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When a local baseball team of pre-teens needed vaccines to play in a summer tournament in New York, they turned to our vaccine clinic. Learn more about our efforts to vaccinate these and other local adolescents.

While we are encouraged by the CDC's new mask recommendations for fully vaccinated people, we will continue to follow CDC safety guidelines for health care settings and locations The CDC’s guidance states that all people, including those who have been vaccinated, should continue to wear their masks and practice physical distancing when working in or visiting a health care setting. Masks are still required at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, for the safety of our staff, patients ...and visitors. We appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation with these important public health measures. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov//infection-control-after-vaccination.h

We're proud to see Emanouel Khodadadi, RN, an emergency room nurse at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, highlighted in the Los Angeles Times' "Salute to Nurses" tribute. This tribute recognizes nurses who are serving patients throughout Southern California. Thank you to Emanouel for all of his dedication to our patients (see page 12).

Registered nurses, Bea Joe and Racquelle Thieling celebrate their first Mother’s Day. Learn more about their journey working with COVID-19 patients every day while being pregnant.

In honor of Nurses Week, we are highlighting some of our nurses for the exceptional work they do day in and day out. Meet 5 nurses who all provide excellent patient care.

For Nurses Week, we want to honor some of our nurses for their exceptional work. Meet 6 nurses who all provide excellent patient care.

Getting vaccinated is one tool in your fight against #COVID19. It’s important to continue to #MaskUp, practice social distancing, wash your hands and stay home if you’re feeling sick. We can all do our part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Learn more: https://uscvhh.org/coronavirus-vaccine

Dr. Armand Dorian, chief medical officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, shares why he chose to get vaccinated and offers an update on how he feels after receiving the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine: https://uscvhh.org/coronavirus-vaccine

To welcome new lives into the world as safely as possible, our Beginnings Family Birth Center took multiple precautions to ensure safety for parents, babies, physicians and staff. Learn more about the safety measures we took during the pandemic.

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, Dr. Armand Dorian, chief medical officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, is urging everyone to take precautions while ringing in the new year. For tips and ideas for welcoming in the new year safely, visit the CDC's website: https://www.cdc.gov//daily-lif/holidays/new-years-eve.html

Congratulations to Dr. Armand Dorian, chief medical officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, for being named one of the professionals thriving in their 40s by the Los Angeles Business Journal. Learn more: https://labusinessjournal.com//thriving-their-40s-armand-/

How can hospitalized patients and their families stay in touch during the pandemic? Thanks to a generous donation, our team provides iPads to keep the communication lines open since visitors are not allowed during the surge of #COVID19 cases. Learn more.