USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has been serving the Verdugo Hills community for more than 40 years. Sue and Steve Wilder took on a project to create the history wall at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. When going through the scrapbooks, they discovered the pioneers and leaders that were able to make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a
We held a special event with the Armenian International Women's Association (AIWA) of Los Angeles to acquaint the community at large with Medical Innovations and Excellence in high quality healthcare. Read more in Armenian Life.
Our hands. We use them every day to get us through many tasks throughout the day. Texting. Cooking. Writing. Opening Doors. Typing. Carrying Things. Exercise. Giving high fives. And more! Many times, our hands can become tired, sore and painful. If you have arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or other uncomfortable hand ailments, you might
Waking up in the morning can be tough. You’re tucked comfortably under the covers only to realize the sound of your alarm means it’s time to get up and start your day. But once you do, you head over to the mirror to start brushing your teeth. Lo and behold, you still have that belly
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You’re young, energetic, feel great and are up on the latest health and fitness trends, but that doesn’t mean you should skip seeing your primary care doctor. Your 20s are a busy time in your life. Socializing, working, studying, newfound responsibilities and random adventures can jam-pack your days. But, scheduling a check-up appointment with your
The holidays are an opportunity to give thanks and celebrate life. They also can be a time of danger. Overindulgence of alcohol or drugs is an increased health threat during the holidays, experts at Keck Medicine of USC say, as is accidental consumption of harmful substances. Children may be most vulnerable. During the holiday
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