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We have an exciting and busy January ahead of us 🗓 and we’d love to have you join us. Learn more about the upcoming events we’re attending: - USC Virtual On-Campus Student Job Fair, January 10 - HFMA Western Regional Symposium, January 19-22 - PracticeMatch Family Medicine Career Fair, January 23 - WLAC Allied Health Job Fair, January 25 - Western Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, January 28 - Los Angeles Area Virtual Diversity Job Fair Visit UCLA Health recruiters at any of these events. #UCLAHealthCareers https://lnkd.in/gGMZ-rkf

Former president Jimmy Carter's devotion to advocacy continues to inspire, even after his passing at the age of 100. His legacy as a leader and humanitarian lives on, and so does the innovation that extended his life. In 2015, his treatment for metastatic melanoma with immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), co-developed by Antoni Ribas, MD, PhD with the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, extended his life for nearly another decade. This treatment raised awareness around immunotherapy, transforming cancer care and providing hope for countless others. Read more: https://ucla.in/40aYReh

Our orthopedic surgical unit at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center has earned two prestigious national awards: the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses and the Beacon Award for Excellence from the AACN! 🎉 From zero harm achievements to compassionate patient care, this recognition reflects our nurses' dedication to patient safety, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. Read more: https://ucla.in/3ZxZ4Xm

Changing the face of women's health, one step at a time. Dr. Rajita Patil, MD, OB/GYN, and Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, Neurology, sat down with Maria Shriver on Today Show to discuss UCLA Health's innovative approach to menopause care with a focus on cognitive health via our Comprehensive Menopause Care Program, transforming the lives of individuals who have experienced it firsthand. Watch the segment here: https://lnkd.in/gUep74x7

Hispanic preschoolers face a higher risk of undiagnosed astigmatism, according to a UCLA Health study. Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discusses the study's findings and what UCLA Health doctors are doing to help: https://ucla.in/4eOjf96

One of our recent hospital visitors might be a familiar face: Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and his wife, Brianna, gifted pediatric patients Dodger merch and helped spread holiday cheer. Thank you for bringing smiles to the unit!

Dr. Owen Witte, presidential chair in developmental immunology at UCLA Health, details how the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy (CIII) is slated to become an epicenter for innovation. Through streamlined collaboration, research at this site will usher a new future for patient treatment options.

If you asked Jacqueline Wangerin, ICU nurse, what lavender reminds her of, she would immediately think of the Lavender Cart: a comfort cart filled with items to create keepsakes and memories for patients in palliative care. Under the mentorship of Jeannie Meyer, Jackie created the unit-based nursing Palliative Measures Committee, which strives to improve quality of life. The cart is just one of many initiatives intended to comfort patients, their loved ones, and staff. Since returning to work after experiencing post-pandemic burnout, Jackie has led the way with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to self-care. Read about her team’s commitment to care: https://ucla.in/4ggcrCP

What makes UCLA Health's culture so special? Stephanie S., Clinical Case Manager offers her insight: 
"At UCLA Health, we always put patients’ and family’s needs first. The strong support from our management team has allowed me to truly love my job. I could not have asked for a better team to work alongside." If you have a passion for patient-centered care, explore our current case management opportunities. 💙 https://ow.ly/mwZN50UfhWt #CaseManager

UCLA Health's new neuropsychiatric hospital reached a major milestone with the installation of prefabricated panels, among the final steps in completing the building’s exterior. The envelope, as it is known, ensures the structure is weather-tight and ready for interior work. The innovative construction method enhances efficiency and quality control while reducing waste. Learn more: https://ucla.in/3P2pD2k McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. HOK