Naming, Copy & Content
The UCLA Health identity is verbal as well as visual: what we say and how we say it creates an instant impression of UCLA Health. Here are some of the basics about names and naming, headlines and copy, and editorial style to help reflect the health system’s unique voice and identity.
Names and naming
UCLA and Entity Names in Text
When a UCLA Health entity is mentioned in a headline or text, always use the full, proper name of the entity. In most cases, the brand descriptor follows UCLA, as shown in UCLA Health.
Do not use ‘the’ in text before ‘UCLA Health’ or the names of the hospitals: ‘UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital’ not “the UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital”.
The Marketing department can provide you with a complete list of proper entity names and answer any questions you may have about the naming and logo systems.
Use in text
- UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Use full name at first mention in text: At the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, patient care is... “Stein Eye” or “the Institute” may then be used in subsequent references. Do NOT use “SteinEye” {no space between words} in text.
Stein Eye Institute full reference
- UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Department of Ophthalmology
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Names of buildings
- Jules Stein Building
- Doris Stein Building
- Edie & Lew Wasserman Building
An ampersand (&) is always used in the name Edie & Lew Wasserman Building. Use full name at first mention in text: The Edie & Lew Wasserman Building is located at... In subsequent references, “the Wasserman Building” may be used.
Abbreviations
As part of branding our identity, we must be consistent in how and when we use abbreviations for our hospitals and faculty practice group. When used in print for external audiences, always spell out the complete names of our hospitals. When used in print for our internal audience (employees, physicians, staff, volunteers), it is best to spell out the name of the e ntity on first reference. Following that, you may use the following acceptable acronyms:
- RRUCLA: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- SMUCLA: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
- RNPH: Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- MCH: UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
- FPG: UCLA Faculty Practice Group
- DGSOM: UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Incorrect naming in text
The impact of any brand depends on consistent application. Any deviation from correct use can destroy the impact of our identity and should be avoided.
As a rule, always use the full, proper name of the entity, and do no change it in any way.
The Marketing department can answer any questions you may have about the naming and logo systems.
Do not use the master brand identifier in the possessive form.
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UCLA Health is one of the most highly respected organizations in medicine.
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UCLA’s Health is one of the most highly respected organizations in medicine.
Do not shorten or modify the proper entity name.
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
Do not set the entity name in a different type style than the rest of the text.
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UCLA Health is one of the most highly respected organizations in medicine.
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UCLA Health is one of the most highly respected organizations in medicine.
Do not make the entity name all caps.
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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RONALD REAGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER