Keck Medicine of USC launches USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute
The institute brings together cardiovascular services at the academic medical center under one unified structure.
How USC Health Experts Jumped into Action to Fight COVID-19
Trust the science. Follow the data. Keck Medicine of USC confronts the coronavirus pandemic with strategies centered on rigorous research.
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.
One year in: A health system’s view from the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s been an intense, tragic and ultimately hopeful year for USC physicians and medical staff. Take a look back at the remarkable shifts and victories that have taken place over the last 12 months.
Steven Shapiro named first USC senior vice president for health affairs
The physician-scientist will bridge clinical and research efforts, a collaborative approach designed to improve care.
Keck Medicine of USC vaccinates elderly relatives of hospital staff
Roughly 300 family members of Keck Medicine’s environmental services, cafeteria and warehouse workers were vaccinated over the weekend in an effort to further combat COVID-19 disparities in L.A.
Updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts at USC
Two Keck Medicine of USC experts recently provided an update on the vaccination process, including how they are prioritizing recipients and the safety profile of the Pfizer vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines roll into USC health centers: Watch it in GIFs
Some 2,500 doses of extremely cold vaccines arrive to the sound of applause and The Spirit of Troy.
How USC plans to distribute its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Two Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss the storage and prioritization of roughly 2,500 doses of groundbreaking vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccinations underway at Keck Medicine of USC
Following CDC and state health guidelines, COVID-19 vaccinations at USC are first going to health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
New equity, civil rights and Title IX role is ‘key bridge’ to Keck Medicine of USC
As a health care-focused deputy coordinator with the Office for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, Nicoli Richardson will ensure compliance with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.
Keck Hospital of USC receives another ‘A’ safety grade
The rating — which follows previous ”A“ grades in spring 2020 and fall 2019 — places the hospital among the safest in the United States.
COVID-19 antibody treatment volunteers sought by Keck Medicine of USC
They’ll be part of a national phase 3 clinical trial to test the efficacy and safety of a monoclonal antibody drug for mild to moderate COVID-19.
At the USC Balance Center, dizziness patients find much-needed relief
Audiologist Alaina Bassett uses modern tech tools and old-school strategies to help steady anyone frustrated by constant dizziness.
Health Sciences Campus to serve as a voting center for the 2020 election
The voting center — at 2001 N. Soto St. — will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Parking will be free.
Expect More Virtual House Calls from Your Doctor Thanks to Telehealth Revolution
A slow march toward virtual doctor visits and other digital innovations in health care turned into an all-out sprint amid COVID-19.
G. Denman Hammond, 97, founding director of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
The emeritus professor of pediatrics was influential in the establishment of the cancer center.
Eric Strucko named chief financial officer for Keck Medicine of USC
Health care leader with more than 25 years of finance experience will begin the position in October
Students from across USC keep kids of front-line medical workers on track in school
With support from three schools on two campuses, children from Keck Medicine-affiliated families — and from university-adjacent neighborhoods — are being tutored by USC students living around the world.
Keck Medical Center of USC named to U.S. News’ Best Hospitals list for 2020-21
The distinction places the academic medical center among the top 20 hospitals nationwide and reflects its high rankings in 11 adult specialties.
USC doctors study antiviral drug as potential COVID-19 treatment
Keck Medicine of USC physicians are enrolling patients as part of an international clinical trial to evaluate the drug DAS181 as a treatment for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
Marine training may take more mental than physical grit
A Keck Medicine of USC study identifies psychological measures that may predict who is more likely to complete — or quit — a demanding marine training course.
Photos of Front Line Health Workers That Will Fill You With Trojan Pride
When the virus started hitting Angelenos, these Keck Medicine of USC professionals rose to the challenge.
This unsung hero cleans and disinfects the COVID-19 wing of USC hospital
Maria Saravia loves how her job at Keck Hospital of USC helps protect patients and health workers alike.