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UCI Health celebrates more than 200 Physicians of Excellence

uci health hematologist oncologist dr richard van etten wearing a white coat standing in front of blue and yellow balloons speaks at the opening of the chao family comprehensive cancer center at uci health irvine
December 30, 2024
More doctors have been recognized by the Orange County Medical Association than any other health system in the region.

Grammy-award winning rock band musician beats lung cancer

Musician Jason Freese, right, recounts Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, at left, reassuring him that his lung tumor would be gone and he'd be touring with Green Day again in no time.
December 26, 2024
IN THE NEWS: In 20 years, Jason Freese had never missed a gig with the rock band Green Day — until he was diagnosed with lung cancer.

U.S. News names UCI Medical Center a Best Hospital for Maternity Care

December 20, 2024
The recognition affirms UCI Health as a leader in providing high-quality, safe care for expectant mothers.

Specialized dementia care can help with loneliness, isolation

uci health geriatrician dr lisa gibbs wearing a white coat and stethoscope holds an eye exam scope while looking at a patient
December 20, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Memory care facilities are there to help when a patient’s needs are more than what a caregiver can provide.

Tracking IgA nephropathy episodes important to improve patient comfort

December 20, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Journaling episodes can help clinicians track whether the progressive condition is worsening.

UC Irvine researchers reveal a revolutionary new approach for 3D CT imaging from a single X-ray projection

Traditional CT (left) vs. XACT (right): XACT eliminates the need for gantry rotation to reconstruct a 3D image, offering a more portable and faster imaging solution.
December 17, 2024
The technology makes it possible to take a 3D X-ray image with one projection instead of the 600 typically required.

UCI Health sees year of expansion, innovation

uci health fountain valley leadership cut the ribbon marking the uci health acquisition of four community hospitals while blue and yellow confetti rains down
December 16, 2024
In 2024, UCI Health became one of the state’s largest academic health systems, able to care for more community members than ever.

Internationally regarded leukemia pioneer Dr. Susan O’Brien honored for advancing research, treatment

uci health hematologist oncologist dr. susan obrien wearing a white coat stands in the hallway of uci douglas hospital in front of a window overlooking uci medical center in orange, part of uci health
December 16, 2024
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents its Scientific Service Award to physician.

Binge drinking on the rise

December 13, 2024
IN THE NEWS: UCI Health family medicine physician Dr. Charles Vega recommends formal screening tests and history for patients with suspected...

UCI Health dermatologist: Wigs for hair loss help when medications can’t

December 13, 2024
IN THE NEWS: Ability to provide a hair prosthesis at an affordable price is important, says Dr. Michelle Min.