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CBS News
2 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
Oakland children's hospital workers end strike after judge denies injunction
Employees at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland will be back at work on Monday after deciding to end their strike. According to the National Union of Healthcare Workers, a federal judge denied their request to stop UCSF Health from proceeding to cancel union contracts. The cancellation would turn Oakland Hospital Employees into direct UCSF employees, effective July 6. Jackie Patrick has worked at the hospital as a patient care assistant for 32 years and spent several days out on the picket line. "It was horrible to be striking because we would rather be inside taking care of our patients," said Patrick. They're going back, despite not getting what they wanted, but they know their patients need them. "I love the children because sometimes kids are so scared and it's a calming effect if you come into the room and you smile and hug them," Patrick said about the fulfilling opportunities her job provides. The union says they're still fighting in other ways after their request to stop UCSF Health from cancelling union contracts was denied. "How that impacts me personally is that they're changing our benefits," explained Patrick. "The benefits in our contracts are very good. We fought for a good contract. We'll have to contribute a percentage to our retirement, which our retirement is fully funded. We'll have to contribute a healthcare premium plus our co-pays, which we don't pay that now." Patrick says if they are converted to UCSF workers, some of her co-workers will make thousands of dollars less each years because of the changes to their benefits. The union believes the integration plan violates their contract with the hospital and a hearing is scheduled for July 17th. "At the next hearing, they'll decide if we have the right to go to arbitration, which we believe that we do because this is subcontracting," Patrick said. They're also seeking injunction relief from the National Labor Relations Board. In a statement from UCSF Health, they say this integration is to help with one goal: delivering even better care for Oakland's children. "This transition will improve care for our patients and families, who should not have to navigate two separate systems to get the services their children need. It will also provide employees with significantly expanded benefits and career opportunities. This transition is also critical to delivering on our $1.6 billion investment in UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, which will strengthen the hospital's role as a leading center for pediatric care in the East Bay for decades to come." Some employees are considering early retirement because of the situation. But for Patrick, she's going to continue to fight for her contract while supporting their patients. "The community that we serve a lot of them are low-income, Medi-Cal patients," Patrick said. "We don't care who you are. You come to that door and we're going to see you, money or no money. We're going to love you, money or no money."
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kris Jenner and why everyone's asking about deep plane facelifts
Kris Jenner and why everyone's asking about deep plane facelifts Show Caption Hide Caption Met Gala: Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner arrive Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner arrive at the Met Gala red carpet. Kris Jenner, Lindsay Lohan and Christina Aguilera – what's in the Hollywood water that seems to be aging these celebrities backwards? The internet is convinced (without proof) it's a procedure called the deep plane facelift, though Lohan, for her part, insisted her look is courtesy of green juice, ice water and becoming a mom. Generally speaking, celebs' plastic surgeries are much more talked about these days, explains Dr. Daniel Knott, director of facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery at UCSF Health. The identity of Jenner's surgeon was revealed by both Page Six and People after the internet erupted over her latest look. And more transparency among stars is impacting how real people talk about cosmetic procedures. 'People are more forthright about things like this. Before, they were done in a more secretive sense,' he says. 'There's less shame and more openness about these things.' As transparency trends, however, some will still remain coy. So, what is the deep plane facelift? Here's everything you should know about the buzzy procedure. What is a deep plane facelift surgery? A deep plane facelift is a facial surgery where the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS, is lifted to achieve a more youthful look, Knott says. The SMAS is a layer of connective tissue that sits underneath the skin and on top of the facial muscles. 'The plane you operate in is deeper, the skin is thicker and it holds the tension better,' Knott says. 'It's also a much longer-lasting outcome and the scarring is as good as possible because it doesn't widen or thicken.' The recovery time ranges from seven to 14 days, and the results can last 15 years or longer, he says. The price can vary widely depending on the location, surgeon and if other procedures are needed, sometimes between $25,000 and $100,000. 'Benjamin Buttoning': Christina Aguilera and 'undetectable' plastic surgery How does it differ from traditional facelifts? Traditional facelifts typically only lift the skin, are less complicated and the results don't last as long compared to deep plane facelifts, Knott says. Deep plane facelifts are also more likely to maintain blood supply to the skin since it's still attached to the SMAS, he says. Although it's a deeper surgery, the operation and recovery time don't differ drastically from traditional facelifts. The cosmetic procedure has been around for about 35 years but not every surgeon performs them because they're more complicated and require close work on important facial muscles and nerves, Knott explains. The deep plane is also technically two operations – one for each side of the face – which means a surgeon's work must be symmetrical. 'It requires confidence to stitch and know where the muscles and nerves are,' he says. 'It takes a surgeon who has sufficient experience.' What surgeons want patients to know Knott urges patients to research their surgeon before trusting them with a deep plane facelift. 'Don't just trust the social media and webpage,' he says. 'Look into the surgeon's history.' If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others. 'Choose your surgeon carefully,' Knott says. 'Make sure they're well-trained, board-certified and have a long history of well-established, good results.' Adrianna Rodriguez can be reached at adrodriguez@
