UCI Health

Health System with 5 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemUCI Health
Total Hospitals5
Commercial/Acute Hospitals5
Total Beds1234
Commercial/Acute Beds1234
HeadquartersOrange, CA
Websiteucihealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
5 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

20%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 4
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
UCI Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital415YesNo
UCI Health – Los AlamitosAcute Care Hospital146NoNo
UCI Health - Fountain ValleyAcute Care Hospital389NoYes
UCI Health - LakewoodAcute Care Hospital170NoYes
UCI Health - Placentia LindaAcute Care Hospital114NoYes

Recent News

Dec 06, 2025
UCI Health rhinologist and skull base surgeon Dr. Edward C. Kuan led a global team of experts in compiling a comprehensive compendium titled "Expert Strategies: Skull Base Reconstruction Global Perspectives, Insights, and Algorithms through a Mixed Methods Approach." This publication, featured in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology, aims to standardize and enhance the practice of skull base reconstruction among surgeons. Recognizing the variability in approaches to reconstructing skull base defects, Dr. Kuan collaborated with a multidisciplinary group of 68 international experts to document strategies for managing various scenarios. The compendium identifies common practices to guide surgeons and highlights discrepancies that warrant further research, with the goal of benefiting both new and experienced surgeons and fostering innovation in the field. [3]
Nov 06, 2025
The FDA has granted approval for a new neuromodulator eye drop, acoltremon, to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. Marketed under the brand name TRYPTYR, this treatment is notable as the first eye drop designed to stimulate corneal nerves to directly address tear deficiency, a known underlying cause of dry eye. Dr. Marjan Farid, a globally recognized UCI Health ophthalmologist and director of the UCI Health Severe Ocular Surface Disease Program at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, commented on the approval, highlighting the ongoing challenges patients face with dry eye management and the need for additional treatment options. She emphasized that TRYPTYR's mechanism of action, stimulating corneal nerves, offers a novel approach to addressing tear production issues. [5, 7]
Oct 06, 2025
Anne Marie Watkins, the chief nursing executive at UCI Health, has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives. This acknowledgment highlights her significant role in leading transformative changes within one of California's largest academic health systems. Her inclusion on this prestigious list underscores her impact and influence in the clinical executive field, reflecting her contributions to healthcare leadership and innovation at UCI Health. [1]
Jul 06, 2025
UCI Health is presenting a Temporary Pump Track Celebration Event at the Great Park in Irvine. This community event is scheduled to take place from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on June 7, 2025. The Great Park is an innovative public space that is being developed with the involvement of partners like UCI Health. The event highlights UCI Health's engagement in community activities and initiatives beyond direct medical care.
Jun 16, 2025
UCI maintains a commitment to the health and safety of its academic community through the use of its COVID-19 Symptom Screening App. An article discussing the application highlights its importance and notes that UCI Health plays a crucial role in the subsequent health response following symptom checks performed via the app. The success of the symptom screening program is attributed to effective communication and awareness surrounding this technological tool. The app serves as a key component in the university's efforts to manage public health and facilitate screening for individuals within its community. [17]

Executive Leadership

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