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Jul 21, 2026 | U.S. News & World Report
What Does Medicare Actually Cover in a Best-Rated Memory Care Facility?
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be emotionally taxing and expensive. If your loved one requires memory care – such as room and board at a memory care facility – their treatment can rack up a hefty health care bill. The high cost of living at a memory care facility is a "major barrier" for those who need to transition from independent living," says Lisa Gibbs, MD, a UCI Health gerontologist and chief of geriatric medicine and gerontology at UC Irvine.
Apr 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
John Billimek, PhD, Recognized for Humanitarian Medical Service in Peru
For decades, John Billimek, PhD, has worked with Ayacucho Mission, a nonprofit organization that annually sends volunteers to Peru for a two-week campaign delivering free medical care to impoverished, indigenous people in Ayacucho.
Feb 26, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Cynthia Haq, MD, Visits Lesotho to Strengthen Medical Education
Spending a month as a Fulbright Specialist in Southern Africa, Cynthia Haq, MD, helped the Lesotho-Boston Health Alliance (LeBoHA) design faculty development programs for physicians.
Nov 04, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New Research Hub Targets Community Health Needs
The new Family Health Center Research Hub aims to help researchers better respond to community needs, facilitating impactful collaborations with Federally Qualified Health Centers in Santa Ana and Anaheim based on transparency and trust.
Nov 03, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Where Compassion Meets Action: UC Irvine and Illumination Health + Home
Each November, Homelessness Awareness Month shines a light on the human side of housing insecurity and reminds us that lasting solutions require collaboration. Few partnerships illustrate this better than the one between the UC Irvine and Illumination Health + Home – a partnership rooted in compassion, innovation and a shared belief that everyone deserves home, health and dignity.
Jul 07, 2025 | The New York Times
Does Breathing Actually Matter for Your Workout?
Dr. Brian Kim, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, talks to The New York Times about how breathing can or can't affect your workout.
May 07, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series Hosts Inaugural Resident & Fellow Research Showcase
The Resident & Fellow Research Showcase, presented as part of the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series, provided a platform for sharing research, strengthening UCI Health’s physician-scientist community and fostering collaboration across departments.
May 05, 2025 | South Coast Repertory
Theatre: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Drs. Juliet McMullin, Tan Nguyen and Johanna Shapiro discuss prescribing arts participation as a path for wellness.
Dec 16, 2024 | U.S. News & World Report
Does Medicare Cover Memory Care?
Lisa Gibbs, MD, professor and interim chair for the Department of Family Medicine, explains to U.S. News & World Report that although memory care facilities have high costs, they can provide a safe and supportive environment to help preserve a loved one's health who is battling dementia.
Oct 23, 2024 | Calo News
Counselors said not to bother with medical school. But UC Irvine opened the doors
Charles Vega, MD, professor in the Department of Family Medicine and director of PRIME-LC, talks to Calo News about PRIME-LC, the first medical education program in the nation dedicated to the distinctive healthcare needs of the Latino community.