in cafe

Third Shift Meals @Mission Bay

9-11pm | Oberndorf Auditorium

Professional Profile Photos @Saint Francis

8:30am-4:30pm | Nursing Admin Suite (12th Floor)

Professional Profile Photos @Parnassus

8:30am-4:30pm | M169

Treats & Greets @Saint Francis

2-4pm | Cafe

Treats & Greets @Parnassus

2-4pm | Moffit Cafe

Treats & Greets @Oakland

2:30-4:30pm | Cafe

Professional Profile Photos @Oakland

8:30am-4:30pm | TBD

Third Shift Meals @Parnassus

9-11pm | Moffitt Cafeteria

Treats & Greets @St. Mary's

2-4pm | Cafe

Treats & Greets @Misson Bay

2-4pm | Oberndorf Auditorium

Massage Chairs

Available at select locations (including St. Mary's, Saint Francis & Oakland!) throughout the month

Blessing of the Hands

Clinical Chaplains will round offering affirmations and blessings at Parnassus, Mount Zion, Mission Bay, St. Mary's, and Saint Francis

Fitness Center Promotion

Free trial at UCSF Fitness Centers

Mental Health Awareness Month

Events to promote well-being and to foster a supportive community

UC Moves Challenge

Represent UCSF in the 4-week movement challenge

Thrive City Events

Register for these exclusive experiences and more!

Did you know that there are over 100 healthcare-related recognitions throughout the year?

Don't wait, the time is always right to send your colleagues a digital card through the Recognize platform to let them know how much you appreciate them!