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 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), where blood work and a CT scan showed that he had necrotizing pancreatitis. Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed and, while painful, it is usually resolved simply. Physicians administer fluids and pain medication and keep a watchful eye while
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 coverage
Annual Suicide Awareness & Prevention Conference
Annual Suicide Awareness & Prevention Conference Communities Fight Stigma Together Having Courageous Conversations about Preventing Suicide Click link below to scroll to video conference section: 8th Conference 6th Conference 3rd Conference 8th Annual Suicide Awareness & Prevention Conference Improving Suicide Care Pathways for University Students Jaskanwar Batra, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Keck School of Medicine of USC Planning for Living Means Safety and Firearm Suicide Prevention Stan Collins, Suicide Prevention Specialist, Stan P. Collins Consulting Inc.
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 and personal distress for individuals age 50 and older. “Caring for our patients’ mental health is a priority,” states Keith Hobbs, MBA, CEO of USC-VHH. “The Stepping Stones program is an important part of our push to provide holistic medical care for the many communities
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 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 Emergency Nursing (BCEN). USC-VHH was chosen from a group of 85 small health care facilities for this year’s award, which is being presented today at the Emergency Nurses Association annual conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. The award reflects USC-VHH’s recent efforts to promote emergency nursing certification.
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital physicians named “Top Doctors” of 2018
Congratulations to our 2018 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 19 specialties, thanks to our dedicated team of physicians’ who provide world-class patient care. Everyday, 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 42 doctors are considered some of the best in their profession. Find a physician by specialty: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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
Sharing Our Expertise
Speakers BureauUSC Verdugo Hills Hospital experts are available for speaking engagements at your school or community group. Topics are varied and can be customized to fit your needs. Some examples of our talks include:Breast Cancer AwarenessHealthy EatingColorectal Cancer – What you Need to KnowStroke PreventionStaying Healthy During Flu SeasonDisaster PreparednessHands On CPR TrainingHealthy AgingHeart HealthJoint ReplacementWound Care Medical Personnel at Your Event Our nurses can be available to staff a health fair and provide a variety of screenings such as blood pressure readings. We can also staff first aid booths upon request. To arrange for a guest speaker, tour,