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September 5, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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Keck Professionalism Program expands to nursing staff

Keck Professionalism Program expands to nursing staff

Keck Medical Center of USC has expanded the Keck Professional Program to the nursing staff, which will enable nursing staff to strengthen relationships with coworkers and continue to provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families, administrators said.

Choi award winner aims to serve patients holistically

Choi award winner aims to serve patients holistically

For Christina Garcia, care is a reciprocal relationship, one in which both the patient and the care provider learn and grow from each other. "I learn a lot from my patients and their families," she said. Garcia was honored recently with one of the USC Choi Family Awards for Excellence in Patient-Centered Care.

Pelvic pain researchers receive federal grant to continue groundbreaking study

Pelvic pain researchers receive federal grant to continue groundbreaking study

More than 10 million people in the United States live with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Now a new grant will support a partnership to get to the bottom of the cause of these pains.

Fad diets could contribute to liver disease known as a 'silent killer'

Fad diets could contribute to liver disease known as a 'silent killer'

If you're looking to shed a few pounds, you might be tempted to try out popular new approaches like the keto diet or fasting. But you might be unwittingly worsening a problem you don't even know you have: a fatty liver.

Featured Event

USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Talk

Date: Friday, Sept. 6

Time: Noon

Event: "The Survivor Art Series," Juan Rojas Aguilar

Location: Jennifer Diamond Cancer Resource Library, Norris Research Tower (NRT) Room G501

Info: Mary Aalto, mary.aalto@med.usc.edu. No RSVP required; lunch will be served.

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