USC geneticist Marlena Fejzo, PhD, who earned international acclaim for identifying the cause of morning sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum, is one of Time magazine’s 2024 “Women of the Year.” She was named along with notable … Read More »
The first annual AI West Med Symposium, established by physicians and scientists from USC Urology, part of Keck Medicine of USC, as well as from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, discussed how … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC and its Care for the Caregiver program have partnered with USC Dornsife Public Exchange and the Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research to address physician burnout, a widespread problem currently impacting thousands of clinical care … Read More »
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Jeana Rettig, chief marketing and communications officer for Keck Medicine of USC, one of “60 hospital and health system chief marketing officers to know” for 2023.
In a statement, Becker’s said, “These bold strategic leaders drive … Read More »
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On Dec. 14, USC President Carol L. Folt, PhD, treated faculty and staff of the Health Sciences Campus to the annual all-staff Holiday Reception.
Held on the … Read More »
Shawn Sheffield, MBA, MHSA, chief strategy officer for Keck Medicine of USC, has been named one of 65 “incredible health system chief strategy officer[s] you should know in 2023” by the Becker’s Healthcare publication, Becker’s Hospital Review.
In a statement, … Read More »
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that monitors and analyzes hospital quality and safety, has named USC Norris Cancer Hospital a 2023 Top Teaching Hospital. This is the third year in a row the hospital has received this distinction.
To read … Read More »
In light of Keck Medicine of USC’s recent growth, the Marketing team has released a brand education video and a quick-reference tip sheet for all current employees, future hires, and new partners.
The new resources each serve a unique purpose. The … Read More »
Amy Ross, PhD, a USC trustee and alumna, was recently appointed vice chair of the USC Health System Board, of which she has been a member since 2021.
In this role, she will work closely with Leonard D. Schaeffer, chair of … Read More »
On October 26, in honor of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Keck Medicine of USC hosted their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fair for on-site and remote employees throughout the health system.
The fair saw nearly 200 participants across the enterprise. Everyone had … Read More »
On Monday, Oct. 23, employees and executive leaders from across Keck Medicine of USC gathered in the Aresty Auditorium on the Health Sciences Campus for a town-hall style meeting. This was one in a series of town halls presented at … Read More »
Martin Heur, MD, PhD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective immediately.
Keck School Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, announced the appointment on Oct. 17, noting that Heur was selected from … Read More »
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation (RLCF) has awarded a grant to USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, in order to establish a Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, slated to open in the spring.
This award … Read More »
The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) has bestowed $2 million upon the Keck School of Medicine of USC to support advanced operational and technological capabilities at the new USC/CHLA cGMP Laboratory.
The cGMP Lab is a state-of-the-art … Read More »
Ceonne Houston-Raasikh, DNP, MSN, RN, has been named the new chief nursing officer (CNO) for Keck Hospital of USC. She is currently the associate chief nursing officer for the hospital — a position she has held for over a year … Read More »
Inspirational stories of empowerment and shared laughter and wisdom marked the Keck Medicine Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) Speakers Forum, “Leadership Luminaries,” held Sept. 11 at Keck Medical Center of USC.
The event, attended by some 100 Keck … Read More »
Robert A. Day, the longtime leader of the W.M. Keck Foundation whose vision was instrumental to the growth of USC and the well-being of Los Angeles, passed away Sept. 14 at age 79.
A businessman, investor and philanthropist, Day profoundly changed … Read More »
USC has proposed a new, seven-story, 202,000 square foot building set on the Health Sciences Campus, citing its potential to unite interdisciplinary research teams and accelerate medical breakthroughs. The resulting advanced therapies would then be offered to medically underserved patients … Read More »
Chris Allen previously served Keck Medicine as interim CFO while also working as the CFO of Keck Medical Center of USC. He began his new role in an official capacity on Aug. 31.
Allen has been recognized by multiple professional organizations, … Read More »
John Peeples, FACHE, will transition from his current role as vice president and chief human resources officer for USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) to serve as the executive administrator of employee and labor relations, HR policy and compliance for Keck Medicine … Read More »