About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
UC San Diego Health’s New Treatment Marks Symbol of Hope for Bladder Cancer Patients
UC San Diego Health is the first to offer a non-invasive gene therapy treatment for patients with localized bladder cancer. The novel therapy “represents a significant milestone for bladder cancer treatment” and offers another pathway to disease management that was previously unavailable, “until now,” says urologic oncologist at UC San Diego Health, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia.
5 Things To Know: CDPH to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Regulations for Clinical Laboratory, Dietetic, and Pharmaceutical Services
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has published an All Facilities Letter announcing a virtual public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to regulations related to clinical laboratory, dietetic, and pharmaceutical services at general acute care hospitals. The hearing will take place Sept. 12 from 2-3 p.m. (PT); registration is available online.
Kelly Beat Breast Cancer with Scripps Cancer Center’s Support – Now, She’s Helping Others
When Kelly O’Connor was diagnosed with breast cancer, Scripps Cancer Center provided a multidisciplinary approach and innovative treatment to help her recover. Today, she’s passionate about helping others through their cancer journey.
5 Things To Know: Donations Needed as US Faces Emergency Blood Shortage
All hospitals with emergency departments must submit their ambulance patient offload time (APOT) reduction protocol to the Emergency Medical Services Authority by Sept. 1 under Assembly Bill (AB) 40 (2023). The law requires hospitals to include mechanisms in the protocol that will improve hospital operations and reduce APOT.
Patient Experience Navigators Support Patients During Hospital Stay
Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers a team of patient experience navigators to help patients navigate the complexities of their health journey and access hospital resources during their stay.