Enloe Medical Center

#Enloe sigue siendo uno de los hospitales # más seguros del país, ya sea que necesite tratamiento de emergencia, cirugía electiva u otro tipo de atención. De hecho, Enloe fue nombrado uno de los 250 mejores hospitales en el país por seguridad y calidad. Aprende más: https://www.enloe.org/newsroom/news-stories?&news=1189

#Enloe remains one of the #safest hospitals in the country, whether you’re in need of emergency treatment, elective surgery or another type of care. In fact, Enloe was named one of the top 250 best hospitals in the nation for patient safety and quality. Learn more: https://www.enloe.org/newsroom/news-stories?&news=1189

The game-changing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (#TAVR) is offered at #Enloe Medical Center’s Structural Heart & Valve Center performed by a pioneer in the field giving heart patients new hope. Until recently, open-heart surgical valve replacement was the only option for the treatment of aortic valve disease. If patients were too frail, they were not candidates for surgery and no other treatment options existed. That’s a thing of the past. Read more: https://www.enloe.org//publications/the-heart-of-the-matter

Don’t sugar coat it! If you’re concerned about your health, start making changes today. Learn more from Buck August, a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at Enloe Medical Center. In this segment from our June 2020 Facebook Live event, he reminds us it’s never too late to start eating healthy and being more active. #HealthyAtHome

Residentes del Condado de Butte de 75 años y mayor pueden hacer una cita por internet para recibir su vacuna contra el COVID-19, también conocido como el coronavirus. Para hacer su cita: Visite el portal de registro del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Butte: https://tinyurl.com/yycll5y7 Si no puede registrarse para un espacio, eso significa que ese horario está lleno. Por favor, elija otro horario. Se agregarán más espacios a medida que se planean más clínicas. Si... no tiene acceso al internet y necesita ayuda haciendo su cita, por favor llame al Centro de Llamadas COVID-19 del Condado de Butte al (530) 552-3050. La oficina está disponible de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. Cuando llegue el día de su cita, por favor traiga una identificación válida con usted. Aprenda más: https://tinyurl.com/yycll5y7

Not sure what to make for #dinner after a busy day at work? Planning your meals in advance can help. Get tips from Buck August, a Registered Dietitian and #Diabetes Educator at #Enloe Medical Center, to keep you organized and #HealthyAtHome. Dinner is served!

Online appointment scheduling is now available for Butte County residents 75 years of age and older who want to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more below.

At #Enloe, we know the importance of getting our community vaccinated against Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Sierra Nevada Founder Ken Grossman and his wife, Katie Gonser, agree. To help with this effort, they have established a matching grant in the amount of $750,000 at the #EnloeFoundation to help with the Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. The couple will match every dollar donated, up to their pledge of $750,000. Mark Francis, President and CEO of #GoldenValleyBank, has answered the call with the first matched donation of $75,000. Thank you to these generous donors for their support.

Congratulations to Charles Merriman, M.D.! He was honored with #Enloe’s 2020 Physician Legacy Award. The award recognizes exceptional #service, #leadership, and performance in #medicine and the #community. Learn more: https://www.enloe.org/newsroom/news-stories?&news=1186

#Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance in our bodies. It helps form cell membranes and some hormones and vitamin D but it can build up. When that happens, blood flow to your heart, brain and other organs can slow or stop. See how much you know about cholesterol by taking this #quiz: http://healthlibrary.enloe.org//Quizzes/40,CholesterolArte

Lace up your shoes and join one of the biggest events in Chico! Participate in the 15th Annual Run for Food on Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. This year, the event is going virtual, so you can run or walk your own way! Proceeds benefit the Jesus Center to provide food and services to those in need. Register today at www.runforfood.com/.

Combat the common bug! We sat down with two #Enloe caregivers to get the scoop on #flu vaccines, who should get one and the different options available: https://www.enloe.org/newsroom/publications/influenza-facts

A legacy lives on! Betty Dean was passionate about providing great care to patients and she was instrumental in bringing Planetree to #Enloe Medical Center. Dean, a former Enloe board chair, died on Aug. 24. To honor her, the #EnloeFoundation created a new scholarship in her name with her husband: https://www.enloe.org/newsro/publications/a-legacy-lives-on

Missed #Enloe’s previous drive-thru #flu vaccination clinics? Drop by the last one of 2020 at Butte College’s Chico Center. Free vaccines will be available on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last! Provided by Butte County Public Health, vaccines are appropriate for ages 3 and up. Get full details at www.enloe.org/community-health/flu-information.

#Midwives provide more than maternity services! In fact, #Enloe Certified Nurse-Midwives can help you from puberty until after menopause with: Care during girls’ teenage years General health services Annual gynecologic exams Family planning ... Care for sexually transmitted infections And more See more

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure and more. See how much you know about this condition by taking this quiz: http://healthlibrary.enloe.org//40,BloodPressureDiastolQuiz

Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight, and enjoy that extra hour of rest! #Sleep is essential for your mental and physical well-being. #FallBack

From all the #caregivers at #Enloe Medical Center: Have a happy and safe #Halloween!

Congrats to #Enloe’s Jolene Burgess! The Respiratory Therapy manager was recently named Respiratory Care Practitioner of the Year for the Northern Region, from Sacramento to the Oregon border. Presented by the California Society for Respiratory Care during #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek, the award recognizes individuals who deliver care while advocating for the profession and practice.

What’s the trick with Halloween candy? Should we eat it, only snack on a few pieces or try something else? Get some creative ideas from Buck August, a registered dietitian and #diabetes educator at #Enloe Medical Center. Here’s to keeping you and your loved ones healthy this All Hallows' Eve and into the holiday season!

The next time you use your smartphone, pay attention to what you do. Repetitive movements can lead to pain and other symptoms. Eventually, they can damage your joints, muscles or tendons. Here’s what you need to know and how you can find relief: http://healthlibrary.enloe.org/197,29176

Have a spooktacular #Halloween! This year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends skipping traditional trick-or-treating. Looking for an activity you can do while staying in? Consider: Carving or decorating pumpkins Having a movie night with members of your household Decorating your house inside and out