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11/15/2025

Khristine Felix, a nurse at UCI Health — Orange, has received the inaugural Excellence in Acute Care Nursing Award for her dedication to professional development, exceptional leadership and the positive impact she makes on both patients and colleagues.

“Her commitment to professional growth not only benefits her own practice but also sets an example for the entire unit,” a colleague wrote of Felix in a nomination letter for Inpatient Nurse of the Year, for which she was a finalist.

The Excellence in Acute Care Nursing Award is an endowed award recently created by a family to recognize and celebrate everyday excellence in acute care nursing.

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11/14/2025

If you’re visiting our Urgent Care in Irvine on Saturday, Nov. 15, please note we are hosting our UCI Health — Irvine hospital grand opening event. You may see more activity in the area, but Urgent Care will be open and ready to serve you as usual.

Follow the parking signs for Urgent Care and call 657-579-4600 if you need assistance.

11/13/2025

UCI Health — Orange has received an 'A' in the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation is the 20th ‘A’ UCI Health has achieved since 2014, affirming its steadfast commitment to the high-quality care and safety of all patients.

“Leapfrog’s continuous recognition of UCI Health highlights our role as a leader in patient safety in Orange County and beyond,” said Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael, chief medical officer and senior vice president at UCI Health. “UCI Health is honored to be ranked among the nation’s safest hospitals to receive care.”

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11/13/2025

Running alongside the UCI Health — Irvine campus and visible from many areas is the living, breathing San Joaquin Marsh Reserve.

“We decided early on that we would not turn our back on the San Joaquin Marsh,” says Paul E. Da Veiga, director of planning, design and construction at UCI Health. “We wanted it to be part of the fabric of the entire medical campus.”

As a vital part of the campus, ensuring it was protected both during construction and after opening became a critical goal.

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11/11/2025

This , please join us in thanking those who have served in our nation's military, including members of and their families, for their service.

11/11/2025

Preparing for a doctor’s appointment is the key to making the most of your time with your physician so you can have your questions answered and receive important information.

Dr. Roxann Engle, a board-certified family medicine physician with UCI Health, spoke with U.S. News & World Report and offered tips about what to ask.

"A patient should feel comfortable asking the doctor just about anything they feel is important to their health and well-being. Asking questions regarding what the main complaint is at the visit will help them to leave feeling like they have a good grasp of the plan moving forward."

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11/10/2025

A morning cup of coffee is notorious for helping with bowel movements. It happens because of something called the gastrocolic reflex.

UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Kiran Sachdev spoke with EatingWell about how caffeine can trigger the process.

Check out the full story https://bit.ly/4hU4l4A

11/07/2025

Dr. Gary Deng, the director of the new Integrative Oncology Program at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, in partnership with the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, recently spoke with UPI about the findings of a study showing that acupuncture may help relieve lower back pain in older adults. He was not involved in the research.

"What did surprise me was that the effects lasted up to 12 months after only three months of, on average, once weekly treatment. If you take a pain pill for chronic pain, the effects will stop once you stop taking the pills. Not so for acupuncture, according to this study.”

Read more https://bit.ly/4ooAHqp

11/06/2025

A record 4,600 participants joined the ninth annual UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge to support lifesaving research. The Oct. 11 event raised more than, $1.1 million, bringing the total since the annual rally's founding in 2017 to $7.3 million for homegrown cancer research at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer.

“This is how we continue to advance treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients here in Orange County and beyond,” said Richard A. Van Etten, MD, PhD, founder of the Anti-Cancer Challenge and director of the cancer center, the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center based in Orange County.

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11/05/2025

The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s top cancer programs.

The was highlighted for its leadership in oncology, offering state-of-the-art therapies, conducting pioneering research and participating in forward-thinking clinical trials.

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11/05/2025

This week, teamed with OC Animal Care and The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County of Orange County for our fourth annual event, held during our onsite HR Open Enrollment Fair for co-workers.

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11/05/2025

Early detection saves lives. Learn how lung cancer screening program helps identify cancer sooner — when it’s most treatable.

Follow UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center for trusted updates on cancer research, education and prevention.

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