LA Business Journal honors Keck Medicine of USC leadership, programs

The 2023 Los Angeles Business Journal Health Care Awards recognized Keck Medicine of USC’s Senior Vice President of Health Affairs Steve Shapiro, MD, MHA, as Health System Executive of the Year.

Five finalists were also Read More »

August 29th, 2023|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

NIH bestows $12 million grant for early liver transplant research

Alcohol-associated liver disease accounts for 50% of liver-related deaths. However, the most effective treatment so far — early liver transplantation (ELT) — has drawn controversy for not requiring the patient to abstain from alcohol for a predetermined period of time. Read More »

August 28th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet redesigation

For the second time in its history, Keck Hospital of USC has achieved redesignation of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition program.

Magnet hospitals are recognized by the ANCC as possessing the highest level of care, providing benefits to Read More »

August 24th, 2023|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines: What you need to know

Keck Medicine of USC experts recently answered common questions about updated protective measures for staying healthy and safe during the respiratory virus season — including a newly approved vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, which Read More »

August 24th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Thoracic Surgery holds Care for the Caregiver staff retreat

Earlier this month, USC Thoracic Surgery held an unusual all-staff meeting. Instead of talking about best practices or quarterly plans, they started out with some stretching and then moved into a simple mindfulness activity.

The full-day event was a team retreat, Read More »

August 23rd, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|