Surgeons from Keck Medicine of USC and UCLA Health have performed the world’s first-in-human bladder transplant. The surgery was successfully completed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center on May 4 in a joint effort by Inderbir Gill, … Read More »
On May 7, in honor of National Nurses Week, Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Care and Ambulatory Services recognized the organization’s nursing staff at its annual Nurses Week Recognition and Scholarship Awards ceremony.
Over the course of an hour, nurse, … Read More »
Keck Hospital of USC has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Leapfrog assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country based on over … Read More »
The Keck School of Medicine of USC has named Jasmine Abrams, PhD, of Yale University, to speak at the commencements for its doctoral and masters programs, the MD program and the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences on May … Read More »
As part of a program commemorating National Donate Life Month, the USC Transplant Institute hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Friday, April 4, in front of Keck Hospital of USC. The event aimed to recognize and celebrate eye, … Read More »
“If you try to imitate someone else, you will just be a poor copy.”
“A quick no is better than a prolonged yes.”
“Beware of ruinous empathy.”
These were some of the words of wisdom shared at the Keck Medicine Women’s Initiative Network … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC will open a four-story, 100,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art medical office building located at 590 S. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena in fall 2025.
As the newest addition to the renowned academic health system, the location will significantly expand … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC is proud to share that 148 physicians associated with the health system were included in Los Angeles Magazine’s April 2025 roster of “Top Doctors”. The doctors represent 39 different specialties. Every day, they go beyond in every way … Read More »
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, has opened Keck Medicine of USC – Radiation Oncology and Imaging, a state-of-the-art radiation oncology and imaging center, at 4590 MacArthur Blvd. in Newport Beach.
The 12,500 square-foot … Read More »
On March 21 this year, fourth-year medical students from across North America took part in a significant milestone known as Match Day. At 9 a.m. PDT on the dot, each student tore open an envelope containing the … Read More »
In her last State of the University address as USC President, Carol Folt acknowledged six years of progress and achievements under her leadership. Folt emphasized investments the university made in its health system during her tenure, … Read More »
This year, the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program has recognized a student and a recent alumnus from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. They join 22 additional students and alumni from across the university, making the … Read More »
Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of Influence: Top LA Doctors” issue for 2025 has named 10 Keck Medicine of USC doctors among its 63 honorees.
“Doctors were selected based on their good standing, reputation, thought leadership and success here in Los … Read More »
The University of Southern California has created an aggregate webpage of wildfire-related links for faculty, staff and students whose health may have been impacted by the fires over the past two weeks. Listed resources include FAQs, an air quality index, … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC hospitals, including emergency services, remain open during the Los Angeles wildfires. A new announcement also provides updates on which clinic and outpatient locations are temporarily closed until it is safe to return. Patients with upcoming appointments … Read More »
The university is maintaining an emergency webpage with live updates on the fire situation as they become available. Resources include a detailed statement from university leadership, links to air quality reports, mental health support, the City … Read More »
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, and Carolyn Meltzer, MD, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, have released a video reflecting on the growth of their respective institutions over the past year, thanking the faculty, … Read More »
In keeping with tradition, USC President Carol L. Folt treated faculty and staff of the Health Sciences Campus to a holiday breakfast reception complete with a photo booth, candy buffet and popular Christmas music.
Held on the Broad … Read More »
Keck Medical Center of USC recently welcomed Lourdes “Lou” Leon Guerrero, MPH, governor of the U.S. territory of Guam, and her staff, who had flown in to meet with executives, tour the facilities and look in on a patient from … Read More »
Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
This is the ninth “A” grade the hospital has received since 2019.
“An ‘A’ grade once again puts … Read More »