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Perspective: Advanced Treatments in Local Communities

Smitha Ravipudi, MPH, shares why Keck Medicine's recently opened Pasadena location represents an ethos that is central to the health…

Spine Surgery Helps Busy Dad Bounce Back

Chris Hill is back to playing with his young daughters after Raymond Hah, MD, a spine surgeon at Keck Medicine…

8 Specialties Earn U.S. News Rankings

Keck Medical Center of USC has once again been recognized as one of the nation's best hospitals. The medical center,…

Women Share Their Paths to Chiefs of Staff

The prestigious role is a demanding multi-year position. Get to know the leaders at Keck Medicine of USC hospitals. The…

Exercising in Hot Weather: Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion

When is it too hot to exercise outdoors? Here are doctor-approved tips on how to avoid heat exhaustion when exercising…

Meet Umair Ghani, MD

Dr. Ghani is a medical oncologist with Keck Medicine of USC who specializes in treating a wide range of blood…

USC Music Professor Beats Head and Neck Cancer

While Richard Smith was helping his sister move back to their hometown in Oregon, he felt a twinge in his…

How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Your Health

Even if you’re not in the direct path of the fire, the effects of wildfire smoke inhalation can cause major…

How to Manage Stress for Better Health

Stress is a fact of life, but its impact on our lives can be debilitating and even harmful. Here are…

What Is a Normal Body Temperature?

It’s 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, right? Not necessarily, and here’s why that matters. If you’ve ever taken your temperature only to…

5 Ways to Protect Yourself From the Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses

It’s more important than ever to take steps to reduce your risk for respiratory illnesses like the flu, colds and…

How Dangerous Is Secondhand Smoke?

Passive smoking can be more damaging to your health than you might think. Considering the clear risks associated with smoking,…