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The DoM for LA Summit, hosted October 21 by the UCLA Department of Medicine, is a gathering and opportunity to connect, ...
10/16/2026

The DoM for LA Summit, hosted October 21 by the UCLA Department of Medicine, is a gathering and opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape a healthier, more inclusive future for the communities we serve.

Our Center's very own Claudia Del Toro serves on the DoM for LA Council. In the video linked below, Claudia shares an inspiring perspective on community engagement and the importance of connecting with the communities we serve.

We’re proud of Claudia’s leadership and grateful for her commitment to this important initiative. Her participation not only represents our department well but also brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and opportunities for collaboration back to our team.

If you're interested in the DoM for LA Summit and UCLA's commitment to our communities, please click here to learn more: https://connect.uclahealth.org/dom/event/2nd-annual-dom-for-la-summit/

10/13/2026

🎉🔬 Beyond the Lab: Inspiring the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals!

👏 Congratulations to our incredible Phlebotomy Team for their poster presentation at the UCLA Department of Medicine (DoM) 2026 Research Day!

🌟 Research Poster:
“Advancing Laboratory Career Awareness Through Community-Engaged Phlebotomy Education: A Quality Improvement Initiative”

This initiative highlights the power of community engagement, education, and mentorship in introducing students to the exciting world of laboratory medicine and expanding awareness of career pathways in healthcare.

In collaboration with our valued organizational partner, the Turner-UCLA Allied Health Internship Program, this initiative reflects our shared commitment to inspiring future healthcare professionals, creating meaningful educational opportunities, and connecting our communities with careers in laboratory medicine.

🏆 Special Recognition to Our Team:
🔬 Claudia Del Toro
🔬 Mikkiel Cheng
🔬 Jennifer Tamor
🔬 Michael Nuñez
🔬 Mara Barrientos
🔬 Florence Bansag
🔬 Gloria Moon
🔬 David Rincon

💙💛 We are incredibly proud of this team's dedication, collaboration, and commitment to advancing phlebotomy education beyond the laboratory!
Because inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals begins with sharing our knowledge, creating opportunities, and investing in our communities. 🌟

Congratulations to all involved in bringing this meaningful initiative to the UCLA DoM 2026 Research Day!

Congratulations to our EMT & Community Training Center teams, along with founding Director Emeritus Baxter Larmon and Ce...
10/10/2026

Congratulations to our EMT & Community Training Center teams, along with founding Director Emeritus Baxter Larmon and Center Director Taggart Diehl, for once again leading the BaseCamp event, teaching basic patient care skills to nearly 200 incoming UCLA medical students.

In the next Journal Club—on Monday, October 12, we examine a multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing conservativ...
10/08/2026

In the next Journal Club—on Monday, October 12, we examine a multicenter randomized clinical trial comparing conservative and liberal oxygen strategies in more than 1,800 unresponsive adults following cardiac arrest. After return of spontaneous circulation, how much is enough? Could limiting oxygen exposure reduce reperfusion injury and improve recovery, or does a more conservative approach introduce risks of its own? Investigators looked beyond simply achieving ROSC or surviving hospitalization, examining favorable functional outcomes at 180 days.

Join us as we unpack the evidence, consider what post-arrest oxygen targets mean across the continuum of resuscitation care, and tackle a question that sounds simple until you dig into the science: after ROSC, how much oxygen is enough? https://ow.ly/h7AC50ZVQJJ

Last call! Apply now for the upcoming free CARESTAR-PCRF EMS Equity Research Workshop. November 2-4, 2026 in Los Angeles...
10/01/2026

Last call! Apply now for the upcoming free CARESTAR-PCRF EMS Equity Research Workshop. November 2-4, 2026 in Los Angeles. Deadline is October 2, 2026. This workshop is inspiring and productive. Bring only your curiosity and passion for EMS. Groups will focus on the important issue of diversity, equity and inclusivity in the EMS workforce and care delivery system. Participants will also get post-workshop assistance in abstract authoring and dissemination of results. https://ow.ly/kgfS50ZTLCU

Congratulations to our International Oral Abstract presenters!
10/01/2026

Congratulations to our International Oral Abstract presenters!

Congratulations to our Educational Oral Abstract presenters!
10/01/2026

Congratulations to our Educational Oral Abstract presenters!

Congratulations, Garth Tivers, MSc, RN, Ambulance Nurse! Garth received the Best Clinical Research Award during the Preh...
10/01/2026

Congratulations, Garth Tivers, MSc, RN, Ambulance Nurse! Garth received the Best Clinical Research Award during the Prehospital Care Research Forum awards at the 2026 EMS World EXPO & International Scientific EMS Symposium.
We're proud to recognize Garth's contribution to EMS research. Congratulations, Garth, on this well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations, Dr. Nicole Hansen! Dr. Hansen received the Best Educational Research Award during the Prehospital Care ...
10/01/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Nicole Hansen! Dr. Hansen received the Best Educational Research Award during the Prehospital Care Research Forum awards at the 2026 EMS World EXPO & International Scientific EMS Symposium.

Her award-winning research, “Time, Work, and Tuition: Modifiable Barriers to EMS Educational Progression in a National Survey,” explores barriers that can affect educational advancement in EMS.

We're proud to celebrate this important contribution to EMS education and research. Congratulations, Dr. Hansen!

Jessie Castillo, PCRF Associate, won the Education Service Award by NAEMT. Congrats Jessie!
10/01/2026

Jessie Castillo, PCRF Associate, won the Education Service Award by NAEMT. Congrats Jessie!

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