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What Are the Signs You’re Too Sick to Go to Work or School?

Should you power it out and head to work or school or stay under the covers all day? Here are…

What Are the Signs of High Blood Pressure?

Here’s what you need to know about what to look for, along with expert tips on monitoring your blood pressure…

10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for an Extended Hospital Stay

Heading to the hospital can be a stressful time, but there are ways to plan for your stay so that…

What’s the Difference Between a Medical Doctor and a Nurse Practitioner?

So, you made a doctor’s appointment — but you ended up seeing a nurse practitioner. What’s the difference between the…

Your Open Enrollment Checklist

Search for a Keck Medicine of USC provider As the nationwide open enrollment period approaches, choosing the right health insurance…

What People With Asthma Should Know About COVID-19

S. Cindy Xi, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Keck Medicine of USC, answers some common questions about asthma and…

How Long Does the Flu Last and Other Flu FAQs

Find out the truth about some common myths and misconceptions about influenza. If you feel like you’re coming down with…

Meet the Staff: Mary Schoenbaum, NP-C

Mary Schoenbaum, NP-C, has taken care of thousands of surgical patients in her nearly 20 years with Keck Medicine of…

4 Steps to Heal Faster After Surgery

Keck Medicine of USC has implemented a set of protocols, known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (or ERAS), to help…

Same-Week Brain Surgery for Mom and Daughter

When Felicitas and Margarita Gonzales unexpectedly needed brain surgery eight days apart, Gabriel Zada, MD, earned the thanks of their…

Actress Survives After Second Cancer Diagnosis

After she was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, DeeDee Rescher received top-notch care closer to home, thanks to USC Norris Comprehensive…

Perspective: Trusted Care at Every Step

Felipe Osorno, MS, chief post-acute care officer and chief of staff for Keck Medicine of USC, says that post-acute care…