The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Women’s Council was founded shortly after VHH opened its doors in 1972 and since that time has raised over $3 million for hospital programs, services and equipment. Recently, the board of the Women’s Council presented hospital leadership with a check for $40,000 for the hospital’s new IR/Cardiac Cath Lab. These funds […]
Dean’s list honors are earned by undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher on the 4.0 scale. Chan Kang of La Canada Flintridge and Caleb Lee of La Crescenta were named to the spring 2022 dean’s list. Wheaton College (Wheaton, Illinois) is […]
Adventist Health Glendale has been recognized again as a top performer in quality and safety. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded Adventist Health Glendale with its third consecutive five-star rating –the highest possible – through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program. According to Adventist Health Glendale president Alice Issai, “This award […]
David Kim of La Crescenta has earned a Master of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Kim was among more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students to be presented Georgia Tech degrees during the Institute’s 262nd commencement exercises May 6-7 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Georgia Institute of Technology, […]
On Monday, July 25, the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA welcomed Mary MacAdam, field deputy for Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, to its branch. CEO of YMCA of the Foothills Vince Iuculano gave her a tour of the facility and introduced her to team members and staff. “It’s an honor to have a representative of the office visit […]
As men age, most will develop an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. Although BPH is noncancerous, it can block the bladder’s outflow and lead to problems with urination. BPH medications can be effective for some men, but other patients may need surgical intervention. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, a part […]
In honor of Pride Month, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosted a food drive among employees throughout June to benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Pride Pantry. Glendale Memorial’s leadership team dropped by the Center to deliver its contribution, which consisted of nonperishable food, toiletries and other goods. The LGBT Center’s […]
The La Cañada Flintridge Community Center has welcomed Betsy Ferguson as its new executive director. She brings a wealth of experience to the table, including project management, business development, operations, event planning, non-profit fundraising and the arts. One of Ferguson’s first priorities is to create a robust senior program, providing a hub of activities for […]
VA Fraud Alert The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a fraud alert regarding VA being billed for care veterans did not receive. This alert advises veterans and their representatives to help detect health care fraud by carefully reviewing benefit explanations and bills they receive from VA. Anyone who sees potential evidence of […]
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada announced Michael T. Davitt as the “La Cañadan of Year” for 2021 in recognition of his decades of outstanding volunteer service. The award originated in 1951 to recognize exemplary leadership and stalwart dedication that has positively impacted the La Cañada Flintridge community, local youth and a church or house […]