Humankindness can come from anyone at any time. Very little planning is required, if any at all. Its spontaneity is proof that there is good inside us all. #Hellohumankindness
No olvides hacer tu parte para reducir la propagación de COVID-19!
Here’s a #WorldHeartDay reminder – it’s important to take your heart health into your hands! Did you know cardiovascular disease can be prevented in about 80% of women? That’s according to Dr. Rachel Bond, a cardiologist at Mercy Gilbert & Chandler Regional Medical Centers. Check out her three tips to take charge of your heart health:
❤️ Schedule a yearly well-visit with your doctor
❤️ Learn the risk factors of heart disease
❤️ Listen to your body & seek medical attention if something doesn’t seem right
Happy National Good Neighbor Day! One way you can show some love for your neighbors is by protecting them from COVID-19. Remember, you can slow the spread of COVID-19 in your community by wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and washing your hands!
Our staff at the Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center in the East Valley are rolling up their scrubs and showing off their “white socks” to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD). People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing PAD, a condition that causes reduced blood flow to the limbs and can lead to amputations. In support of the #WhiteSockCampaign during #PADAwarenessMonth, we encourage patients to seek early vascular and wound healing care in an effort to prevent amputations.
To learn more about our wound healing services and hyperbaric treatment options, please visit: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/chandlerregional/services/wound-healing/wound-healing.
Our mission compels us to pursue social justice for all. Our organization's CEO, Lloyd H. Dean, declares our system’s commitment to resolve the disparities of health that victimize our nation’s minorities. Learn more: https://hellohumankindness.org/
Physical therapists play an important role in a patient’s recovery. Here at Chandler Regional, we have an expert team of physical therapists who not only help patients during their hospital stay, but also provide outpatient support after they’ve returned home. To learn more about our rehabilitation services, click here: https://dignityhlth.org/2Te8pC1 #PhyiscalTherapyAwarenessMonth
This October, we encourage you to join us in recognizing National Liver Awareness Month by acting early to prevent liver disease. Nearly 39,000 Americans are diagnosed with liver cancer each year. Liver cirrhosis, a late stage of chronic liver disease, is known to lead to liver cancer in some patients. Risk factors leading to cirrhosis can include chronic viral hepatitis, obesity, alcoholism, and certain inherited genetic disorders. Prevention and early detection are key for successful outcomes. Learn more at: https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/liver-cancer.
Chaplain Thomas Arbaugh has a special appreciation for our health care heroes. He severs alongside them at Dignity Health Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s been in awe as the medical teams continue to provide exceptional care to patients while acting as surrogate family members with compassion and grace.
In an effort to give back to the medical professionals who are giving their all, Chaplain Thomas will be participating in this weekend’s Heroes in Health Care virtual fundraiser. To learn more about how you can support this Dignity Health Foundation East Valley event, please visit: https://www.supportdignityhealtheastvalley.org/events/heroes-in-health-care-2020.
It’s #WorldFoodDay and we want to give a big shout out to our amazing hospital nutrition teams! Thank you for providing healthy meals to our patients and staff. 🧡
🧼🖐️🚿 We know. We know. You already know how to wash your hands, right?
But on this Global #HandwashingDay, we remind you that it takes more than simply soap and water. Experts say that we need to scrub our hands for at least 20 seconds (the amount of time it takes to hum your ABCs twice) to keep from getting sick.
Many of the steps you take to slow the spread of COVID-19 can also help protect you from other respiratory illnesses, like the flu! Help keep yourself and others healthy this flu season by getting your flu shot, and continuing to wear a mask, keep your hands clean and practice social distancing. #MaskUp #LatherUp #SleeveUp
In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, we want to remind you a lung cancer screening could save your life, or the life of someone you love. If you or a loved one has a history of heavy smoking, please visit https://dignityhlth.org/3k9KazL to learn more.
#lcam #livingwithlungcancer #lungcancerresearch #lungcancerscreening
IT’S OFFICIAL: We are excited to announce that Dignity Health and Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have formed an affiliation.
Dignity Health in Arizona and YRMC share a special piece of history dating back to a time before Arizona was even a state. In the 1890s, the Sisters of Mercy not only opened the first hospital in Phoenix - our own Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center - they also founded the very first hospital in Prescott! While the health care landscapes have drastically grown over time in both areas, the commitment to creating healthier communities has not wavered. This partnership allows our organizations to further the Sisters’ mission of providing compassionate and expert health care to all Arizonans.
Get the full story here: https://dignityhlth.org/2HTPN86
Halloween is almost here! 🎃 Don’t forget to dress up your costume with a cloth or medical mask! As a reminder – a costume mask doesn’t replace the need for a protective mask and both should not be worn at the same time. #HappyHalloween
Now more than ever, our respiratory care team deserves a big thank you! Over the last several months, our respiratory therapists have been providing expert care to patients suffering from COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions. Their hard work is appreciated today and every day. #RespiratoryCareWeek
We are grateful for the brave men and women who help keep our communities safe! Thank you for all you do. #NationalFirstRespondersDay
Halloween is sneaking up on us and that means it’s time to say BOO to the flu! Help scare away the influenza virus by getting your flu shot before October 31. 🎃👻 To find a vaccination location near you, click here: https://dignityhlth.org/3kAmCoW
This young COVID-19 survivor is back home with his family after spending 84 days on ECMO and more than 130 days in the hospital. Ryan Parker, 39, was first treated at Dignity Health Chandler Regional before he was transferred to Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center where he was ultimately put on ECMO – which is essentially an artificial lung to help support a patient while their lungs recover. Ryan credits both medical teams for helping him make a miraculous recovery, and says he's looking forward to returning to work and to coaching his sons' soccer teams.
This last year may have felt like #GroundhogDay for many of us, but we’re here to encourage you to stay the course when it comes to slowing the spread of COVID-19! Please remember to wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance, and safely enjoy the next six weeks of winter.
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Did you know nearly half of American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease? That’s according to statistics from the American Heart Association. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of contracting heart disease. #AmericanHeartMonth
❤️ Maintain a healthy weight & diet
❤️ Stay active & exercise regularly
❤️ Quit smoking
Miedo a las vacunas? El Dr. Dr. Omar González, especialista en enfermedades infecciosas y epidemiólogo de Dignity Health in Arizona, fue uno de los primeros en recibir la vacuna de COVID-19, espera que su positiva experiencia con la vacuna le ayude asegurarle que las vacunas han sido estudiadas y revisadas minuciosamente, y que son seguras. Al igual que cualquier vacuna, le recomendamos que platique con su médico sobre cualquier inquietud que pueda tener. Para mayor información, visite https://dignityhlth.org/3tbb2Fp
Vaccine fears? Infectious disease consultant and hospital epidemiologist for Dignity Health in Arizona, Dr. Omar Gonzalez was one of the first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. He hopes his positive vaccine experience will help assure you that the vaccines have been thoroughly studied and reviewed, and that they are safe. As with any vaccine, we urge you to discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor.
For more info, visit: https://dignityhlth.org/3t88lEu
A majority of #HumanTrafficking victims will encounter health care providers at some point during their trafficking. In the past few years alone, hundreds of at-risk patients have been identified across the country. Jazmyn, a survivor and Associate Director at SF SafeHouse, shares her story. #HumanTraffickingAwareness
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
