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 San Diego Imperial Geriatric Education Center has received renewed funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration, allowing the center to relocate to UC San Diego.
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.
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.
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…
The Wraparound Project works to reduce youth violence in San Francisco schools. It provides mentorship and links clients to essential risk-reduction resources.
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