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June 30, 2022

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Hanners and Gill honored by University Kidney Research Organization

Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine of USC (pictured here with David Peng, MD, MPH, president of the USC Care Medical Group) and Inderbir S. Gill, MD, executive director of USC Urology at Keck Medicine of USC and chair and distinguished professor of urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, both received special awards at the University Kidney Research Organization's annual benefit dinner on June 10.

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Festival of Life offers inspiration for cancer survivors as they move ahead

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center hosted the Festival of Life on June 4 to honor the strength and tenacity of cancer survivors. The event, the first to be held in person since 2019, featured inspirational speeches, a symbolic releasing of doves and a "tree of life" where patients, survivors and loved ones could leave personal messages.

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Study: Extreme heat and air pollution create deadly combo

Deaths are 21% more likely on days that have both extreme heat and elevated air pollution, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. This synergistic effect is almost double the impact of the individual exposures combined, a team of USC researchers has found.

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USC School of Pharmacy celebrates mentors from the field

On June 14, the USC School of Pharmacy hosted its annual Preceptor Appreciation Reception to thank pharmacists from across the city who mentor the school's PharmD students at their own practice locations. Five preceptors and the pharmacy at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center were recognized with awards.

Featured Event

The Keck School

Date: Wednesday, July 6

Time: Noon

Topic and speakers: "Dismantling the Privilege of Self Care," Nishelli Ahmed, MPH, CHES, and Ashleigh Hala, MSW, LCSW, of Wake Forest University

Summary: A lecture to deconstruct the concept of self-care through exploration of anti-oppression frameworks: trauma stewardship, healing justice and community cultural wealth.

Location: Webinar

Registration: To register for this event, click here.

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