Keck Medicine of USC Looks East
With the recent USC Arcadia Hospital affiliation, Keck Medicine of USC continues its tradition of innovation, growth and community partnership.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with 7th consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Rating places the hospital once again among the safest in the country.
Keck Medicine of USC enhances commitment to patient safety, quality care with 2 new leadership positions
Tom Bates will serve as the health system’s first chief quality officer, and Mary Virgallito is the first chief quality officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.
Healing Hands
After a car accident resulted in the amputation of Priya Patel’s fingers and thumbs, a historic surgical milestone performed at Keck Medicine of USC got her life back on track.
In memoriam: Selim Zilkha, 95, helped establish neurogenetic institute at Keck School of Medicine of USC
The visionary entrepreneur’s philanthropy was key in creating the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the medical school.
USC Arcadia Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC celebrate new affiliation
USC leaders join elected officials to celebrate the affiliation between university and the San Gabriel Valley medical center.
Keck Hospital of USC named top performer by leading heath care performance improvement company
Hospital receives a five-star ranking from Vizient Inc. for excellence in delivering high-quality care.
Keck Medicine of USC names Shannon Bradley as health system’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer
Bradley will develop strategies and initiatives to foster an equitable and inclusive environment and ensure culturally sensitive care for patients.
Keck Medical Center of USC again recognized as among the nation’s best
The medical center earned eight specialty rankings and 16 “high performing” ratings from U.S. News and World Report for 2022-23.
Keck Medical Center of USC signs White House Health Care Sector Climate Pledge
The pledge invites organizations to commit to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions and building a more climate-resilient infrastructure.
Methodist Hospital of Southern California joins Keck Medicine of USC as USC Arcadia Hospital
Affiliation will offer the San Gabriel Valley community expanded access to health care.
From Student to Patient: How Keck Medicine of USC Brought Me Back to Life
Morgan Stephens was on track to a dream career in journalism—and then she got COVID.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with 6th consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, honors the hospital for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
Living Donor Program From Keck Medicine of USC Is a Win-Win
The shortage of organs for transplants is an issue for patients. Living donors are one key. Another: Helping them get healthier to ensure successful outcomes for the donor and the patient.
Campaign aims to double Health Sciences Campus’ footprint, research portfolio, President Folt says
In her second 2022 State of the University speech, the president reiterated her priorities of expanding the scope and scale of Keck Medicine of USC, while highlighting the accomplishments of the university’s health sciences community.
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.
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.
Keck Medicine of USC receives ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ designation
Keck Medicine of USC’s hospitals and USC Student Health earn the top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index.
USC Transplant Institute programs reach a new high in 2021
Physicians in the program performed 436 transplants in 2021, a new single-year record.
Tarina Kang named chief medical officer for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
The experienced health care leader previously served as medical director of quality for Keck Medical Center of USC and medical director for the Evaluation and Treatment Clinic at Keck Hospital of USC.
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.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade for fifth consecutive time
The rating places Keck Hospital among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Armand Dorian named CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Dorian — interim CEO since March — will lead all aspects of the hospital in advancing its mission of providing personalized, high-quality health care to the local community.
Marty Sargeant named CEO of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital
The experienced health care executive has served as interim CEO for the past year and will continue to lead the nationally ranked medical center.