Keck Medicine of USC launches COVID Recovery Clinic to treat patients with long COVID-19
A multidisciplinary team of clinicians provides comprehensive, specialized care to treat patients’ broad spectrum of lingering symptoms.
Keck Medicine of USC opens state-of-the-art oncology clinic and infusion center in Newport Beach
The new location uses the latest technology and includes an on-site laboratory and pharmacy to provide patients with coordinated, personalized care.
Strategic collaboration to improve access to specialized care for the transgender community
The collaboration with The TransLatin@ Coalition underscores Keck Medicine of USC’s commitment to the local transgender and LGBTQ+ community and recognizes the importance of personalized, compassionate health care for everyone.
Two-time USC master’s alum works to improve medical access across Inland Empire
USC Price’s online Executive Master of Health Administration program allowed Don Larsen to expand his career horizons — and his impact on the community.
Everything you need to know about COVID-19 testing from an expert
Confused about the difference between COVID-19 tests? Wonder when to test? Krist Azizian, chief pharmacy officer for Keck Medicine of USC, has the answers.
How USC Alumni Led Pasadena to One of California’s Highest COVID Vaccination Rates
Five Trojan public health experts share their personal stories about facing down a global health crisis.
Good Neighbors Campaign grantee returns home to fight diabetes in Lincoln Heights neighborhood
Donations from university faculty and staff help Cristina Carlos and New Familia fill the void in prenatal and post-partum care for women, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities.
Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital take next steps toward affiliation
The organizations submitted a signed agreement to the California attorney general for review. Following regulatory approval, Methodist Hospital will officially join the university’s clinical enterprise as USC Arcadia Hospital.
Vulnerable Groups Came First in USC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts
When COVID-19 hit Southern California, Keck Medicine of USC mobilized to protect the hardest-hit, highest-risk communities.
New center at USC Annenberg dedicated to creating a pathway of diverse young researchers
The Health and Equity Media Collaborative brought 24 young people into the fold this summer to investigate well-being in local neighborhoods.
Food insecurity returns to pre-pandemic levels, but more than 1 in 10 Angelenos are still struggling
Nearly 1 million Los Angeles County residents are still food insecure, according to a new report spearheaded by USC Dornsife’s Public Exchange.
Health disparities impact Black and Latino Americans with autoimmune diseases
A review by USC researchers shows that gaps in income, education and access to care contribute to poorer outcomes for people of color with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.
USC Africa Hub promotes global health through collaboration
The hub brings USC professors and students together with experts in Kenya and beyond to tackle some of the region’s most pressing health issues.
USC student turns knitting hobby into nonprofit that crafts caps for premature babies
Kathryn Huang and her family didn’t realize that the simple act of learning to knit would ultimately lead to an organization devoted to keeping babies warm in the neonatal ICU.
How Black church leaders and USC are overcoming vaccine hesitancy in Watts
The VaccinateLA health campaign connects community organizations in South and East Los Angeles with vaccines, doctors and other resources.
USC joins partners to launch health care delivery center
The Southern California Center for Health Equity through Healthcare Delivery Science and Innovation will focus on advancing patient-centered care in the county.
When Grandpa can’t figure out FaceTime: Students teach tech to connect to older adults
Smartphone support and health advice helped seniors and USC students from seven health-related disciplines get through the pandemic.
One-third of all neighborhoods in the largest U.S. cities have been ‘pharmacy deserts’
Lack of geographical access to pharmacies has disproportionately affected Black and Latino city dwellers, a USC study finds, and may contribute to health disparities.
COVID-19 Made it Clear We Need to Care for Caregivers
The pandemic kept kids home from school and upended the workplace, placing Americans who care for aging family members under even more pressure.
WorldMed@UPC students make a local and global health impact
The group, with more than 100 student members, aims to make an impact in areas like food and housing insecurity.
How to Vaccinate 12,000 People in a Day: Behind the Scenes at Dodger Stadium
Two USC pharmacists give us an inside look at how L.A. fights the coronavirus at one of the largest vaccination sites in the country.
When COVID-19 vaccinations began, the USC community sprang into action
From day one of distribution to today, Trojans have been delivering vaccines to hard-hit communities, volunteering at mega-sites and ensuring that hundreds of thousands of shots get into arms.
Local entrepreneur ready to revitalize South L.A. food deserts, with USC help
Thanks in part to guidance from USC’s Bridges to Business Success Program, Javonne Sanders believes her company, Toss It Up Salad, is primed to provide the community with much-needed healthy options.
Meet 4 Trojans Who Fight for the Health and Dignity of the World’s Most Vulnerable
They advocate for safety, human rights and well-being across the globe, and they’ll come back tomorrow to do it all over again.