Caleb Hsieh, MD

11/26/2025

For Dena and Richard, UCLA Health is not just a medical team, it’s become family. “Dr. Chi and the whole team are one in a million,” said Dena. “They helped save both of our lives.”

11/25/2025

After an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis, lifelong surfer Paul Hendrix — a longtime UCLA Health patient and UCLA alum — turned to our oncologists at UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, trusting they could provide alternative treatment options to surgery.

Paul was concerned about losing his lung capacity, which is vital for surfers and a passion he hopes to continue for life. Pursuing a less invasive, he opted for radiation therapy known as “SBRT,” an outpatient procedure that delivers precise targeting. For Paul, just three outpatient sessions, each lasting less than 10 minutes, was sufficient.

Read his story this Lung Cancer Awareness Month:

When Paul Hendrix was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in 2023, he knew exactly where to turn. A longtime UCLA Health patient and alumnus of UCLA's film and television program, Hendrix had previously beaten throat cancer with the help of UCLA.

11/21/2025

A back-to-back win brings celebration. From our medical experts supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers, to the care teams who make miracles happen, to the little legends beginning their own stories, here’s to the wins that unite our community. 💙💛

11/21/2025

A recent luncheon celebrated UCLA Health Auxiliary's 70th anniversary, featuring a "fashion show" with donated items found in our very own UCLA Thrift Shop.

Auxiliary volunteer hours vary from strolling kindness carts around the hospital with coffee and snacks, to bringing creative projects bedside, staffing gift shops and providing a furry cuddle with friends at the UCLA People-Animal Connection.

All proceeds from the UCLA Thrift Shop support patients through UCLA Health. On December 10, 11, and 12, their Holiday Event brings out a curated collection of rare, fine items received throughout the year. Reserved shopping times are required.

Read more about our volunteer celebration: https://ucla.in/43FFL1g

11/21/2025

The new department will drive the next generation of discovery and patient-centered care by integrating advanced imaging and therapy, accelerating scientific discovery and advancing precision health at UCLA Health.

11/19/2025

Every minute matters when a stroke occurs. That’s why UCLA Health's Mobile Stroke Unit partners with fire departments, like Torrance Fire Department and Long Beach Fire Department, across LA county to deploy life-saving medical intervention immediately.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a compact brain scanner, and staffed by stroke experts, these specialized units deliver treatment up to 30 minutes faster than standard ambulance response—improving patient recovery, outcomes, and saving lives.

Read more: https://ucla.in/3Y4lQq2

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City of Torrance CA Government
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Culver City Fire Department
Santa Monica Fire Department
Beverly Hills Fire Department
Compton Fire Department

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have long been committed to fighting cancer. Their determination has driven the development of lifesaving treatments that bring hope to those diagnosed and in need of care. Click to see, and read more by the University of California: https://bit.ly/41od5sF

UCLA

11/13/2025

At UCLA Health, we face every challenge with heart, determination and the belief that better days are always ahead. Whatever you’re facing, keep on rising.

11/13/2025

Exercise might be the surprising weapon in the fight against Parkinson’s disease symptoms, according to new UCLA Health research. The study was a joint effort of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and the UCLA Neurology Department, and included researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Learn more about the research and what it means for patients:

11/12/2025

The hardest conversations are often the most important. Dr. Eve Glazier and end-of-life planning experts discuss how advance care planning can guide families through difficult decisions. Listen on the Medically Speaking podcast :https://youtu.be/_4TT3CJh7Jo?si=5UVc5c1DFyhFjzEc

11/09/2025