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Personalized Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) isn’t easy to talk about, but the conditions associated with it can affect all aspects of a woman’s physical and emotional health. We understand that it can take courage to ask for help with PFD conditions, and our team is here to provide the care you need. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, our pelvic health physical therapists screen, diagnose and treat PFD to help improve your quality of life. Our skilled clinicians provide one-on-one therapy sessions to treat various pelvic health–related conditions, including chronic pelvic pain, bowel control issues, urinary

Lymphedema Treatment Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in your body due to a blockage of the lymphatic system. The condition causes chronic swelling of the arms, legs, chest or breast. People who have had lymph nodes removed or damaged during cancer treatment can develop the condition. While there is no cure for lymphedema, the comprehensive lymphedema treatment program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is designed to improve symptoms. Our certified lymphedema therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide treatment and prevent future issues. Therapy is conducted over the course of several weeks and may include:

The Power of Art To Promote Healing Multiple studies have found a connection between engagement with the creative arts and health. Evidence indicates art-based interventions are effective in reducing adverse physiological and psychological outcomes. Rotating and permanent exhibits by local artists throughout USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), including patient treatment areas, are curated to create an uplifting and hopeful environment for our patients, their families, hospital staff and the community at large. Healing Arts Exhibits feature local artists, highlight the beauty of our local environs and support community partnerships. Healing Arts at the

Celebrate Your Health Care Provider for Who They Really Are: A Health Care Hero If you are looking for a way to express your gratitude for the excellent care you received from our staff at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), consider making a gift in their honor. Your note of gratitude will be presented to the doctor, nurse or other member of our team who made a difference in your care and your gift will support their important work on behalf of all patients. Give Now Areas to Support Greatest Needs Fund Giving to the Greatest Needs

Help us elevate the art of caring. The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation raises and manages funds to help the hospital meet the health care needs of our local communities and beyond. Our work ensures that everyone who comes to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital receives patient-centered care in a compassionate and comforting environment that allows patients and their families to heal and thrive. Give Now Contact Us Kerri Yoder Hubbard, Sr. Executive Director of Development USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation 1812 Verdugo Blvd. Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 952-2226

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that a surge of critically ill patients can overwhelm a health system’s ability to treat all patients in need of care. When available resources of a specific kind exceed demand for those resources, decisions must be made about who will receive them. In response to the potential of scarce resources and in accordance with guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Keck Medicine has developed policy and standard operating procedures that will enable our Health System to respond in times of crisis. Keck Medicine’s Crisis Level of Care Guidelines are developed and

Last updated: 9/1/22 at 2:49 p.m. Vaccines are crucial tools in the fight against deadly infectious diseases. When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to you, we strongly encourage that you receive it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 primary series vaccines for all people 6 months and older, as well as booster shots for eligible people 5 years of age and older. For the most up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations from the CDC, click here. Frequently Asked Questions Is the coronavirus vaccine safe? In clinical trials for vaccines produced by pharmaceutical

At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), part of Keck Medicine of USC, we deliver high-quality health care that is personalized to our patient community. We are empowered to improve the performance of the organization, and we encourage anyone to submit comments and suggestions on how we can better the patient experience at USC-VHH. Please email us at vhh-patientexperience@med.usc.edu to provide us your feedback, or feel free to reach out to the USC-VHH Patient and Family Experience department directly at (818) 952-2288. To book an appointment with a physician or for more information on health care at USC-VHH, please call (800)