Jun 06, 2026 | The New Yorker

When Should You Say Goodbye to a Pet?

Sunita Puri, an associate professor of medicine and UCI Health internist, shares how the booming industry of pet hospice is teaching people how to face the loss of their beloved companions.

Jun 05, 2026 | HuffPost

9 Well-Loved Exercises That Are 'Silent Dangers' For Your Spine, According to Doctors

“Movement is medicine” is a well-known adage with research to back it up. Exercise can undeniably benefit our mental and physical health. However, some common exercises cause harm to the spine, experts warn. … “Not everyone is prone to lumbar disc degeneration,” said Dr. Emily S. Mills, a spine surgeon with UCI Health.

Jun 03, 2026 | OC Register

Beach Safety Event in Huntington Beach Highlights Preparations Ahead of Busy Summer

UCI Health, which participated in the drill, is a Level 1 trauma center that treats about 7,000 patients a year but also has a Level 2 pediatrics unit that treats about 200 kids a year. It is one of four trauma hospitals in Orange County, with three of those [including] UCI Health — having pediatric units, said Michael Lekawa, UCI Health emergency and acute care surgeon and adult trauma medical director.