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Why a perfect memory isn’t necessarily a good thing

UCI Health — May 15, 2024

IN THE NEWS: The function of memory is not fully understood by scientists, but researchers have some useful insights into why we can't remember everything. Dr. S. Ahmad Saijadi, a neurologist at UCI Health, tells Medical News Today: “Having a ‘perfect memory’ can lead to redundant information, an inability to…

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks opening of Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care

UCI Health — May 8, 2024

Orange, Calif. — UCI Health and UCI Health Sciences leaders, philanthropists and elected officials came together this week to mark a major milestone in the construction of the UCI Health ― Irvine campus: the opening of the Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care. Celebrating access to specialty…

AI has potential to streamline healthcare administration

UCI Health — May 7, 2024

IN THE NEWS: Artificial intelligence is appearing in a variety of sectors to mixed reactions. Dr. Deepti Pandita, the chief medical information officer for UCI Health, says the technology holds promise for streamlining often time-consuming tasks for clinicians, such as responding to messages, charting, billing and prior authorizations. Despite that…

UCI Medical Center awarded Gold Seal accreditation from The Joint Commission

UCI Health — May 5, 2024

Orange, Calif. — UCI Medical Center has again earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for its Advanced Heart Failure Program Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects the academic health system’s commitment to providing safe and…

UCI Health surpasses fundraising goal for OC Heart & Stroke Walk

UCI Health — May 2, 2024

Orange, Calif. — UCI Health participated in the 2024 Orange County Heart & Stroke Walk and raised nearly $24,000 in support of heart and stroke awareness. The academic health system’s original fundraising target was $20,000. “The Heart and Stroke Walks are all about promoting the health and well-being of our…

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