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It’s Heart Month and we are honoring our cardiologists. Today we feature Dr. Lawrence O'Connor and Dr. Joseph Wen, Interventional Cardiology, at the Heart & Vascular Institute in Glendale, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 201, Glendale, CA 91206. For appointments call 818-863-4099.

It's never too early to teach kids to take care of their hearts with a heart-healthy livestyle! Check out these easy ideas to keep your kids' hearts healthy. #Togetherinspired

We’re blessed to have been able to share 5.5 TONS of fresh produce with our neighbors today, in partnership with the American Heart Association and Glendale Unified School District. If you’re in need, please visit us next Wednesday! Details here: https://fb.me/e/Pl3XHPUI

It’s Heart Month and we are honoring our cardiologists. Today we feature Dr. Eric Lee and Dr. Joseph Lee at 1808 Verdugo Blvd., Ste. 414, Glendale, CA 91208. For appointments call 818-265-5400.

Adventist Health Glendale thanks you for doing your part to stop the surge. We are all in this together! #Togetherinspired #SaferAtHome

Welcoming Dr. Shirley Chan Obstetrics and Gynecology Adventist Health Physicians Network Glendale OB/GYN ... 1505 Wilson Terrace, Suite 300 Glendale, CA 91206 Call to schedule your appointment at 818-243-8431 today. If you’re looking for a trusted source for all your OB/GYN health needs, look to Dr. Shirley Chan, one of the newest members of our Adventist Health Physicians Network. Dr. Chan has moved her long-standing practice to our new Glendale OB/GYN clinic. Dr. Chan wants to be your partner in health, building a lasting relationship. Someone who knows your normal. She offers comprehensive care for women of all ages, from routine screenings and well-woman check-ups, as well as bringing new little ones into your life.

Did you know that glaucoma is an eye disease that can have serious symptoms? Fortunately, you can take steps to lower your risk of glaucoma. Learn more at the link below. #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth

Happy Sabbath! For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 #HappySabbath #Togetherinspired

We greatly appreciate Nelu Nedelea, our Director of Mission & Spiritual Care here at Adventist Health Glendale and our Seventh Day Adventist Church volunteers, Linda and Ben for dedicating their time to collect generous amounts of coconut water and N95 face masks for our community. Courtesy of our S.O.S. Thrift Shop, these care packages are handed out to local families weekly. Thank you for Living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

This week we celebrate our Respiratory Care Team during National Respiratory Therapist Week. During these unprecedented times, our Adventist Health Glendale Respiratory Therapists have never been more vital. When you hear about ventilators, breathing and oxygen problems, associated with COVID-19, that is the cornerstone of what they do. These are the moments when the respiratory therapist is vital. In coordination with the physician, they administer lifesaving medications and... skillfully manage patients who require ventilation. They work closely with our nursing counterparts to assure patients and their families that their loved ones are well cared for. Their commitment to improving patients’ lung function and quality of life in invaluable. Our RT team even received a proclamation declaring National Respiratory Week in the City of Glendale! We thank you for being the heroes that you are! See more

"I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 #HappySabbath #Togetherinspired

Scott Reiner, CEO of Adventist Health, has been elected 2021 chair of the California Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees. We're especially proud, as Scott once served as Adventist Health Glendale's president. While this pandemic has caused disruption in immeasurable ways, this upheaval also points to the need for hope and innovative thinking to reimagine the future of healthcare and the health of our communities, Reiner said. Read more at the link below.

Some of your favorite #fall activities may be off the table this year due to #COVID_19. Consider these alternate activities for your family What safe fall activities do you have planned? Tell us or show us a photo in the comments below! #Togetherinspired #FallingForFall

Breast surgeon Dr. Dennis Holmes discusses detection and treatment of breast cancer in this month's Healthline. Dr. Holmes is a world-recognized expert in an innovative cancer treatment available exclusively at Adventist Health Glendale. Administered as a single treatment at the time of lumpectomy to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence, this procedure spares the rest of the breast and surrounding tissues (e.g., heart and lung) the side effects of radiation and takes only 30 minutes to deliver. Learn more in his Healthline appearance. For consultations or referrals: Dennis R. Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S. 818-539-1985

Adventist Health continually seeks ways to make it easier for you to achieve your health goals. Our new virtual visit platform is easier and it’s available through our MyAdventistHealth patient portal where you can access your test results, email your provider and manage your appointments. To participate in a virtual visit, you need a smartphone, tablet or computer with a working camera and microphone. To get started on video visits or get registered for MyAdventistHealth, visit bit.ly/3jf9Ydk.

Raising #BreastCancerAwareness is a critical step in our work to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. We’re thrilled to have the support of the City of Glendale, Mayor Vrej Agajanian, Glendale Police Department and Chief Carl Povilaitis. #Togetherinspired

Every October, we celebrate #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. But there are some steps you should take year-round to lower your breast cancer risk. Read more at the link below. #Togetherinspired

"The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." Isaiah 40:8 #HappySabbath #Togetherinspired

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been awarded the CalFresh Healthy Living grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Through this new partnership, we will work together to strive for food justice. During these times of COVID uncertainty, availability of healthy, affordable food and maintaining good health must remain a priority. Follow us to learn more about events in our community and the journey of our partnership.

As National Co-Chair of the TARGIT U.S. Registry clinical trial and President of the TARGIT Collaborative Group, breast surgeon Dennis R. Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a world-recognized expert in targeted intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT). Dr. Holmes is now performing this breast cancer treatment exclusively at Adventist Health Glendale. What is targeted intraoperative radiotherapy? TARGeted Intraoperative radioTherapy (TARGIT) or IORT is a form of breast radiation that is... administered as a single treatment at the time of lumpectomy to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. As a type of partial breast irradiation, TARGIT limits the radiation treatment to the tumor site where the risk of recurrence is highest. This spares the rest of the breast and surrounding tissues (e.g., heart and lung) the side effects of radiation. TARGIT takes only 30 minutes to deliver. By comparison, traditional whole breast radiotherapy administers radiation to the whole breast, chest wall, and to some degree the nearby organs, and takes several weeks to complete. Although other methods of IORT are available, the TARGIT method is the only IORT approach whose effectiveness and safety have been proven in a randomized trial with long-term follow-up to 18 years. For consultations or referrals: Dennis R. Holmes, M.D., F.A.C.S. 818-539-1985 1505 Wilson Terrace, Ste. 150 Glendale, CA 91206 Mon, Tue, Wed: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Thanks to your efforts, our pharmacy team has been able to organize, pack and ship more than $300,000 worth of medical supplies and medications to the care for those injured in the crisis in Armenia. Your support is invaluable. It’s because of YOU that we’re able to help our brothers and sisters around the world. Please continue to pray for the people of Armenia. You can still make a donation. Visit bit.ly/3k2Fahu.

How does COVID-19 affect the heart and neurological system? Is vaping a "safe" alternative to smoking? Three of our expert physicians weigh in on these and other questions in the American Heart Association - Los Angeles County Division's Ask a Doc podcast.