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August 31, 2018

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Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Dean's installation speech calls for hard work, redemption

Dean's installation speech calls for hard work, redemption

An air of renewal charged the proceedings as Laura Mosqueda was formally installed as dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC before a standing-room-only audience. The ceremony took place Aug. 23 on the Health Sciences Campus.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy welcome newest classes of students

Physical therapy, occupational therapy welcome newest classes of students

The USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy welcomed their newest classes with two White Coat ceremonies on the Health Sciences Campus recently.

Moving Targets symposium focuses on pain management

Moving Targets symposium focuses on pain management

With the theme of pain management, the 17th annual Moving Targets symposium focused on current breakthroughs in the field of pain medicine, with an emphasis on combating the opioid crisis.

Chickenpox, shingles and vaccines: What do you need to know?

Chickenpox, shingles and vaccines: What do you need to know?

Chickenpox and shingles generally won't kill you, but for some adults, they could result in a trip to the hospital. So with a new shingles vaccine now available, should you consider vaccination to avoid chickenpox and shingles as an adult? Sharon Orrange answers these questions and more.

Featured Event

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Date: Friday, Sept. 7

Time: Noon

Event: "The Survivor Art Series," Margaret Treanor Frey, MBA, MS

Location: Norris Research Tower (NRT) G501

Info: Mary Aalto, mary.aalto@med.usc.edu. Lunch will be served.

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

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