Next Date: July 16, 2019 from 4 – 5 p.m. Managing the Aging Process This lecture series is designed to present ideas and information, and foster community for those of us who are growing older. Caregivers, people with, or at risk for developing, Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, and friends and family ...
Our 27th Annual Golf Classic was once again a day of fun and fundraising on behalf of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Over $300,000, fueled by the generosity of our event sponsors, underwriters, golfers and community members, was raised to to support our highest-priority needs, including investments in technology, facility improvements, patient services and clinician training. ...
Staying busy is a part of Lee Sealander’s character. Growing up on a potato farm in northern Maine taught the 83-year-old the value of hard work. That work ethic carried into his business and family; he owned his own automotive shop for 30 years, and keeps busy with his wife, five children, 18 grandchildren and ...
Angela Mandujano, Sonia Bagdasarian and Ruth McNevin showing the love on February 14, 2016 with the annual cookie delivery to every department. This annual event shows appreciation for the care, dedication and attention the staff and employees provide to our patients.
The Women's Council of the USC Verdugo Hospital Foundation hosted its popular Casino Turnaround event on Sunday, September 25, 2016. This fun-filled, friend-filled fundraising day was spent at Harrah's Resort Southern California. Funds raised will help fund a neonatal infant care unit at USC VHH
Spring is here, which means spring allergies have also arrived. Here’s how to stop them before they start. Sure, spring is beautiful with trees and flowers in full bloom, but if you suffer from allergies to trees, grass pollens and ragweed, you know those green leaves and flowers trigger one of the most miserable times ...
Although they are advertised as being better for your body than sugar, artificial sweeteners may be not be as harmless as they seem. Ever since saccharin, the first artificial sweetener, was created in 1879, scientists have been keeping an eye on the possible side effects of sugar substitutes. While they don’t have any calories and ...
When your thyroid works properly, you never know it’s there. But when it malfunctions, it wreaks havoc on your body. Your thyroid is a flat, butterfly-shaped gland located directly underneath your Adam’s apple. Everything from brain development, bone strength, heart function, digestion and muscle control are affected by the thyroid. Even so, it is not ...
Weighing your options: Are you making the best selections in the produce section? According to the World Health Organization, eating at least five 80-gram serving portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day lowers the risk of serious health problems. Recent studies have also proven that eating certain fruits can help with weight loss. ...