Community Education, Screenings and Immunizations
Community EducationUSC 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 SeminarsBiannual Women’s Health SeminarsMonthly Healthy Aging ProgrammingAnnual Suicide Prevention ConferenceMental Health ProgrammingMonthly Doc Talk Series on a variety of health-related topicsFor information on upcoming community education opportunities, visit https://uscvhh.org/programs-classes-and-events.Screenings and ImmunizationsUSC 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 Fall Health and Well-Being Fair—a free community-focused event open to the
Grant and Sponsorship Support of Local Organizations
Grants USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will consider making small (no larger than $2,500) one-time grants to qualified nonprofit agencies, whose programs align with and address the strategic priorities identified in our hospital’s 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. These priorities include: Access to Care Chronic Diseases Mental Health Preventive Practice Senior Health If your program falls within these priority areas, you may submit a letter of request, along with a budget detailing the amount requested and proof of your organization’s nonprofit status, to Marie.Filipian@med.usc.edu. Grant requests are reviewed on a revolving basis. Sponsorships In addition to community grants, USC Verdugo
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 Sponsorship Support of Local Organizations
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 relieve joint pain – possibly delaying or easing arthritis. Eat right. Eating a balanced diet – complete with a variety of fruits and vegetables – gives your joints the nutrients they need. Talk with your physician about which vitamins and supplements may help. Strengthen your
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 always control what happens, you can learn to control your reactions. Read on for strategies to ease your mind and body, and prevent letting fears and anxiety get the best of you. 1. Breathe. According to Lina D’Orazio, PhD, assistant professor of clinical neurology at
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 — time, energy and attention to heal. Understanding this can help you better care for your loved one. Here are some things you can do or say for a family member who is going through cancer. You are not alone Share that you are thinking about
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 being proactive about prostate health. Knowing the truth behind these two myths will help you and your loved ones build the best defense against prostate cancer. Myth: Most men are not at risk Fact: Prostate cancer is common, but treatable Prostate cancer is the second-most
How Often Do I Need a Mammogram?
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 relieve joint pain – possibly delaying or easing arthritis. Eat right. Eating a balanced diet – complete with a variety of fruits and vegetables – gives your joints the nutrients they need. Talk with your physician about which vitamins and supplements may help. Strengthen your
Infection Control Officer
The infection control officer is: Patricia Sung, MPH, CIC Manager of Infection Prevention and Control Contact number: 818-952-4655
Emeritus Council
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Emeritus Council is composed of former foundation board members who meet annually with foundation and hospital leadership, as well as the foundation's board of directors, to stay connected to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. We thank our Emeritus Council for their many hours of dedicated service and support. Kristin Adrian Anthony Angelica Elizabeth Argue Elizabeth Arnold Lupe Attwood Peter Bachmann Leonard Baker, MD Donald Barber, MD William Baribault Nila Barkley Douglas Callister James Campbell Vincent Carabello Anthony Castiglia Ralph Cimmarusti Jennefer Cochran Kris Coontz Ronald Davey Brock Dewey Eiming Djang, MD Judith Farrar Kathie Fong H.