News in 2022

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UCI develops first technology to aid disaster response for older adults

UCI team leaders Julie Rousseau, PhD, Nalini Venkatasubramanian, PhD and Lisa Gibbs, MD coordinate efforts.
December 14, 2022
UC Irvine researchers have developed and successfully tested a new data exchange system to provide first responders with real-time, critical health...

UCI Health honored as a 2022 Climate Champion

UCI Health conservation champion award from Healthcare without Harm.
December 13, 2022
UCI Health has been named a 2022 Climate Champion by Health Care Without Harm for its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. “We are honored...

UCI Health recognized as Conservation Champion by water efficiency group

UCI Health water conversation award shaped in the form of a water droplet displayed on glass tabletop.
December 09, 2022
UCI Health has been named a Conservation Champion by water efficiency group Water Savers Solutions (WSS).

UCI Health rated among best U.S. maternity hospitals for second consecutive year

U.S. News high-performing maternity hospital badge 2022-23
December 06, 2022
U.S. News & World Report names UCI Health among the nation's best maternity hospitals for 2022-23, earning the highest rating available for the...

Fewer hospitalizations for advanced kidney failure patients who choose conservative management

Connie M. Rhee, MD, photographed in white lab coat sitting in front of blue background.
December 06, 2022
IN THE NEWS: Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease who choose conservative management have lower hospitalization rates vs. patients who...

UCI opens clinical trial of stem cell-derived therapy for knee arthritis

November 29, 2022
UCI Health and the UCI Alpha Clinic are conducting the first-in-human clinical trial of a stem cell-derived therapy to treat muscle atrophy...

UCI Health receives another 'A' for patient safety in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report

A green badge showing an "A" for the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
November 16, 2022
UCI Health earned its 17th consecutive 'A' in the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction, which recognizes a health...

UCI Health and General Catalyst announce unique collaboration to drive digital innovations in healthcare

November 14, 2022
UCI Health has formed a multiyear collaboration with General Catalyst to advance digital transformation that increases the efficiency of healthcare...

2022 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge raises record $1 million for promising cancer research

Joyous cyclists near the finish line of the 2022 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge.
November 09, 2022
More than 3,000 participants, donors and supporters who joined the 2022 UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge on Oct. 8 helped raise $1 million for innovative...

UCI tests cell therapy for myasthenia gravis, the first use of CAR T-cells to treat an autoimmune disease

Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who directs the UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center..
November 08, 2022
UCI Health and the UCI Alpha Clinic are conducting a clinical trial of an investigational cell therapy in patients with generalized myasthenia...