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…
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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,…
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The Patient Safety Movement has awarded UCI Health with the Foundation’s first-ever Five-Star Hospital ranking to an academic medical center. UCI Health was recognized for implementing 29 evidence-based Actionable Patient Safety…
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UCI Medical Center’s continued commitment to nursing excellence has earned it a fourth designation as a Magnet®-recognized hospital. It is one of the first hospitals to receive a fourth recognition since the…
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UCI Health has received a ninth consecutive “A” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s biannual Hospital Safety Grade, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The fall…
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IN THE NEWS: CBS News highlights UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. William Karnes and his development of an artificial intelligence application designed to improve colon cancer screenings. The technology uses AI to…
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UCI Health patients on the go now can download a free mobile app that will allow them to find physicians, request appointments, refill prescriptions and get parking information. With the…
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IN THE NEWS: UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Douglas L. Nguyen tells U.S. News & World Report that baby boomers should be screened for hepatitis C because they are at greater risk for carrying…
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UCI Health will present a free Parkinson’s disease symposium on Saturday, Oct. 13, for patients and their caregivers to learn more about behavioral symptoms, surgical options and research into novel…
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UCI Health, recognized for recent efforts to strengthen the safety culture in hospitals, and commit to zero preventable deaths by 2020 (0X2020), co-hosted the Patient Safety Movement’s 2018 Midyear Planning…
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Eleven second year UCI medical students traveled for a month to Mwanza, Tanzania in July to conduct three unique clinical programs, including ultrasound anatomy training for students studying at the Tandabui…
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The American Association of Physicists in Medicine has awarded Muthana S. A. L. Al-Ghazi, PhD, the Marvin M. D. Williams Professional Achievement Award for his eminent career in medical physics…
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Orange, Calif.— For the 18th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized UC Irvine Medical Center as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” The annual rankings recognize hospitals that excel in…
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UCI Health reminds people in Orange and Riverside counties to be mindful of the potential effects of smoke from the Holy Fire in the Cleveland National Forest. “People with asthma…
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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed an artificial intelligence-based imaging technique that accurately analyzes genetic mutations in brain tumors and makes possible the use of virtual biopsies.…
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Physicians at the University of California, Irvine and UCI Health System have launched the UCI Center for Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Medicine, which seeks to advance patient care, improve health…
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has selected UCI Health to be one of 25 clinical sites in the United States, and one of just four on…
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UCI Medical Center’s surgical intensive care unit has earned a second consecutive gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) in recognition of its exceptional…
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The Anaheim Ducks announced today that UCI Health will serve as the club’s first-ever season presenting sponsor for three years, starting with the 2018-19 season, which marks the club’s 25th…
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In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor status in stroke survivors, according to findings presented by University…
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