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UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care

December 9, 2025 | Jeanna Vazquez

UC San Diego Health Earns Highest Ranking for Obstetric, Infant Care

For the fourth year in a row, UC San Diego Health is recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer

December 8, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Appointed Chief Innovation Officer

UC San Diego Health appoints Alexander Khalessi as chief innovation officer to lead AI integration, drive digital transformation and advance health information.

Data-Driven Surgical Supply Lists Can Reduce Hospital Cost and Waste

November 25, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

Data-Driven Surgical Supply Lists Can Reduce Hospital Cost and Waste

UC San Diego study shows data-driven surgical supply lists can cut waste, save millions and improve efficiency without compromising patient safety.

First in the United States to Offer New Testicular Cancer Blood Test

November 3, 2025 | Kim Coutts

First in the United States to Offer New Testicular Cancer Blood Test

UC San Diego Health is the first hospital system in the country to offer a new integrated MRNA blood test for testicular cancer.

New Advanced Imaging Technology to Enhance Timely Patient Care

October 16, 2025 | Michelle Brubaker

New Advanced Imaging Technology to Enhance Timely Patient Care

New, innovative imaging systems at UC San Diego Health will improve systemwide efficiencies, optimize workflows and provide better image quality.

UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health Receive Approval to Form Joint Powers Authority

October 14, 2025 | Kim Coutts

UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health Receive Approval to Form Joint Powers Authority

Joint powers authority will stabilize and expand health care services for the community in the Palomar Health District of North San Diego.

UC San Diego Health Celebrates Top Docs Recognized in the Region

October 1, 2025 | Kim Coutts

UC San Diego Health Celebrates Top Docs Recognized in the Region

San Diego Magazine’s annual peer survey recognizes more than 100 UC San Diego Health physicians for providing the highest quality patient care.

Study Finds Virtual Clinics Lower Hospital Readmissions

September 24, 2025 | Jeanna Vazquez

Study Finds Virtual Clinics Lower Hospital Readmissions

Physicians with UC San Diego Health launch a virtual transitions of care clinic that improves patient outcomes and shows a reduction in hospital readmissions.

UC San Diego Health Honored as Top Performer in Quality Care

September 17, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

UC San Diego Health Honored as Top Performer in Quality Care

UC San Diego Health recognized by Vizient as a top performer in hospital quality and outpatient care for the seventh year.

World’s First Custom Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

August 28, 2025 | Leslie Aquinde

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.