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UCLA Health has received certification from The Joint Commission, the oldest and largest independent accrediting organization, for its commitment to provide high-quality equitable care to all patients - becoming the first health system in California and the western region of the United States, and among the first nationally, to receive this certification. The Health Care Equity Certification by The Joint Commission recognizes hospitals leading in health care equity through assessments in five categories: leadership, collaboration, data collection, provision of care, and performance improvement. Learn more: https://ucla.in/45YEmTf

If you have a passion for nursing excellence, visit us at the Philippine Nurses Association of America National Convention on July 17-21 in Long Beach, CA. You’ll be able to connect and network with other exceptional nursing professionals as well as explore careers with us. We hope to see you there! 💙💛 #UCLAHealthCareers #NursingCareers

UCLA Health, along with our furry friends (and their humans) from the People-Animal Connection, joined the red, white and blue festivities at the annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade.🇺🇸 Thank you to the City of Santa Monica and to everyone who joined us for the day's sparkling glory!

Last month, orthopaedic surgeon Kristofer Jones, MD, threw out the first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers' Black Heritage Night. Dr. Jones is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers and will be the lead physician for both the men’s and women’s U.S. basketball teams this summer in Paris. “It means a lot to be here on Black Heritage Night, with my two boys, who are two little Black boys who love to play sports and who look up to athletes,” said Dr. Jones. He noted that Black physicians make up less than 1% of the orthopaedic surgery specialty, “so to be able to serve as a role model for Black children who may want to go into medicine, it feels to me a little bit like the way Jackie Robinson took it upon himself to be a role model for Black people who wanted to play baseball.” Read more about his experience: https://ucla.in/4cHFI7a

We have an exciting and busy July ahead of us 🗓 and we’d love to have you join us. Learn more about the upcoming events we’re attending: - PNAA National Convention, July 17-21 - Annual NBNA Institute & Conference, July 23-28 - ADLM Clinical Lab Expo, July 28-Aug. 1 - NAHN 49th Annual Conference, July 31-Aug. 3 Visit UCLA Health recruiters at any of these events. #UCLAHealthCareers https://lnkd.in/gGMZ-rkf

UCLA Health Pride has been vibrantly on display throughout So Cal.🏳️🌈 You may have seen our staff and friends at a number of community-centered Pride events this month, including the WeHo Pride Street Fair, the WeHo Pride Parade, the Eastern Sierra Pride event, LA Pride in the Park and the 54th Annual LA Pride Parade. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 UCLA Health proudly upholds our ongoing commitment to LGBTQ+ healthcare, helping to keep our community healthy, strong and well. You can learn more and help support LGBTQ+ wellness initiatives here: spark.ucla.edu/pride

As he tipped his hat to every parent and child in the play zone, country singer Garth Brooks visited the revamped play space at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, which his foundation Teammates for Kids supported 🌟 These play zones reduce the amount of medical attention children need to recover, Brooks says, and shortens their hospital stays, “because what kids do best is being kids, and this is what happens (here).” 💙 🎸 Learn more about his visit: https://bit.ly/3xuaMbM

Exciting progress at UCLA Health's Mid-Wilshire neuropsychiatric hospital project! Staff members have begun inspecting patient room mock-ups and an exterior wall in preparation for full-scale build-out by the construction team led by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and HOK. The modern, integrated behavioral health campus remains on track for opening in 2026. Get the latest news here: https://ucla.in/3RP0jhN

Hartley Bishop and her classmates created get well cards for the UCLA West Valley Medical Center patients. Hartley is a thoughtful 10 year old who spent one of her first summer vacation days delivering these special messages throughout the hospital! #actsofkindness

Summer is here! We welcomed the season with a Lobster Fest on summer solstice 🦞☀️ Thanks to Genesis Robinson CDM, CFPP, Administrative Director of Food Services, who led both the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center culinary teams in prepping these savory meals that included: 1 whole North Atlantic Lobster, drawn butter, baby potatoes, corn on the cob, cole slaw, and a roll. Cheers to many more sunny days and tasty feasts!