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Meet Mikel Whittier: UCLA Health Director, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In this Q&A, Whittier shares his vision for HEDI initiatives at UCLA Health
July 14, 2021
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5 min read
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Making progress on anti-racism and health equity at UCLA Health
At the inaugural HEDI Showcase, nine departments presented to the UCLA Health System to share their progress on cultural change and anti-racism efforts
June 22, 2021
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7 min read
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UCLA Health partners with AHA, Dodgers Foundation, Lakers and more to provide for families during pandemic
‘We know that many are still being affected by COVID-related challenges and food insecurity’
June 10, 2021
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4 min read
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UCLA donors combine efforts to honor esteemed orthopaedic surgeon
A new endowed chair at UCLA will honor the memory of Dr. Jeffrey Eckardt, a longtime faculty member who pioneered limb salvage surgery.
June 2, 2021
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3 min read
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Cancer researchers receive Young Investigator Awards
Dr. Cristina Puig Saus and Dr. Gatien Moriceau, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers, have received the Young Investigator Award from the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest nonprofit funder of melanoma research.
May 21, 2021
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2 min read
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From DuVernay to Dolly: Star-studded #WOW2021 event shines spotlight on mental health
Guests included Ava DuVernay, Mindy Kaling, Landon Donovan and Dolly Parton.
May 14, 2021
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6 min read
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Making an Impact: Home physical education kits improve fitness
To date, UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind has distributed more than 4,500 kits to communities across Los Angeles. Another 1,000 kits are planned for distribution in June.
May 14, 2021
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4 min read
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'Thank you': Geffen Academy students show love for front-line health care workers through letters, drawings
‘You make a huge impact, and you are the only reason that we are still here today,’ wrote one student.
May 10, 2021
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4 min read
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Women's History Month: Trailblazing leaders
UCLA Health women have played an important role in breaking glass ceilings.
March 16, 2021
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3 min read
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UCLA and more than 125 organizations send letter to Biden urging priority access to the COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients and survivors
127 organizations and cancer centers sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, key members of his administration, and leading public health officials at state health departments to underscore the importance of prioritizing patients with active cancer and survivors of cancer when administering the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines
February 17, 2021
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2 min read
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UCLA Health receives $29 million gift to establish center in precision genomic medicine
The Ginsburg Center builds on teamwork among scientists and physicians to advance research, enhance patient care for genetic conditions.
February 11, 2021
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5 min read
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UCLA Santa Monica earns 2nd Magnet Hospital designation for nursing excellence
Recognition keeps the hospital among an elite group of facilities across the nation.
January 21, 2021
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3 min read
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Doctors to discuss Black community's trust in health care system during pandemic
Zoom symposium will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals.
January 12, 2021
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1 min read
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In memoriam: Dr. Robert Elashoff, 90, distinguished biostatistician and professor emeritus
Dr. Robert Elashoff, a Distinguished Professor and a highly valued faculty member at UCLA for over 40 years, has died after a brief illness at age 90.
December 27, 2020
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2 min read
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UCLA earns 4th National Magnet® Hospital designation for nursing excellence
This prestigious recognition translates to better patient care and clinical outcomes.
December 22, 2020
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5 min read
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UCLA Health infectious disease experts tout critical role mask wearing plays in limiting spread of COVID-19
Masks reduce viral shedding from people who are infected and can keep others from getting sick.
December 3, 2020
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4 min read
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UCLA receives $7.3 million grant to build state-of-the-art facility for developing gene, cell therapies
The new space "will enable the development of a new generation of cellular therapies," said Dr. Antoni Ribas.
December 3, 2020
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4 min read
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Spanish-speaking advisory council helps parents of UCLA Health patients feel heard
December 2, 2020
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3 min read
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UCLA Health scientists welcome Dr. Anthony Fauci
November 17, 2020
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1 min read