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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!

You’re passionate about providing the finest care possible for your patients. At UCLA Health, you’ll have the support you need to do just that. From break relief nurses to our dedicated lift team, and much more, you’ll have the resources to deliver the best patient outcomes while also caring for your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you’re looking to work in a positive culture that will bring out your best, we invite you to join us. https://bit.ly/3uua8c6 #NursingJobs #NurseCareers #RNJobs

UCLA Health Pride Network, a systemwide employee and training resource umbrella group whose goal is to empower the system’s LGBTQ+ employees and trainees, creates a sense of connectivity. The network comprises 450 LGBTQ+ associates and allies, who also plan community outreach events around annual PRIDE celebrations. The network is not only important for staff and faculty, but also for patients who come to the system’s clinics. “It’s about letting our patients know we’ve got their back, we’re there to support them, and they are in a safe place,” says Troy Ratcliff, regional float manager. Read more about this supportive community: https://ucla.in/4bgukyb