The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for anyone older than six months old, including pregnant women. While the flu vaccine is especially important for high-risk populations or those with chronic illnesses because of the risk of serious complications such as pneumonia, everyone can benefit from getting vaccinated, regardless of how healthy you are.
Meet Marty Blair! Here are three things we recently learned about our Administrative Director Clinical Laboratory:
Why do you do what you do, what is your passion?
I love the ever-changing technology you see in the Clinical Laboratory. How can anyone get bored?
What is your most recent accomplishment (personal or professional)?
The six-pound Brown Trout I caught at Lake Almanor is my personal best.
What three essential things make all the difference for you each day?
Good food and wine and a chance to sit down with my wife to enjoy and go over our day.
Your voice is powerful, are you going to show its strength at the polls this year? Elections matter. The most important way to make sure you are being heard about the issues that matter to you is to vote. Voting is powerful – it is the most visible opportunity you have to shape the community you want. Don’t waste your power. Vote!
Visit www.commonspirit.org/vote to register, get access to non-partisan info on candidates and policies, and learn how you can cast your vote this Election Day (Nov. 3). Vote your power at the polls.
Our mission compels us to pursue social justice for all. 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/
Your voice is powerful. Are you going to show its strength at the polls this year? Elections matter.
The most important way to make sure you are being heard about the issues that matter to you is to vote. Voting is powerful – it is the most visible opportunity you have to shape the community you want. Don’t waste your power. Vote!
Visit commonspirit.org/vote to register, get access to non-partisan info on candidates & policies, and learn how you can cast your vote this Election Day (Nov. 3). Vote your power at the polls.
Social justice, it's our mission. Lloyd Dean and Caretha Coleman discuss systemic racism, its unjust health consequences—in terms of access, care, and outcomes. FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3Z_1mlHOTbc
Es difícil distinguir la COVID-19 de la influenza (flu) solamente con los síntomas. Ambos virus respiratorios comparten síntomas similares como fiebre, escalofríos, tos/congestión, falta de aire, cansancio, dolor de cabeza, dolores musculares y corporales, náuseas y dolor de garganta. La vacunación contra la influenza (flu) disminuye la posibilidad de que te contagies estos dos virus juntos.
Join Dignity Health and Western Health Advantage for a Facebook Live hosted by Fox40 where we’ll answer your Open Enrollment insurance and health care questions. Visit Fox40’s Facebook page at 12:30pm tomorrow to join!
FOX40
October 19 at 8:58 PM ·
FOX40 is teaming up with Dignity Health to answer your questions about open enrollment!
Have a question about health care and insurance? Comment below! Then, tune in to our live web chat this Wednesday at 12:30pm, right here on Facebook to get your questions answered in real-time.
Learn more about the precautions Sacramento County - Government Voter Registration and Elections is taking to ensure the health, safety, and civil liberty of voters. https://elections.saccounty.net/pages/aboutus.aspx
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
Together we can beat the flu. Here are some simple tips to protect yourself and your family this flu season:
• Get the flu vaccine
• Avoid close contact with those who are sick and stay home if you are
• Wear a mask when in public
• Use your elbow to cover cough and sneezes
• Wash hands thoroughly for 20-seconds and carry hand sanitizer with you to use frequently
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
• Disinfect surfaces
• Ensure you are maintaining a physical distance of 6 ft in public spaces
El virus de la influenza (flu) sigue siendo una de las 10 principales causas de muerte por año en los EE. UU., y vacunarse contra esta enfermedad este año es más importante que nunca. Al vacunarte contra la influenza (flu), ayudas a reducir su propagación durante la pandemia de COVID-19 y también ayudas a garantizar que nuestros sistemas de salud puedan continuar brindando el mejor servicio durante esta situación.
“Testicular and prostate cancer affects a lot of men in the United States,” said Michael Korpiel, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy Hospital of Folsom President. "The more deaths we can prevent, the better off we will be." Korpiel is participating in Movember to raise awareness around men’s health issues. Check-in for more updates on our hospital leaders taking action to promote men’s health.
Making a patient feel valued and secure is important. Curtis, RN, Med Tele, was recognized by a patient for his effective communication and compassion. Congratulations, Curtis, for receiving the Spirit of Aloha Award and treating our patients with openness and care.
Dignity Health Greater Sacramento area hospitals are celebrating Movember and seven of our organization’s leaders have accepted the challenge to grow a beard/mustache all month long! Our goal is to raise awareness of critical men’s health issues and $10,000 in donations to benefit the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento, which will be earmarked to support male patients with limited resources undergoing cancer treatment. Please follow along for more video and image updates including from those leaders, additional employee participants, and our very own Michael Korpiel, Mercy Hospital of Folsom President.
Donate here: https://dignityhlth.org/36aUJxE
CPR training can save lives. On October 22, the @ahanorthernca hosted a free digital Hands-Only CPR training in honor of Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month With a special appearance by Anu Locricchio, Director of Cardiac Services at Dignity Health Sacramento Division. “If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival,” said Loricchio. Watch the video to learn more about how to perform the two steps to save a life
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2020 Hands-Only CPR Digital Training - YouTube
Dignity Health is taking measures to keep you safe during medical office visits. Dr. Priyal Dholakiya, Gynecologist with Mercy Medical Group, assuages concerns around screening for women during COVID-19. “In the hospital and the clinic, we screen patients at the door with questions on travel, sickness history, and symptoms, and administer a temperature check,” says Dr. Dholakiya. Talk to your doctor about your options for seeking treatment. Watch her video to learn more.
Sacramento County - Government is serious about protecting voters and staff in light of COVID-19 concerns. Read more about what they are doing to keep everyone safe: #VoteByMailSafeAtHome
https://elections.saccounty.net/Pages/AboutUs.aspx
Happy #Groundhogday! Anndd the verdict is in! Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and predicts six more weeks of winter.
With the pandemic still underway, opportunities to get all dressed up seem few and far between. However, getting fancy at home or purchasing a fantastic outfit for a post-COVID world is a treat you deserve and now you can help someone in need at the same time! So let’s #dresswithdignity and join us for an incredible sales event from February 11th-13th sponsored by Macy's Roseville Galleria featuring thousands of dresses, including prom wear, formal wear, and even children’s formal attire. This event benefits Triumph Cancer Foundation and Dignity Health Cancer Institute’s Angel Fund. Proceeds will fund vital services for our local cancer community. Click the flyer and this link to learn more: https://dignityhlth.org/3tk4hBk
Triumph Cancer Foundation
January 30 at 7:50 PM ·
Want to feel special? Let's dress things up a bit for Triumph Cancer Foundation and Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento's Angel Fund! Feb 11-13th at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (600 Alhambra Blvd. Sacramento) Special thanks to Macy's Roseville Galleria for donating these wonderful items! Grab something for the kids for Easter! @DignityHealthSac @DignityHealth @MacysRoseville #TriumphFitness #GetTheDress #DignityHealth #BeatCancer #valentinesday #easter #prom2021
SAVE THE DATE! February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to put your health in focus. Join us for our Facebook Live Event featuring Dignity Health's Dr. Zachary Brewer and Registered Dietitian, Tracy Toms on February 24th at 5:30 pm. Learn the benefits of a plant-based diet and staying healthy in the New Year. Tune in on our Sacramento Division Facebook page: https://dignityhlth.org/3rbv9lc
Today’s #doseofdignity features #healthcareheroes who continue to share their “why” behind receiving the COVID-19 vaccine: Simply put, Dr. Katie Baker, ED Physician at Mercy General Hospital said, “Vaccines save lives.” #igottheshot #hellohumankindness #covid19
Folsom Chamber of Commerce
January 29 at 1:20 AM ·
What a great day charting the path forward at the CHAMBER: Virtual State of the City 2021 with a virtual crowd of 200! Thank you to our attendees, sponsors, speakers, and our partner, the City of Folsom - Government, for such a great virtual event. #stateofthecity2021
Mayor, Mike Kozlowski's comments were encouraging as we embrace the new year and new opportunities as a city.
Thank you to our health panel from StemExpress, Dignity Health, & Mercy Hospital of Folsom, for sharing your expertise as we navigate COVID together. #folsomstrongertogether
