Although Ann Dobbie died 19 years ago, her legacy continues to grow through the vital work of the Queen of Hearts Foundation. The foundation, which was established by Dobbie’s children in 2000 to honor her, supports early detection, education and research related to ovarian cancer. The local organization recently made…
UCI Health has again been recognized for its commitment to patient safety at the 7th annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, sponsored by the internationally acclaimed Patient Safety Movement Foundation. The Summit, held Jan. 18-20 in Huntington Beach, focused on the leading causes of preventable patient deaths in…
UCI Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Margaret O’Brien RN, BSN, to chief nursing informatics officer (CNIO). This position, along with the chief medical informatics officer, will guide the continuing integration of progressive technology with UCI Health’s leading patient care. “Margaret has worked tirelessly for UCI Health and…
UCI Health urologists are using virtual reality to immerse themselves in a 3-D look at a patient’s anatomy as they prepare to surgically remove kidney stones or tumors. The UCI-developed system converts as many as 2,500 CT images into a colorful virtual model of kidneys, blood vessels and surrounding anatomy…
UCI Health gastroenterologist Kenneth J. Chang, MD, has been honored for his career achievements in gastrointestinal endoscopy with the cover of the Jan. 7, 2019 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. In his 40-page paper, Chang describes how endoscopic interventional procedures have advanced in the treatment of esophageal and…
Nearly 150 UCI Health doctors have been named to the 2019 Physicians of Excellence list published in the January 2019 edition of Orange Coast magazine, more than that of any other health system in Orange County. The recognition is bestowed by the Orange County Medical Association, a voluntary physician organization…
UCI Health has relaunched its call center to deliver higher quality services to patients while ensuring a safe work environment. The call center is now called the Patient Access Center, said Dr. Nasim Afsar, head of outpatient services for UCI Health, because “we don’t just help patients with scheduling appointments…
IN THE NEWS: 64-year-old Michael Bare tells OC Register about his journey to lose 225 pounds in four years through the help of the UCI Health Weight Management Program. Bare and his wife, Lorna Wimberly, 63, choose the weight management program because, "it focuses on overall lifestyle changes." The couple…
IN THE NEWS: ABC 7 highlights the UCI Health Pet Therapy Program. During the holiday season, therapy dogs dressed in festive attire are brought into the infusion clinic at UCI Medical Center to bring holiday joy to cancer patients. Studies show that patients show decreased levels of stress and anxiety…
Chad T. Lefteris, an executive with deep experience in integrated and academic health systems, was named chief operating officer for UCI Health, the patient-care organization of the University of California, Irvine. He will join UCI Health on Dec. 17, 2018, reporting to Richard J. Gannotta, Chief Executive Officer, UCI Health…
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