Efforts on the ground: preparing and protecting those on the frontline

Having worked for many years in emergency preparedness, Bob Vance is well-accustomed to planning for possible scenarios that most people would rather not think about. As director of the Safety and Emergency Management, Business Continuity and Radiation Safety Read More »

May 11th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Medical students collect tablets, smartphones so patients can stay connected

A group of second-year medical students from the Keck School of Medicine of USC are collecting smartphones, tablets and laptops and donating them to Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center and other Los Angeles hospitals. The donated Read More »

May 11th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Caregivers face ‘new normal’ of mask requirements with enthusiasm

As Keck Medicine of USC begins the calculated process of reopening certain services, some things, such as the organization’s commitment to protecting its health care workers as well as patients, will not change. The “new normal” of social Read More »

May 8th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

2020 Nurses Week awards recognize nurses for courage, capability and compassion

At a time when nurses and their dedication to patients are in the news every day, it’s more important than ever to acknowledge their hard work, bravery, and generosity of spirit.

In honor of Read More »

May 7th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC launches clinical trial to study anti-inflammatory drug as treatment for COVID-19

Keck Medicine of USC physicians are launching a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of baricitinib, an anti-inflammatory drug approved by the Food and Drug Read More »

May 6th, 2020|Announcements, Clinical Studies, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|