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For more than a decade, UCI Health gynecologist Anjali Y. Hari, MD, has worked with clinicians in Tanzania to build a su...
05/17/2026

For more than a decade, UCI Health gynecologist Anjali Y. Hari, MD, has worked with clinicians in Tanzania to build a sustainable partnership between UC Irvine School of Medicine and the Bugando Medical Center focused on OB/GYN training and research.

Read more about their story at our Live Well Blog: https://bit.ly/42X9jH7

We proudly joined the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walk to support of patients, families and everyone affecte...
05/16/2026

We proudly joined the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Take Steps Walk to support of patients, families and everyone affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

At UCI Health, our specialists at the Chao Digestive Health Institute work together to provide advanced care for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and other complex digestive conditions — combining leading-edge treatment, research and clinical trials to bring new hope to patients.

Thank you to the incredible community that came together to raise awareness, support one another and take steps toward a healthier future.

Transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care? UCI Health is here to help.Join UCI Health on World IBD Day for an inter...
05/16/2026

Transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care? UCI Health is here to help.

Join UCI Health on World IBD Day for an interactive open house designed for young adults transitioning from pediatric to adult IBD care.

• Meet the IBD care team
• Tour the clinic
• Learn what to expect
• Ask questions in a supportive environment

May 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
at 101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868

Register at https://bit.ly/4wzI82t

UCI Health was proud to celebrate Nurses Week 2026. Co-workers across all UCI Health locations came out to recognize nur...
05/13/2026

UCI Health was proud to celebrate Nurses Week 2026. Co-workers across all UCI Health locations came out to recognize nurses for their hard work and dedication, while Nursing Excellence ceremonies were held at UCI Health — Irvine and UCI Health — Orange for those who went above and beyond.

On behalf of UCI Health, thank you to nurses everywhere.

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1. A group of UCI Health nurses seated outdoors, some clapping and others taking photos with smartphones during the Nurse's Excellence ceremony at UCI Health - Irvine.

2. Representatives of UCI Health executive and nursing leadership poses in front of a backdrop with the UCI Health logo.

3. Two UCI Health nurses preparing shaved ice treats at a stall at the lawn at UCI Health - Orange.

4. Two UCI Health nurses stand by a popcorn machine under a blue canopy at a Nurses Week event at UCI Health - Orange.

5. A UCI Health Nurse's Honor Guard member, in cap and gown, standing near a display board under a canopy. The board is titled "Nurses Honoring Nurses" and features a group photo of nurses in historical attire, along with text and a QR code.

6. Two UCI Health nurses exchanging a bouquet and a trophy, standing in front of colorful star-shaped balloons on stage at the Nurse's Excellence ceremony in a conference room at UCI Health - Orange.

7. A person holding a glass award inscribed with "2026 Nursing Excellence Award honoring Sheela Patel, Ambulatory Nurse of the Year, UCI Health."

8. A group of UCI Health co-workers in medical scrubs and hairnets standing in line at a buffet table outdoors at UCI Health - Placentia Linda.

9. Banner featuring a healthcare theme with symbols like a stethoscope, ambulance, and medical cross. The text reads, "Thank You Nurses. We appreciate all that you do! Dedication and hard work! Happy National Nurses Week!

05/13/2026

For , UCI Health nurses gathered on the lawn in front of UCI Douglas Hospital at UCI Health — Orange for Dissemination Day.

Presenters spoke about research they conducted on various topics related to their day-to-day work, all in the name of improving outcomes for both patients and co-workers.

The event highlighted the knowledge and dedication of our nurses, which often extends beyond the hospital.

Support the fight against cancer on ! When you ride, run or walk in the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge, 100% of your c...
05/12/2026

Support the fight against cancer on !

When you ride, run or walk in the UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge, 100% of your contribution directly funds cancer research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Learn more at anti-cancerchallenge.org

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The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center building. Text reads: "UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge. Every participant-raised dollar directly funds pilot studies and early phase clinical trials to save lives."

05/09/2026

UCI Health was proud to sponsor the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon event during Women’s Health Month 2026. Guest speaker Dr. Afshan Hameed, a UCI Health cardiologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist discusses the importance of bringing awareness of preventative care to women’s cardiovascular health.

Take control of your heart health by visiting our women’s heart services page at https://www.ucihealth.org/medical-services/programs/womens-heart-services

When a blood clot cuts off life-giving oxygen to the brain during a stroke, up to two million brain cells can be destroy...
05/09/2026

When a blood clot cuts off life-giving oxygen to the brain during a stroke, up to two million brain cells can be destroyed per minute.

Ischemic strokes — by far the most common type — strike fast and every minute counts to get care that reduces the risk of lasting disability or death, says vascular neurologist Dr. Mohammad Shafie, associate director of the UCI Health Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center.

“The longer the blockage lasts, the greater the damage,” he says. “That's why it's critical to get medical help as quickly as possible when signs and symptoms appear.

Learn the BE FAST acronym and help save lives! https://bit.ly/4db3XN4

UCI Health — Orange, the flagship hospital part of the UCI Health academic health system, received an ‘A’ grade in the s...
05/08/2026

UCI Health — Orange, the flagship hospital part of the UCI Health academic health system, received an ‘A’ grade in the spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

This is the 21st time since 2014 that the hospital has received this grade. It highlights the academic health system’s ongoing commitment to top-tier patient safety and quality care, consistently placing it among the top 32% of hospitals nationwide.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4utVqM2

05/06/2026

In the latest episode of Live Well with UCI Health, Dr. Michael Oh, neurosurgeon and director of the UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Center, discusses how today’s evolving spine care — from conservative therapies to cutting-edge procedures — is changing how back pain is treated.

Watch or listen to the full podcast at ucihealth.org/podcast

Video description: UCI Health neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Oh, speaks to Ryan Manno from iheart radio in the newest episode of LiveWell with UCI Health.

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