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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…

Heart Transplant Saves Retired Firefighter

After a lifetime of service, Ken Cochran turned to the USC Transplant Institute for help when he needed it most.…

How to Qualify as a Living Liver Donor

A USC Transplant Institute physician explains the living-liver-donation process: requirements, recovery and the life-changing impact of this vital gift. When…

Colon Cancer Rising in Young Adults

Why are rates of colon cancer increasing in younger adults? Diagnoses of colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, are increasingly common…

Meet Helen Han, MD

Dr. Han is a transplant hepatologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating patients with liver diseases. She treats…

How You Can Qualify to Be a Living Kidney Donor

What you need to know about donating a kidney A kidney transplant, which helps patients with kidney disease, including advanced…

How to Get Added to a Lung Transplant Waiting List

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains the eligibility and evaluation processes. If you or a loved one is dealing…

Fit for Donation: Health Requirements to Be a Living Organ Donor

When living organ donors need to improve their health, Keck Medicine of USC’s Donate Well Program helps them shape up.…

How to Register to Be an Organ Donor

Giving the gift of life is easier than you think, a Keck Medicine of USC transplant coordinator explains. The desire…

When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

Medical experts explain when to go to the emergency room — and when to call a doctor instead. It’s not…

NICU Offers Care and Comfort

After Annie Cheung's third child born at USC Arcadia Hospital required time in the NICU, her gratitude for the hospital…

How to Become a Living Organ Donor

Transplants from living donors can be lifesaving for a patient in need. A Keck Medicine of USC transplant surgeon answers…