In the cardiothoracic ICU at UCLA Health, nurses like Lindsay Brant, CCRN, are redefining end-of-life care with compassion and dignity. Through Community—a nurse-led initiative—patients’ final wishes are honored, families are comforted, and staff have a space to process their grief together. From bedside music by the Threshold Choir to comfort patients to moments of silence that recognize each life lost, Community ensures that even in death, humanity is never forgotten. “We are a family here, and we treat patients like they’re an extension of our family,” Brant said. “Nursing is the best excuse in the world to love on strangers, to treat all humanity as if it was your closest friend and loved one. And it’s such a gift to be able to do that. Read more: https://lat.ms/4iO50Ud
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For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world. Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world. Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.
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Happy #MatchDay2025! 🎉💙💛 • 63% of the class will stay in California • One-third of the class will train in University of California Health, with 20% of the class continuing their training at UCLA Health • 30% of the class will train in primary care specialties • 30% of the match cohort will be surgeons #DGSOMUCLA #Match2025 #Residency #MedStudent #MedSchool #FutureDoctor #BruinProud
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UCLA Health has received a $20 million commitment from the Saul and Joyce Brandman Foundation to establish a new lung health center that will explore the mechanisms of lung disease and develop prevention strategies, diagnostic tests and treatments. Read more: https://ucla.in/4hmm82g
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, our senior executives engaged in dynamic conversations at our first-ever Women in Excellence Celebration. Medell Briggs, MD, MPH, MSHS, Chief Health Equity and Inclusive Excellence, and Johnese Spisso, UCLA Health President and CEO, had an in-depth chat before two panel discussions featuring our women in leadership. We're committed to fostering an environment where women thrive, and we can all move forward together.
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UCLA’s liver transplant program is using groundbreaking technology to save lives. Douglas Farmer, MD, chief of the department of liver and pancreas transplantation at UCLA Health and professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, explains how the advancements are improving transplant success: https://ucla.in/4bMYCKG
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At UCLA Health, we want to see you enjoy your career to the fullest. As one of the nation’s most respected health systems with multiple Magnet®-designated hospitals, hundreds of community-based clinics, and the David Geffen School of Medicine, we offer unmatched options for you to experience an amazing career journey. Take the first step and apply to join us. https://bit.ly/4b5TrVS
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Congratulations to Johnese Spisso, President, UCLA Health & CEO, UCLA Hospital System, for being recognized as a Great Leader in Healthcare 2025 by Becker's Hospital Review. Read about the recognition here: https://lnkd.in/eQ5XukA6
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You never know where your career might take you. And at UCLA Health, you’ll have plenty of paths to choose from. We’re one of the nation’s most respected health systems with multiple Magnet®-designated hospitals, hundreds of community-based clinics, and the David Geffen School of Medicine. With such a wide variety of opportunities and options, you may be surprised at how far you can take your career. Apply today and let’s get started! https://bit.ly/4b5TrVS
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Cheers to these heroes! 🌟 For Child Life Month, we shine a spotlight on Child Life Specialists, who provide comfort for pediatric patients navigating unfamiliar times. By identifying each individual child's social, emotional and educational needs, these specialists offer therapeutic activities and support tailored to every patient and their family. Thank you for your care.
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