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Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions
August 25, 2026

Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions
Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions
August 25, 2026

Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions

CEO Corner

Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions
August 25, 2026

Advancing hope for patients with neurological conditions

Elizabeth Mendoza first noticed a tremor in her hand in 2017. Testing and an MRI revealed a life-altering diagnosis: Parkinson’s...
Our Physicians, Our Community — How Our Doctors Give Back
July 21, 2026

Our Physicians, Our Community — How Our Doctors Give Back

Improving the health and well-being of our communities is at the heart of every healthcare organization, which is why I’m...
One patient, an army of support
June 23, 2026

One patient, an army of support

How our care teams mobilize to take care of patients Jim’s life was thrown into a tailspin. A CT scan...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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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Notable Mentions

USC Bovard Scholars Explore Healthcare Careers Through Hands-On Learning at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
July 29, 2026

USC Bovard Scholars Explore Healthcare Careers Through Hands-On Learning at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

On July 29, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), part of Keck Medicine of USC, welcomed eight USC Bovard Scholars for...
Keck Medicine of USC hospitals recognized for heart and stroke care 
July 22, 2026

Keck Medicine of USC hospitals recognized for heart and stroke care 

The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® awards honor proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care Keck Hospital...
USC Arcadia Hospital honors local fire departments for quick stroke response times
June 23, 2026

USC Arcadia Hospital honors local fire departments for quick stroke response times

First responders recognized for their efforts to help stroke patients receive prompt medical attention at the hospital The leadership and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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