UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

07/31/2025

Recently Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack visited our Santa Monica Infusion Center, bringing surprises and smiles. Thanks for visiting, Landon!

UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

07/17/2025

Earlier this month, many team members from our medical center participated in the Santa Monica 4th of July Parade, a yearly tradition. Thank you to everyone who joined, and the City of Santa Monica - Government for including us!

07/09/2025

The Unity in Diversity Nursing Professional Governance Council, in collaboration with the Office of Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence, has successfully hosted the 4th Annual Unity and Kindness Day celebrations. This event aimed to bridge gaps across roles and titles, bringing together faculty, staff, trainees and students for meaningful dialogue and engaging activities that promote an equitable and compassionate health care system.

05/27/2025

One week left of Nurses Month! We’ve had an amazing time celebrating our nurses with award ceremonies, breakfast and events across our campuses. Here's a look at some of our favorite moments so far. Thank you to every nurse at UCLA Health for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to our patients and each other every day.

05/15/2025

Celebrating pediatric care. 💙 Our 6NW Pediatrics Unit at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is one of only ten units in the US that has been honored with the Diamond Pediatric Nursing Excellence Award by the Society of Pediatric Nurses! This national recognition celebrates our nurses for going above and beyond to deliver compassionate, age-appropriate care that puts kids and families first.

A special shoutout to our nurse leaders for also receiving the Advocacy Poster Excellence Award, demonstrating their commitment to providing equitable care.

05/14/2025

UCLA Health is proud to be recognized by Newsweek on their list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2025 and their list of World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025. Both Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center received the top 5-ribbon rating for their maternity care. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! See the list here:

To help families make informed decisions, Newsweek and Statista are proud to present America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025, recognizing the leaders in maternity care nationwide.

03/14/2025

Cheers to these heroes 🌟 For Child Life Month, we shine a spotlight on Child Life Specialists, who provide comfort for pediatric patients navigating unfamiliar times. By identifying each individual child's social, emotional and educational needs, these specialists offer therapeutic activities and support tailored to every patient and their family.

Thank you for your care 💙 💛

03/03/2025

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center have been recognized by Newsweek on their list of World's Best Hospitals 2025. We are grateful for our incredible staff, volunteers and patients who made this possible. Learn more and get the complete list here: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/worlds-best-hospitals-2025

01/30/2025

Big thanks to our visitors yesterday 💙

01/08/2025

12/30/2024

Our orthopedic surgical unit at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center has earned two prestigious national awards: the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses and the Beacon Award for Excellence from the AACN! 🎉

From zero harm achievements to compassionate patient care, this recognition reflects our nurses' dedication to patient safety, collaboration, and a supportive work environment. Read more: https://ucla.in/3ZxZ4Xm

12/20/2024

If you asked Jackie Wangerin, ICU nurse, what lavender reminds her of, she would immediately think of the Lavender Cart: a comfort cart filled with items to create keepsakes and memories for patients in palliative care.

Under the mentorship of Jeannie Meyer, Jackie created the unit-based nursing Palliative Measures Committee, which strives to improve quality of life. The cart is just one of many initiatives intended to comfort patients, their loved ones, and staff.

Since returning to work after experiencing post-pandemic burnout, Jackie has led the way with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to self-care. Read about her team’s commitment to care: https://ucla.in/4ggcrCP