Rod Hanners announces Employee of the Year
At a special ceremony last week, Maria Hyde, CNA, a nursing assistant at Keck Medical Center of USC’s Hematology/Oncology unit, was named 2022 Employee of the Year … Read More »
USC’s new Fulbright scholars, the most in California, include two Keck School alumni
This year, two Keck School of Medicine of USC alumni have been awarded grants by the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They join 20 additional students and alumni from across the university, making the University of Southern … Read More »
Two Keck School faculty members named University and Distinguished Professors
On Feb. 9, Elizabeth A. Graddy, PhD, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Southern California, made the annual announcement naming the newest faculty members to be named a University Professor … Read More »
Meet Shannon Bradley, Keck Medicine of USC’s new chief diversity and inclusion officer
Last year, Shannon Bradley, MBA, became the first chief diversity and inclusion officer at Keck Medicine of USC. Her role, which began Sept. 26, is focused on developing new strategies and initiatives to further the organization’s existing diversity, equity and … Read More »
New USC/CHLA cGMP Lab opens to accelerate next-generation cell therapy
A new laboratory designed to advance early-stage research into lifesaving, commercially viable therapies was celebrated on the USC Health Sciences Campus Tuesday night.
Housed at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, the USC/CHLA cGMP Laboratory will manufacture cell and gene therapies … Read More »
Keck Hospital of USC Celebrates 600th Lung Transplant Surgery
Keck Hospital of USC ended the year with a special milestone: its 600th lung transplant. The patient, a 56-year-old male with lung fibrosis, received a double lung transplant on Dec. 17 and is expected to go home this month.
“His surgery … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC officially launches Gender-Affirming Care Program
Keck Medicine has officially launched the Gender-Affirming Care Program to meet the comprehensive needs of adults in the transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse community. Services include everything from routine health care, such as preventive cancer screenings, yearly checkups … Read More »
Leapfrog group gives Keck Hospital of USC its seventh consecutive ‘A’
For the seventh time in a row, Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
“While Keck Hospital has … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC announces first chief quality officer
Tom Bates, MBA, RN, will serve as the first chief quality officer for Keck Medicine of USC, a newly created role within the organization.
Bates, who joined Keck Medicine in 2009, now serves as the executive administrator for Quality, Patient Safety … Read More »
Keck Medicine leaders discuss progress, goals for enterprise
On October 14, employees and leadership from across the Keck Medicine of USC enterprise descended upon Mayer Auditorium on the USC Health Sciences Campus. For many individuals gathered on this overcast day, it was the first time they had seen … Read More »
USC CVI physicians perform first surgery with USC Arcadia Hospital
On Sept. 6, cardiac surgeons from USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute (USC CVI) performed the first collaborative surgery between Keck Medicine of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) personnel since the hospital’s new affiliation.
“Our longstanding aim has been to bring … Read More »
USC Arcadia Hospital and Keck Medicine celebrate partnership
On October 3, leaders from the University of Southern California, including those from Keck Medicine of USC, joined elected officials to celebrate and visit USC Arcadia Hospital, which became affiliated with the Keck Medicine health system on July 1.
Despite the … Read More »
Keck Medical Center of USC earns eight specialty rankings, 16 High Performing ratings in U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23
Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, has once again been recognized among the nation’s best hospitals in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
Keck Medical Center ranked … Read More »
Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital
On July 1, Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia became part of Keck Medicine of USC and was renamed USC Arcadia Hospital. The affiliation brings residents of the San Gabriel Valley greater access to Keck Medicine’s … Read More »
Ekta Vyas to join Keck Medicine in key HR executive role
Starting July 11, Ekta Vyas, PhD, MS, will join Keck Medicine of USC as the organization’s new chief human resources officer. She will oversee the development and execution of human resources strategies in support of the business plan, mission and … Read More »
Keck School of Medicine graduates congratulated for choosing to become forces for good
On May 14, more than 150 students of the Keck School of Medicine of USC walked across the stage of the Galen Center to receive their diplomas. All of them had one thing in common: they all … Read More »
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with sixth consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
For the sixth consecutive time, Keck Hospital of USC earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
“Our steadfast commitment to … Read More »
2021: Leadership looks at year with pride, gratitude
Keck Medicine of USC CEO Rod Hanners looks back at the last year with a sense of pride and gratitude. Click below to watch a video that highlights some of the most exciting developments and achievements of 2021.