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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.

We proudly honor Donate Life Month with the #OneLegacy flag raising ceremony at UCI Medical Center. This symbolic gesture serves as a reminder of the incredible gift of life through #organdonation. Together, we can make a difference. Learn more about the UCI Health transplant program at https://lnkd.in/gGvp5Mzx

Tomorrow is National Therapy Animal Day! We celebrate the incredible impact of furry friends on our well-being. At UCI Health, our Pet Therapy Program brings joy, comfort, and healing to patients and co-workers every day. Let's paws for a moment to appreciate the unconditional love and support they provide. Learn more about our program at https://bit.ly/3IP09CX #TherapyAnimalDay #UCIHealth #PetTherapy

Get ready to roll, stroll, and bike your way through the heart of #Irvine! Join us this Saturday, May 4, for CicloIrvine—a celebration of community, #sustainability, and fun! With two miles of car-free streets, live music, art, and more, it's an event you won't want to miss. See you there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

‘Super kidney’ to the rescue! Meet Judy Steffy and Denny Jacobus. Faced with double kidney failure, Steffy was in need of a transplant. Unable to find a donor match among family and close friends, she made a desperate plea on Facebook. Jacobus’ wife, Linda, recognized Steffy as the mother of her son’s childhood best friend. She showed her husband the story and he offered to see If he would be a match. After extensive testing, Jacobus turned out to be a perfect match. The wheels were quickly set in motion with the UCI Health kidney transplant team for him to donate one of his healthy kidneys to take over the work of Steffy’s failing organs. The surgery was a success and within four days, Jacobus resumed his active lifestyle. Steffy, freed from dialysis and getting stronger by the day with Jacobus’ super-sized kidney, has been given the green light to return to her job as a lawyer. Both are full of gratitude for the transplant team’s excellent care and look forward to brighter days ahead. The UCI Health Kidney Transplant Program is Orange County’s oldest and highest volume transplant program. It also has a robust Living Donor Program. This #DonateLifeMonth learn more about our Living Donor Program at https://bit.ly/3Q0aW0h

Just as there are foods that amplify #stress and anxiety like caffeine, refined sugar, highly processed foods and alcohol, there are also foods that help tamp down their effects on our physical and #mentalhealth. “Fueling your body correctly can definitely help reduce stress and inflammatory responses,” says Katie Rankell, a registered dietitian and program director of the UCI Health Weight Management Program. “Focus on whole foods like fiber-rich grains, fruits, vegetables and fish to keep you on a more even keel.” Learn more at https://bit.ly/3QkRcoC

We were honored to host over 400 of our new UCI Health community network physicians last night at a welcome reception in Anaheim. What was planned as an introduction between new colleagues quickly turned into a reunion of physicians who have studied, practiced alongside, and partnered with one another for decades. Thank you and welcome to all of those who will contribute to the transformation of UCI Health as a leader in the integration of academic and community-based health systems. We look forward to the collaboration that will take place between these new partners with access to both advanced medicine and the convenience of care close to home.

The Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care will be a five-story, 168,000-square-foot outpatient facility supporting many different specialties including the Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Dr. Peter Chung, medical director of the center, shares his excitement and what patients should look forward to in the state-of-the-art facility. Make your appointment today at ucihealth.org/wencenter

Your age is just a number, but your health is everything! This #WorldImmunizationWeek, let's prioritize our well-being by staying informed about the health screenings recommended for each decade of life. Make your appointment today at https://bit.ly/3JwcpYO

If you or a loved one are concerned about #cataracts, join #UCIHealth on May 7 for the next Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI) Lecture Series, where ophthalmologist Marjan Farid, MD discusses the latest premium lens technology in cataracts surgery. Register for this free virtual event at https://bit.ly/3UrHrr4