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August 15, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Sweet dreams for USC Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery Center patient

Sweet dreams for USC Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery Center patient

When Jose Salas walked into the USC Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery Center in 2017, he was beyond exhausted. After consulting with the surgeons on staff, he finally is getting the rest he needs.

Smitha Ravipudi named CEO of USC Care Medical Group

Smitha Ravipudi named CEO of USC Care Medical Group

Smitha Ravipudi, MPH, has been named CEO of USC Care Medical Group, administrators announced recently. Ravipudi will transition from her current role as chief operating officer for USC Care effective immediately.

Study: Financial abuse of older adults by family members more common than scams by strangers

Study: Financial abuse of older adults by family members more common than scams by strangers

Despite numerous telephone, mail and internet scams directed toward older adults, relatives may perpetrate more financial elder abuse than strangers, suggests a new study by experts at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of new medical students' journey

White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of new medical students' journey

For the nearly 190 students who recited the Hippocratic Oath on the Broad Lawn, Aug. 9 marked the beginning of their careers as medical professionals. The members of the Keck School of Medicine of USC's Class of 2023 donned their short medical coats during the annual White Coat Ceremony.

Featured Event

Keck Medicine of USC

Date: Monday, Aug. 19

Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Event: "Sweet #16 Party"

Location: Broad Lawn, Health Sciences Campus

Info: Hospital ID badges required for entry; an evening program will be held from 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Hoffman Café in Keck Hospital of USC and Matson Conference Room at USC Norris Cancer Hospital.

Find more campus events at hscnews.usc.edu/calendar-of-events/.

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