Women’s Health
Putting Our Patients at the Center of Care As a woman, your health needs change as you age. At USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), you’ll find experts who specialize in every stage of women’s health. We are home to academically trained, best-in-class gynecologists, doctors and nurses. Our care teams work with you from your first gynecology exam through maternity care and menopause. With our depth and breadth of expertise, we diagnose and treat a wide variety of women’s health conditions, such as endometriosis, hysterectomy, vaginal cysts, pelvic floor issues and breast cancer. In an understanding and caring environment, we
USC-VHH Welcomes Its First Baby of 2017
On January 1, 2017 at 1:03pm, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital welcomed its very first baby of the new year. Adoptive parents Felipe Osorno and Ian Holloway, as well as older sister Sophia H. Osorno, are thrilled to welcome baby Lucia into their family. Baby Lucia weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces. Lucia was greeted with a welcome basket of helpful gifts generously donated by members of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, including free house cleaning from J’s maids, a family photo shoot from Jennifer Emery Photography and car seat accessories from Diono Baby Bundle. In anticipation of the
Contest: Guess the Weight and Time of Birth of Our First 2017 Baby
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is hosting a special contest in anticipation of the upcoming birth of the hospital's first baby of the new year. All you need to do is give your best guess about when the baby will be born and how much the baby will weigh. To participate, visit the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Facebook post about the contest. Comment on the post with the time you think the baby will be born, as well as your guess for the baby’s weight in pounds and ounces. The winning guess for the time of birth will receive a $100
Weight Loss
Weight Loss Surgery A plan designed with your well-being in mind A top weight-management program requires more than surgical expertise. It’s about giving you control and helping you choose the life you want to live. We connect you with the support system you need to reach and maintain long-term success. It’s not about the scale Our primary focus is on your quality of life. Whether it’s improving your overall health, having more energy or just feeling better about the reflection in the mirror, we discuss your goals with you on an individual basis and look at both surgical and non-surgical
Men’s Health Seminar
Over 70 guests were in attendance for our most recent Men’s Health Seminar which was held on Thursday, December 8th. Various topics related to men’s health were addressed by local physicians and USC Medical School staff. The evening was especially poignant as it was the capstone for Men’s Health Awareness Month. Pictured below are Dr. Alex Weber, Dr. Rene Sotelo, Men’s Health Advocate and local realtor, Tracie Heileson, Dr. Leo Doumanian, Dr. Mike Nguyen, Dr. Maya Armenta and Dr. Mary Samplaski.
Keith Hobbs invited to be principal of Crescenta Valley High School for a day
Can Keith Hobbs please report to the principal’s office? Crescenta Valley High School invited our USC Verdugo Hills Hospital CEO to be ‘principal for a day’ at his alma mater.
What Is UroLift?
This innovative procedure helps improve the quality of your husband’s life with a quick, minimally invasive procedure — and will help you and your husband get a good night’s sleep again. We reached out to Leo R. Doumanian, MD, associate professor of clinical urology who practices at the USC Institute of Urology of Keck Medicine of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital to learn more about UroLift. This new, exciting and effective treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is currently only offered at limited facilities in the Los Angeles area, including Keck Medicine of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. What is Benign
There’s New Hope for an Embarrassing Problem Under The Sheets
It can be hard to talk about issues below the belt, but if you or your partner experiences this problem; you don’t need to suffer any longer Has sex been less fun and more painful in the bedroom? Have you noticed that something down below is curving like a banana? Is this affecting your relationship? Having a slight bend to your erect penis can be normal. However, having a curvature that precludes penetration or causes painful intercourse is not. Learn more about Peyronie’s disease, a progressive, painful and psychologically debilitating disease causing penile curvature. There is now a new,
When Should You Consider Botox for Your Overactive Bladder?
The very same Botox that works for wrinkles can stop you from running to the bathroom every 15 minutes. Want to learn more? Read on.First, know that it’s not uncommon to have to urinate more frequently and have leakage issues, particularly as you get older — about 16 percent of men and women do. But if you’re skipping out on parties, concerts, car trips or otherwise making life choices around having easy access to a bathroom or wearing adult diapers, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options for an overactive bladder.Mike M. Nguyen, MD, MPH, associate professor of
Home to top-ranked physicians
Top Doctors - Pasadena Magazine 2016 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital physicians named “Top Doctors” of 2016 Congratulations to our 2016 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 31 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 105 doctors are considered some of the best