Crash survivor celebrates his 'staying-alive' birthday December 16, 2022 | Kristina Lindgren A Texas college student returns to thank the UCI Health burn and trauma teams for saving his life after a fiery car crash. Read More Tags burns emergency patient stories trauma young adults
Giving blood so others may live Critical shortages highlight need for more donors July 11, 2022 | Minh-Ha Tran, MD In Orange County and across the nation, there is a dire need for life-saving blood products. Dr. Minh-Ha Tran, medical director of UCI Health... Read More Tags Covid-19 emergency
A father's grief gives way to purpose and hope June 14, 2022 | UCI Health When James Alvarez's pregnant wife was struck and killed by a drunk driver, the UCI Medical Center trauma, obstetrics and neonatal intensive care... Read More Tags pregnancy NICU newborn patient stories emergency parenting trauma
Car crash survivor climbs back from adversity October 07, 2021 | UCI Health UCI Health patient Brandon Gaidano wondered if he would ever walk — or work — again, but the trauma center’s seamless teamwork... Read More Tags emergency trauma patient stories orthopaedic surgery
A mental health crisis engulfs kids September 28, 2021 | UCI Health The pandemic has led to a dramatic rise in the need for mental health treatment in children and adolescents, says UCI Health psychiatrist Dr.... Read More Tags Covid-19 emergency health tips mental health parenting young adults
Protect your lungs during fire season September 17, 2020 | Valerie Elwell UCI Health lung experts warn against prolonged exposure to wildfire-generated air pollutants blanketing much of Southern California. “People... Read More Tags allergies health tips kids' health primary care urgent care emergency