Articles tagged with 'Releases' | Keck Medicine of USC

LOS ANGELES — More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body does not produce or effectively use insulin. A lack of insulin leads to raised blood glucose (sug...

LOS ANGELES — Many are aware of the short-term symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, which are attributed to changes in reproductive hormones. However, they may not know that menopause can put heart and brain health at long-t...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH), effective March 13.In this position, Mmeje will further the health system’s mission to expand access to specialized health care and re...

LOS ANGELES — The new year has begun, and with it, resolutions for change.A study from Keck Medicine of USC published today in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology gives people extra motivation to reduce fast-food consumption.The study found that...

LOS ANGELES — When Bridget, 57, moved from the East Coast to Los Angeles, she sought health care to maintain and monitor her hormone therapy.She was quickly disappointed. One provider admitted they knew nothing about transgender health, and another l...

LOS ANGELES —  The Leapfrog Group, a national hospital watchdog organization, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2022 Top Teaching Hospital.  “This prestigious national honor, which highlights a hospital’s achievements in patient safety and quali...

LOS ANGELES —  For the seventh consecutive time, Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.“Keck Med...

LOS ANGELES — 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.Tom Bates, MBA, RN, will serve as the health syste...

LOS ANGELES – Keck Hospital of USC has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company. The designation acknowledges the hospit...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Shannon Bradley, MBA, the health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer, effective Sept. 26.In this new role, Bradley will develop strategies and initiatives to recruit and retain an equitabl...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC announces that Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia is now part of Keck Medicine, and will be known as USC Arcadia Hospital. The affiliation was finalized on July 1.“We are very fortunate to have fou...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Ekta Vyas, PhD, chief human resources officer, effective  July 11.Vyas will be responsible for developing and executing human resources strategies across Keck Medicine during a period of expansion. She wil...

LOS ANGELES — Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the digestive tract, affecting some 1.6 million Americans. Depression affects more than 16 million Americans.A new study from Keck Medicine of USC shows t...

LOS ANGELES — Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically, infants with hearing loss are first treated with hearing aids, and if these fail to help them develop early language and speech s...

LOS ANGELES — Three years ago, Robert Johnson, 28, had his right leg amputated above the knee due to bone cancer. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a cuplike shell or “socket,” traditionally the only type of...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has expanded access to oncology services in Orange County with the opening of a new location in Newport Beach specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of cancers and blood disorders.The 33,000-squ...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC today announced a strategic collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition, the largest trans-led nonprofit organization in Los Angeles that advocates for the needs of transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex (...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has launched its COVID Recovery Clinic, a multidisciplinary program led by a core team of clinicians specializing in primary care, pulmonology and physical therapy. These experts connect patients with additional Kec...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the designation of “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).HEI is a leading nat...

LOS ANGELES — A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that the incidence rate of metastatic prostate cancer has significantly increased for men 45 and older and coincides with recommendations against routine prostate cancer screenings."This study...

LOS ANGELES — USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) has ratified a new contract with the California Nurses Association, which represents the hospital’s 300 registered nurses.The contract includes wage increases, with guaranteed annual increases that e...

LOS ANGELES — With the Winter Olympics beginning this week, Americans will soon be thrilled with the prowess of the best skiers, snowboarders and ice skaters in the world.However, orthopaedic physicians and surgeons view the games through a different...

LOS ANGELES — Recently, many Americans found themselves with a new unwanted pastime: searching for COVID-19 tests. The government is now offering four free at-home tests to every household, and health insurance companies are reimbursing for additiona...

LOS ANGELES — Cases of the omicron variant may be slowing down, but the variant still has a firm hold on America. Mask selection continues to be a hot topic, especially since the 400 million free N95 masks promised by the Biden administration have al...

LOS ANGELES —Tarina Kang, MD, MHA, has been named chief medical officer for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) located in Glendale, California. The position begins immediately.In this role, Kang will oversee the coordination of patient care, techno...

Five of Los Angeles County’s largest nonprofit health systems with hospitals, clinics and facilities regionwide continue their BetterTogether.Health campaign as the holidays approach. With a mission to encourage Angelenos to put health first and acce...

The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them, opportunities to socialize, shop, and visit bars and restaurants. We asked a Keck Medicine of USC doctor, respiratory therapist and nurse what holiday activities they feel comfortable with this yea...

LOS ANGELES — Food insecurity, the limited availability of nutritionally adequate food, is a growing public health concern in the United States. Over 35 million Americans experience food insecurity annually, according to the U.S. Department of Agricu...

LOS ANGELES — USC Norris Cancer Hospital, part of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, was named a Top Teaching Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization.“This is a tremendous honor, and recognizes USC Norris Hosp...

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia have submitted formal written notice of their proposed affiliation to the Office of the Attorney General of California for regulatory review and approval.“We ...