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August 22, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Keck Medical Center has sweet celebration for latest ranking

Keck Medical Center of USC held a "Sweet #16" celebration recently to mark the hospitals' ranking in the latest U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll.

The Keck Effect: A path to helping people

Meet Sandy Alcala, a volunteer-turned-employee who has spent the past 11 years making Keck Medicine of USC a better place for everyone.

Study: Free rides could lead to better health outcomes for seniors

Better access to on-demand transportation could help older adults miss fewer medical appointments as well as reduce their social isolation to improve their overall health, suggests a new study by researchers at the USC Center for Body Computing.

Researchers receive $12.5M grant for craniofacial research data-sharing endeavor

USC scientists have received a new grant to further develop FaceBase, a central repository for craniofacial datasets and tools meant to advance craniofacial science.

Featured Event

Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology and Center for the Study of Blood Diseases Grand Rounds

Date: Friday, Aug. 23

Time: 11 a.m.

Event: "Myeloproliferative Disorders, Part 1," Casey O'Connell, MD

Location: LAC+USC Medical Center Inpatient Tower Conference Room D

Info: Carolyn Castellanos, (323) 865-3913, castellanos_c@med.usc.edu

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

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