New curriculum educates medical students on health care policies and systems

While medical students have an already packed learning schedule, researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC think it’s worth adding one more thing to their academic plate: a course in health systems science, a field that Read More »

September 29th, 2020|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital provides a safe place for growing families

With Keck Medicine of USC now accepting patients for all needed health care services, clinicians, administration and staff have worked extremely hard to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This ongoing series covers the changes that patients and Read More »

September 29th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

USC School of Pharmacy partners with City of Los Angeles to provide free flu shots

The USC School of Pharmacy has partnered with the City of Los Angeles to provide free flu vaccinations at various COVID-19 testing locations across the city. With flu season quickly approaching and COVID-19 remaining a threat, Los Angeles Read More »

September 28th, 2020|Announcements|

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hospital offers reduced screening rate to public

Health care providers nationwide are witnessing a concerning trend in the declining rates of routine cancer screenings, including those for breast cancer. This means that some people are likely unaware that they need cancer treatment. This is particularly Read More »

September 28th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Research team shares 10 years’ progress in data collection for craniofacial science

It has been a little more than a decade since the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) launched FaceBase, a central repository for craniofacial datasets and tools meant to advance craniofacial science by fostering cooperation and collaboration Read More »

September 24th, 2020|Announcements|