Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Mild cases can last a few weeks while severe cases can last several months. Los Angeles County is experiencing an outbreak of hepatitis A. The [...]
The Schwartz Center Rounds ® A multidisciplinary forum where clinical caregivers discuss social and emotional issues that arise in caring for patients "The Joy of Positive Outcomes." Wednesday, September 20, 2017 12pm-1pm Hospital Assembly Room Lunch will be provided to [...]
by Clare Kasper, MD Last week was National Influenza Vaccine Week spreading the message that there’s still time to protect yourself and your family from influenza illness this year. However, the sooner the better because the peak of disease activity [...]
by ChrisAnna Mink MD The first week of December is Handwashing Awareness Week, and I had the opportunity to interview (well, sort of) Harbor’s own Helping Hand, the alter ego of Dr. Ken Zangwill. Zangwill is the Director of Harbor-UCLA [...]
By Dr. Eric Fein Breastfeed LA, a Los Angeles-based not-for-profit dedicated to improving the health and well-being of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding. On Tuesday, November 28 they held a fundraiser in [...]
