Keck Medicine of USC celebrates Juneteenth

On June 19, the Black Leaders and Colleagues at Keck Medicine of USC (B.L.A.C.K. Med) employee resource group for Black and African American employees, honored Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony at Keck Medical Center, followed by a celebration with food, Read More »

June 26th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Restrictive abortion policies linked to declines in other types of contraceptive use

Women residing in states with the most restrictive abortion policies after the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade also experienced declines in the rates of birth control pill and emergency contraceptive use, according to a new study Read More »

June 26th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study explores potential first-in-class treatment for common form of fatty liver disease

Research led by Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD, dean of the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, indicates that a cholesterol-binding protein may be the key to stopping a subtype of nonalcoholic fatty liver Read More »

June 26th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts 2024 Festival of Life

The USC Trojan Marching Band The USC Trojan Marching Band (Photo/Hinde Kast)

On June 1, the 2024 Festival of Life celebrated the strength, resilience and tenacity of cancer survivors and their families, honoring Read More »

June 26th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Analysis: Competitive bidding vital to ensuring sustainability of Medicare Advantage

A new white paper by scholars from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics recommends a competitive bidding model that bases Medicare Advantage rates on market forces and delinking rates from traditional Medicare costs. Read More »

June 25th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

The importance of mentorship in audiology and speech-language pathology

Nicole Greene, AuD, John Parsons, AuD, and Barbara J. Moore, EdD all occupy positions of prestige and respect within the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, part Read More »

June 25th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital ICU nursing staff earn Gold Beacon distinction

In late May, the nurses of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s intensive care unit received the Gold Beacon Award at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition.

The award is a national benchmark distinction that measures Read More »

June 19th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Arcadia Hospital names two new executive leaders

Abelardo (Abe) Núñez has been named the new chief financial officer for USC Arcadia Hospital. Veronica Vasquez-Montez, MD, MBA, has been appointed to a brand new position: associate chief medical officer. They will assume their new roles on July 8 Read More »

June 19th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Joseph Ouzounian, MD, named president of USC Care Medical Group

Keck Medicine of USC has named Joseph Ouzounian, MD, as president of USC Care Medical Group, a faculty practice plan composed of Keck Medicine physicians at hospitals and ambulatory locations. Ouzounian, who is also chair of the Read More »

June 19th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Mothers pay more out of pocket when pregnancy crosses two calendar years

Mothers whose pregnancies span two calendar years could face higher out-of-pocket costs for maternity care simply because of when they became pregnant, according to a new USC study.

The study, from the USC Schaeffer Center for Read More »

June 19th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New ‘smart bandages’ hold potential for revolutionizing the treatment of chronic wounds

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology is developing a series of cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize wound care, including smart bandages that would automatically sense and respond to changing Read More »

June 18th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

2024 USC Choi Family Awards celebrate patient-centered care

On June 6, Keck Medicine of USC held its seventh annual USC Choi Family Awards for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care.

Henry and Queence Choi, Leonard Schaeffer and Steven Shapiro, MD From left to right: Read More »

June 13th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Mann psychiatric pharmacy expert receives 2024 Safety Net Innovation Award

David Dadiomov, PharmD, BCPP, assistant professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has received a 2024 Safety Net Innovation Award with grant funding for the Read More »

June 11th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Arcadia Hospital holds Pride Month flag-raising ceremony

On June 6, USC Arcadia Hospital held its second annual flag-raising ceremony to commemorate Pride Month with more than 75 team members in attendance.

“We are proud to serve the LGBTQ+ community through patient-centered care, dedicated advocacy and fostering Read More »

June 10th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Most hospitals have flexible payment options, but details are hard to come by

Patients face numerous administrative barriers to get financial help information from hospitals according to a “secret shopper” study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. While more than 86% of hospitals contacted offer financial Read More »

June 5th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC and Keck Medicine kick off Pride Month

Trojan students, faculty and staff kicked off LGBTQ+ Pride Month on Monday, June 3 with a powerful virtual program that included remarks by USC President Carol L. Folt, followed by a pride flag raising ceremony on the USC Health Sciences Read More »

June 5th, 2024|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Simms/Mann Family Foundation honors Keck Medicine of USC nurses

The Simms/Mann Family Foundation has gifted 10 Keck Medicine of USC nurses $10,000 each as part of the foundation’s Off the Chart: Rewarding Nursing Greatness campaign. The gift celebrates the bold leadership of Los Angeles nurses and their continued innovation Read More »

June 5th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Mann faculty members receive USC Zumberge Preliminary Studies Research Awards

Three faculty members from the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences are among 10 USC researchers to receive Zumberge Preliminary Studies Research Awards from the USC Office of Research and Read More »

June 4th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New brain imaging technique involves a clear viewing window in patient’s skull

In the first study of its kind, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have designed and implanted a transparent window in the skull of a patient. The implant was then Read More »

June 4th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Roski Eye Institute conducts clinical trials for thyroid eye disease treatment

The USC Roski Eye Institute is at the forefront of three separate clinical trials exploring new medications to treat thyroid eye disease (TED), a condition that causes the eyes to bulge and leads to vision loss, double Read More »

June 4th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|