AI-generated Security System Improves Patient Safety at USC-VHH
Learn about USC Verdugo Hills Hospital's efforts to improve security for patients, visitors and staff.
Speech Therapy
Advanced, Evidence-based Speech Therapy Whether you are having difficulty swallowing, experiencing changes in the clarity of your speech or having challenges with communicating clearly, our USC Verdugo Hills Hospital speech therapy team provides a personalized treatment approach to help you regain your confidence and independence. We offer advanced speech language pathology services, also known as speech therapy, including comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based treatment therapies and cutting-edge therapy equipment. Our highly qualified doctors and speech-language pathologists work closely with you to understand your condition and design a treatment plan tailored to your needs and recovery goals. We offer specialized care for
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Personalized for You Our USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Occupational Therapy team offers a wide range of skilled services provided by our highly trained and experienced therapists. We provide individualized rehabilitation programs that may consist of custom splint fabrication, therapeutic exercise, lymphedema management, activities of daily living training and more to treat a variety of conditions. We specialize in treating injuries to the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand, including impairments resulting from cancer or post-cancer treatment. We also offer occupational therapy, if you have mobility issues caused by stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Our goal
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation Board and Staff
Our dedicated team of directors and staff are crucial to the success of the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation. Foundation Board of Directors - Fiscal Year 2025-27 Executive Board Tina Marie Ito, Chair Community Leader Marcie Sabatella, Vice Chair, Ambassadors Realtor, The Agency Rodney Swan, Treasurer President, Swan Farms Emily Liang, Secretary Sue Wilder, Immediate Past Chair Community Leader/Retired Disney Executive Board Members Houry Aposhian President and CEO, Pacific Horizon Bancorp Thomas Atamian Realtor, Compass Realty Julie Battaglia Community Leader Jeff Blake Retired Vice Chairman, Sony Pictures Susan James CarrCommunity Leader Patrick ChraghchianChief Executive Officer, Adept Development Ted Clark President
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation Support Groups
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) Foundation is supported by several auxiliary groups, which help raise funds and contribute to the philanthropic effort. Women’s Council The Women’s Council of the USC-VHH Foundation was founded shortly after the hospital opened its doors in 1972. The Women’s Council was formally established on June 20, 1973, with more than 200 members meeting for a garden champagne brunch at the home of Sue Lindstrom. The mission of the Women’s Council is to promote and advance the welfare of USC-VHH and its staff and patients through fundraising and friend-raising events conducted within the hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation Fundraising Events
USC-VHH Foundation Annual Golf Classic USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation will host its 33rd Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 16th, at Oakmont Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to support the hospital's greatest needs such as keeping pace with advancements in medicine, health education, exceptional patient experience and cutting-edge medical technology. More information about how to participate HERE.
Breast Cancer Symptoms: What Should You Know?
Learn about the symptoms of breast cancer and what to look for to protect yourself against this disease.
4 Tips To Help You Add Meal Planning Into Your Cooking Routine
Here are registered dietitian-approved tips on how to create healthy meal plans that help you save time, improve your well-being and add more healthy food into your diet. Meal planning allows you to eat healthier and to know exactly what’s in the food that you’re eating. By having a menu of the foods you’re going to prepare for the next several days, you’re less likely to resort to skipping meals, eating out or ordering takeout. Other benefits of adopting meal planning include saving time, money and energy, as well as consuming fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients and avoiding processed, high-fat and
5 Facts About Mammograms
Mammograms are a crucial part of women’s health, but misinformation surrounding them can lead to anxiety. Here, the experts at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital and Keck Medicine’s USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center share 5 facts about mammograms to help ease fears about the process. For all mammograms, compression is needed. Compression holds the breast in place, separates overlapping tissue to reveal small, hidden masses and makes less radiation necessary to get a clear, complete image. The discomfort is brief and often manageable. The consensus among most mammogram patients is that they’re uncomfortable — but only briefly. There are two
Five Questions to Ask When Choosing an OB/GYN
Looking for a new OB/GYN? Evelyn Nicole Mitchell, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, shares a few questions to ask before booking your first appointment. Choosing the right OB/GYN is one of the most sensitive decisions a patient can make. Evelyn Nicole Mitchell, MD, who practices obstetrics and gynecology at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, will be among the first to tell you how crucial it is for an OB/GYN and their patient to have an open, mutually respectful relationship. “I believe communication is key,” Dr. Mitchell says. “It is important to be honest with each other regarding