Transfer Center One Step Referral Process You can initiate a transfer by calling: (855) USC-BEDSΒ |Β (855) 872-2337 24 hours a Day, 7 Days a Week If you are referring an international patient, click here. What is the Transfer Center? The Transfer Center serves as a gateway for requests from other facilities to send patients to an inpatient bed […]
A staggering number of Americans live with chronic pain. But that doesnβt mean it has to control your life. Chronic pain isnβt just debilitating. Itβs also rampant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 50 million adults in the United States are living with it. Defined by the National Institutes of Health […]
By donating a part of her liver, one woman gave someone else the gift of better health. Both transplant participants are still thriving after two decades. When Walter Cervantes learned he needed a new liver in 2002, the last person he wanted to ask was his close friend Rosie Lewis. Back then, living liver donation […]
Looking for a new OB/GYN? Evelyn Nicole Mitchell, MD, of USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, shares key questions to ask before booking your first appointment. Choosing the right OB/GYN is one of the most sensitive decisions a patient can make. Evelyn Nicole Mitchell, MD, who practices obstetrics and gynecology at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, will be […]
Refer a Patient We pledge to partner with you to develop individualized treatment plans to facilitate continual communication and the exchange of ideas, all directed to providing the best care possible for your patients. To refer a patient, please call (323) 442-5849 Rapid Transfer Program As a regional leader and provider for tertiary and quaternary […]
As we progress through adulthood, our bodies continue to change. This four-part series will show you what to look out for β and how to stay healthy β from your 40s to your 70s. Your Body at 40 As you enter your 40s, you may find yourself dealing with some changes in your body. Knowing […]
Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje Ikenna (Ike) MmejePresident and CEO, USC Arcadia Hospital Ikenna (Ike) Mmeje is president and CEO of USC Arcadia Hospital. In this position, Mmeje furthers Keck Medicineβs mission to expand access to specialized health care and research to the San Gabriel Valley and beyond. He oversees all management and operations of the […]
A study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics found that most adults don’t understand blood pressure readings. Almost two-thirds of adults donβt know the upper thresholds for normal or healthy blood pressure, according to a study from the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics. But nearly half of American […]
What does it mean to have a high or low blood pressure? How does your blood pressure impact your overall health? Normal blood pressure is a vital body function. Without blood pressure β the force that moves blood through our circulatory system β oxygen or nutrients would not reach our tissues and organs through our […]
Benefits The Nurses of USC are offered a wide range of employment benefits including healthcare, retirement, education and quality of life benefits. Nurses may choose from various medical, dental and vision plans. Nurses qualify for USCβs tuition assistance, and regular full-time and part-time 1 registered nurses who have completed at least one year of continuous service at […]
