August 3, 2026 | Kim Coutts
UC San Diego Health No. 1 in California, Makes National Honor RollUC San Diego Health has been ranked the top health system in California according to the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" survey.
Latest Press Releases
Press Releases
July 16, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde
GLP-1 Shows Promise for Patients with Advanced Fatty Liver DiseaseGLP-1 semaglutide shows improved liver scarring in advanced MASH, early cirrhosis, offering a potential new treatment option in a large global trial study.
July 2, 2026 | Kim Coutts
Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health Form Joint Powers AuthorityPalomar Health and UC San Diego Health have formed a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to stabilize and enhance patient care in North San Diego County.
June 25, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez
Study: Leveraging AI to Enhance How Physicians Approach Sepsis CareResearchers find by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI), physicians can reduce the time and resources needed to develop accurate and efficient assessments for sepsis care.
June 8, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez
UC San Diego Health Receives National Awards for SustainabilityUC San Diego Health recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability, representing commitment to supporting healthier patients, staff and communities.
April 27, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde
UC San Diego Health Performs First West Coast AI Robotic Spine SurgeryFirst West Coast AI-driven robotic spine surgery performed at UC San Diego Health, improving precision and recovery for patients.
April 2, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez
Transforming High-Quality Care at East Campus Medical CenterThe newest hospital at UC San Diego Health is delivering world-class care through a unique service model led by physicians, nurses and staff.
March 26, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez
Emily Lukacz, MD, Named President of American Urogynecologic SocietyAs a board-certified urogynecologist, Lukacz specializes in diagnosing, treating and studying female pelvic floor disorders, such as incontinence and prolapse.
February 24, 2026 | Leslie Aquinde
New Blood Test Score Detects Hidden Alcohol-Related Liver DiseaseNew blood test score helps detect hidden alcohol-related liver disease early, offering a simple cost-effective tool to guide timely care.
February 17, 2026 | Jeanna Vazquez
UC San Diego Health Joins National Research for Maternal-Fetal CareRegion’s only academic medical center is now part of the NICHD Maternal-Fetal Care Network, expanding clinical trial access for patients in Southern California.