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Natascha Benz-Wolfinger, a nurse in the surgical step-down unit at UCI Health — Orange, received the DAISY Award for Ext...
02/11/2026

Natascha Benz-Wolfinger, a nurse in the surgical step-down unit at UCI Health — Orange, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for going above and beyond for her patients.


“She frequently volunteers whenever any patient is in need. Patients notice,” wrote the colleague who nominated her.

Read full story at https://bit.ly/3ZXvVFy

02/09/2026

In honor of —an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, particularly its impact on women’s health—UCI Health and the Anaheim Ducks came together to light up various locations, including part of the ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center) in red.

Thank you to all who joined in recognizing this important occasion.

02/09/2026

In honor of —an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, particularly its impact on women’s health—UCI Health and the came together to light up various locations, including part of the ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center) in red.

Thank you to all who joined in recognizing this important occasion.

UCI Health — Lakewood has earned Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, the highest level of designation for stroke ...
02/09/2026

UCI Health — Lakewood has earned Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, the highest level of designation for stroke care possible from DNV Healthcare.

The three-year certification means that the facility has the capability to provide rapid, high-quality treatment 24 hours a day for patients with stroke and complex cerebrovascular conditions who require intensive medical and surgical care.

UCI Health is a proud leader in stroke care throughout the region.

Read full story at https://bit.ly/4bEKrt4

02/06/2026

Although UCI Health — Irvine is fully electric, it is prepared in the event of any emergencies, including utility disruptions.

Joe Brothman, director of UCI Health General Services, explains how the systems that ensure patient care remains uninterrupted in any type of crisis.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4tCOL2L

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but many risk factors are preventable. This Heart Health A...
02/06/2026

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but many risk factors are preventable. This Heart Health Awareness Month, take a moment to check in on your heart — and the hearts of those you love.

Small steps like moving more, eating balanced meals, managing stress and keeping up with screenings can make a big difference over time. Your heart powers every moment that matters.

Start today — schedule a heart health screening or talk with your doctor about your risk.
https://bit.ly/3MeyjES

02/04/2026

On , we honor our more than 580 female doctors for their fierce dedication to providing compassionate and exceptional care to patients and the Orange County community.

02/03/2026

Today, UCI Health marked a milestone by sealing a time capsule commemorating the opening of our new all-electric hospital, UCI Health — Irvine. Holding artifacts, reflections and aspirations from co-workers, it will be opened in 2050, sharing our vision for the future of healthcare with those who will have carried it forward.

Learn more about UCI Health — Irvine and our model for sustainable, accessible and forward-thinking care at https://bit.ly/46LlxVL

Ocular surface disease, retinal disease & glaucomaJoin UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute to learn how to prepare fo...
02/01/2026

Ocular surface disease, retinal disease & glaucoma

Join UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute to learn how to prepare for cataract surgery when you have other ocular conditions in this expert-led discussion featuring Soroosh Behshad, MD, MPH; Kapil Mishra, MD; and Andrew Smith, MD.

February 10 | 7–8 p.m.

Register today https://bit.ly/4rbU7jm

With cases of a highly active flu virus on the rise across Orange County and the state, there's still time to get a flu ...
01/31/2026

With cases of a highly active flu virus on the rise across Orange County and the state, there's still time to get a flu shot if you haven't already, says Dr. Susan S. Huang, medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention for UCI Health. "The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu is to get vaccinated. It's not too late.”

Vaccination is recommended for almost everyone from the age of 6 months on up, and it is particularly important for children under age 5, for whom the flu can be deadly, Huang says.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4k8xbz3

Spine surgery is evolving, and UCI Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sohaib Hashmi in the UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Cen...
01/30/2026

Spine surgery is evolving, and UCI Health orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sohaib Hashmi in the UCI Health Comprehensive Spine Center feels optimistic about the specialty. He spoke to Becker’s Spine Review about how professional collaboration at UCI Health is advancing both knowledge and patient care.

“Equally encouraging is the continued strengthening of collaboration between orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery. This partnership allows us to deliver the highest level of comprehensive, patient-centered spine care by combining complementary skill sets, perspectives and innovations.”

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4a1pwOu

UCI Health has launched an MR-guided, focused program, expanding access to breakthrough outpatient treatment options f...
01/28/2026

UCI Health has launched an MR-guided, focused program, expanding access to breakthrough outpatient treatment options for patients living with and tremor-predominant Parkinson’s disease. Located at the new UCI Health — Irvine hospital, the program advances the clinical expertise of the neurologists and neurosurgeons at Orange County’s only academic health system.

Benefits of the outpatient procedure include no incisions or implants, immediate tremor control and no long-term maintenance needed.

It also highlights the importance the UCI Health academic health system places on increasing access to the latest research, clinical trials and innovative treatments to improve function while fostering independence and quality of life.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4k2nF0v

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