Recognizing #NationalEMSWeek , we thank our EMTs and Paramedics. They are often our first line of response, providing life-saving services when every second matters. Thank you to all EMS workers for your relentless dedication and service 🚑

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , and Operation Mend is here to remind you that a healthy mind is a strong mind! Let's break any stigma and prioritize brain health together!

P.S. What are your go-to self-care practices? Share your tips and inspire others! 💪🧠'

Carbs aren't the enemy, but when you eat them matters! A UCLA study highlights the benefits of eating vegetables 🥦 & proteins 🍗 before carbohydrates to control blood glucose spikes.

Read more about this tip & get other insights in this Q&A from Ask the Doctors:

Study authors found that deaths of despair rates for middle-age Black and Native Americans have surged past those of white Americans as the overdose crisis moves from being driven by prescription opioids to illegal drugs such as fentanyl and heroin.

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From sugar overload to sweet solutions, navigate the world of sweeteners with our guide. 🍦🍰 Read the full article here: bit.ly/3V6UXRf #SweetAlternatives #HealthyLiving #UCLAHealth

UCLA Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar wants to surpass the anatomical atlas created by a fervent supporter of the Nazi regime whose work was fueled by the dead bodies of its victims.

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Women should undergo routine breast cancer screenings every other year starting at age 40, according to new guides from the US Preventive Services Task Force. This update is crucial for Black women, who experience higher mortality rates & later-stage diagnoses. Learn more:

Last night, Shohei surprised a UCLA Health pediatric patient with the first pitch on his bobblehead night. Here's Albert's story. 💙

Meet Shami-Iyabo Mitchell! 💙💛 She’s a third-year #UCPRIME and CDU/UCLA medical student who hopes to become an ob/gyn physician. Shami is also Spelman College and Columbia University alum.

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Veronica Pellegrino, RN, wanted to make opening safety-sealed pill packs easier. She applied to the UCLA Health Innovation Challenge, and is now creating a device, Popsy. The challenge is a yearlong accelerator open to our community. Submit until 6/30: ucla.in/4blvl8S

Meeting your favorite player. 😭

A moment Albert and Shohei will never forget. 🥹

In honor of his bobblehead night, Shohei surprised Albert, a pediatric patient of UCLAMattelChildrens, with a first pitch and suite tickets to tonight's game.

UCLA researchers have developed a new method to engineer more powerful immune cells that can be used for an “off-the-shelf” cancer immunotherapy in which immune cells from a single cord-blood donor can be used to treat multiple patients.

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🌟 UCLA Health is honored to be recognized as an 'LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader' by Human Rights Campaign. This recognition reflects our long-standing dedication to providing exceptional affirming care & support to our LGBTQ+ patients, staff & community. 💙

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This #AAPIHeritageMonth , we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander #Veterans , #Caregivers , and UCLA Health staff members. 💙

Join us in applauding Dr. Lan Kao, a leader in integrating Eastern medicine with mental health care for Veterans! 🌺🎖️

There is an acute shortage of geriatricians in the US to treat the nation's rapidly aging population. What's the best way to meet this need? UCLA's Dr. Benjamin Seligman Ben Seligman, MD, PhD presents ways to bring more physicians into this specialty in Next Avenue: nextavenue.org/this-is-a-terr…

We're excited to announce the newly opened UCLA Santa Monica Medical Procedure Center at 1508 Arizona. This center will expand gastroenterology procedures and will relocate pain management procedures. Learn more: ucla.in/3R1Q0a3

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is underdiagnosed in women because it is underdiagnosed in girls. So why is that? Two reasons: gender stereotypes and different symptoms in boys versus girls. Learn more about #ADHD in women, including common symptoms & treatments:

From parental intuition to life-saving surgery, Levi's journey embodies the power of trust, resilience and expert care. We're endlessly grateful to the incredible medical team who guided Baby Levi through 💙

Read his full story here: bit.ly/4b3gSOS #UCLAMCH #UCLAHealth

Our nurses are integral to UCLA Health and our commitment to providing world-class patient care. The Annual Nurses Week Breakfast 🍳 is one of the many ways we celebrate our incredible nurses! Thank you to our amazing nurses for the difference they make in patient's lives! 💙💛