IN THE NEWS: As a leader in patient safety, Chandra Broadwater is committed to finding novel ways of improving care and transforming current safety standards. Broadwater, the director of Quality, Patient Safety and Transformation at UCI Health, was named in the Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of Patient Safety Experts to…
The U.S. has made little progress in advancing health equity over the past two decades according to a new report. But report co-author, psychiatrist Ruth Shim, finds room for hope.
IN THE NEWS: Although cancer is one of the leading causes of death among Asian Americans, it’s not understood why because of historical underrepresentation in research. A $12.5 million study funded by the National Cancer Institute seeks to right the imbalance and uncover the health disparities and risk factors that…
The University of California San Diego has been selected for the third time to participate in the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). This highly selective program comes with a $5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). These funds will be used over...
Surgery may benefit patients with Coats disease who do not improve with standard treatments, according to a new case study. The rare eye disorder is often diagnosed in childhood.
The Connected Care Center is a team and technology that helps provide patient-centric care at the right time and the right place. The goal is to use technology to take care of patients where they are.
Orange, Calif. — University and community guests recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the 7,700-square-foot Good Manufacturing Practice facility in Hewitt Hall’s basement at UC Irvine. Although the highly sterile environment remains off-limits for tours, the gala highlighted its importance to the campus, the UC system and the…
Ultrasound is not necessary for medication abortion, and patients do equally well whether they are seen in person or via telehealth, and whether they receive their medication in person or through a mail order pharmacy.
