In The Media

"When we created the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, UC Irvine committed to elevating all of our health science programs to full schools, and I am delighted that the regents have completed the final piece of that promise. It’s the first school of public health in Orange County, as well as the first UC school to be named after a Taiwanese American." (Chancellor Howard Gillman)

"UCI Health's acquisition of four Tenet hospitals brings about a unique opportunity as it blends academic medical centers with community healthcare, Chad Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health, told Becker's. This acquisition creates new pathways as it brings together UCI Health, a traditional academic health system, with traditional community hospital systems. It is going to help UCI Health improve access to care and expand unrestricted access to care across the region." (Chad Lefteris)

"March is Women’s History Month, an important recognition for half of our country’s population. Throughout our country’s history, there is no doubt women have always been critical contributors, yet undervalued, in building the health infrastructure we all benefit from today. Our conversation about building a better future must extend beyond Women’s History Month because these issues are relevant every single day. " (Bernadette Boden Albala, MPH, DrPH)

"Twelve programs will go into UCI’s new Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building, a 215,000-square-foot facility under construction within the university’s growing health sciences district on the southwest side of campus. This is where tomorrow’s medicine is going to be born." (Steve Goldstein, MA, MD, PhD, FAAP)

"Our vision at UCI Health is to bring the highest level of advanced care powered by research and innovation to local communities. The proposed agreement with Tenet Healthcare will expand access and improve the health of our communities in Southern California." (Chad Lefteris)

"UC Irvine has deepened its healthcare commitment to the future of Orange County, our region and California. This journey in healthcare is deeply intertwined with the University of California’s dedication to bettering our communities, expanding access to premier healthcare, and pioneering the medical innovations of tomorrow, today. Our vision will bridge gaps in regional care and reinforce UCI’s place among the nation’s leading academic health systems while advancing solutions to challenges facing healthcare." (Chancellor Howard Gillman)

"Today, we are witnessing the greatest disparities in life expectancy with Black and Alaska Native/American Indian communities experiencing a lower life expectancy than all other racial groups. Our resolution for the new year should continue to be on improving individual health and wellbeing but with an awareness that we must break down the barriers that lie in our way of pursuing optimal population health, wellbeing, and longevity." (Bernadette Boden Albala, MPH, DrPH)