Stop the spread of COVID-19: wear a mask, practice physical distancing and wash hands frequently. Following these guidelines is essential to helping to stop the spread of the virus.
WOMEN IN MEDICINE MONTH: In 1990, Antonia Novello, MD, was the first woman and first Hispanic to become Surgeon General of the United States. During her tenure as Surgeon General, she spoke out on underage drinking, smoking, and AIDS. For work during the Gulf War, General Colin Powell awarded her the Legion of Merit. For Women in Medicine Month, we celebrate Dr. Novello’s commitments to public service and health education. #wimmonth
Prime Healthcare is asking our communities to remember the 3Ws as we continue to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. WEAR a mask. WATCH your distance. WASH your hands. The 3Ws can significantly reduce your risk of getting COVID-19 and help keep loved ones safe. #inprimehealth
Flashback to last year when members of the Prime Healthcare corporate team formed a human pink ribbon for #breastcancerawareness month! Due to COVID, we won't be posing together, but we remain united in our support of those who are affected by breast cancer. #checkyourself #pinktober #inprimehealth
Prime Healthcare wears pink for #breastcancerawareness.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. #checkyourself every month by performing a breast self-exam. Remember to schedule a yearly mammogram and talk with your healthcare provider about your risk factors for breast cancer. Early detection saves lives! #pinktober
FRIDAY FITNESS TIP: Do you warm up before exercising? Warming up helps your muscles prepare for more intense physical activity. Warming up your muscles helps them absorb more oxygen and increases blood flow, which helps lessen your risk of injury. Common warm up exercises include: jumping jacks, jumping rope, walking/slow jog, ankle circles, and torso twists. Take five-10 minutes to warm up before your workouts to enhance the health benefits. #inprimehealth
With so much going on it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious, or sad. Today, on 10/15, take 10-15 minutes to do something to care for yourself. #HowRightNow #inprimehealth
Ken and Leslie from Prime Healthcare encourage you to get your flu shot! It’s even more important to be vaccinated this year to help prevent flu and protect loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to getting your flu shot, continue to practice the 3Ws: WEAR your mask, WASH your hands, and WATCH your distance. #getyourflushot #inprimehealth
With so much going on in our lives and in the world, we sometimes forget to take time to relax and find calm. Even if your busy schedule allows only 10 minutes to relax, just those 10 minutes can help with reducing stress levels, blood pressure and muscle strain. Try going for a walk, doing a short yoga routine, writing in a journal, practicing deep breathing, or listening to some favorite music. See if you can go 10 minutes with your phone/email notifications turned off! Take time to find what helps calm and relax you and commit to giving yourself time during the day to enjoy it. #inprimehealth #internationalstressawarenessday
Today is Election Day! Please remember to take all necessary precautions to make sure that you #votesafe: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. Have patience at the polls and be kind to each other! #election2020 #vote2020
When Briana Valadez was just 24 weeks pregnant, doctors delivered bad news; she needed an emergency C-section. Her son, Rian, spent 93 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mission Regional Medical Center, surviving against all odds. "He's a miracle," says Valadez. Click to read more about Rian's amazing journey.
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Born at just 24 weeks old, 'miracle' baby survives despite the odds
Prime Healthcare wears #pink for #breastcancerawareness.
October may be #breastcancerawarenessmonth but self-care and self-checks should be year round. Keep your regular appointments with your physicians and do not ignore signs and symptoms of illness. Early detection is key! #inprimehealth
Today, which would be Elizabeth Blackwell, MD's 200th birthday, we celebrate National Women Physician's Day. Dr. Blackwell was the first women to receive a medical degree in the United States and founded the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children. She and her sister, also a physician, helped train nurses during the Civil War. Today we honor Dr. Blackwell and the millions of women who have worked and continue to work toward advancing the science and art of medicine. #womendocsinspire #nwpd
Thank you to the Pedraza family for sharing their experience at Chino Valley Medical Center and encouraging others to to protect themselves. COVID-19 can affect people in different ways. If anyone tells you they can't breathe, call 911 immediately.
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There is no evidence that new COVID-19 variants cause more severe illness – but they may spread more quickly and easily than other variants. That’s why it’s vital to continue wearing a mask, washing hands, and maintaining physical distance. Learn the latest details about these new variants: https://go.usa.gov/xA6aD
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How long does it take for you to fall asleep at night? If it takes you 10-20 minutes, that’s normal. Practice healthy sleep hygiene so you can rest and get much needed sleep. Good sleep hygiene includes setting a sleep schedule and putting phones and other bright screens away at least 30 minutes before bedtime. It also includes practicing relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing. #inprimehealth
Prime Healthcare is proud to announce that Claudette Mejico, Employee Health Nurse in Clinical Operations, has been named the WOW 2020 Legend of the Year. Claudette was our WOW Employee of the Month winner for July 2020. “You know your day will be good when you walk through those doors and are greeted by this highly cheerful, happy person, and that person is Claudette,” said nominator Maika Yang. “We appreciate all that she does every day, going above and beyond to ensure her colleagues are safe. We are grateful to Claudette for rising to the challenge in these unprecedented times.” Congratulations, Claudette, and thank you for living the Prime values every day. #Primeproud