Keck Medicine of USC

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine for people experiencing homelessness, especially at this point, can really be a life changer for them, says Brett Feldman, a physician assistant and director of the Street Medicine team at Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Learn more about how the Street Medicine team is administering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in need.

Dr. Larissa V. Rodríguez empowers her patients to make decisions. I like to provide my patients with evidence-based discussions and alternatives, so they can be involved in the treatment process. It’s my job to give them choices and allow them to consider the treatments they are willing to undergo. Learn more about Dr. Rodríguez, a surgeon specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, urogynecology and urology, including what you may not find on her resume.

Do you have questions about the #COVID19 vaccine? The World Health Organization (WHO) answers the following questions: If you have already had #COVID19, do you still need both doses of the vaccine? Do these vaccines protect you against infection? Do they protect us against variants?... For more information about the coronavirus vaccine, visit: https://www.keckmedicine.org/vaccine

Have you ever woken up with a pins and needles sensation on the arm you were sleeping on? These odd tingles are caused by pressure on a nerve and typically go away. What happens if they don’t go away once the pressure is taken off? It could be a sign of a medical condition. Learn more about what can be the cause of these sensations.

The CDC shares that there has been an increase in adults reporting symptoms of an anxiety or depressive disorder during the pandemic. Learn more about the report, and discover ways to get help if you are struggling (check the comments in the original CDC post).

Why did Dr. Eric Chang, a radiation oncologist, want to practice at Keck Medicine of USC? To be at the forefront of medicine, I chose to practice at an academic medical center, where I can be involved in developing and refining the most advanced treatments. Learn more about Dr. Chang and what you may not find on his resume.

What can you expect after getting the coronavirus vaccine? We share information about some of the common side effects. Learn more about the #COVID19Vaccine: http://ow.ly/gTNF50CPwJb.

What’s the most rewarding part of Dr. Jason Ye’s job as an radiation oncologist at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center? When I’m able to alleviate my patients’ anxiety by listening to their concerns and answering their questions. Learn more about Dr. Ye and his career. http://ow.ly/R9Gx50CPwc1

Dr. Neha Nanda, medical director of infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship, and Krist Azizian, chief pharmacy officer at Keck Medicine of USC, discuss how the health system plans to secure and distribute the #COVID19Vaccine to staff in the coming weeks. Learn more.

Today we started administering #COVID19 vaccinations to our physicians, nurses and staff. Dr. Edward Jones-Lopez, infectious diseases; Dr. Peter Marshall, pulmonary critical care; Dr. Noel Battle, family medicine; Sara Troyer, patient care technician; Samuel Ware, RN; Dodgie Cortes, nursing supervisor; Addie Morgan, department of public safety; and Maria Saravia, environmental services, are the first to receive the #COVID19Vaccine at Keck Medicine of USC.

With the introduction of this vaccine, we are witnessing the dawn of a new day. The vaccination process for our employees will begin today. This is a historic moment for our health system and surrounding communities, says Rod Hanners, interim CEO for Keck Medicine of USC.

Due to the pandemic, celebrating the holidays may be different. How can one cope with changes to holiday traditions? Social worker Ronna Harris shares tips to help those looking to celebrate during COVID-19.