For patients with skin cancer & facial sarcoma, reconstructing the face with skin grafted from the leg may result in poor color match. A new technique pioneered by UCSF surgeons uses pigmented tissue to achieve a better match.
The nation continues to face a blood shortage and the UCI Blood Donor Center is in dire need of blood donations. All blood types are needed, but there is a critical need for Type O. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross has dealt with low blood supplies, but…
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the release of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare personnel and, eventually, the public. On Dec. 16, UCI Health received and immediately began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to its frontline healthcare workers. During the last year, UCI Health was at the forefront of…
UC San Diego Health has been awarded the prestigious 2022 California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) Quality Leaders Award (QLA) in the category of health equity. Every year, CAPH showcases the most impressive initiatives that improve and advance high-quality, equitable...
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