Perspective: How psychosocial factors impact chronic back pain

Steven Richeimer, MD, is the chief of the division of pain medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is a renowned specialist on issues related to chronic pain. Last month, he published an article in Read More »

July 28th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study: Certain medications can multiply risk of cardiovascular-related deaths in older adults

Using multiple medications with known cardiovascular adverse effects at the same time can double, or sometimes triple, the risk for a heart attack, stroke or death among older adults with no prior cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the Read More »

July 28th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Newly updated occupational therapy program to continue benefiting neonatal ICU infants and their families

This month, the Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences, 2nd edition (SENSE II) program rolls out to neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at hospitals across the world. SENSE II is an anticipated update of the original SENSE Read More »

July 26th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medical Center of USC earns eight specialty rankings, 16 High Performing ratings in U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23

Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, has once again been recognized among the nation’s best hospitals in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Keck Medical Center ranked Read More »

July 25th, 2022|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medical Center of USC signs White House Health Care Sector Climate Pledge

Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, has signed the White House Health Care Sector Climate Pledge. The pledge — developed by the Department of Health and Human Read More »

July 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|