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Stay informed with the latest news from UCI Health. From groundbreaking medical advancements to community partnerships and achievements, our newsroom keeps you updated on how we’re transforming healthcare in Orange County and beyond.

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Recent News Stories

uci health neuropsychologist hayley b kristinsson wearing a dark jacket in front of a blue studio background
07-01-2025

Staying single might decrease dementia risk, says new study

IN THE NEWS: The cognitive benefits of marriage may depend on its quality, says UCI Health neuropsychologist.
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edther ocampo, center, his brother dominic, mom cynthia and younger sister reunite with uci health trauma surgeon dr. michael lekawa and his nurse
07-01-2025

Experts warn of firework dangers around Fourth of July, summer events

IN THE NEWS: Some are loaded with gunpowder and have the potential to cause serious harm, says UCI Health trauma surgeon
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uci health neurologist dr s ahmad sajjadi wearing a white coat in front of a blue studio background
06-30-2025

Daily movement can boost brain health, new study finds

IN THE NEWS: The benefits of movement could be seen after just five minutes of exercise.
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From the Newsroom

UCI Health melanoma researcher Anand Ganesan, MD, PhD, is pictured at left in the Ganesan lab with graduate student and scientist Hui Xiao, PhD.
06-26-2025

Moles can become melanomas through nongenetic transitions, UC Irvine study shows


Researchers discover precursor cancer cells that may help early detection.



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Dr. Afshan Hameed, a UCI Health cardiologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, seeks to reduce heart disease risk in prognant patients.
06-13-2025

Screening algorithm doubles detection of obstetric patients at risk for deadly heart disease

The risk-assessment toolkit dramatically improved the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in pregnant patients, the leading cause of U.S. maternal mortality.

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Alexandre Chan, PharmD, pictured in his white coat, is leading a clinical trial to test an ALS drug for cancer-related chemo brain.
06-13-2025

Pilot study tests ALS drug to treat chemo brain in cancer patients

First U.S. clinical trial to explore the effects of riluzole for cancer-related cognitive impairment.
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UCI Health in the News

uci health director of general services joe brothman speaks to a cbs news reporter about the nation's first all-electric acute care hospital in the facility's central utilities plant
06-26-2025

UCI Health making history with nation’s first all-electric acute care hospital

IN THE NEWS: Academic health system will open its sixth hospital in December, expanding access to care closer to south Orange County.
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uci health ophthalmologist dr marjan farid at the gavin herbert eye institute wearing a head cover and blue scrubs in a bright room with medical equipment
06-11-2025

FDA approves new drops to treat dry eye disease

IN THE NEWS: The treatment is the first to stimulate the corneal nerves to address a tear deficiency.
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a physician in a white coat smiles at a pregant patient who is looking at her belly during an appointment at uci heath family health center anaheim
06-09-2025

UCI Health Family Health Center a critical resource in communities with care access challenges

IN THE NEWS: Care at locations in Santa Ana and Anaheim is given to all, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Local and national news media who wish to learn more about the medical education, cutting edge research and advances in patient care taking place at UCI Health can contact members of our media relations staff.

They can help you locate the right spokesperson for a story; facilitate your request to visit any of our healthcare facilities; and answer any questions you might have about our programs and services. Photos and video are also available upon request.

Please visit our Media Relations page to learn more.

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