We're always here to provide care for you! #SJOStrong
There’s still time to join us. St. Joseph Hospital Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment is bringing our specialists to you. Join us online October 14, to learn about cancer in the age of COVID-19. Please be sure to
register by calling: 714-734-6227 or Emailing: Christina.Apilado@stjoe.org
Substance abuse doesn’t have to control your life. Our caring team of specialists is here to help you overcome addiction. Call today 714-771-8003.
We are happy to see a reduction in our COVID-19 patient numbers, and we are so grateful to every person in our community who has made an effort to do their share. Keep up the good work—socially distancing, wearing a mask and practicing proper hand hygiene. It all matters. #SJOMaskAndGo
We want to give a shout out to our Chief Nursing Officer, Katie Skelton. She was recently bestowed the “Friends of Physicians” award. This award will be named for Katie and given annually. Thanks, Katie for working so hard on behalf of every patient at St. Joseph Hospital.
Congratulations to Chief Nursing Officer Katie Skelton who was recently bestowed with the first ever "Friends of
Physicians" award. This award will be named for Katie and awarded annually. Thank you, Katie for working so hard on behalf of our caregivers, physicians and patients every day.
It’s Infection Prevention Week and never has the work we do on a daily basis meant more. We have taken extensive measures to ensure that our hospital and medical office buildings are following specific protocols to prevent infection. This is just another way we care for the Dear Neighbor. #sacredencounters Thursday, Oct 15
We're in this fight against COVID-19 together. At a time of unprecedented health crisis, Hoag's quest to dissolve the affiliation with Providence that makes premiere access to quality care possible is a risk we cannot take. Visit https://www.providenceoc.org/ #ProvidenceOC
Hey Men! We’re looking at you! It’s important to prioritize preventive health care. St. Joe’s is committed to providing a safe clinical environment for routine checkups and lab draws. Schedule your annual wellness exam today! #sacredencounters
It’s not too late to register for tomorrow night’s virtual event: COPING WITH COVID AND CANCER, from 6 to 7 p.m. Call 714- 734-6227 or email Christina.Apilado@stjoe.org
No matter what comes our way, the choices we make must prioritize those we serve at the most important moment of their lives, when health and well-being are at risk. Our medical centers, physicians and caregivers have been at the forefront of our community's fight against COVID-19. Working together, not as separate entities, is how we will protect and advance the health of Orange County. Visit https://www.ProvidenceOC.org to learn why we're stronger together. #ProvidenceOC
Every year, we welcome about 5000 babies into the world at St. Joe’s. We know that you have a choice when it comes to picking a hospital for your labor and delivery and want to thank you for choosing us! #sacredencounters
World Stroke Day underscores the sobering statistics of stroke, while aiming to increase awareness of its prevention and treatment. At St. Joe’s we will always pursue the best care options possible and support for stroke survivors. Remember, if you suspect a stroke: BE FAST, which stands for: Balance (loss of balance?), Eyes (tracking?), Face (uneven?), Arm (weak or numb?), Speech (slurred?), Time (don’t wait to call 911). #sacredencounters
https://www.providence.org/locations/st-joseph-hospital-orange/neurosciences
What are your plans for Halloween? In order to help prevent the spread of disease, consider changing up your tradition this year. Stay in, carve pumpkins, dip apples and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” with your kids in their costumes. It may not look the same, but it will be a fun memory for years to come! #SJOMaskAndGo
Celebrate your body! This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the best way to honor the month—and the women who’ve battled this disease— is by scheduling your routine mammogram and regularly practicing breast self exams.
Our hearts are with all of those affected by the #SilveradoFire and #BlueRidgeFire. A special thanks to all of the first responders helping to keep our community safe.
CAL FIRE
October 27 at 12:03 PM ·
#BlueRidgeFire off Blue Ridge Dr and Big Horn Mountain Way in Orange county is 15,200 acres. Lead agency:
Orange County Fire Authority
Evacuations in progress. For more info:
Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/10/26/blue-ridge-fire/
As we have done so much to protect our community from COVID-19, we have to take some extra steps to protect those isolated in unsafe environments. If you’re experiencing or witnessing domestic violence, please reach out. You are not alone: Seek help for domestic violence.
https://www.providence.org/news/uf/634738147
Our cancer patients need more than just treatment. They need to be treated as a whole person. That’s why our Cancer Rehabilitation team works so hard to help our patients enjoy the best quality of life possible throughout their cancer journey. From helping patients decreasing pain to improving mood and overall quality of life, our team is there every step of the way. #sacredencounters
https://www.providence.org/locations/st-joseph-hospital-orange/cancer-rehabilitation
No one should go without the food, shelter and care they need for a happy, healthy life. At a time when so many in our communities and beyond are living on the margins, the Providence St. Joseph family is committed to working with like-minded community partners to ease the suffering of the poor and vulnerable we are called to serve. #ProvidenceOC
From non-surgical intervention to the most advanced robotic procedures, our orthopedic physicians will help you get back in the game. As a Blue Distinction Center, you can rest assured we have the expertise and experience you are looking for. #sacredencounters
To learn more about our Orthopedic Services, visit: https://www.providence.org/locations/st-joseph-hospital-orange/orthopedic-services
This year has brought unprecedented challenges. And with those challenges, some of us have dealt with increasing mental and emotional difficulties. If you need help, we are here for you. #donotdelaycare #sacredencounters
To learn more about our inpatient services, visit: https://www.providence.org/locations/st-joseph-hospital-orange/behavioral-health-inpatient-services
As November is coming to a close, we want to take another opportunity to honor National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Our Lung and Thoracic Oncology Program offers comprehensive lung cancer care. If you are at risk for lung cancer, talk to your doctor about our minimally invasive Ion biopsy. This robotic-assisted procedure features an ultra-thin, ultra-maneuverable catheter that allows navigation far into the peripheral lung, and unprecedented stability enables the precision needed for biopsy.
To learn more, please call our Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at 714-734-6200, or visit: https://www.providence.org/locations/st-joseph-hospital-orange/thoracic-oncology-program
Detecting ovarian cancer at its earliest stages ensures the best possible outcomes for treatment. That’s why it’s important to have yearly pelvic exams. Please don’t delay this essential appointment because of Covid. When you put your health first, we’ll put your safety first. #sacredencounters
To learn more, please call our Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at 714-734-6200, or visit: http://provhealth.org/6184HGvIw
We know right now is a stressful time for many. It can be easy to fall into unhealthy habits to get by. But, substance abuse doesn’t have to control your life. We have a caring team of specialists who can help you. Let us join you in your efforts to overcome addiction. Call today. #sacredencounters
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. As unnerving as that may sound, it's important to remember that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping your heart healthy. Listen as Dr. Lawrence J. Santora, Cardiologist at Providence St. Joseph Hospital, explains how to keep your heart healthy.
Our Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have a long, established history of advocating for the rights of those facing racism and discrimination, and this legacy empowers us today to work towards a just and equal society for all people of color. That's why Providence is proudly investing $50 million into all the communities our organization serves to improve health equity and ensure every person has access to care. To learn more about Providence's efforts to effect change in our local communities, visit www.providenceoc.org/advancing-equity.
If you’ve had a hip fracture, you know how important it is to get the best treatment available to return to your life as quickly as possible. We are grateful to be recognized by Healthgrades with a 5- Star award for our hip fracture treatment. #sacredencounters
This heart tip is perfect with Valentine’s Day just around the corner. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that may help reduce inflammation and lower your risk of heart disease. Combined with heart-healthy strawberries, which are known to protect increase your HDL (good) cholesterol and lower your blood pressure, you have just the right Valentine’s treat.
We are pleased to once again be recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s Best 250 Hospitals. This recognition is important to us because it affirms our commitment to each patient we encounter and our determination to care for the Dear Neighbor. #sacredencounters
Read more: http://provhealth.org/6184H5IWQ
In 1928, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange broke ground on St. Joseph Hospital of Orange with less than 50 doctors on staff. Today, Providence St. Joseph Hospital's dedicated physicians work every day to ensure we emerge on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever before -- just as the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange did more than a century ago during the 1918 flu pandemic.
