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How A Peer Support Program Benefits Healthcare Providers

Keck Medicine of USC has launched a Peer Support Program to help staff discuss stressful events with a trained colleague.…

Bringing Male Mental Health to the Forefront

Steven Siegel, MD, PhD, chief mental health and wellness officer with Keck Medicine of USC, shares insights on men’s mental…

Proudly Celebrating PRIDE Month 

Keck Medicine advocates for the LGBTQ+ community   As we near the end of June, Pride month, I am both…

Delicate Ear Canal Surgery Brings Gift of Sound

A delicate and complicated ear canal surgery helped Jake Valtierra his realize his dream: a chance to truly hear the…

Prosthetic Leg Breakthrough Boosts Mobility

A prosthetic leg option from Europe delivers exceptional mobility. Keck Medicine of USC is one of only a few places…

Liver Transplant Patient Celebrates Anniversary

Benigna Carrillo received the first liver transplant performed by USC doctors. On her transplant's 27th anniversary, she reflects on her…

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation?

A neurologist and neurosurgeon explain the surgical procedure in the brain and discuss commonly asked questions. For some people with…

SIR-T Immunotherapy Targets Prostate Cancer

Adapted from an existing treatment harnessing the body's immune system, the discovery could unlock a potential next-generation cell therapy. A…

Cochlear Implants Key for Early Intervention

The devices boost skill development for infants with hearing loss and severe developmental delays more than hearing aids, new research…

New Hope for Long-Term Stroke Recovery

Rosa Maria Villalpando is the world’s first stroke patient to receive vagus nerve stimulation outside of a clinical trial. The…

3 Key Facts About Skin Cancer in People of Color

People of color often think skin cancer doesn’t affect them — that’s not true. Learn about the unique signs of…

Can Monkeypox Affect Your Eyes? Answers from an Eye Specialist

Annie Nguyen, MD, an ophthalmologist at Keck Medicine’s USC Roski Eye Institute, answers key questions about how monkeypox can impact…