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2026
June
11,
2026
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04:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Healthcare Equality …
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May
14,
2026
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04:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC earned five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2026 quality star rating report. This is the third year the hospital has received five …
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May
05,
2026
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) each earned a Spring 2026 "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. The hospitals are …
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January
07,
2026
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04:30 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Christian Pass chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12, 2026.“Pass has more than 30 years of health care finance leadership experience with a proven history of cultivating high-performing teams and …
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2025
December
15,
2025
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03:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Two Keck Medicine of USC hospitals – USC Norris Cancer Hospital and Keck Hospital of USC – have each received a Top Teaching Hospital award for outstanding achievement in patient safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit …
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November
12,
2025
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES - Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) each earned a Fall 2025 "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. The hospitals are part of Keck …
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September
17,
2025
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04:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC has been named a top performer in Vizient Inc.’s 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award, recognizing the hospital’s excellence in delivering high-quality care.This is the third year in a row the …
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April
30,
2025
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the 10th “A” grade the hospital has received since …
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2024
December
17,
2024
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03:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — USC Norris Cancer Hospital was named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a leading national patient safety watchdog organization, for the fourth consecutive year. “The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is one of …
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November
14,
2024
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the ninth “A” grade the hospital has received since …
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September
18,
2024
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04:05 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC has been named a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company.The top performer designation acknowledges the …
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August
07,
2024
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, will open a Newport Beach location offering the latest advancements in radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging. The treatment center, which will open in early 2025, …
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July
30,
2024
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC earned five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2024 quality star rating report. This is the second year in a row the hospital has received five …
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July
10,
2024
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America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Cirrhosis is chronic, progressive end-stage liver disease that occurs when scar tissue prevents the liver from functioning normally. Studies have shown that two of the leading causes of cirrhosis — alcohol use disorder and viral …
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May
09,
2024
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America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has launched the USC Nursing Institute to promote education, leadership development, clinical expertise and research among nurses. The institute will support nurses across the health system’s four hospitals …
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May
08,
2024
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08:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). HEI …
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April
30,
2024
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization. “This grade puts Keck Hospital among the safest in the nation, and is a testament to the …
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April
25,
2024
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — More than 660 Nevadans need an organ transplant, according to Nevada Organ Network, a federally designated organ procurement organization; but many currently struggle to access care because of limited transplant services available in …
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March
14,
2024
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable. The study will investigate if chemotherapy followed by a …
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2023
December
05,
2023
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03:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The Leapfrog Group, a national hospital watchdog organization, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital. This is the third year in a row the hospital has received this distinction. “I am incredibly …
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September
05,
2023
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09:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC has named Chris Allen chief financial officer (CFO), effective Aug. 31. He previously served as interim CFO of Keck Medicine and CFO of Keck Medical Center of USC. In this role, Allen will continue to oversee …
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July
25,
2023
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA — Keck Hospital of USC earned five stars, the highest rating possible, on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2023 quality star rating report.Only approximately 16% of hospitals across the country, 483 out of …
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June
13,
2023
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09:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A new study from Keck Medicine of USC has uncovered significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of peripheral artery disease (PAD) among Black and white patients in the United States.PAD, which affects …
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May
23,
2023
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09:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
LOS ANGELES — Paul 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. Rothman, former CEO of Johns Hopkins …
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March
07,
2023
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07:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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2022
December
15,
2022
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06:01 AM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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December
06,
2022
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03:00 AM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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November
15,
2022
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21:01 PM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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November
10,
2022
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06:06 AM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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September
29,
2022
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07:03 AM
America/Los_Angeles
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 …
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