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A stocking stuffer like no other. Join us in welcoming baby Dominic into the world. "It's the best Christmas present I've ever had and will ever have. I don't think you can top having a Christmas baby. I feel very blessed and excited, says Lucy di Nallo, mother to the newborn. In a year where most are frustrated by having to virtually celebrate with loved ones, Aparna Sridhar, MD and staff describe the joys of working through the holiday, There is something special about w...orking during holidays and delivering holiday babies. It feels magical. It is just so amazing to see the families welcome their most awaited gift for the holiday season! While we miss being with our own family, we all very much enjoy being together with our work family. UCLA Health offers comprehensive resources for expecting mothers. Visit the UCLA Birthplace for more information: https://www.uclahealth.org/birthplace/

What’s the connection between diabetes and COVID-19? Read here. https://ucla.in/3nE71Gw

From all of us at UCLA Health, happy holidays to you and your loved ones. Stay safe. Protect each other.

When should you use antibiotics for infections? What’s the difference between viral and bacterial illnesses? Pediatric infectious disease specialist Paul Krogstad, MD, answers these questions and more. Read here. https://ucla.in/3pbfX6w

It doesn’t feel like Christmas without my father, says Priscilla Zubia, 20, the youngest of five siblings who lost their father, Jose Zubia, to COVID-19 in November. Intensive care physician Thanh Neville, MD, is the medical director for the 3 Wishes Program at UCLA Health, an initiative in which health care workers implement final wishes for dying patients. With the help of local philanthropists, Dr. Neville was able to help the Zubias feel "less alone" during their time of greatest need. Read the full story here. https://ucla.in/2KAc8ZN

The road to reopening Disneyland starts with science. UCLA Health’s Dr. Timothy Brewer explains how other park reopenings are models for COVID-19 do’s and don’ts. https://lat.ms/37led4R

Turns out, warriors come in all sizes even super tiny-sized. Need proof? Meet Skye: a four-year-old cancer warrior who fought Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML) and won. It took three bone marrow transplants, four rounds of chemo, experimental immunotherapy treatment and 299 days as a UCLA Health in-patient, but Skye did it! Learn more about Skye’s warrior-triumphs, and remember: a hero’s a hero, no matter how small --> https://ucla.in/2YHYxT4

Is it possible to eat your way to a healthier immune system? Actually, yes! But turning down the shortbreads, chocolates, and eggnog treats of the season can be tough. As we slide into the holiday season Dr. Vijaya Surampudi, an assistant professor of medicine at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, explains how sticking to a healthy diet can make a difference for your immune system and overall health and well-being. Read her tips --> https://ucla.in/2YjUUEB

In collaboration with the Allen Institute, UCLA Health neuroscientist Baljit Khakh, Ph.D., explores a cell type showing promise as a therapeutic target for Huntington's disease. Read more here. https://bit.ly/2TkRXQu

U made it happen! UCLA Health raised $9,735 in just 24 hours to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)! It is with great pride that we say THANK YOU for making a real difference in our mission to cure cancer! If you still want to participate in this important effort, join us at LLS’ virtual Light The Night event on November 7 by signing up for our team or donating. https://bit.ly/3lBFrYS #ULighttheNight #LightTheNight #BeatingCancerIsInOurBlood

With cutting-edge research into remdesivir and dexamethasone, UCLA Health physicians have dedicated themselves to saving the lives of severely ill COVID-19 patients. Here’s what they’ve learned since March about treating the disease caused by the coronavirus. https://ucla.in/36QgPYa

So, wait a minute. How often should you be going in for a mammogram? And at what age should you start? If you've read multiple guidelines about mammograms and aren't sure what to do, you're not alone. Instructions may vary across different organizations. In this edition of Ask the Doctors, Dr. Eve Glazier and Dr. Elizabeth Ko explain why breast screening guidelines sometimes differ, and how breast cancer risk levels factor into why.... Learn more about screening guidelines and what they may mean for you --> https://ucla.in/2ITdtd3

Team UCLA Health has raised nearly $4,000 in the first 12 hours of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Cancer Cure-A-Thon! We’re blown away by your support so far, but we’re still working to reach our goal. With 12 hours left to go, there’s still time to make a life-saving donation. https://bit.ly/3lBFrYS #BeatingCancerIsInOurBlood

N95 versus KN95: which COVID-19 face covering should you choose? UCLA Health’s Dr. Timothy Brewer says leave the respirators for the medical professionals. https://bit.ly/2SKJVjy

Joe Biden is one of roughly 3 million people in the United States with a stutter. This International Stuttering Awareness Day, UCLA Health pediatric speech-language pathologist Nicole Schussel, MS, CCC-SLP discusses stuttering stigmas, misconceptions, and the latest treatments. https://ucla.in/3jehqFV

Join us TODAY, Thursday, October 22nd, for our 24-hour Cancer Cure-A-Thon! Donations will support breakthrough cancer research initiatives from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Make your life-saving donation. https://bit.ly/3lBFrYS #BeatingCancerIsInOurBlood

As the Los Angeles Dodgers head into Game 2 of the World Series tonight, we wanted to share the team spirit from our amazing UCLA Health staff (and friends)! They all showed up today with unmatched energy and their best Dodgers blue to celebrate Dodgers Spirit Day in anticipation! #ITFDB We have our Dodgers in 4. What are your predictions?

TOMORROW, October 22, we are coming together virtually to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by raising funds for life-saving cancer research! Check back in tomorrow to join the event! Learn more and donate. https://bit.ly/3lBFrYS

Halloween will be different this year, but experts say there’s light at the end of the jack-o-lantern! Check out our tips for a safe and memorable Halloween night. https://ucla.in/31eqWm5

COVID-19 may have unique effects on pregnant women. Here’s what we know so far, according to Dr. Yalda Afshar, a UCLA Health OB/GYN. https://bit.ly/34Njuzr

Governor Gavin Newsom recently appointed Dr. Peter Szilagyi of UCLA Health to join the newly created California COVID-19 Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. UCLA Health is proud to be a part of the leading efforts to ensure a safe, efficient, and equitable distribution of a future COVID vaccine to all Californians. Learn more. https://bit.ly/2T9Rosv