January 9, 2020
Coordinated care helped one infant thrive
By uclahealth 
Three days after delivering at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Brittani Clark, a pediatric nurse practitioner, brought in her newborn daughter, Nia, for her first appointment with Dr. Allison Guimera in the Porter Ranch office. Dr. Guimera weighed and examined Nia and talked to Brittani about infant care. Similar well child visits continued at regular […]
Tags: Dr. Allison Guimera, Dr. Nicole Militello, patient story, pediatrics, Porter Ranch, pyloric stenosis, The Checkup, UCLA Primary & Specialty Care - Porter Ranch
November 19, 2019
Improving men’s health: Sexual health and fertility are key barometers
By uclahealth
Men die an average of five years younger than women do. In addition, men generally suffer from more diseases and have higher suicide rates. Treating preventable diseases may be key to improving men’s overall health. An American Urological Association (AUA) men’s health checklist offers guidelines for both general and urologic health maintenance and screening. Sexual […]
Tags: cardiovascular disease, erectile dysfunction, fertility, high blood pressure, infertility evaluation, men's health, sexual function, sexual health, urologic health, varicoceles
September 16, 2019
UCLA doctors where you may not expect them
By uclahealth
In addition to the more than 180 primary and specialty care offices throughout the greater Los Angeles region, UCLA Health also has physicians who specialize in caring for hospitalized patients in 17 community facilities and counting. Here is what you need to know about our hospitalist program: Always call your primary care office first Unless […]
Tags: Hospitalists, primary care, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, The Checkup, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, urgent care
August 28, 2019
Each Person Makes a Difference
By uclahealth
“We’re a community practice close to home,” declared Ukarjit Kaur, clinic manager of the UCLA Health Burbank Primary & Specialty Care clinic. “I think it’s more effective and more efficient patient care for patients to come here. If you live in the valley you don’t want to go to Westwood for a simple return visit, […]
Tags: community practice, featured, pcp, People of UCLA Health, primary care, UCLA Health Burbank, ucla health clinic
August 19, 2019
By uclahealth
“I’m a fourth-generation physician,” says Dr. Ashley Bateman who practices at the UCLA Health Malibu clinic. “Malibu is a little more isolated so we’re able to offer our patients what we call ‘one-stop shopping. If they get hit in the face with a surfboard, we can do a facial laceration on a Friday afternoon. If […]
August 19, 2019
Full Attention From Medical Assistant
By uclahealth
“When a patient walks in we give them all our attention,” says Linda Basulto, a medical assistant in the urology office at the UCLA Health Burbank Primary and Specialty Care clinic. “I love working with patients and I love helping people. In this office, I’ve started to get to know some of the patients who […]
August 2, 2019
By uclahealth
“I had some spots on my face,” says Hatsumi Nomura, a new patient at UCLA Health Pacific Palisades. “They recommended
Tags: dermatologist, featured, UCLA Health Pacific Palisades
July 17, 2019
Having a Primary Care Physician Can Make You Healthier
By uclahealth
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) involving more than 70,000 Americans found that having a primary care physician (PCP) may improve long-term health. People with a PCP were more likely to have a preventive health visit in the previous year and to take prescription medicines routinely. They reported a […]
Tags: chronic disease, pcp, preventive medicine
June 13, 2019
Community-based medicine starts with primary care
By uclahealth
Community healthcare works best when patients can access medical care in a location that is easy to get to and close to where they live or work. UCLA Health now has more than 170 community practices located throughout the greater Los Angeles region, and more than three dozen primary care offices.
Tags: healthy living, preventive health, primary care, The Checkup, wellness
April 29, 2019
Taking care of a family and a community in Santa Clarita
By uclahealth
Story highlights UCLA Health has more than 170 medical offices throughout greater Los Angeles. A wide variety of services are offered in Santa Clarita, including primary care, cardiology, obstetrics & gynecology, pain management, radiology and cancer care. Santa Clarita’s Tourney Road office offers weekend and evening hours and urgent care services. About three years ago, […]
Tags: cardiology, patient story, pediatrics, primary care, Santa Clarita, The Checkup, UCLA Health Santa Clarita, urgent care
