11 answers to tough questions about liver cancer

In the past four decades, liver cancer rates have more than doubled among non-Asians living in Los Angeles County, according to a recently released report card administered by USC.

The increase is also reflected among the county’s Asian-Americans.

For some perspective, in Read More »

August 18th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Expert answers 7 questions about melanoma

The melanoma rate among white women living in Los Angeles is declining for the first time in 37 years, according to a new cancer report card administered by USC.

Between 2005 and 2012, white women experienced a 4 percent decrease in Read More »

August 17th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Norris physicians, nurses earn Silver Award

The USC Norris Cancer Hospital physicians and nurses have earned the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation (GWTG-R) Silver Award.

This award recognizes clinical nurses, critical care nurse practitioners and critical care doctors for their timely response, hard work, knowledge and accurate documentation Read More »

August 16th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

7 things women should know about breast cancer

Asian women living in Los Angeles County are experiencing more breast cancer now than they faced nearly four decades ago, according to a recently released cancer report card administered by USC.

When compared to other Asian groups, Filipino women face the Read More »

August 16th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Hospital nurses earn Beacon Award for Excellence

Keck Hospital of USC 7 West Surgical ICU has earned the Beacon of Excellence Award.

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurse’s Beacon Award for Excellence provides a road map and tools to assist hospital units on their path to excellence, honoring Read More »

August 15th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|