Open House Learn more about cosmetic surgery, meet UCI Health top plastic surgery specialists, tour the new concierge-style office in Costa Mesa, and enjoy refreshments and goody bags. Call 949-999-2411…
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IN THE NEWS: A high fever alone is not enough to warrant hospitalization of patients such as Thomas Eric Thomas, the Liberian man who was sent home from a Dallas…
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IN THE NEWS: Women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer should seek out a specialist in both gynecologic surgery and cancer treatment, says UCI Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. Leslie…
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A double mastectomy for early stage breast cancer does not have a lower risk of death than breast-conserving therapy plus radiation, yet an increasing number of women are undergoing the…
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When the World Health Organization announced in early August that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was an international health emergency, Dr. Kristi L Koenig began anticipating the “what ifs.”…
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Depression is often an ignored disease, but it made headlines recently when, after months of speculation about her mental state, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced in September that…
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IN THE NEWS: Once again, mom's advice turns out to be correct: Don't stick anything sharper than your elbow in your ear. People stick strange things in their ears, often leading…
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IN THE NEWS: UCI Health surgical oncologist Dr. Alice Police discussed breast cancer decisions with KFI radio host Bill Carroll. Dr. Police noted that more women newly diagnosed with breast…
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UCI Health is proud to announce that the SeniorHealth Center has become one of the country’s first Patient-Centered Medical Homes focusing on geriatric care. Certified by the National Committee for…
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Ear infections are one of the most common ailments among toddlers and young children, and one of the most common reasons to visit a pediatrician. But you don’t have to…
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IN THE NEWS: Dr. Carl Schultz, director of disaster medical services at UC Irvine Medical Center, says fear that the Ebola virus could be spread by terrorists is unwarranted. Schultz,…
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This blog post was written by Leslie Davis, the curator of The Art Of Stem Cells. She explains her inspiration to curate an art exhibit that brings together two distinct…
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UCI Health pediatrician Dr. Dan Cooper, a national expert on childhood exercise, will speak at a White House summit on improving health and fitness for Americans with disabilities. Cooper, founding…
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Since this is an inaugural blog, I would like to first introduce myself, Randal Berg, MBA, PhD as the current Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the UCI Stem Cell Research…
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Little Irelynn Gossett had five surgeries before she was a week old to correct gastroschisis, a rare birth defect that left her stomach and intestines protruding from a hole in her…
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IN THE NEWS: UCI Health infectious disease specialist Dr. Shruti Gohil discusses the upcoming flu season and which flu shot to get on 89.3 KPCC's health blog: Widespread flu vaccination…
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IN THE NEWS: With confirmation that enterovirus-68 has sickened four children in Southern California and is expected to spread, UCI Health infectious disease specialist Dr. Shruti Gohil says parents should…
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Often, children experiencing chronic pain are taken from specialist to specialist, receiving few answers about the cause or what can be done to relieve it. Frequently, children in pain are…
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IN THE NEWS: Coffee can stunt a child's growth. Touching a toad gives you warts. It's OK to eat food that was on the ground for five seconds or less.…
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As your children head back to school, there’s more to think about than math tests, spelling bees and homework. Protecting your family from the many common illnesses that make the…
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