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Training Future Doctors for Underserved Communities

The UCLA PRIME program prepares med students for the unique challenges they'll face and the impact they can have on underserved communities.

Treatment for Individuals who Use Stimulants (TRUST)

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center at UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs just launched TRUST - Treatment for Individuals who Use Stimulants.

UCLA Center for East-West Medicine celebrates its work in Chinatown with integrative medicine symposium

The event offered an introduction to the Center for East-West Medicine and its person-centered approach to health and well-being....

UCLA Health Notifying Ophthalmology Patients About Lost Storage Device

UCLA Health is notifying 2,190 ophthalmology patients that an unencrypted, portable data-storage device containing patient information has been lost.....

UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind Expands to Glendale Unified Amid Return to School Season

UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind will host a fitness center opening ceremony at Hoover High School on October 4 at 1:30 p.m....

UCLA receives $120 million from Alya and Gary Michelson for new California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy

Transformative donation will spur breakthrough discoveries and drive economic growth for the region.

UCLA receives $13 million contract to expand COVID-19 testing

Uplifting Underrepresented Groups Through Mentorship

During medical school, Louie Wang, MD (DGSOM class of 2023) has a lifelong commitment to supporting and healing.

VA medical center renames urology clinic after Dr. Carol Bennett

The urology clinic at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been renamed the Carol J....

What Is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Animal-assisted therapy helps pediatric and adult patients feel more comfortable, and possibly improves their condition while they're at the hospital.

What Is Tourette Syndrome?

Specialist Dr. John Piacentini explores Tourette Syndrome causes, symptoms, and treatment options plus common misconceptions about the disorder.

Where to Live While in Med School at UCLA

Whether your single, married, or have a family, this student-focused guide explores the many housing options available to UCLA medical students.

‘Laker for a Day’ Facebook Video Inspires Man to Donate His Kidney

Laker superfan decides to donate a kidney to his ailing father after watching "Laker for a Day" Facebook video and is later honored on court by the team.

“5 Questions With” Dr. Gay Crooks