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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent and often misunderstood endocrine disorder that significantly impacts individuals of reproductive age. The condition's complexity requires a comprehensive understanding of its symptoms, its impact on fertility, and the lifestyle changes necessary for effective management. Dr. Patricia Faraz, an OB/GYN with MemorialCare Medical Group, shares what you need to know about PCOS. https://lnkd.in/geW-ZZCZ

With more than 300 ongoing research projects at any given time, MemorialCare’s research program brings the latest clinical devices and treatments to the community, ensuring that innovative cancer treatment options are always available closer to home.   Some of our current studies and clinical trials include a phase 3 lung cancer clinical trial called Pacific-8 Global trial, a VAPOR 2 Study for prostate cancer and Bispecific T cell Engager (BiTE®) therapies which have shown to be a promising class of immunotherapy.   MemorialCare brings advanced clinical trials and treatments to the community while ensuring safety and security. Read more about our studies at https://lnkd.in/g3_EtumH.  

We are excited to share that MemorialCare is the official health care sponsor of Long Beach State Athletics. MemorialCare and Long Beach State have a strong organic connection as we are one of the largest health care providers in the area, and more than 800 of our current employees are Long Beach State alumni. Throughout Long Beach State Athletics’ season, we will be the game sponsor for various sports, supporting health education and awareness. In addition, we will partner with select student-athletes to shadow nurses at Long Beach Medical Center and participate in special visits with pediatric patients at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. This collaboration reflects our ongoing dedication to enhancing community health and supporting the next generation of health care leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gshJs_sr

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award along with the Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award among notable others. MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center also received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award among notable others. These awards recognize our commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart failure and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gTHxY3UW.

MemorialCare Medical Group celebrated the opening of a new location in Carson to further support the community’s growing need for high-quality health care. This new health center features 11 exam rooms, a blood draw station, and a procedure room. This one-stop-shop health center brings convenient, high-quality health care closer to residents, enriching the community's well-being. Thank you to everyone who joined us today to celebrate the grand opening including our local elected officials and community leaders. https://lnkd.in/gP-nhbRi

To our employees, thank you for your tireless efforts in providing quality health care to our patients and for your commitment to helping our communities stay healthy and safe. Happy Labor Day!

U.S. News & World Report recognized MemorialCare's Long Beach Medical Center for the third consecutive year as a Best U.S. Hospital in Obstetrics & Gynecology.   To determine rankings, U.S. News evaluated 283 hospitals in OB/GYN and ranked the top 50 that see a significant number of challenging patients for pelvic, cervical, uterine, and ovarian diseases and procedures. Long Beach Medical Center was ranked #26.

MemorialCare received funding from the All of Us Southern California Consortium at UC Irvine to join the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. The goal of the All of Us Research Program is to gather health data from at least 1 million or more people living in the United States to build a health database that will accelerate precision medicine research.   Fady Youssef, MD, FCCP, principal investigator at MemorialCare, will join lead investigator, Hoda Anton-Culver, Ph.D., a Donald Bren Professor and Distinguished Professor of medicine at UC Irvine and Dr. Dmitry Abramov from Loma Linda University Health, in leading the All of Us Southern California Consortium.   The consortium will enroll participants that reflect the diversity of the U.S., including people who identify with communities historically underrepresented in research, such as those who identify as with racial and ethnic groups, have lower education or income levels, are LGBTQIA+, live in rural communities, those with disabilities, are over the age of 65, or have limited health care access.   The All of Us Research Program has already enrolled more than 830,000 participants nationwide. Joining the All of Us Southern California Consortium builds upon MemorialCare’s dedication and efforts to provide equitable care to patients.   To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/gnAgbu3W

Rosa was taking her medication, but her Parkinson’s symptoms were still worsening over time. Her neurologist referred her to neurosurgeon Dr. Devin Binder, medical director of the MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center.   Dr. Binder shared with Rosa about an FDA-approved device that could help control her Parkinson’s symptoms with a bilateral deep-brain stimulation (DBS) procedure. DBS is a treatment in which a surgically implanted device sends electrical pulses to specific parts of the brain. This helps reduce tremors and block involuntary movements in patients with movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, by calming the overactive areas of the brain.   Dr. Binder performed Rosa’s life-changing DBS treatment, marking the first procedure with the improved deep brain stimulation device in Southern California.   Within a month, Rosa was able to wean off her medications as her device was appropriately adjusted.   “This procedure has given me a second chance at life,” Rosa says. “I can cut fruits and vegetables again and cook on my own. I’m able to sit and stand without assistance. I started driving again and I just participated in my first Zumba class. I would 100% recommend this procedure.”   Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g5BccxwV