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UCI Health launches clinical affiliation with Catalina Island Medical Center

UCI Health — January 17, 2023

Avalon and Orange, Calif. — UCI Health and Catalina Island Medical Center are pleased to announce a clinical affiliation between the University of California, Irvine’s leading academic health system and Catalina Island’s primary provider of emergency, primary and acute care services. The affiliation will build on a successful collaboration launched…

Rare autoimmune disorder targets skin in aging populations

UCLA Health — January 16, 2023

I am 75 years old, and two years ago, I was diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid. I understand this is an autoimmune problem. I also understand that this is more common in older people. I would like to know more about it. I have been prescribed minocycline, which has been helping.

Not getting a flu shot is a health risk

UCLA Health — January 13, 2023

I’ve been reading that it’s a pretty bad flu season this year, and I’m starting to get worried about getting sick. I haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, but I think it might be too late. Is it still worthwhile to get the vaccine? Is this year’s vaccine effective?

Virtual Toy Drive raises more than $28K

UC Davis Health — January 13, 2023

The holidays were merrier for hospitalized kids at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, thanks to $28,989 that was raised during the 2022 Virtual Toy Drive.

Eight people and two facility dogs pose in storeroom filled with toy donations

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