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UrduPaul B. Rothman, MD, has been appointed as a member of the USC Health System Board, which provides strategic oversight and governance over Keck Medicine of USC and university clinical services.
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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital nationally recognized with first ‘A’ hospital safety grade
For the first time, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety. This achievement places USC-VHH among top tier hospitals in the nation for safety and quality.
Keck Medicine of USC enhances commitment to patient safety and quality care with two newly created leadership positions
Keck Medicine of USC, a national leader in patient safety, announces its enhanced commitment to the highest standards of care with the appointment of two new key leadership appointments.
Keck Medicine of USC names Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer
Keck Medicine of USC names Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer
COVID-19 update: coping with increased cases, breakthrough infections, national masking mandates and vaccine requirements
Keck Medicine of USC experts speak out on the continued physical and emotional consequences of COVID-19
Jehni Robinson, MD, named president of USC Care Medical Group
Robinson will lead the physician practice and collaborate with health system leaders to improve clinical efficiencies, promote innovation and growth of Keck Medicine as well as enhance equity in patient care delivery.
Keck Medicine of USC Launches USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Keck Medicine of USC announces the launch of the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute (CVI), which brings together cardiovascular services at the academic medical center under one unified structure. Vaughn Starnes, MD, surgeon-in-chief at Keck Hospital of USC, has been named executive director of the institute.
Media Alert—Feb. 23 Virtual Press Briefing
Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss community vaccine initiatives and COVID-19 variants
MEDIA ALERT—VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING TODAY, JANUARY 21
Staff, patient and community COVID-19 vaccine updates from Keck Medicine of USC
MEDIA ALERT—JAN. 5 VIRTUAL PRESS BRIEFING
Keck Medicine of USC to provide COVID-19 update on staff vaccinations; future patient and community efforts
Steven Grossman, MD, PhD, named cancer physician in chief of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Steven Grossman, MD, PhD, named cancer physician in chief of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Keck Medical Center of USC Named to U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, was ranked No. 18 on the U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The academic medical center also was ranked among the top 5 hospitals in California and top 3 hospitals in the Los Angeles metro area.
Remote, real-time monitoring of post-operative lung transplant patients significantly decreases hospital readmissions
To provide another layer of support for lung transplant recipients, the Keck Medicine of USC lung transplant team launched a two-year observational pilot study to monitor patients post-discharge using Bluetooth-enabled devices and computer tablets.
Keck Medicine of USC enrolling patients as part of international clinical trial to study antiviral drug as treatment for COVID-19
Keck Medicine of USC physicians are enrolling patients as part of an international clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an antiviral drug, DAS181, as a possible treatment for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
Significantly less addictive opioid may slow progression of osteoarthritis while easing pain
A Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that kappa opioids, a significantly less addictive opioid, may preserve cartilage in joints and ease pain
Marine Training May Take More Mental Than Physical Grit
Keck Medicine of USC study identifies psychological measures that may predict who is more likely to complete – or quit – a demanding marine training course
Thomas Jackiewicz Appointed President of University of Chicago Medical Center, COO of UChicago Medicine health system
Thomas E. Jackiewicz, a leader with extensive experience in top academic health systems and medical schools, has been appointed the new president of the University of Chicago Medical Center and chief operating officer of the UChicago Medicine health system, succeeding Sharon O’Keefe, who earlier announced her plans to retire in July 2020.
Keck Medicine of USC and USC Launch Care for the Caregiver Program to Assist Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
Keck Medicine of USC and USC have launched a comprehensive program to ease the job stress that Keck Medicine health care workers are experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic
Those Living in Rural Areas, Uninsured or on Medicaid Less Likely to Receive Recommended Lung Cancer Treatment
Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that non-small cell lung cancer patients with pathologic N1 disease were less likely to receive chemotherapy if they lived in rural areas or were on Medicaid or uninsured.
Keck Medicine of USC Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19
In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in California, Keck Medicine of USC is taking several new measures to combat the virus.
Keck Medicine of USC Takes Precautionary Measures to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the rising number of cases in California, Keck Medicine of USC has taken precautions to protect staff and patients and reduce the spread of the disease.
Keck Medicine of USC announces launch of USC Epilepsy Care Consortium to serve epilepsy patients throughout Southern and Central California
Keck Medicine of USC announces the launch of the USC Epilepsy Care Consortium, a unique partnership of six independent epilepsy centers serving patients in Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Central Valley.
It takes more than a catchy headline for health awareness campaigns to inspire action
A Keck School of Medicine of USC study compared the Pinktober and Movember movements, showing that reach and engagement do not always lead people to research screening options
Tammy Capretta named chief transformation and risk officer for Keck Medicine of USC
Keck Medicine of USC names Tammy Capretta chief transformation and risk officer
Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, according to new research
Over-the-counter “T boosters” are a popular choice for men looking to raise their testosterone levels, and are frequently marketed as being an effective “natural” option. However, new research points toward these supplements as having little or no known effect. LOS…