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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…

LVAD Sustains Mother Awaiting New Heart

A mechanical device is keeping Zuleyma Santos alive as she awaits a transplant. She’s also spreading the word about heart…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…

Meet Sean C. Wightman, MD

Dr. Wightman is a thoracic surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in lung and esophageal cancer surgery, and…

Pregnancy and Coronavirus: 5 Facts You Need To Know

If you’re pregnant and have concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on you and your baby, you’re not alone. Our…

7 Symptoms That Can Be Caused by Stress

The effects of stress on the body can range from temporary nuisances to long-term negative consequences. Learn what to be…

6 Things to Know about Pneumonia

From walking pneumonia to COVID-19 pneumonia, here are some key facts about this potentially serious condition. When you’re sick, it…

Prostate Cancer Patient Gives Piano Concert

Patrick Palomo, an accomplished jazz pianist, thanked the hospital staff at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital by sharing his lifelong passion.…

Meet Laura Shin, DPM, PhD

Dr. Shin is a podiatrist, foot and ankle reconstructive surgeon and wound care specialist with Keck Medicine of USC. She treats patients…

Transfusion-Free Surgery Goes Mainstream

Natalie Ciebrant credits Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon Fernando Fleischman, MD, for safely treating her aortic disease while respecting…

Meet Diana Hanna, MD

Dr. Hanna is a medical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and clinical trials. She…

After Bladder Augmentation, 'So Very Blessed'

Thanks to a life-changing surgery performed by USC Urology, Ricardo Sandoval is moving on from renal disease. Ricardo Sandoval wakes…