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Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 
June 16, 2026

Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 

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Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 
June 16, 2026

Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 

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CEO Corner

Our Nurses, Our Champions
May 11, 2026
Our Nurses, Our Champions
Nurses are both the backbone and heart of our care The patient, a father of three, had suffered a catastrophic...
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A donation of love times two
April 26, 2026
A donation of love times two
Two families and the power of transplants On a sunny day in April, a crowd gathered at Keck Medical Center...
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Saving our planet as well as our patients
March 27, 2026
Saving our planet as well as our patients
How Keck Medicine is greening our operating rooms Earth Day is coming up in April. This is a good time...
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Truly cutting-edge treatment helps a patient regain the life she loves
February 17, 2026
Truly cutting-edge treatment helps a patient regain the life she loves
Gamma Knife eliminates 37 brain tumors Niki Kozak lived with early-stage melanoma for six years and was thriving as a...
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Bringing images to life
January 30, 2026
Bringing images to life
Keck Medicine of USC is turning medical images into replicas of patients’ livers, hearts or pelvises. When we think of...
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Giving Thanks to the Unseen Angels Around Us 
November 25, 2025
Giving Thanks to the Unseen Angels Around Us 
How our patient experience department goes above and beyond In September, Isaiah Atuatasi, 24, underwent open heart surgery for a...
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Hope, healing and the medical residents who make a difference
September 30, 2025
Hope, healing and the medical residents who make a difference
The important role residents play in the health system Jad Barakat was born with congenital cirrhosis, a condition in which...
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Small Wishes, Big Impact
August 21, 2025
Small Wishes, Big Impact
A program that offers peace and comfort at the end of life Harry Potter brought them together — and Harry...
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How our staff helps cancer survivors thrive  
August 6, 2025
How our staff helps cancer survivors thrive  
Our many resources to help patients adapt to their new ‘normal’ after treatment “Cancer survivor.” This phrase, though small, packs...
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Appreciating our nurses
May 7, 2025
Appreciating our nurses
Guest author Annette Sy, chief nursing executive for Keck Medical Center of USC, talks about why nurses are one of...
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Bridging the gap between hospital and home
April 29, 2025
Bridging the gap between hospital and home
Acute rehabilitation services help patients regain their mobility, strength, speech skills and overall independence Nancy and Rich Riddle have been...
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The Power of Technology and Innovation in a Thriving Health System
April 2, 2025
The Power of Technology and Innovation in a Thriving Health System
TJ Malseed, Chief Digital and Information Officer for Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how IT strategy elevates patient care Each...
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Conversations With Rod

Keck Medicine of USC Aims to Improve Patient Care for Alcohol-related Liver Disease
July 27, 2023
Keck Medicine of USC Aims to Improve Patient Care for Alcohol-related Liver Disease
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Brian P. Lee about our treatment therapies for alcohol-related...
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How Emergency Medicine Prepared Dr. Tarina Kang for Leadership at USC-VHH
July 5, 2023
How Emergency Medicine Prepared Dr. Tarina Kang for Leadership at USC-VHH
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Tarina Kang about her executive leadership role at USC...
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USC Comprehensive Aortic Center Drives Surgical Innovations in Heart and Blood Vessel Care
June 19, 2023
USC Comprehensive Aortic Center Drives Surgical Innovations in Heart and Blood Vessel Care
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Fernando Fleischman and Dr. Sukgu Han about the collaborative...
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Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC
May 19, 2023
Dr. Vaughn Starnes Talks About the Future of Heart Care at Keck Medicine of USC
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with Dr. Vaughn Starnes about the vision for the next decade...
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Dr. Jorge Nieva Talks About Groundbreaking Personalized Cancer Care and Research
April 19, 2023
Dr. Jorge Nieva Talks About Groundbreaking Personalized Cancer Care and Research
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an oncologist about Keck Medicine’s participation in the national Cancer...
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Dr. Inderbir Gill Talks About the New AI Center for Urological Research at Keck Medicine of USC
March 15, 2023
Dr. Inderbir Gill Talks About the New AI Center for Urological Research at Keck Medicine of USC
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the executive director of USC Urology about the new center...
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Dr. Roberto Travieso Talks About Groundbreaking Gender-Affirming Care at Keck Medicine of USC
February 28, 2023
Dr. Roberto Travieso Talks About Groundbreaking Gender-Affirming Care at Keck Medicine of USC
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the surgical director of the USC Gender-Affirming Care Program about...
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Dr. Raymond Hah Talks About Comprehensive Care Provided by the USC Spine Center
February 8, 2023
Dr. Raymond Hah Talks About Comprehensive Care Provided by the USC Spine Center
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with an orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in spinal deformity and...
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Dr. Armand Dorian Talks About Providing High-Quality Care at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
June 1, 2022
Dr. Armand Dorian Talks About Providing High-Quality Care at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the CEO of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. “Conversations with Rod”...
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Dr. Neha Nanda Talks About the Important Role of a Hospital Epidemiologist
June 1, 2022
Dr. Neha Nanda Talks About the Important Role of a Hospital Epidemiologist
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the medical director of infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship at...
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Dr. William Mack Talks About the Latest Techniques in Stroke Care
June 1, 2022
Dr. William Mack Talks About the Latest Techniques in Stroke Care
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the neurointerventional program at Keck Hospital of...
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Dr. Nada Elbuluk Talks About Dermatology Care for People of Color
May 12, 2022
Dr. Nada Elbuluk Talks About Dermatology Care for People of Color
Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, talks with the director of the USC Skin of Color and Pigmentary...
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Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 
June 16, 2026
Keck Medicine of USC receives 2026 awards for environmental excellence 
Keck Medical Center of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital acknowledged for innovation in healthcare sustainability Keck Medical Center of...
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Raising the Flag for Donate Life
May 1, 2026
Raising the Flag for Donate Life
USC Arcadia Hospital acknowledges importance of transplants to save lives As of March 2026, more than 108,000 men, women and...
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USC Arcadia Hospital enhances care with new surgery recovery unit
April 17, 2026
USC Arcadia Hospital enhances care with new surgery recovery unit
The new unit was made possible through a generous gift from the Charles Huang Foundation USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) has...
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USC Arcadia Hospital Hosts Successful Lunar Carnival 2026
March 18, 2026
USC Arcadia Hospital Hosts Successful Lunar Carnival 2026
Annual Event draws 550 supporters plus the USC marching band and USC mascot, Traveler The USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation recently...
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Students get hands-on training in latest robotic surgery
March 18, 2026
Students get hands-on training in latest robotic surgery
Local high school students gain invaluable experience in health care at USC Arcadia Hospital USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) recently hosted...
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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Recognized by Glendale Latino Association 
February 20, 2026
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Recognized by Glendale Latino Association 
Hospital honored for outstanding service to the community On Feb. 19, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) was recognized as Organization...
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Keck Medicine of USC Expands Clinic, Opens Multispecialty Treatment Center in Irvine
February 2, 2026
Keck Medicine of USC Expands Clinic, Opens Multispecialty Treatment Center in Irvine
Expansion includes double the number of exam rooms and a new multispecialty treatment center Keck Medicine of USC – Irvine,...
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USC BMT Program Achieves Overperforming Status Honor
January 20, 2026
USC BMT Program Achieves Overperforming Status Honor
The USC Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Program receives the highest possible score from the Center for International...
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USC Arcadia Hospital receives seventh consecutive STEMI Receiving Center designation for heart attack care excellence
December 19, 2025
USC Arcadia Hospital receives seventh consecutive STEMI Receiving Center designation for heart attack care excellence
The Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LAC EMS) has once again named USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) an official...
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Everything’s coming up roses at USC Norris Cancer Hospital
November 21, 2025
Everything’s coming up roses at USC Norris Cancer Hospital
The Rose Queen® and Rose Court bring cheer and roses to cancer patients and staff for the 30th year Gasps...
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Keck Medicine of USC runs to fund sarcoma research
November 7, 2025
Keck Medicine of USC runs to fund sarcoma research
The team led the fundraising pace by raising more than $11,000 for the cause Keck Medicine of USC was the...
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Panda Cares Gifts $500,000 to USC Arcadia Hospital
November 4, 2025
Panda Cares Gifts $500,000 to USC Arcadia Hospital
Donation will support technology updates, transforming surgical services, medical training programs and more Panda Cares, the Panda Restaurant Group’s philanthropic...
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