Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update
Last updated: 5/19/22 at 6:41 p.m. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), your health and safety are our top priorities. To maximize safety and ensure the well-being of our patients, staff and visitors, we have made changes to our visitor policy. To view our current visitor policy, please click on the the link below: USC-VHH Visitor Policy Please be aware that USC-VHH does not offer COVID-19 testing to the public. For a list of COVID-19 testing locations, please visit: COVID-19 Testing (lacounty.gov). Protect yourself from the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated and receiving your booster shot if you
Scar Care and Reconstruction
Scar Care and Reconstruction The expert plastic surgeons at the USC Scar Care and Reconstruction Program use the latest medical technology and methods to treat some of the most complex scars caused by trauma, surgery, burns or infections, including scars that are years old. Scar treatment has multiple benefits, including improved appearance and range of motion, and alleviation of symptoms, such as pain, itching or pins-and-needles sensations. Our highly trained surgeons offer a wide range of treatment options, such as: Fat grafting Laser therapy Noninvasive techniques Surgical procedures We understand that scars hold different meanings for our patients. For some
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Physicians Named “Top Doctors” of 2019
Congratulations to our 2019 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital “Top Doctors” recipients for their continued excellence in providing exceptional, personalized care. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in 22 specialties, thanks to our dedicated team of physicians, who provide world-class patient care. Every day, they go beyond in every way possible, using unmatched expertise to dramatically improve the lives of patients. Nominated and voted on by their peers, these doctors are considered some of the best in their specialties. Find a physician by
Hospital Pricing Information
In an effort to encourage greater price transparency and to empower consumers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all hospitals to make their standard charges readily available online. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, we believe that our patients should have all the tools they need to make informed health care decisions. Below are links to our charge description masters. Each charge description master lists prices for services, procedures and goods with separate charges. Please note the following: The prices listed do not necessarily reflect out-of-pocket costs. Individual out-of-pocket expenses are based on the services received, insurance
Safe Haven
Even the healthiest and most careful expectant moms can experience unforeseen problems during pregnancy or childbirth. Understanding that pregnancy can be filled with unexpected challenges, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital recently opened a new state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “There are many things that can happen that you don’t expect,” says Melissa Stehlin, BSN, RN, clinical director of the Women and Family Center at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). Stehlin adds that the NICU was created as an extension of support and resource to expecting women in the area who develop high-risk issues during pregnancy, such as preterm labor, gestational
Geriatric Services
Geriatric Services Senior Behavioral Health Programs Stepping Stones Inpatient Program Our inpatient program offers free 24/7 crisis assessments for individuals 50 years of age or older who may need inpatient admission. This program may benefit individuals exhibiting the following behaviors: Anxiousness Actions that endanger self and others Experiencing hallucinations Making statements or gestures about suicide Feelings of paranoia Experiencing decline in the ability to function Withdrawing from social activities For more information or to arrange a free assessment, call (818) 952-2270. Stepping Stones Outpatient Program Our outpatient program provides assessment, therapies and a wide variety of emotional and mental
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,” says Keith. “Our affiliation with Keck Medicine of USC gives USC-VHH patients better access to specialized care. We offer the expertise of an academic medical center without ever having to leave the community.” Hobbs said Keck Medicine has made it possible for USC-VHH to offer
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 La Cañada High School. She then attended the University of California, Irvine and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology. After graduation, she started applying to medical schools across the country. Nina decided this was the perfect opportunity — her gap year before medical school
Community Education, Screenings and Immunizations
Community Education USC Verdugo Hills Hospital offers free regular on- and off-site lectures and seminars on topics relevant to the health and well-being of our local community. Ongoing lecture series include: Quarterly Men’s Health Seminars Biannual Women’s Health Seminars Monthly Healthy Aging Programming Annual Suicide Prevention Conference Mental Health Programming Monthly Doc Talk Series on a variety of health-related topics For information on upcoming community education opportunities, visit https://uscvhh.org/programs-classes-and-events. Screenings and Immunizations USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is proud to offer free and low-cost screenings and immunizations throughout the year to the members of our community. Some regular offerings include: Annual
Community Outreach
A Commitment to the Health of Our Community As a community hospital serving the Foothills for more than 40 years, the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital provides a variety of services, including primary care, diagnostics, emergency medicine and maternal/child health services. Additionally, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Community Outreach Initiatives are intended to provide health education, access to health care and activities that promote health and well-being among members of our community. These initiatives are not undertaken for marketing purposes nor are they provided solely to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital patients. Our community outreach initiatives include: Grant and Sponsorship Support of