December 12, 2019
By uclahealth 
“What do you say to people who saved your life?” wondered 39-year-old Tyler Bacon before speaking and meeting many of the blood donors during the Blood Donor Appreciation event.
Tags: acute myeloid leukemia, AML, blood dononation, featured
December 12, 2019
By uclahealth
“I was coming down for lunch and saw the Blessing of Hands,” remarks Sherri Echols, an ACP in the med-surg unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. UCLA Health chaplains were praying over nurses hands and blessing them. “I’ve never had my hands blessed, but I believe it’s a good thing. It’s a different experience, […]
Tags: Blessing of Hands, chaplains, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
December 12, 2019
A MARVELous Birthday Surprise for Patient at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
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UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital Chase Child Life Specialist, Megan Pike had an extraordinary idea to help celebrate the 18th birthday of patient — and Marvel superfan, Jesus. After multiple organ transplants, Jesus has been a long-time patient at UCLA Mattel Children’s hospital, and as a result, well-known to most of the staff. Meagan says, “the scavenger […]
Tags: featured, pediatrics, transplant, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
November 27, 2019
By uclahealth
“UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind is a program that really enhances kids who aren’t affiliated with sports,” explains Brandy Peacock, PE and softball coach at Culver City High School.
Tags: featured, Sound Body Sound Mind, UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind
November 27, 2019
Thankful for Love: Intensive Care Unit Wedding Ceremony Brings Joy to Grieving Family
By uclahealth
The bride looked beautiful in her wedding dress, soft music welled in the background, and her father stood ready by her side. But instead of walking down the aisle, Janneth walked down a hospital corridor and into the groom’s room in the Intensive Care Unit at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Jorge, her beloved, lay […]
Tags: 3 Wishes, 3 Wishes Project, featured, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
October 23, 2019
From ’18 Months Left’ to 16 Years
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“They told me the cancer had spread to my bones and I was given an 18-month prognosis,” reveals Nancy Radin, who found out her breast cancer had metastasized in her late 40s. “I decided to go elsewhere for a diagnosis and came to UCLA Health. I credit the doctors here with saving my life. I’m […]
Tags: breast cancer, breast health, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, featured, UCLA Breast Center
October 23, 2019
By uclahealth
“I was the first one in my family to be diagnosed with breast cancer,” recalls Charisse Enrique, who had calcifications when she went in for her first mammogram at 40. “So every six months I would go in for a mammogram, and a year a half later, I got an ultrasound. That was it. I […]
Tags: bilateral mastectomy, breast cancer, breast health, Dr. Amy Kusske, featured, mammogram, UCLA Breast Center Santa Monica
October 23, 2019
This clinical trial was a life saver
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Parton knew he needed extraordinary measures to beat the disease: the cancer was spreading all over his body. That’s when he met with Dr. Edward Garon of the UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Tags: chemotherapy, Dr. Edward Garon, keytruda, lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
October 21, 2019
By uclahealth
“Women get to come together, be pampered, and feel beautiful at a time when their bodies and their own identities feel in transition,” acknowledges Joyce Chang, who spoke during the Breast Cancer Spa Day. “I shared what it’s like to be Dr. Helena Chang’s daughter, which is sharing your mom with all of her patients. […]
Tags: breast cancer, Breast Cancer Spa Day, breast health, breast surgeon, featured, Helena Chang MD, lump in the breast, UCLA Breast Center
October 18, 2019
By uclahealth
“We used the UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind program to get the students prepared for the final fitness exam,” says Richard Prieto, physical education teacher for Culver City High School. “The program has really helped out all our students. I think the cardio equipment has helped the most with conditioning. I think when you […]
Tags: community engagement, featured, fitness gyms, high school gym, special initiatives, UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind
