UCI Health

10/13/2026

Stomach trouble that keeps coming back isn’t always “just a bug.”

UCI Health gastroenterologist Dr. Robert Fearn, who spoke with Everyday Health, says ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, often starts with symptoms that are easy to dismiss: blood in the stool, diarrhea and stomach cramps that don’t go away. Early on, the cramping can feel mild, like gas or a pulled muscle, so many of his patients live with symptoms for months before they get answers.

The sooner it’s recognized, the sooner treatment can begin and complications can be prevented. If your symptoms keep showing up, talk with a doctor. UCI Health Chao Digestive Health Institute is here to help.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Consistently sticking to healthy habits can go a long way toward elevating one’s mental health. UCI Health psychiatrist Dr. Robert McCarron says mindfulness is one simple habit that can reduce the space for anxious thoughts.

"There's not really room for the mind to experience two emotions or situations at the exact same time. So, taking a moment to feel the breeze, to fully enjoy and appreciate the food that you're eating, to actively focus on the conversation that you're having with a loved one — that can significantly reduce the unhappy feeling that you were experiencing."

10/10/2026

UCI Health is back at the Irvine Global Village Festival at Great Park.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of festival, a celebration of Irvine’s multicultural community with music, art, food and fun and presented by UCI Health and UC Irvine.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Flu season has a way of showing up at the worst time.

An annual flu shot can help protect you and your loved ones from getting sick and help reduce the risk of serious illness. Talk with your doctor about what’s right for you this flu season.

Here’s to more celebrations, get-togethers and everyday moments with the people you love.

10/06/2026

UCI Health was proud to attend the annual Vietnamese American Physician Association of Southern California (VPASC) Health Fair over the weekend. The fair brought out hundreds from the surrounding communities for health screenings, education and medical services.

Some members of the community rely on this event for their annual checkups. Services provided included blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks; mental health, dental and vision exams; information about cancer screenings and stroke awareness; flu shots; and so much more.

Thank you to all who braved the heat and came out!

10/05/2026

Dr. Richard Van Etten, medical director of the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and founder of the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge, gave a presentation of 10 years of research funded by the annual run, walk and ride event.

(Video description: Dr. Van Etten gives a guided tour of the Falling Leaves cancer research facility, including labs and equipment, while also giving a speech inside a lecture room. The final shot is of the falling leaves building.)

10/03/2026

Members of the UCI Health trauma team recently attended the Orange County Electric Bicycle Buyback event to educate the community about the importance of e-bike safety. The event drew a large crowd, with nearly 1,000 vehicles surrendered in total.

10/01/2026

When you or someone you love is facing a complex neurological condition, you want experts who work as a team and care that's there around the clock.

UCI Health neurologists and neurosurgeons treat epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke and memory disorders. Our epilepsy program holds a Level 4 designation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, and UCI Health — Orange is home to Orange County's first Joint Commission-certified comprehensive stroke center, open 24/7. As part of UC Irvine, our doctors also lead clinical trials, including the world's first in-human embryonic stem cell-derived trial for Huntington's disease.

Committed to excellence in brain care, UCI Health neurology and neurosurgery services are ranked No. 50 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.