COVID-19 safety precautions a doctor, respiratory therapist and nurse are taking this holiday season

The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them, opportunities to socialize, shop, and visit bars and restaurants. We asked a Keck Medicine of USC doctor, respiratory therapist and nurse what holiday activities they feel comfortable with this year.

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December 20th, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

2021 Massry Prize honors scientists who study humans’ origins

The 2021 Meira and Shaul G. Massry Prize has been awarded to Svante Pääbo, professor at Max Institute for Evolutionary Genetics in Leipzig, Germany, and professor at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan; David Reich, professor at Harvard Read More »

December 17th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lack of access to affordable, nutritious food puts those with chronic liver disease at a higher risk of death

Food insecurity, the limited availability of nutritionally adequate food, is a growing public health concern in the United States. Over 35 million Americans experience food insecurity annually, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These numbers are estimated to have risen Read More »

December 16th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck School MD Program relaunches community service program

No matter the season, the Keck School of Medicine of USC puts a primary emphasis on serving members of its local community. It was in this spirit that 16 first- and second-year medical students joined three senior leaders from the Read More »

December 16th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

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.