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(22,990 posts)In recognition of the donation, the largest gift the foundation has received since it was created in 1994, the hospital's name will be changed to the Priscilla and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.
The Zuckerbergs' money will go towards buying equipment and technology for the new hospital, which is set to open by the end of 2015. It's being built on the site of the old hospital, whose structure doesn't meet earthquake-safe standards.
Chan is a pediatric resident at UCSF and has worked alongside doctors at San Francisco General. The hospital is currently the only trauma center in the city.
http://www.businessinsider.com/san-francisco-general-hospital-will-be-named-after-mark-zuckerberg-2015-2
RandySF
(59,264 posts)We had a mass shooting at a UPS facility not long ago.
SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)If hospitals are getting victims, there is little doubt that there are others who did not make it sadly.
RandySF
(59,264 posts)SF General is quite a ride from San Bruno. Just how many were wounded?
magicarpet
(14,175 posts)Active shooter at YouTube headquarters in California, police say
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A heavy police presence has surrounded YouTube's headquarters in California after reports of an active gunman on Tuesday.
San Bruno police say they "are responding to an active shooter" and cautioned people to stay away from the building, which is on Cherry Avenue, about 11 miles south of San Francisco.
brooklynite
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(19,568 posts)Link to tweet
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Stanford Health Care says it is treating 4-5 patients from shooting; no indications of their conditions.
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)We are in a crossroads right now. Our country is degenerating very quickly, right in front of our eyes. Can we reverse this? I just feel fuckin' hopeless right now.