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First in Nation: UC San Diego Health Offers Treatment for Hereditary Amyloidosis

August 18, 2022

New medication now available at UC San Diego Health allows for less frequent visits for patients, helping improve quality of life.

First in the Nation: All San Diego Hospitals Now Accredited for Geriatric Emergency Care

August 18, 2022

Susan Nelson, a retired schoolteacher from San Diego, never thought she’d have to call 911 for herself. “It was late at night, last November, and I was having unusual symptoms.

A Father Advocates for the HPV Vaccine After Advanced Throat Cancer

August 4, 2022

It was a typical morning for Mike West, one that usually started with a quick shave before getting ready for work. However, this specific morning, he felt something unusual: a small, but hard lump just under his skin on his throat. West decided to call his doctor’s office.

UC San Diego Health Ranks #1 Regionally by U.S. News & World Report

July 25, 2022

UC San Diego Health top ranked in 10 medical and surgical specialties, among the nation’s best.

New Headache Center Opens at UC San Diego Health

July 7, 2022

New site at UC San Diego Health will provide specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for headaches, migraines and traumatic brain injuries.

A Nursing Student’s DREAM

May 12, 2022

Watching nurses tend to his beloved grandfather, diagnosed with terminal cancer, Christopher Vela decided he wanted to be a nurse, too. The level of care and attention was inspiring, and it has remained an enduring motivation.

Study: Unprecedented Increase in Number of Border Wall Falls and Trauma

April 29, 2022

Trauma physicians at UC San Diego Health attribute the rise in injuries to a height increase of the border wall at U.S.-Mexico border.

Amy M. Sitapati Named 2022 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award Recipient

April 13, 2022

UC San Diego Health physician recognized for her humanistic approach to medicine and delivery of care for patients and their families.

UC San Diego Health Named Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality

March 28, 2022

UC San Diego Health receives “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader” designation by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care Now Accredited at UC San Diego Health

March 10, 2022

​​​​​​​In recognition of its multidisciplinary approach to treating adults with congenital heart disease, the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program at UC San Diego Health has received accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) as a comprehensive care center, a first for San Diego.
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