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USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation On Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, our 29th Annual Golf Classic went virtual and raised more than $250,000 for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital’s Greatest Needs Fund. The golf classic traditionally supports the hospital’s highest priority needs, which normally include clinical training, surgical and diagnostic equipment, modernized facilities, programs that enhance patient

2021-01-22T09:28:30-08:00News and Stories|

Safe Haven

Even the healthiest and most careful expectant moms can experience unforeseen problems during pregnancy or childbirth. Understanding that pregnancy can be filled with unexpected challenges, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital recently opened a new state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). ā€œThere are many things that can happen that you don’t expect,ā€ says Melissa Stehlin, BSN, RN,

2018-12-04T12:06:05-08:00News and Stories, Share|

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

2019-01-14T13:44:30-08:00News and Stories|

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

2019-01-14T13:44:30-08:00News and Stories, Share|

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. ā€œWe have made incredible strides,ā€

2018-07-24T11:36:51-07:00News and Stories|

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

2019-01-14T13:44:30-08:00News and Stories|

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

2023-08-30T08:24:44-07:00News and Stories|