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06/30/2025

06/21/2025

Hot days are more than just uncomfortable—they affect your heart, lungs & mental health.☀️ Stay safe with our five essential heat‑wave tips:

06/19/2025

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the 1865 emancipation of enslaved Black people in Texas. The colors of the Juneteenth flag – red, white and blue – symbolize that enslaved Black people are American and deserve full recognition and rights.

As UCLA Health continues our commitment to advancing equity, join us today as we celebrate Juneteenth and the strength and progress of Black Americans.

06/18/2025

Age-related macular degeneration can affect how you see the world, but there are ways to adapt and maintain quality of life.✨ Learn how you can adjust and thrive:

06/13/2025

Behind the heartfelt stories on Love on the Spectrum is the science of PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills.) UCLA psychologist Elizabeth A. Laugeson began the development of PEERS over twenty years ago, a time when the project of teaching adults with autism how to date was considered somewhat taboo. Today, PEERS is helping people with autism build new relationships. Learn more:

When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are in a new world.

06/09/2025

Having a hobby releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, boosting happiness and emotional resilience. This is particularly true for activities that combine mental and physical effort. Read here about how hobbies can help keep you young:

06/08/2025

Stress can contribute to new or worsening back pain, even during everyday tasks. Taking time to unwind can protect your spine.🧘 Learn more from UCLA Health's Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we Ask the Doctors:

06/05/2025

It's not "just another podcast." Launched in March, "Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier" aims to demystify medicine and make health information easier to understand. From guests like Katie Couric, to physicians in integrative medicine and OBGYN, Dr. Glazier has a long list of experts and topics to cover. Learn more, and listen now:

Breadcrumb Home News & Insights New ‘Medically Speaking’ podcast takes the mystery out of medicine Host Dr. Eve Glazier empowers audiences to better understand their bodies. Dr. Eve Glazier, right, spoke with journalist Katie Couric for the first episode of the "Medically Speaking" podcast. (Pho...

06/03/2025

A brief walk after dinner can significantly benefit your health. Just 15 minutes can enhance heart health, improve blood sugar control, and elevate your mood. Find out more from UCLA Health's Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko as we "Ask the Doctors":

05/31/2025

This weekend, high temperatures are forecasted for LA County. Read these tips to avoid heat-related illness:

Breadcrumb Home News & Insights It's hot out there: Tips for avoiding heat-related illness Do you know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion? May 30, 2025 By Sandy Cohen, Senior Writer 5 min read Temperatures are expected to soar, Friday, May 30, in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys,...

05/30/2025

Honoring the heroes who give life. At the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center’s annual luncheon, top blood donors were recognized for their generosity. Liver transplant recipient Shaylon Brown, who received more than 40 transfusions during a three-month hospital stay, expressed her appreciation. With her care team by her side, she had the rare opportunity to meet several donors who helped save her life.

This year marks a major milestone: 50 years of saving lives. From a single-room operation in 1975 to two full donor centers today, UCLA now collects about 24,000 units annually - supporting patients in need of critical care.

You can make a difference, too: https://ucla.in/455YvEY

05/27/2025

In the aftermath of the January fires that swept through parts of L.A., Palisades Charter High School was left without a campus—displacing hundreds of students and staff.

Now settling into a temporary campus at a former Sears store in Santa Monica, the "Pali South" community is reconnecting. UCLA Health is proud to stand with Pali High, providing every student with a custom Pali Strong shirt as they rebuild. 💙💛

06/14/2023

Congratulations, Dr. Landovitz!!!

Cheers to the 2023 ACTG Network Award recipients - Fredrick Sawe, Kimberly Scarsi, Rosie Mngqibisa, and Raphael Landovitz! Your exceptional dedication to and patient care is truly commendable.

04/11/2023

Daily Statin Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in People Living with HIV, Large NIH Study Finds

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living with HIV in the first large-scale clinical study to test a primary cardiovascular prevention strategy in this....

12/08/2022

A panel of volunteer expert physician scientists were appointed to update the 2020 IAS-USA recommendations. Advances in treatment and prevention of HIV continue to improve outcomes, but challenges and opportunities remain.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2799240

09/30/2022

AIDS Walk Los Angeles returns to West Hollywood on Sunday, October 16 and the UCLA CARE Center is inviting you to come walk with us!

All donations to our team go directly to the UCLA CARE Center.

Support Our Team!We are participating in this event to raise money for the UCLA CARE Center.The Center for Clinical AIDS Research and Education (CARE) provides

09/14/2022

The UCLA CARE Center is participating in STOMP (Study of Tecovirimat for Human Monkeypox Virus).

Follow the link to learn more about this exciting new clinical trial.
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/STOMP2022

07/18/2022

There are online pharmacies that produce low-cost generic versions of high-cost medications. In one such model, drugs are available at wholesale cost plus a 15% mark-up, and a nominal pharmacy and shipping fee. Talk with your provider or share with family and friends if this could help cut down on prescription drug costs.

https://costplusdrugs.com/

07/05/2022

Come to Long Beach Pride and show your support, as we stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community.

https://longbeachpride.com/

07/04/2022

Happy 246th Birthday America! The CARE Center would like to wish you and your family a safe Holiday!

https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/the-best-fourth-of-july-events-in-los-angeles

06/30/2022

A Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a group of volunteers and representatives that provides advice, insights and opinions to clinical researchers, reflecting diverse perspectives within the community. Learn more about participating in a CAB at the UCLA CARE Center.

06/29/2022

CDC recommends Paxlovid for mild to moderate COVID-19 in patients at high risk for progressing to severe disease. Paxlovid should be initiated within five days of symptom onset and has been shown to be about 88% effective at reducing severe COVID disease. Talk with your health care provider to see if this is indicated for you.

06/28/2022

If you are having trouble paying for your medication, you may qualify for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)! Please email ADAP.CARECenter@mednet.ucla.edu for more details.

*Please note that CARE Center ADAP enrollment services are only available to patients who receive their HIV medical care at UCLA.

06/27/2022

Today is National HIV Testing Day, a day first observed on June 27, 1995 to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and linkage to care and treatment. Please support The Department of Public Health’s Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative for more resources at https://www.lacounty.hiv

06/24/2022

Check out the CHIRP/LA website for an updated list of food bank locations across Los Angeles and their hours of availability at http://www.chirpla.org/page/food-bank-guide

06/23/2022

Tlando is a new, FDA-approved, oral testosterone replacement for adult men who have low testosterone due to certain medical conditions.

06/22/2022

Common reasons to not take medications regularly include fear, cost, misunderstanding, too many meds, mistrust, and others. Learn about strategies to help overcome these obstacles to take your medications regularly.

06/21/2022

Having trouble remembering to take your HIV medication daily? Consider using a Medication Reminder App to help remind you to take your medication regularly. Check out the list of the Top 10 Apps in 2022.

06/16/2022

Treating pre-cancerous cells (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions-HSIL) in the a**s with office-based electrocautery, led to an almost 60% reduction in a**l cancer incidence among people with HIV. The UCLA CARE Center ANCHOR Team continues to follow almost 200 participants on this pivotal study.

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06/15/2022

Cabenuva was approved in January 2021 by the FDA as an injectable treatment for HIV infection in adults. It replaces the current, daily, oral anti-retroviral medications for those who have an undetectable viral load, are on stable ART, and have no history of resistance or treatment failure to either cabotegravir or rilpivirine. The Cabenuva injections are given every two months or six times per year. Talk with your primary care provider about your options.