News Archive - Jeanna Vazquez

At the Ready: A Day in the Life of a Trauma Surgeon

The trauma medical director at UC San Diego Health reflects on her career in observance of the 40th Anniversary of the San Diego County Trauma System.

Atul Malhotra, MD, Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Recognized by the American Thoracic Society, Malhotra has been honored with the 2024 Sleep and Respiratory Neurobiology Lifetime Achievement Award

Patient Reveals How Nosebleeds Led to Diagnosis of Hereditary Condition

UC San Diego Health offers the only program in San Diego for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes excessive bleeding.

Serving Up Sustainability and Eliminating Food Waste in Hospital Cafeterias

UC San Diego Health has launched a new program as part of its sustainability efforts that diverts unused food from the landfill and instead helps those in need.

UC San Diego Health First in Region to Implant Dual Chamber, Leadless Pacemaker

UC San Diego Health is the first in San Diego to implant the world’s first dual chamber, leadless pacemaker system to help treat abnormal heart rhythms.

Study: AI Surveillance Tool Successfully Helps to Predict Sepsis, Saves Lives

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine found that utilizing a unique AI algorithm to monitor several patient variables detected sepsis quicker.

UC San Diego Health Completes Acquisition of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

UC San Diego Health has successfully completed purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center — will be renamed UC San Diego Health East Campus Medical Center.

UC San Diego Health Receives Highest Award for Obstetric, Infant Care

UC San Diego Health has once again been recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Obstetric and Infant Care by U.S. News & World Report.