Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

01/08/2025

11/01/2024

Spooky, sweet, or spectacular? Dedicated staff at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center dressed in character yesterday for a spook-tacular time, passing out treats to patients in the spirit of Halloween. Special thank you to the Laker Girls for joining the festivities.

Can you guess some of the costume themes? Share below ⬇️

10/23/2024

We are honored that Newsweek has recognized the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center with an America’s Best-In-State Award for 2025, highlighting its outstanding commitment to patient care and excellence in health care. Learn more and see the list here:

Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America's Best-in-State Hospitals 2025, highlighting 700 leading hospitals at the state level to help you find trusted medical facilities no matter where you live.

08/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who celebrated National Health Center Week with us. 💙 From coffee and donuts, to froyo, PAC love, and thank you notes, we're grateful for each and every team member who is at the heart of UCLA Health. Special thank you to Los Angeles Sparks players Rae Burrell and Aari McDonald for visiting our hospital during National Health Center Week!

08/01/2024

We invite all liver patients, their families, and members of the community to attend the 20th Annual Patient Seminar, Liver Diseases: Update 2024. UCLA Health hepatologists and liver surgeons will give presentations about various liver diseases, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer and more. You will get all your questions answered.

The free seminar is on Saturday, August 24th from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Tamkin Auditorium (B-130). You must RSVP to attend. Contact Valeria Avila at 310-206-6705 or vyavila@mednet.ucla.edu.

Additionally, you can get more details about the event and RSVP here:

07/26/2024

We're honored to be one of the University of California health centers recognized by Practice Greenhealth for our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability achievements.

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was honored with the Greenhealth Emerald Award and the Circles of Excellence chemicals, climate, greening the operating room and transportation awards. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LC61QT

July 25, 2024 UC academic health centers received 30 awards in the 2024 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards, highlighting their dedication to environmental stewardship alongside exceptional patient care. UC academic health centers were honored in the 2024 Practice Greenhealth Enviro...

06/26/2024

Summer is here! We welcomed the season with a Lobster Fest on summer solstice 🦞☀️ Thanks to Genesis Robinson, Administrative Director of Food Services, who led our culinary team in prepping these savory meals that included: 1 whole North Atlantic Lobster, drawn butter, baby potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and a roll. Cheers to many more sunny days and tasty feasts!

05/17/2024

Opening hundreds of safety-sealed pill packs for patients a week causes repetitive motion for nurses, leaving them susceptible to nail breakage, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. That's when Veronica Pellegrino, RN, a nurse on the orthopedic unit at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, decided she wanted to find a way to make this process easier and quicker.

Pellegrino submitted her idea to the UCLA Health Innovation Challenge, is now working with UCLA Biodesign to create a business plan and product development for her device, Popsy - which will launch soon.

The Innovation Challenge is a yearlong accelerator open to members of our community, including: doctors, nurses, researchers, trainees and staff members. Ideas like Pellegrino's can advance through the program, and applications are open through June 30th. Get inspired, and submit your idea: https://ucla.in/4blvl8S

05/14/2024

Our nurses are integral to UCLA Health and our commitment to providing world-class patient care. The Annual Nurses Week Breakfast 🍳 is one of the many ways we celebrate our incredible nurses! It is a tradition where our Leadership serves breakfast to our nurses, taking time to recognize them for their crucial role in caring for our patients.

Thank you to our amazing nurses at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for the difference they make in patients' lives and to everyone who helped make the event a success! 💙💛

04/28/2024

Earth Month provides an opportunity for us at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to shine a spotlight on our environmental strides and the ongoing efforts needed to safeguard our planet for future generations. Here are some highlights:

🌱 Tree Planting: Our Sustainability team and HAN Environmental Justice Committee partnered with TreePeople to plant trees, fostering a greener future.

💧 Hydration Station Celebrations: We celebrated our new Elkay hydration stations with fun-filled events promoting refillable water bottles and reducing plastic waste.

♻️ To***co Waste Clean-Up: Our EH&S team led clean-up events, addressing trash pollution and promoting a cleaner environment.

Thanks to all who joined us! Your support is crucial as we strive to reduce UCLA Health's environmental impact and enhance sustainability for all. Together, we're making a difference!

04/26/2024

Meet some of the volunteers that bring light into our hospitals. Among the nearly 3,000 volunteers at UCLA Health, several already spent decades working at the university or in the health system and, after retirement, wanted to stay connected.

⭐ Eilish Hathaway spent 35 years in her career at UCLA Health. The week she retired, she walked into the Volunteer Services office. Her decision to volunteer at UCLA Health was “totally, 100% about giving back.”

⭐ Andee Korn worked in IT on campus for 28 years. She staffs the information desk, supports with computer duties, and lends her IT skills to the UCLA Health Auxiliary.

⭐ Sheri Monsein worked at UCLA Health in nursing for 37 years before retiring, then returning for a couple more years. She missed connecting with patients and families, and wanted to give back to the place she considers home.

Read about former employees who returned as volunteers, and the many ways they help our organization: https://ucla.in/3QiopAV

03/02/2024

You might see faculty and the health community wear blue today in honor of "Dress in Blue Day," which marks the start of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Dr. Fola May, "Colon Champions," and researchers set up a giant inflatable colon at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to educate people about colorectal cancer and the importance of screening.

One in three people is overdue for CRC screening. Learn more: https://ucla.in/3IF1ziR

12/08/2023

World Wide Pressure Injury Prevention Day on November 16, 2023, was established to increase awareness about pressure injuries and how to prevent them.

The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) provided an educational fair on pressure injury prevention for the nursing staff at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Using fun interactive games and activities, WOCN introduced the principles of the SSKIN Bundle (Skin Assessments, Support Surface, Keep Turning Patients, Incontinence Skin Management, and importance of Nutrition) along with the Skin and Wound Care, Pressure Injury Nursing Guidelines to provide the latest knowledge and techniques for pressure injury prevention.

11/10/2023

Join us for the Birthing Justice Film Screening & Panel Discussion to shed light on the challenges faced by Black birthing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The event will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 4:30-7:30pm, at the Tamkin Auditorium of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Register here by November 10, 2023: https://bit.ly/467u3uL

10/26/2023

We are pleased to share that Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is on the list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024.

The America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2024 ranking was created to identify the top hospitals at the state level. Hospitals from all US states were eligible for the ranking and included in the nationwide survey. 

Click here to read more about this honor:

This ranking of America's Best-In-State Hospitals recognizes 600 leading hospitals nationwide. We hope this list is helpful to you when you select the right hospital for yourself or your family.

08/02/2023

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was given 5 stars for Overall Hospital Quality by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS annually assigns star ratings to hospitals nationwide based on their performance across five quality categories.

Click here to find the full list of hospitals that received a five-star rating:

CMS released it 2023 hospital rankings. 483 hospitals received 5 stars.

07/15/2023

UCLA Health is honored to be recognized by Becker's Healthcare on their 2023 list of Great Hospitals in America. Read more:

The greatest hospitals in America are renowned for their cutting-edge technology, highly trained staff and outstanding patient care. These hospitals are equipped with the latest medical technologies and offer the most advanced treatments.