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Surgeons at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital call on the latest surgical advances to tackle prostate cancer. Robotic surgery is relatively new at USC Verdugo Hills, having debuted in January 2016, but the team and program are long-standing. The USC Institute of Urology is a pioneer in robotic prostatectomies — urologists at Keck Medicine of USC perform more of the procedures than at any other hospital on the West Coast. For Larry Peru, having minimally invasive robotic surgery for prostate cancer close to home at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH) was more than simply convenient, it was confidence-building. “The technology is

Local celebrity Betty Porto from Porto's Bakery came to deliver our nurses lunch in honor of National Nurses Week! A special thank you to our donor Bill Pounders for the donation. Some photos: Read the full story here.  

Our hospital received the Get With The Guidelines Silver Plus Achievement Award for reaching an aggressive goal of treating (heart failure or stroke) patients with 85 percent or higher compliance to core standard levels of care as outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for 12 consecutive months.  

Its early symptoms can be confused with those of a cold or flu — which may be why an urgent care doctor thought it was a passing virus that could be treated with rest and over-the-counter medications. But something inside both Tammy Stradiotto and her husband James Przybyla told them that their son’s complaints of a severe headache that came on suddenly that morning and wouldn’t go away might be a sign something far more serious was wrong. Sometime just before midnight, Stradiotto and Przybyla, decided he wasn’t getting better and bundled up 7-year-old Tyler for the short trip

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has been serving the Verdugo Hills community for more than 40 years. Sue and Steve Wilder took on a project to create the history wall at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. When going through the scrapbooks, they discovered the pioneers and leaders that were able to make USC Verdugo Hills Hospital a continued reality. We invite you to come see how far we have progressed. *Sue and Steve Wilder are USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation co-chairs, board members and donors. *USC Verdugo Hills Hospital was founded in 1972.

Our hands. We use them every day to get us through many tasks throughout the day. Texting. Cooking. Writing. Opening Doors. Typing. Carrying Things. Exercise. Giving high fives. And more! Many times, our hands can become tired, sore and painful. If you have arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or other uncomfortable hand ailments, you might experience these symptoms more regularly. There are many exercises that can help strengthen your hands and fingers, increase your range of motion and provide you temporary, or even longer-term pain relief. Here are five hand and finger exercises that can help you increase flexibility, dexterity

Waking up in the morning can be tough. You’re tucked comfortably under the covers only to realize the sound of your alarm means it’s time to get up and start your day. But once you do, you head over to the mirror to start brushing your teeth. Lo and behold, you still have that belly bulge from eating a little too much during the holidays. You’re a little disappointed and you wonder what you can do to fight it. It won’t go away completely, because every single belly has a bit of fat on it. But there are a few

Your family means everything to you. Your dad, your husband, or your boyfriend are potentially some of the most important people in your life. Their health is important to you. But the unfortunate and shocking truth is that, on average, men die 5 years earlier than women. More often than not, it is due to various diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. But, even with busy schedules, a few preventable measures can keep the men in your life healthy. These are 5 things that the men in your life need to be doing to take care of their health:

You’re young, energetic, feel great and are up on the latest health and fitness trends, but that doesn’t mean you should skip seeing your primary care doctor. Your 20s are a busy time in your life. Socializing, working, studying, newfound responsibilities and random adventures can jam-pack your days. But, scheduling a check-up appointment with your primary care doctor is a good idea, even if you feel fine. But, why, what are they looking for? We reached out to a primary care doctor to find out. Knowing where you stand with your health can be empowering. Alcohol misuse When you are in