Press Coverage
May, 2026
what matters most: HOW INDIVIDUALIZED, PERSON-CENTERED CARE CHANGES EVERYTHING FOR OLDER CANCER PATIENTS
May 22, 2026
The unique challenges of older cancer patients and the specialized care and resources that are available to them are discussed by medical oncologist Dr. Sandra Algaze, palliative care physician Dr. Monica Zell, and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Geriatrics Dr. Alexis Kogan.
October, 2025
MY SEARCH FOR A WELCOMING SPACE: HOW LGBTQ+ CANCER PATIENTS SEEK OUT AND FIND THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE
October 23, 2025
Lindsey Morrison, Health Equity Program Manager at Keck Medicine, and Dr. Aaron Rothbart, Assistant Professor of Speech Pathology at the Keck School of Medicine—both cancer survivors—are joined by social worker and Clinical Operations Support Manager at USC's Ralph Lauren Center, Mario Espitia, to discuss barriers to optimal care faced by LGBTQ+ patients.
September, 2025
LOVE STORY INTERRUPTED: HOW CARING FOR MY HUSBAND AT THE END OF LIFE SHAPED MY QUEST FOR CANCER CARE EQUITY
September 19, 2025
Registered nurse and health equity professional Tia Delaney Stewart shares her story of experiencing unconscious bias in the healthcare setting when advocating for her husband, Jakim, during his cancer journey. Tia describes how she successfully navigated this sensitive and surprisingly common issue to provide Jakim with the best possible care.
March, 2025
phase 1: LATE-STAGE CANCER PATIENTS TALK ABOUT HOW CLINICAL TRIALS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
March 25, 2025
In this conversation, clinical research coordinator Negeen Izadian joins late-stage cancer patients, Julie Clauer, a clinical trials educator, and Phuong Gallagher, a nationally recognized patient advocate, who will share the many insights they gained from personally navigating the world of clinical trials.
May, 2022
Living the Life I Intended — A Conversation on Hope, Healing, and the Mind-Body COnnection
May 19, 2022
In this moving interview with the USC Norris Cancer Center, IIHW’s Marisa Perdomo, PT, DPT, speaks about her experience with cancer, the costs of survivorship, as well as the role of integrative health in her healing. Learn more about Dr. Perdomo here.
February, 2022
The University Park Peace Garden Project
February 25, 2022
In this article by Chan Division News, IIHW’s Camille Dieterle, PhD talks about the University Park Peace Garden Project, a project that will turn an empty lot on USC’s University Park Campus into a thriving urban garden. Dieterle, who is leading the project, explains how the garden will contribute to health & wellness on campus. Learn more about Dr. Dieterle here.
November, 2021
Singing Bowl Meditation
November 17, 2021
In this meta-segment featured in Annenberg Media, IIHW’s Pamela Tobi Fishel, PhD talks about a form of meditation that uses sound to help relax and clear the mind. Singing bowl meditation uses Tibetan Singing Bowls to bring about relaxation and help individuals feel more awake. Partake in this moment of mindfulness as Dr. Fishel discusses the benefits of Singing Bowl Meditation. Learn more about Dr. Fishel here.
April, 2019
Illustration by Gracia Lam of The New York Times
Virtual reality as a therapy for pain
April 29, 2019
In this New York Times article featuring IIHW’s Jeffrey Gold, PhD, author Jane Brody talks about Virtual Reality Therapy, a new form of pain management. Learn more about Dr. Gold here.