Infant CPR and Safety
This class is designed for new or expectant parents, grandparents, babysitters or anyone who deals with infants, from birth to one year, on a regular basis.
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
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
Rewarding Experiences Await Volunteers at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
Learn more about the full range of volunteer opportunities available at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and our efforts to grow our team. Walk through the front doors of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) and a volunteer concierge is likely to greet you with a smile and direct you to your destination. It is the volunteers’
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
Phil Mutchnik: Volunteer of the Year Gives With All of His Heart
Phil Mutchnik is easy to track down — if he’s not at the movies catching the films most likely be nominated for an Oscar, he’s volunteering at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital four and sometimes, five days a week. “I get a lot out of this myself,” he said. “I am not just doing this for
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
Abdominal Pain Signals a Life-Threatening Condition for Former La Cañada Flintridge Mayor
Jonathan Curtis has a “type A” personality. So when he was hit with sudden, severe pain in his abdomen last October, he simply grabbed some antacids to settle his stomach and got back to work. Instead of improving, the pain got worse. Within a few hours, Jonathan was wheeled into the emergency room at
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
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
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Celebrates Five Years as Trojan family
This July, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) is celebrating five years as members of the Trojan family. Keith Hobbs MBA, joined USC-VHH as CEO in January 2016. He focused on working to raise the hospital’s standards as both a hospital and a community partner, as well as improving its reputation. “We have made incredible strides,”
Nina Aghakhani: A College Graduate Dedicated to Health Care
Nina Aghakhani, a native of La Cañada-Flintridge, knew from a young age that she wanted a career in health care. After graduating from college, Nina became a volunteer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital during her gap year before medical school. Nina discovered her love for health sciences through her sports medicine and kinesiology classes at
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
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
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 —
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