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UC Irvine Medical Center[edit]

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UC Irvine Medical Center is a major research hospital located in Orange, California, and is part of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) health system. It is the principal clinical facility for the UCI School of Medicine and serves as a teaching hospital for medical students, residents, and fellows.

History[edit]

The medical center was established in 1965, originally as the Orange County Medical Center. In 1976, the University of California acquired the facility, and it was renamed UC Irvine Medical Center. Over the years, the center has expanded its services and facilities, including the addition of a new hospital tower in 2009.

Facilities[edit]

UC Irvine Medical Center is a 411-bed acute care hospital that offers a wide range of services, including a Level I trauma center, comprehensive cancer center, and a regional burn center. The medical center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities to provide advanced medical care.

Research and Education[edit]

As a teaching hospital, UC Irvine Medical Center is involved in extensive research and education. It is affiliated with the UCI School of Medicine, which offers a variety of medical education programs. The medical center is also involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care.

Services[edit]

The medical center provides a comprehensive range of services, including:

Emergency and trauma care
Cancer treatment
Cardiovascular services
Neurological care
Orthopedic services
Women's health services

Accreditations and Awards[edit]

UC Irvine Medical Center has received numerous accreditations and awards for its quality of care and patient safety. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

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-'''UC Irvine Medical Center''' is a major [[healthcare]] facility, part of the [[University of California, Irvine]]. It is located in [[Orange, California]], and is the primary teaching hospital for the [[UC Irvine School of Medicine]].
+== UC Irvine Medical Center ==
+[[File:UCI Health Logo.svg|thumb|UCI Health Logo]]
+[[File:Ucirvinemedicalcenter.jpg|thumb|UC Irvine Medical Center]]
+'''UC Irvine Medical Center''' is a major research hospital located in [[Orange, California]], and is part of the [[University of California, Irvine]] (UCI) health system. It is the principal clinical facility for the UCI School of Medicine and serves as a teaching hospital for medical students, residents, and fellows.
 == History ==
-The UC Irvine Medical Center was established in 1965, following the creation of the University of California, Irvine. The hospital has grown significantly since its inception, and is now one of the top research and teaching hospitals in the United States.
+The medical center was established in 1965, originally as the Orange County Medical Center. In 1976, the University of California acquired the facility, and it was renamed UC Irvine Medical Center. Over the years, the center has expanded its services and facilities, including the addition of a new hospital tower in 2009.
 == Facilities ==
-The medical center includes a 411-bed acute care hospital, the [[Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center]], the [[UC Irvine Health H.H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center]], and the [[UC Irvine Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute]]. It also houses the only [[Level I Trauma Center]] in Orange County.
+UC Irvine Medical Center is a 411-bed acute care hospital that offers a wide range of services, including a Level I trauma center, comprehensive cancer center, and a regional burn center. The medical center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities to provide advanced medical care.
+== Research and Education ==
+As a teaching hospital, UC Irvine Medical Center is involved in extensive research and education. It is affiliated with the UCI School of Medicine, which offers a variety of medical education programs. The medical center is also involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care.
 == Services ==
-UC Irvine Medical Center offers a wide range of medical services, including [[cancer treatment]], [[cardiology]], [[neurology]], [[orthopedics]], and [[transplant services]]. The hospital is also known for its [[research]] programs, particularly in the fields of cancer, the neurosciences, and molecular genetics.
+The medical center provides a comprehensive range of services, including:
+* Emergency and trauma care
+* Cancer treatment
+* Cardiovascular services
+* Neurological care
+* Orthopedic services
+* Women's health services
-== Recognition ==
+== Accreditations and Awards ==
-UC Irvine Medical Center has been consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States by [[U.S. News & World Report]]. It has also received numerous other awards and recognitions for its high-quality patient care and innovative research.
+UC Irvine Medical Center has received numerous accreditations and awards for its quality of care and patient safety. It is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by [[U.S. News & World Report]].
-== See Also ==
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[University of California, Irvine]]
-* [[UC Irvine School of Medicine]]
+* [[UCI School of Medicine]]
-* [[Healthcare in California]]
+* [[University of California]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+[[Category:Hospitals in California]]
 [[Category:University of California, Irvine]]
-[[Category:Hospitals in California]]
+[[Category:Teaching hospitals in the United States]]
-[[Category:Teaching hospitals]]
-{{California-hospital-stub}}
-{{UCI}}