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As this amazing month comes to an end, we want to congratulate our world champion doctors on their support of the USA Basketball Men's and Women's teams. This entire summer, the UCLA Health Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team provided world-class care both on and off the court for this elite group. We look forward to continuing our partnership and team care moving toward 2028 in our hometown! #ChampionsInCare

$120 million gift to UCLA from Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife Alya Michelson will help launch California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and reimagine the Westside Pavilion. The Michelsons’ gift will focus on rapid vaccine development, harnessing the microbiome to advance human health, and support research by promising early-career scientists. Thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Michelson! Your generosity will spur breakthroughs, create jobs, and save lives. Learn more: https://ucla.in/3X66TlU 📷: David Hume Kennerly

UCLA received $120 million from Dr. Gary Michelson, an orthopedic surgeon, inventor and philanthropist, and his wife Alya Michelson to support the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA. The research institute aims to develop new treatments for such medical conditions as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and infectious diseases. https://ucla.in/474Dkpl

Our favorite furry visitors always bring joy to our campuses and hospitals. Grateful for our therapy dogs! Tag a friend to share the love. 🐶💙 UCLA Health

Celebrating Little Lakers born August 23rd and 24th, recognizing Kobe Bryant’s birthday at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital 💜 💛 💙 A special thank you to the Los Angeles Lakers for outfitting these newborns as they represent #8 to honor Kobe’s legacy.

When professional chef Sonny Sweetman's blurry vision led to a melanoma diagnosis, his UCLA Health doctors devised a treatment plan to spare his eye. A year after treatment finished, doctors found the cancer had spread to Sonny Sweetman's liver. His team quickly identified a new treatment for the Stage 4 cancer, involving the newly FDA-approved Hepzato Kit. Read his story on the Today Show: https://lnkd.in/g-JiphPB

Ever considered a career in sports medicine? 🏈⚽🏀 Explore 8 career options with UCLA Health experts — from sports psychology, nutrition, physical therapy to orthopaedic surgery. Check out the Sports Medicine Career Guide: https://uclahs.fyi/3SCjbB5 Pictured: David R. McAllister, MD with a student athlete. Dr. McAllister is the Chief of Sports Medicine Service, as well as Professor and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. #UCLAHealth #DGSOMUCLA #SportsMedicine #AthleteCare #SportsNutrition #Nutritionist #SportsTraining #SportsRehab #TeamPhysician #OrthopaedicSurgeon #Cardiologist #Neuroloigst #PhysicalTherapist #SportsPsychology

Today we sponsored the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Luncheon, with Robbie Gluckson, MA (she/her/hers), Director of Marketing, Community Outreach & Development, Ambulatory Care, speaking on behalf of UCLA Health as we continue to welcome West Valley Medical Center to the family. 🍽️ 💙 💛

12 years ago, Maui resident Jamil Newirth was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, known as glioblastoma. He was 32 years old and told he had about 17 months to live. Jamil beat the odds through a clinical trial using a novel personalized cancer vaccine, developed by neurosurgeon Linda Liau, MD, PhD (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA). Now 44, Jamil is a practicing attorney in Maui and is dedicated to raising both awareness and hope for others undergoing treatment through his nonprofit, UVSC - Us Versus Cancer. Read more: https://ucla.in/3AxyeGc

UCLA Health is honored to be recognized by Forbes on their 2024 list of America’s Best Employers By State. Thank you to the incredible people at UCLA Health who helped make this recognition possible! Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile surveys of 70,000 workers at businesses with at least 500 employees. The surveys were conducted anonymously, allowing participants to freely share their opinions. This marks the fifth consecutive year UCLA Health earned placement on Forbes’ list. Read more about the Forbes list here: https://lnkd.in/gSGqW7Ei