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Strong Maternity Care for Black Mom-to-Be
Candice Cauley shares her positive journey receiving maternity care at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, where a women's health practice is...
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Minimally Invasive Procedure Calms AFib
Victoria Farraj first noticed her atrial fibrillation symptoms while teaching Kindergarten. The totally thoracoscopic maze procedure, performed by the USC...
Cultural Awareness Informs Nasal Cancer Detection
Sudden hearing loss brought Danny Kwok to Keck Medicine of USC's Arcadia clinic, where an otolaryngologist's deep knowledge of his...
Heart Attack Patient Receives Lifesaving Care
The emergency department at USC Arcadia Hospital is a vital resource for San Gabriel Valley residents. For Gary Hood, a...
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New discoveries from the Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medicine of USC
Wellness
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November 9, 2023
Convincing a Loved One to See a Doctor
It's not always easy to convince a loved one to seek care. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC offer...
November 9, 2023
How to Address Chronic and Severe Headaches
If you're experiencing worse than occasional headaches, it may be time to ask for help. Specialists from Keck Medicine of...
May 15, 2023
How to Address Frequent Urination
Frequent urination is a surprisingly common issue with several potential causes. Experts at Keck Medicine of USC are here to...
May 15, 2023
4 Steps to Heal Faster After Surgery
Keck Medicine of USC has implemented a set of protocols, known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (or ERAS), to help...
May 15, 2023
How to Make Healthful Habits Stick
Healthy lifestyle habits are not always easy to maintain. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC share tips about how...
November 9, 2022
How to Stop Severe Bleeding
A Keck Medicine of USC trauma surgeon shares five lifesaving steps anyone can take to help someone who is wounded....
November 9, 2022
How to Prepare for a Visit with a New Doctor
Coming to an appointment prepared — and proactive — will help ease your nerves. Two physicians from Keck Medicine of...
November 9, 2022
5 Causes of Back Pain and How to Treat Them
Experts at Keck Medicine of USC explain common sources of back pain — and what the discomfort is trying to...
System News
Stories from Keck Medicine’s locations across Southern California
November 9, 2023
Perspective: Trusted Care at Every Step
Felipe Osorno, MS, chief post-acute care officer and chief of staff for Keck Medicine of USC, says that post-acute care...
November 9, 2023
Meet the Staff: Jenny Huynh, Mammography Technologist
Jenny Huynh envisioned a health care career as a child in Vietnam, where medical resources were often scarce. Today, as...
May 15, 2023
Perspective: A Commitment to Health Equity
Keck Medicine of USC's chief diversity and inclusion officer, Shannon Bradley, MBA, says that her mission for health equity is...
May 15, 2023
Clinical Trial Expansion Supports Diversity
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has expanded its wide selection of cancer clinical trials to Keck Medicine of USC's Koreatown...
May 15, 2023
Meet the Staff: Teri Rice, Family Education Program Coordinator
As coordinator of the Family Education Program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for almost three decades, Teri Rice has helped...
May 15, 2023
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Turns 50
For five decades, USC-VHH has stayed true to its community focus while continuing to evolve in the 21st century. In...
May 15, 2023
Advanced Endoscopy Lab Provides Versatility
A new, state-of-the-art laboratory at Keck Medical Center of USC provides all endoscopy services in one designated setting. The Advanced...
May 9, 2023
Gender-Affirming Care Program Delivers Inclusion
The new Keck Medicine of USC program provides comprehensive care that, until recently, has been largely relegated to LGBTQ+-focused clinics....
Research
New discoveries from the Keck School of Medicine and Keck Medicine of USC
November 9, 2023
Black Men Face Greater Prostate Cancer Risk
New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has identified nine new genetic risks factors — seven of...
November 9, 2023
1 in 3 Americans Face Greater Alcohol Risks
The impact of heavy alcohol intake may be worse for the health of people experiencing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of...
May 15, 2023
Fast Food and Liver Disease: What's the Connection?
A Keck Medicine of USC study found that a fast-food diet can contribute to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may...
May 15, 2023
Most Adults Misunderstand Blood Pressure Numbers
A study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics found that most adults don't understand blood pressure...
November 9, 2022
SIR-T Immunotherapy Targets Prostate Cancer
Adapted from an existing treatment harnessing the body's immune system, the discovery could unlock a potential next-generation cell therapy. A...
November 9, 2022
Should Alcohol Use Delay a Liver Transplant?
Recipients with a history of heavy drinking had high survival rates after transplantation, a recent study finds. Many were able...
November 9, 2022
Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention
The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research...
November 9, 2022
Are IBD and Depression Connected?
A clinical overlap exists between both conditions, research from Keck Medicine of USC finds — and either illness may trigger...
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