For the latest updates on wildfire information and resources, please visit santacruzcounty.us/FireResources.aspx.
Our hearts go out to the members of our hospital teams and communities affected by the current wildfires. We want to assure our community that Dominican Hospital is unaffected by the fires, and is open and providing care.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will provide any updates to our operations here, as needed. We stand ready to support our community, and wish you all health and safety.
Humankindness doesn’t have a how-to guide. Its practice isn’t laid out step by step. Each of us are free to express, define, and relate to humankindness in our own way. #Hellohumankindness
As a nonprofit health ministry, every day, we see the realities of health inequity. We see the lives that could have been saved with earlier intervention, we see the impact that limited access to care not only has on people, but also entire communities, and we have seen what COVID-19 has done to make this disparity even more deadly. CommonSpirit Health is taking a stand to promote social justice and advocate for health equity in our community in a virtual town hall called Humankindness Across America. CommonSpirit Health CEO Lloyd Dean leads a conversation about this incredibly important work and charts our future forward as a ministry dedicated to all we serve. We hope you’ll join in the conversation with us.
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Session 03 | 01 | Welcome back to Humankindness Across America
Suspect Sepsis? See a medical professional immediately!
Manage chronic conditions; get vaccinations; wash your hands; keep wounds clean and covered until healed. Want to learn more about sepsis? Visit the Sepsis Alliance at www.sepsis.org
September is #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisSeptember #SepsisAwareness
We wish all our Jewish brethren a Happy New Year. Rosh Hashanah is a time of festivity, reflection, and thoughts on the year ahead. Shanah Tovah! #RoshHashanah #Hellohumankindness
Sepsis is your body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Want to learn more about sepsis? Visit the Sepsis Alliance at www.sepsis.org
September is #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisSeptember #SepsisAwareness #knowsepsis
By swapping out its plastic needle counters in the OR with ones made of sugar cane, Dignity Health has been able to eliminate 10 tons of single-use plastic from its hospitals. WOW! Read the full press release here: https://dignityhlth.org/37uQ4c8
Humankindness is at the root of all healing—offering compassion when we need it, courage when hope seems lost, and a connection that is ever present among us all. #Hellohumankindness
Dominican Hospital is proud to be co-sponsoring an upcoming virtual learning session entitled “Racism in Healthcare: Confronting Chronic Stress and Chronic Disease,” taking place Thursday, Oct. 29 from 7:30–9 a.m. The event explores the various levels of racism and social determinants of health that impact access to care and lead to disparate minority health outcomes. Both CME and CE credits are available. To register, go to: :https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4tr5xZ6qQAyow6mDNKRvjQ
Help keep your loved ones and those close to you safe by washing your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. If you need to sneeze or cough, do it into your elbow. Please follow the guidelines of your local health officer. You may also visit CDC.gov for more info.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer, affecting one in eight American women, is a modern epidemic that is on the rise. For eye-opening facts about breast cancer you may not know, check out this cool epidemiological report from the NIH: https://bit.ly/359NEgg
ICYMI: Yesterday was Global Handwashing Day, an advocacy day to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of handwashing with soap. It's an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives, especially in this Covid-19 and flu season. #WashHands
ATTENTION! Want the latest local COVID-19 updates from the experts?
Join us for the "COVID-19 Virtual Community Town Hall: Managing the Pandemic in Santa Cruz County," on Monday, Nov. 16 from 1–2 p.m.
Receive an update from Dominican Hospital and the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency on the COVID-19 pandemic in our community, including:
• COVID-19 trends nationally, statewide, and locally
• How to protect yourself from COVID-19 and what to do if you develop symptoms
• The impacts of flu season and the difference between the flu and COVID-19
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3ooHPnU. Register for this FREE event at http://bit.ly/SCCCOVIDTownHall.
Though we may not be able to control the election outcome or the coronavirus pandemic, we can temper our emotional reaction to both by staying emotionally connected.
While many are physically separated from friends and loved ones, we are fortunate to have great tools to use -- starting with the phone, and including Skype, Zoom, Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to include those who may be especially isolated right now. #Hellohumankindness
Five months ago, our community suffered a tragic loss when Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller was shot and killed in the line of duty. He left behind a young wife, son, and newborn daughter. This week, Dominican Hospital leadership and employees welcomed the friends and family of Sgt. Gutzwiller for a touching ceremony to dedicate a memorial bench in his memory. The bench is located in the ambulance bay outside of the Emergency Department, and will provide an opportunity for respite and reflection for years to come.
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Five months ago today, we lost our hero, Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller.
These months have shown us devastation, hurt and loss but they have also shown us incredible strength and grit.
Our entire office has felt the love and support from the community and still feel it — and for that we are forever grateful.
This week, Dominican Hospital and Dignity Health held a small ceremony to dedicate a bench to Damon. This bench now sits alongside those for Detective Elizabeth Butler and Sgt. Butch Baker, the fallen Santa Cruz Police Officers.
Thank you to their staff for this gracious gesture. Our partnership with Dominican Hospital is something we treasure.
We miss you Sgt. Gutzwiller and continue to spend our days striving to make you proud.
The first known case in the Bay Area of a dual coronavirus-influenza infection was confirmed this week in Solano County. If you haven't done so already, GET YOUR FLU SHOT, and while you're at it, double down on social distancing and mask wearing. Getting a flu vaccine has never been more important. Vaccination not only reduces the risk of catching the flu, it also reduces the chance that you'll be hospitalized. #covid #flu #coronavirus
It’s #ElectionDay! You can find your polling place, get non-partisan information on candidates and more at https://dignityhlth.org/3oQ27XQ. Your voice is powerful. Show its strength at the polls today. #Vote
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The memory of our loved ones lives on with each passing day, and today, we take time to recognize and honor their legacy. #DiadelosMuertos #Hellohumankindness
Update for visitors: The health and safety of our patients, employees, and the community remains our top priority. In accordance with California Department of Public Health guidelines, Dominican Hospital is again restricting all visitors until further notice.
Virtual visitation is encouraged, when possible. Patients can use the hospital’s free Wi-Fi and use personal devices to stay in touch with family and friends. Families may also contact patients through the hospital by calling (831) 462-7700. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding and support.
More info: https://dignityhlth.org/3fhNTdL
Happy #Groundhogday! The verdict is in...Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and predicts six more weeks of winter.
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WED, FEB 17 AT 6:30 PM PST AND 4 MORE
Breastfeeding Basics Class
See how Alicia’s life changed after bariatric surgery at Dominican Hospital. Join us on Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. for a free virtual seminar and learn about the physical, emotional and health benefits of weight loss.
Register Here: https://dignityhlth.org/3j3VVsS
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“As health care workers, the best thing we can do for victims of human trafficking is to act as if every patient we see has experienced some form of trauma.” Watch Julie’s story. #HumanTraffickingAwareness
Studies show that a majority of #HumanTrafficking victims encounter health care providers. We have identified hundreds of patients at high risk in the past few years alone. Watch Jazmyn’s story. #HumanTraffickingAwareness
