Dignity Health Sacramento

Dr. Maria Lewis is giving us all the #FridayFeels. Last weekend, Dr. Lewis came into Woodland Memorial Hospital on her day off, and with Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ playing, made her way through departments throughout the hospital. She brought joy and laughter to many patients and staff. Thank you, Dr. Lewis, for being a ray of sunshine for our hospital! #HelloHumankindness

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 updates on how you can get involved, as well as more videos and images from employees and our leader participants!

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

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

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

With #COVID-19 cases surging in many areas of the country, CommonSpirit Health CEO Lloyd Dean spoke with Axios recently about how hospitals have worked hard to prepare, and how wearing a mask is the most important thing you can do to help. #wearamask https://dignityhlth.org/35Thx57

Celebrate safely this Halloween, no matter which mask you’re wearing. #HappyHalloween #Hellohumankindness

Voters with disabilities can request and receive access to the Accessible Vote by Mail System. Voters can request by phone, email, mail, fill out the back of the County Voter Information Guide, or go to Sacramento County - Government 's website. #VoteByMailSafeAtHome https://pollingplacelookupen.saccounty.net/Language/EN

Strokes don’t discriminate: 1 in 4 people worldwide will have one. But up to 80% of first strokes may be prevented. You can reduce your risk and improve brain function. And that’s even more important now, because some factors that put you at risk for stroke such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity increase your risk for complications from COVID-19. Learn more from @AHANorthernCA https://bit.ly/2HMAcqy

Early detection of ovarian cancer can help save lives. Timing is crucial, says Dr. Priyal Dholakiya, Gynecologist with Mercy Medical Group. The sooner we have a diagnosis, the better the chances are of stopping the cancer spread.Dr. Dholakiya encourages an open dialogue with your primary care physician about your health. If you are noticing abnormalities in your body, be your own advocate. Learn more about the symptoms you should be aware of and when to seek help.

As we look to support our community's health and wellbeing outside of our hospital walls, it's partners like WEAVE, Inc. that are critical in that pursuit. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and due to the challenging living conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence numbers are on the rise. It's important to know the options that are available to you or a loved one if there is violence at home. Visit https://dignityhlth.org/2HFQ3Yi to learn more about available crisis intervention services, or contact their support line at 916-920-2952.

No voter should have to choose between their health and participating in the November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election. Sacramento County - Government has been working diligently with local health officials and community partners to ensure elections are safe and voters have many options to make their voices heard! #VoteByMailSafeAtHome https://elections.saccounty.net/Pages/AboutUs.aspx