October 1, 2025 | Kim Coutts
UC San Diego Health Celebrates Top Docs Recognized in the RegionSan Diego Magazine’s annual peer survey recognizes more than 100 UC San Diego Health physicians for providing the highest quality patient care.
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September 24, 2025 | Jeanna Vazquez
Study Finds Virtual Clinics Lower Hospital ReadmissionsPhysicians with UC San Diego Health launch a virtual transitions of care clinic that improves patient outcomes and shows a reduction in hospital readmissions.
September 17, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde
UC San Diego Health Honored as Top Performer in Quality CareUC San Diego Health recognized by Vizient as a top performer in hospital quality and outpatient care for the seventh year.
Flu Shots: What to Know Before You Roll Up Your Sleeve
Get expert answers to common flu shot questions to help you stay informed, healthy and protected throughout flu season
Dr. Ian Neel: A Champion for Cognitive Care
Ian Neel, MD, has been named co-chair of the San Diego Alzheimer’s Project. In this Q&A, he reflects on his journey to cognitive care for older adults.
The Hidden Risk in Your Medicine Cabinet
Acetaminophen is in more than 600 medications and is the top cause of liver injury in the U.S. Learn how to use it safely and avoid accidental overdose.
Robotic Spine Surgery Restores Young Man’s Active Lifestyle
UC San Diego Health’s minimally invasive, robot-assisted spine surgery helps patient overcome chronic back pain and return to active living.
World’s First Custom Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
UC San Diego Health performs the world’s first personalized cervical spine surgery using AI and 3D-printed implants for a patient’s unique anatomy.
UC San Diego Health No. 1 in San Diego, Specialty Care Nationally Ranked
U.S. News & World Report recognizes UC San Diego Health among top in nation for specialty care and treatment of 20 common procedures and conditions.
Lifesaving Surgery Leads to Generous Kidney Donation
Bruce Paul Allen’s kidney donor testing uncovered a pancreatic tumor, allowing timely, lifesaving care.
What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Screening
Early prostate cancer detection saves lives as screening and treatment options have dramatically evolved over the past several decades.
First Enzyme-Targeting Drug Reverses Liver Damage in MASH
New drug reverses liver damage in MASH, targeting an enzyme to reduce fat and inflammation in patients with fatty liver disease.