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New Year, New Healthier You. You only have one body. So whatever you’re facing, whether it be critical or common, UCI Health will be there with the groundbreaking care you expect.

#Thanksgiving meals can clock in at 3,000 calories or more! "It's important to be mindful of portion sizes and calories over the holidays to prevent getting derailed from your nutrition and weight-management goals." says Katie Rankell, a registered dietitian and program director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program. Here are some of our most popular #holidayrecipes — all guaranteed to tantalize taste buds while keeping you on track with your health goals." Find them all at: https://bit.ly/40WUTXG

Congratulations to Dr. Edward Kuan and Dr. Valery Vilchez Parra, on receiving the UCI Health Rising Stars Award – an award given to physician leaders for their contributions to research, clinical advances, commitment to our community, and for exemplifying our mission to Discover, Teach, and Heal. Valery Vilchez Parra Ed Kuan Michael Stamos

UCI Health recognizes #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, which focuses on providing support to transgender individuals, including access to gender affirming care. The UCI Health Gender Diversity Program offers Orange County's only interdisciplinary program with a full range of services, all in one location. You can learn more about the program at https://bit.ly/3ak2siR

Fires and burns can happen anytime, but the risk is greatest around the holidays as the kitchen becomes a bustling hive of activity and people break out their turkey fryers. “Cooking, by far, is the most common cause of those fires, accounting for about three-quarters of them,” says Dr. Syed F. Saquib, medical director of the UCI Health Regional Burn Center. Cooking-related fires also account for 36% of home burn injuries. Taking a few simple precautions can help prevent a tragedy. Learn more at https://bit.ly/48Xytri

Improve balance & prevent falls with Tai Chi! Join our class for gentle exercises that boost mobility and confidence. Experience the benefits in a supportive environment. Register today at https://bit.ly/3UWle49

UCI Medical Center, part of #UCIHealth, is one of just five facilities in the U.S. to be named a top performer for excellence in outpatient care in the #Vizient Inc. 2024 Ambulatory Quality and Accountability Study. The medical center is also one of 115 facilities to be recognized as a top performer for inpatient care in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Study. “These rankings reflect the collective efforts of our amazing teammates who uphold and advance the highest standards in healthcare delivery,” said Chad T. Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health. “They demonstrate our commitment to improving health outcomes and enhancing patient care across all our services.” Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fQ5AiU

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can be a shocking, despair-inducing experience. But UCI Health neurologist Dr. Claire Henchcliffe believes knowledge is power. It also paves the way for intervention, to get optimal treatment now and in the future for the progressive neurological disorder. “Not getting the appropriate treatment for Parkinson’s in a timely way can lead to more disability,” Henchcliffe says. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gZ6q4Qj9

Yesterday, #UCIHealth teamed with OC Animal Care and The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County for our third annual #petadoption event, held during our onsite HR Open Enrollment Fair for co-workers. If you are interested in adopting a pet, please follow these wonderful organizations.

Anne Marie Watkins, DNP, chief nursing executive and senior vice president at UCI Health, has been named in the Becker’s Hospital Review CNOs to Know list for her work overseeing every aspect of patient care and nursing practice at the only academic health system in Orange County. “Watkins led the integration of four community hospitals into UCI Health, focusing on standardizing clinical practices and optimizing resource allocation,” her writeup reads. “Under her leadership, UCI Health achieved its fifth Magnet designation, as well as numerous quality and safety awards, including the Leapfrog Group's ‘Top Hospital’ recognition and high rankings from Vizient, Inc.” Learn more at https://bit.ly/4fpbaZA