Open enrollment for 2016 is coming up. When selecting a health plan, choose UCI Health for an expansive choice of world-class doctors located at primary and specialty care centers around Orange County. Not only does UCI Health give you the best in primary care, but you also have access to…
One morning in January 2012, James R. Green, a retired Veterans Affairs medical technician, stepped into the shower as usual in his Carmichael, Calif., home. When he raised his arm to pull the shower curtain, however, Green knew something was amiss. “I kept trying to pull the curtain shut, but…
Adding a laser to his surgical toolkit enables UCI Health neurosurgeon Dr. Sumeet Vadera to operate on epilepsy patients for whom surgery has not been an option. For some patients, medication does not control their seizures, which originate in a part of the brain that would be damaged by surgery…
IN THE NEWS: More than 8 million seniors – 20 percent of Californians – will be 65 and older by 2030, overwhelming a healthcare system sorely lacking geriatric expertise. To help remedy the situation, this summer, the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration awarded $35.7 million in nationwide grants as…
UCI Health invites the public to learn more about the latest advances in diagnosis, treatment options and research findings from world-renowned experts on a wide variety of health issues, diseases and chronic conditions. The Newport Beach Library lecture series “Medicine in our backyard: the leading edge” is held from 7…
Measuring the complex mental health effects of a disaster is critical for health officials to begin treating traumatized survivors. UCI Health trauma/disaster psychology expert Merritt D. Schreiber, PhD, has developed a system that in recent years has been used locally and nationally that enables hospitals, community clinics and providers, nurses…
The UCI Health Regional Burn Center has received a grant from Leavitt Insurance Services of Southern California and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company to fund fire and burn prevention education to the most at-risk populations across Orange County. The $6,700 grant is the third the UCI Health burn team has received…
UCI Health is the first health system in Orange County to offer epilepsy patients a treatment that can control seizures as they happen. An implanted device monitors brain waves and delivers electrical pulses when abnormal activity is detected. This innovative approach, called responsive neurostimulation, can provide a new treatment option…
Open enrollment season is the time of year when consumers review their available health plan options and make selections or changes that best meet their needs. Ultimately, it is the quality of care delivered by the physician that determines the best value. The primary care team of experts at UCI…
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