With type 2 diabetes, family matters
UC Irvine assistant professor of nursing science Sarah Choi works with Orange County’s Korean community to improve care for the chronic disease by involving patients’ family and friends.
Browsing: Hospital
Back in play after cancer scare
Alarmed by an ovarian mass, a soccer mom seeks a speedy resolution at UC Irvine Medical Center.
Hospital benefactor honored
The hospital at UC Irvine Medical Center this week was officially renamed UC Irvine Douglas Hospital in honor of local businessman M.A. Douglas, whose estate donated $21 million to the new medical facility.
Reducing infections, one central line at a time
Medical center takes aim at stemming patient complications and healthcare costs.
Breast cancer researcher targets tumors
Dr. Rita Mehta’s research has led to more effective breast cancer treatments, with lifesaving results.
Medical mentor
Dr. Behnoosh Afghani leads UCI efforts to expose local high school students to careers in healthcare.
Robots redefining cancer surgery
UC Irvine’s innovative Robotic Oncology Center offers minimally invasive treatment in multiple disciplines.
Hospital tests video translation service
UC Irvine Medical Center tests remote medical interpretation for patients with limited English proficiency.
Helping spinal injury patients move forward
Dr. Suzy Kim knows – from personal experience – that early, rigorous rehab is key for spinal injury patients.
Giving doctors a checkup
Living Our Values Award recipient Rose Jacobs makes sure UCI physicians have — and keep — the proper credentials. She’s director of medical staff administration at UC Irvine Medical Center.