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!
In honor of #NICUAwarenessMonth, we want to introduce you to one of the incredible members of our team who has a special connection to St. Joseph’s nursery intensive care unit (NyICU). Meet EK Rubio! Over the last six years, he’s cared for some of the tiniest patient’s in St. Joseph’s NyICU. He was inspired to become a NyICU nurse after his own son was cared for in the very same unit.
Twelve years ago, EK and his wife Carrie, welcomed a baby boy at St. Joseph’s. Antonio was born at 26 weeks gestation and weighed just over two pounds. Antonio was rushed to the NyICU immediately after he was born, which marked an important turning point in EK’s life and career. “When you go through those two doors into the NyICU, it’s like a whole other world,” said EK. “I saw all of these nurses taking care of babies just like mine. This is what they specialize in, and it made me feel better.”
During Antonio’s three month stay in St. Joseph’s NyICU, EK and Carrie grew close to Antonio’s primary nurses and other members of the NyICU team. The care the St. Joseph’s team provided their son sparked a desire for EK to go back to school and become a nurse. With the support of his wife, that dream became a reality. Now, EK works with some of the same doctors and nurses who cared for Antonio, who is now a thriving 12 year old!
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!
A new documentary, debuting at the virtual Boston Film Festival, features an important program created at Barrow Neurological Institute to help survivors of domestic abuse who’ve suffered traumatic brain injuries. Through compassionate care, education and research, the Barrow Domestic Violence Traumatic Brain Injury Program, located at St. Joseph’s, has changed the lives of hundreds of patients.
Order your tickets here to watch “This Hits Home” any time through Sept. 27: https://bar.rw/32TdyoI.
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 St. Joseph's, 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/3jjAr9J #PhysicalTherapyAwarenessMonth
This October, we encourage you to help us recognize 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. To learn more about what employers can do to help prevent liver cancer among their workforce, register for this free webinar which is set to take place this Thursday, Oct. 22: https://healthyazworksites.org/events/liver-cancer-prevention-worldwide-national-and-local-trends/.
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. 🧡
It’s #WorldSpineDay, which was created to raise awareness about the importance of spinal health. Barrow Neurological Institute, located at St. Joseph’s, is home to a renowned spine program designed to help patients suffering from back pain return to an active and healthy lifestyle.
To get your #BackOnTrack, visit: https://bar.rw/3dBaocM
🧼🖐️🚿 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, our experts at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Norton Thoracic Institute want to remind you that a lung cancer screening could save your life, or the life of someone you love. Learn more about this test at https://dignityhlth.org/2IbsiYx.
#lcam #livingwithlungcancer #lungcancerresearch
Halloween may be over, but we couldn’t resist showing off this adorable little pumpkin! This weekend, our amazing nursery intensive care unit team helped families celebrate their baby’s first Halloween. 🧡
📸 Photo credit: NyICU Nurse, Alyssa Silvia
IT’S OFFICIAL: We are excited to announce that Dignity Health and Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have formed an affiliation.
Our organizations share a special piece of history dating back to a time before Arizona was even a state! In the 1890s, the Sisters of Mercy founded the first hospital in Phoenix - our own Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center - AND 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 will allow Dignity Health in Arizona and YRMC to further the Sisters’ mission of providing compassionate and expert health care to all Arizonans.
Get the full story here: https://dignityhlth.org/3kM7tkq
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
This young COVID-19 survivor is back home with his two kids 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 Medical Center before he was transferred to Dignity Health St. Joseph’s 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.
New data is shining a light on the positive outcomes of COVID-19 patients who have received ECMO treatment at St. Joseph’s Norton Thoracic Institute. St. Joseph’s reporting shows that discharge rates of the hospital’s COVID-19 patients who have required ECMO treatment exceed the worldwide average. St. Joseph’s hospital discharge rates for these patients is reported at 71 percent compared to data from the Extracorporeal Live Support Organization which shows the worldwide average discharge rate of 51 percent.
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/3cp5AJ3
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/2MDIjbq
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.
Alysha Berger is part of the Mission Integration team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She and her team are dedicated to furthering Dignity Health’s healing mission, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing emotional and spiritual support to our patients and health care workers. Alysha says she decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it was available to her in an effort to protect those around her: “For me, it’s about the community and the greater good, so that’s why I decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine.”
