October 1, 2019
By uclahealth 
“This has been our most exciting graduation. You can feel the energy and the excitement,” celebrates Kristin DiMirez, senior Consultant of Talent Acquisition. “This program is called UCLA Health Project Search, and we are partners with the West Side Regional Center, PathPoint, and UCLA Extension. This program was started in 2010 when we found there […]
Tags: developmental disabilities, featured, UCLA Community Engagement, UCLA Health Project Search
September 19, 2019
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The Kidney Fair is about being positive and giving hope to our patients with kidney disease,” states Dr. Anjay Rastogi, director of the Polycystic Kidney Disease Program at UCLA.
Tags: Dr. Anjay Rastogi, featured, Kidney Fair, polycystic kidney disease
September 18, 2019
UCLA Physician Scientists Awarded $500,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
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Two UCLA doctors have received grants totaling $500,000 to fund research into treatments for pediatric cancer from Hyundai Hope On Wheels.
Tags: featured, pediatric cancer
September 4, 2019
Mickey and Minnie Surprise Headliner for a Fun-Filled Afternoon at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
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As part of its Disney Team of Heroes initiative, Disney teamed up with Mattel, Inc. for an afternoon that started with a screening of Toy Story 4, a toy giveaway and the biggest surprise of all, a meet-and-greet with Mickey and Minnie!
August 28, 2019
Grime-Fighting Superheroes Make Surprise Visit to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
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It was a special day of “grime fighting” at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, as our pediatric patients oohed and awed as prized superheroes washed windows while descending from the hospital’s rooftop. Once the caped crusaders conquered their grimy foes, young patients and their families greeted them and posed for photos on the Chase Child Life […]
August 28, 2019
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UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital patients were treated to a grand-slam spa experience in the first-ever BeYOUtiful Day, hosted by the BeYOUtiful Foundation. Our patients and their families received a number of spa services including haircuts, hair stylings, wig-fittings, nail services, make-up, and more. The five-star experiences were executed by celebrity stylists – including star athletes from […]
Tags: dodgers, featured, pediatrics, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
August 23, 2019
Clayton Kershaw and Cody Bellinger Win One for Our Kids!
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Clayton Kershaw and Cody Bellinger became paddle-masters at the 7th annual PingPong4Purpose, put on by the Kershaw Foundation, dedicated to raising money for important philanthropic causes in Los Angeles and abroad. The team celebrity rosters included the likes of Grammy Award-winning country music artist Brad Paisley, actor Haley Joel Osment, actor and UCLA alumni Jaleel […]
July 5, 2019
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“You can feel the energy; there are so many people to spread the love to and support,” says Ashley Hagelstein, a UCLA Health employee who volunteered at the UCLA Health booth during the PRIDE Parade. “We’re giving out free gifts for people who spin the wheel. They can get fans, stickers, we have little hankies […]
Tags: community engagement, featured, LGBTQ, LGBTQ community, Pride, Pride parade, UCLA Gender Health, volunteer
July 3, 2019
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“I’m honored to work at an organization that supports diversity and inclusion,” says David Fraqueli, director of IT administration for UCLA Health. David marched with fellow UCLA employees and students during the annual PRIDE parade. “It’s terrific and they mean what they say. I always feel supported at work. I love that UCLA’s presence is […]
Tags: community engagement, LBGTQ, LGBTQ, LGBTQ community, Pride, Pride parade
June 24, 2019
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“We love coming back to see everybody who took care of Rose,” says Melody Curtis, mother to five-year-old Rose Curtis, who is enjoying the NICU Reunion. “At 14 weeks Rose was diagnosed with something called an omphalocele, which means her spleen, stomach and intestines were outside her abdominal wall when she was born. She was […]
Tags: featured, NICU, NICU nurses, NICU Reunion, omphalocele, patient story, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatrics
