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Cardiac Rehab Program Offers a Safe Place to Exercise

USC-VHH cardiac rehab helps patients get stronger in a supervised setting. Exercise is essential for people with heart disease to keep their heart as healthy as possible. But it can also be extremely intimidating to go to a regular gym or work out on their own at home, because many worry about what might happen

2024-05-21T10:04:00-07:00News and Stories|

How Can We Stop Antibiotic Resistance? Experts Explain.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital launches a public education campaign on the proper use of antibiotics. The overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics has long been a concern among public health officials because it creates antimicrobial resistance, a situation in which bacteria that make people sick no longer respond to common medications such as antibiotics. According

2024-05-22T11:11:05-07:00News and Stories|

Sue Wilder: A Warm and Helpful Hand

Sue Wilder, a volunteer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital for 18 years, understands that when someone enters the hospital, they are at an extremely vulnerable point. Her first time at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital was when her father was admitted as a result of congestive heart failure. “He ended up spending seven weeks in this

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation On Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, our 29th Annual Golf Classic went virtual and raised more than $250,000 for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Greatest Needs Fund. The golf classic traditionally supports the hospital’s highest priority needs, which normally include clinical training, surgical and diagnostic equipment, modernized facilities, programs that enhance patient

2024-08-16T15:04:16-07:00News and Stories|

A Step in the Right Direction

Older patients with a mental health diagnosis may feel helpless if traditional weekly therapy no longer meets their needs. For these patients and their families, a holistic therapy program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital offers a solution. Stepping Stones is a geropsychiatric program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital that is designed to help relieve emotional

2019-01-14T13:44:30-08:00News and Stories|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Receives National Recognition For Emergency Nursing Certification

USC-Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of Keck Medicine of USC, is being recognized for its exceptional support of emergency nursing certification. It is the first hospital in California to receive BCEN Honorary Certification Recognition, an award that is bestowed on one small and one large health care facility each year by the Board of Certification in

2024-08-16T14:38:11-07:00News and Stories, Share|

How to Maintain Joint Health and Prevent Arthritis

Keeping your joints healthy and strong can help you stay active. As you age, the cartilage around your joints can wear or break down. This can trigger arthritis, a joint disorder that causes pain and stiffness due to inflammation of one or more joints. However, you can take steps to protect your existing cartilage and

2019-01-14T13:44:30-08:00News and Stories|

10 Proven Strategies for Easing Anxiety

Take control of racing thoughts and your spinning mind with these natural strategies for reducing anxiety. Occasional anxiety and nagging feelings of worry are a normal part of everyday life. In fact, about 18 percent of adults in the U.S. will experience anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Though you can’t

2023-10-02T11:04:30-07:00News and Stories|

How to Support a Family Member Going Through Cancer

Battling a deadly disease can take a toll on family members. Learn how you can support loved ones in this time of turmoil. Dealing with cancer means more than addressing the physical side of the disease. There also is an emotional side of cancer that takes just as much — if not more —

2022-12-07T14:30:33-08:00News and Stories|

Are Your Loved Ones Due for a Prostate Screening?

No one wants to think about their friends or family members battling prostate cancer, but being prepared is the best way to protect their health. Early detection is a critical part of successful treatment, and it depends on regular screenings — especially for men with elevated risk. Too often, myths and misconceptions keep men from