Social work student uses art to heal with Art Rx

Breana Wiles walked into the workshop curious.

A part of a USC student-led initiative called Art Rx, the workshop aimed to bridge physical and emotional pain with art. Today’s was focused on scars.

Blue ink was rolled up and down Read More »

March 30th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Why I Choose USC: Justin Trop, medical student

At Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, we have a large homeless patient population. I’ve heard stories about people who come in again and again to the hospital, and while their immediate medical problems may be addressed, the psychosocial Read More »

March 30th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

PT researchers team up with MLB to predict injuries before they happen

In the past 15 years, Major League Baseball (MLB) players on the disabled list accounted for $7 billion in lost wages. And while multiple studies have researched possible causes of shoulder and elbow pain in the sport, injuries continue to Read More »

March 29th, 2018|Announcements|

USC STAR/EHA Program honored by Los Angeles City Council

A USC program that brings together university scientists and engineers with Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School students was honored at Los Angeles City Hall on March 21 by L.A. City Councilmember Paul Krekorian. Receiving special recognition was Bravo High Read More »

March 29th, 2018|Announcements|

Keck Medicine expanding to Koreatown

Keck Medicine of USC has acquired the LA Cancer Center, a practice offering hematology and oncology services in Koreatown.

Sang-Hoon Ahn, MD, MPH, has joined Keck School of Medicine of USC as clinical associate professor of medicine (practitioner); Clan Hahn, MD, Read More »

March 28th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Physicians learn about spine at symposium

More than 170 physicians attended the 2018 USC Spine Symposium recently, to learn about the management of spinal disorders.

Coordinated by the USC Spine Center and the Keck School of Medicine of USC Read More »

March 28th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Physicians use gene therapy to restore patient’s vision

Surgeons of The Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles completed a revolutionary gene replacement procedure at 9:20 a.m. March 20, to restore vision in a patient with retinal degeneration, using the first gene therapy ever approved for a genetic Read More »

March 28th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lung cancer survivor’s free screening at USC is a life-saver

Lung cancer survivor Deborah Mosby doesn’t get to see radiologist Christopher Lee, MD, much these days. But when the two get together, it’s a happy reunion.

“I saw Dr. Lee not long ago,” Mosby said. “He wanted to see Read More »

March 28th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

In memoriam: Philanthropist Joseph Aresty, 95

Business magnate and longtime supporter of USC Joseph Aresty died March 13. He was 95.

Aresty and his wife, Catherine, have been longtime, generous benefactors to USC, supporting the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Rao announced as chair of ophthalmology

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has appointed Narsing Rao, MD, professor of ophthalmology, as the chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, effective March 26. Rao, who joined the Keck School Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Does flossing work? The answer, and other truths about taking care of your teeth

From flossing possibly getting the kibosh to getting cavities on a sugar-free diet, it is easy to get confused when it comes to dental care.

HSC News spoke with experts from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC to Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements|

New MRI scanner could revolutionize diagnosis, treatment of brain tumors

When Reem Itani, a 28-year-old resident in pediatrics living in Chicago, learned she had a brain tumor, she was distraught — but not for the obvious reason. Her endocrinologist told her the tumor was “MRI-negative,” meaning it didn’t appear on Read More »

March 23rd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Volunteers provide medical support at Los Angeles Marathon

As a sponsor of the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, the Keck School of Medicine of USC provided more than 250 volunteer physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician assistant and medical students from throughout Keck Medicine of Read More »

March 22nd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

STAR/EHA program turns high school seniors into scientists

After months of hard work, 27 students from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School gathered at the annual Bravo-USC Science and Engineering Fair to present their original research projects. Competition comingled with camaraderie, as the young scientists vied for awards Read More »

March 22nd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital opens state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital opened the doors to its new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on March 21, officials announced. The 3,100-square-foot, level II NICU is composed of six private suites, each one equipped with state-of-the-art medical Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Victoria Marx appointed president of the Society of Interventional Radiology

Victoria Marx, MD, an interventional radiologist at Keck Medicine of USC, has been appointed president of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) for 2018–2019. Marx will leverage her expertise in image-guided Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Why I Choose USC: Alexa Manrriquez, third-year medical student

I learned at a very young age the power that lies in serving others. Throughout my life, my family, my mentors and my peers have fostered in me a strong sense of responsibility to my community. I chose to Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Sofia Gruskin named director of USC Institute for Global Health

Sofia Gruskin, JD, MIA, has been appointed director of the USC Institute for Global Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Interim Dean Laura Mosqueda, MD, announced in Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Donna Elliott named Keck School vice dean for medical education

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has appointed Donna Elliott, MD, EdD, as vice dean for medical education and chair of the Department of Medical Education, effective June 1. In her Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Keck School ranked among nation’s best graduate schools

Newly released rankings place the Keck School of Medicine of USC among the top graduate schools in the nation. The Keck School ranks No. 32 in research by U.S. News & World Report in their 2019 Best Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|