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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
The first time that Russ Romano, associate athletic director for athletic medicine, asked Stephen Reischl to come look at one of his athletes was in 1999. One of the Trojan football players had been sidelined with a bad ankle, and Reischl, DPT, adjunct associate professor for clinical physical therapy, specializes... Read More »
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Friday, December 4, 2015
Keck Medicine of USC’s Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute is examining whether Christmas carols could help people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia recover memories. Music to Remember, a program that ZNI and the LA Opera started in 2012, sends trained vocalists to sing holiday songs at long-term care and assisted living facilities... Read More »
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Friday, December 4, 2015
Eric L. Chang, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been selected along with 16 other distinguished members to receive the Fellows designation by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The 2015 class was honored at ASTRO’s... Read More »
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Friday, December 4, 2015
USC researchers have developed a mathematical model to forecast metastatic breast cancer survival rates using techniques usually reserved for weather prediction, financial forecasting and surfing the Web. For decades, medical schools have taught doctors that the best way to treat cancer and metastatic progression is to memorize a list of... Read More »
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Friday, December 4, 2015
The USC Institute of Urology has launched a multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer treatment known as the Comprehensive Consult, a one-stop visit for those who need prostate cancer treatment. The approach brings together world-class surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and cancer resource specialists all on the same day. Patients have... Read More »
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
The 2016 Tournament of Roses Royal Court was at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on Dec. 1. The Royal Court that visited patients, staff and faculty included queen Erika Winter and princesses Donaly Marquez, Rachelle Liu, Natalie Hernandez-Barber, Sarah Shaklan, Bryce Bakewell and Regina Pullens. This is the 21st year... Read More »
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
A new signalized intersection at Soto and Norfolk streets is now open, easing traffic and providing an additional entrance to the Health Sciences Campus. The completed intersection signals another milestone in the HSC Beautification Project — a multiyear construction initiative that includes 12 phases across the 79 acres of campus.... Read More »
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
In October, Keck Medicine of USC sent out its first Pulse Survey to give employees an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback regarding their satisfaction with the organization, how well values are being upheld and to gauge awareness of key initiatives. The response was overwhelming. One out of every four employees... Read More »
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
Keck Medicine of USC is launching a new campaign that further evolves the meaning of the organization’s tagline, Beyond Exceptional Medicine. Created to express the brand voice, The Keck Effect showcases the positive outcomes for both health care consumers and referring physicians. The intent of the campaign is to position... Read More »
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Thursday, December 3, 2015
The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at Keck Medicine of USC has won a prestigious award from the national Physician Assistant Education Association. The Excellence Through Diversity Award was presented Nov. 13 during the organization's Education Forum held in Washington, DC. In addition to the USC winners, the organization recognized... Read More »
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently presented its Volunteer Hall of Fame: Health Professionals Award to Lilyana Amezcua, MD, MS, assistant professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and fellowship director of the USC MS Comprehensive Care Center and Research Group. The award honors individuals who... Read More »