Glendale Fire and Police Departments honor USC Verdugo Hills Hospital workers

On a sunny afternoon in mid-April, health care workers at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital were honored by the city of Glendale’s fire and police departments with a drive-by salute acknowledging the workers for their tireless efforts during the Read More »

April 22nd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Scientists track the link between wildlife and COVID-19

As the world reels under the coronavirus crisis, might nature be trying to tell us something?

USC scientists say the COVID-19 pandemic and additional outbreaks over the last decade are linked to wildlife. Read More »

April 22nd, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Stress management tips from an occupational therapy expert

In its most basic definition, stress is our body’s response to a demand.  With the introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic and all the protective measures put in place to try to wrangle it, there are plenty of new Read More »

April 21st, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

USC’s parents, alumni and friends of Chinese heritage rally behind health care workers

When Hong Zheng looked at the photo, she knew she had to act.

The USC alumna and staff scientist saw a picture of Keck Medicine of USC staff members on the front lines of the Read More »

April 21st, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Meet the dedicated crew that keeps Keck Medicine professionals safe

For those responsible for employee health at Keck Medicine of USC, everything changed on Friday the 13th.

On that date in March, they tested the first Keck Medicine worker suspected to have COVID-19.

“That’s when everything exploded,” said Read More »

April 15th, 2020|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|