About UC Med Centers
The University of California's five medical centers offer high quality patient care while educating the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing cutting edge research. The medical centers provide a high volume of quality care — each year, they see 137,000 inpatient discharges, 261,000 emergency room visits and 3.6 million outpatient visits. They provide a full range of healthcare services in their communities and are sites for the development and testing of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Collectively, these centers comprise the fifth largest healthcare delivery system in California and one of the state’s largest providers of healthcare to low-income, medically vulnerable patients.
UC DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
The University of California, Davis Health System is the only academic medical center in the region. Established in 1966, the medical facility has earned national and international distinction in its patient care, diagnostic and specialized treatment programs, and bench-to-bedside research; it was ranked in the top 50 nationwide in 2006 in four different specialties – endocrinology, kidney disease, ear, nose and throat, and gynecology. UCDHS is the only Level I trauma center in inland Northern California, covering 33 Counties and 65,000 square miles, and averages over 4,000 trauma patients per year, making it the number five trauma center nationally.
UC IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER
The University of California, Irvine Medical Center is the only university hospital in Orange County. Established in 1976, the 453-bed medical facility offers a full scope of acute- and general-care services, including a neuropsychiatric center, regional burn center, Level I trauma center and National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. It is the largest provider of healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured in Orange County.
UC LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
The University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center has consistently been a healthcare innovator. Established in 1955, the medical facility is known worldwide for its pioneering technological contributions, including advancements in organ transplantation, artificial insemination and ultrasound. More than 300,000 people from the local region and around the world come to UCLA Medical Center each year to receive care from some of the world’s best healthcare providers.
UC SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER
The University of California, San Diego Medical Center has been recognized for its clinical and research excellence in a wide range of specialties, including cancer care, orthopedics, respiratory care and gynecology. UCSD provides care from two separate hospital facilities: Hillcrest and Thornton Hospital in La Jolla. Among the medical centers' leading clinical services are the comprehensive solid organ transplant and bone marrow transplant programs, San Diego's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and JCAHO-certified stroke center, as well as the region’s leading center for high risk pregnancy management and infant special care. Established in 1966, the health system will report over 127,000 inpatient days in 2006 and handle more than 530,000 ambulatory visits.
UC SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER
The University of California, San Francisco Medical Center is recognized as a healthcare leader around the world. Serving more than 750,000 patients per year, the UCSF Medical Center is recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals. Established in 1907, the facility was the first medical center in the UC system and is today known for innovative medicine, advanced technology and compassionate care. Expertise at the medical facility covers virtually all conditions, including cancer, heart disease, infertility, neurological disorders, organ transplantation and orthopedics as well as special services for women and children.
UC STUDENT HEALTH CENTERS
The University of California’s campus health services promote students' good health and well-being — which are important elements in their academic success as well as the overall the quality of campus life. UC student health centers provide a comprehensive array of accessible, convenient, cost-effective health care and health promotion services. These services include education about healthful lifestyles and behavior that prevent illness and lead to optimal health. UC also plays an important role as a health care advocate for its students.
Please visit links below for further information on the various UC Student Health Centers:
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UCI
UCLA
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Cruz
UC Santa Barbara
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco
For more information on UC Medical Centers:
Healthcare Fact Sheets
Healthcare Academic Medical Centers 101
UC Academic Medical Centers Clinical Services
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