August 6, 2019
My most challenging patient: A resourceful nurse reunites a confused patient with his family
By uclahealth 
Emergency Management Services brought an elderly patient to the Emergency Department after he was found wandering the streets in Santa Monica. The patient initially said his wife had dropped him off. He appeared clean and was dressed appropriately, but he was very confused and not able to tell us his date of birth. The patient […]
Tags: featured
June 4, 2019
Safe-riding tips for scooter commuters
By uclahealth
Electric scooters have become ubiquitous on the streets of Westwood — and everywhere else. Earlier this year, UCLA researchers reported results of a study in which they found that people involved in scooter accidents sometimes are injured badly enough to demand emergency treatment. Tarak Trivedi, MD, is among the UCLA physicians who might treat these […]
May 8, 2019
UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit
By UCLA50Plus 
What is the mobile stroke unit? Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in the United States will have a stroke and every four minutes, someone will die as a result of the disease. Against that backdrop, UCLA Health launched the first mobile stroke unit on the West Coast, enabling rapid delivery of brain-saving medications to stroke […]
Tags: 50 plus program, ambulance, critical-care nurse, CT scanner, CT technologist, stroke, stroke neurologist, UCLA Mobile Stroke Unit
April 22, 2019
By negeen
About a week ago, I developed appendicitis. I went to the UCLA ED, which was close by since I am a student at UCLA. I was a bit nervous and anxious since I have never been to an ED without a parent. The nurses and other staff were very kind and comforting, but the 3 […]
Tags: patient stories
April 22, 2019
Celebrating Dr William Carol for outstanding health care practices.
By Joy11
Celebrating Dr William Carol for outstanding health care practices. As a UCLA liver transplant patient, 8 years in, I feel so very blessed to have been able to be in the Extensivist Program this year. Dr William Carol, my General Practitioner, has won my trust and respect. Dr Carol’s bedside manner is genuine and he listens […]
Tags: Dr William Carol, Extensivist Program, patient stories, UCLA liver transplant patient
April 22, 2019
Father’s Complicated Case of Pneumonia
By ShastaJade
It’s been 2 weeks since my dad was transferred to UCLA hospital. (Currently there in the ICU). This has been a very complicated case and the following will explain why. Upon arrival at UCLA an assessment took place, many different test and scans were taken. Checking all organs and organ systems (All of which came […]
Tags: and MRSA, infections, patient stories, physical therapist, Sepsis, speech therapist, Staph Pneumonia, stroke
March 29, 2019
By Big John
I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Dr Neville for bringing this 3 wishes project to our unit and now our health system, as a bedside nurse in the MICU, this not only gives the patients and families a beautiful dignified end of life celebration, it allows for us caregivers to have […]
Tags: 3 Wishes Program, Doctors Day, Dr. Thanh Neville, end-of-life, MICU, patient stories
March 18, 2019
Coming to UCLA is Like Coming Home
By uclahealth
“Little did I know that there was kind of a time bomb within me,” says Michael P. Richards, a patient liaison volunteer at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center who checked into the emergency room after having trouble walking. “I was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in March of 2014. I’m so prejudiced because of […]
Tags: cancer, chemotherapy, colorectal cancer, emergency room, featured, patient liaison volunteer, stage three colorectal cancer
March 4, 2019
By uclahealth
“My grandfather passed away from a stroke, so getting involved was something near and dear to my heart,” says Matt Hill, paramedic and captain with the Santa Monica Fire Department who works on the UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit. “Whenever the Mobile Stroke Unit is in operation there is a doctor, nurse, CT technician and […]
Tags: CT scan, featured, hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, Mobile Stroke Unit, Santa Monica Fire Department, stroke, UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit
January 18, 2019
By Momo52
Family history both parents at UCLA Santa Monica came here for bypasses lived longer till about 15 years longer. I had both till I was in my 30’s. Thank you UCLA Santa Monica for longer care for my parents. As for myself heart issues at 52 too much stress. It’s my drives to Orange County […]
Tags: heart issues, patient stories, Santa Monica ER, UCLA Santa Monica
