Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Hospitals are open 24/7. This holiday season, let’s keep our healthcare heroes and their families in mind by following public health guidelines. Staying local and limiting gatherings can ensure we don’t overwhelm our health care system. #StopTheSpread #HASC #COVID19 #SafetyFirst #InThisTogether #HolidaySeason Hospital Association of Southern California #HealthcareHeroes

Phillip Guttmann was admitted to CHA HPMC after testing positive for #COVID19. After spending almost seven weeks in the ICU and being cared for by our compassionate healthcare heroes, Phillip wanted them to know how much they meant to his recovery and shared a heartfelt note. Read more: http://bit.ly/2JZNWA4 #HealthcareHeroes #ThankYou #Health #Hospital #Nursing #CHAHPMC

It is #RespiratoryCareWeek and we are honoring our team of Respiratory therapists for improving the lung health of our patients and keeping them healthy. #ThankYou for going above and beyond for our patients in their greatest time of need and helping them breathe easier. #RespiratoryTherapist #RCWeek2020 #Healthcare #Hospital #CHAHPMC #HealthcareHeroes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to do our part and keep each other safe. We must continue to follow public health guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19. Everyone’s effort counts. Let’s keep ourselves and our loved ones safe this holiday season. #StopTheSpread #HASC #COVID19 #SafetyFirst #InThisTogether #HolidaySeason Hospital Association of Southern California

If you have suffered from the flu before, you know how sick you can be. Getting a #flu vaccine is more important than ever this year. Dr. Thomas Horowitz, #CHAHPMC DO, explains why. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kH3UMs #FluSeason #FluVaccine #Vaccine #Influenza #COVID19

Holiday shopping is in full swing and buying toys and gifts can be one of the most exciting parts about the holiday season. Learn tips and guidelines to buy safe toys for your child and prevent toy-related injuries. Read more: https://bit.ly/36YgoL8 #Toys #Holidays #EyeSafety #ToySafety #HappyHolidays #CHAHPMC #HolidaySeason #SafeToysAndGiftsMonth #Health Prevent Blindness

It's Halloween, and time for trick-or-treats and dinner parties! But too many treats can spoil your health. #CHAHPMC dietitian shares tips to enjoy a healthy #Halloween and holiday season. Read more: https://bit.ly/37J4RAb #EatHealthy #Healthy #Holidays #HolidaySeason #Food #HappyHalloween

Careful planning and a little creativity can add normalcy and fun to your week as you stay #SaferAtHome during #COVID19. Here are simple tips to help you! #Coronavirus #StayAtHome #SocialDistancing #Healthcare

After spending 15 days in the ICU at a local hospital due to pneumonia, Markan LA-based physicianwas ready to go home. He suffered a nerve injury while being taken off of the ventilator, which affected the movement of his wrist and fingersa condition called Wrist Drop. Learn how CHA HPMC’s specialized #AcuteRehab team helped Mark regain his hand movement. Read more: https://bit.ly/3op4ctH #Healthcare #Health #CHAHPMC #TestimonialTuesday

We recognize our quality management and infection prevention teams for their role in ensuring a high-quality and safe care environment for our patients, families, and #CHAHPMC team members. Thank you for everything you do to elevate quality and safety at our hospital. #NationalHealthcareQualityWeek #HealthcareQualityWeek #InfectionPreventionWeek #WeLoveOurIPs #Healthcare #Hospital

Do you ever fall asleep while wearing your contact lenses? If you’ve done it, you know the struggle to remove the lenses stuck underneath your eyelid. Wearing contact lenses while sleeping can cause eye infections. Dr. Ora Esfahani, Director of Optometric Services at Southern California Eye Institute, shares helpful tips. Read more: https://bit.ly/3m2FQUz PopSugar #Ophthalmology #Vision #EyeCare #ContactLens #EyeCareTips #CHAHPMC

For the second year in a row, Healthgrades has placed CHA HPMC among America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery. This award underscores our commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients and #community. Read more via Becker's Spine Review: https://bit.ly/3og6afS #SpineSurgery #Excellence #Award #Healthgrades #Healthcare #Hospital #CHAHPMC

Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek. CHA HPMC pharmacists educate patients about medications to help them achieve the best outcomes. Today, we turn the spotlight on our director of outpatient pharmacy, Roberta Grande Reynolds, to learn how our pharmacists influence patient care. Read more: https://bit.ly/3khKDku #ThankYou #PharmacyWeek #Pharmacy #Pharmacist #Healthcare #CHAHPMC #Hospital #TestimonialTuesday

Regular eye exams can tell a lot about your vision and can also identify other health problems like #diabetes and blood pressure. Dr. Rohit Varma, #CHAHPMC MD and founding director of Southern California Eye Institute, explains the importance of eye exams to safeguard your health and wellness. Read more: https://bit.ly/30Vvgqj #EyeSafety #EyeHealth #Vision #Eye #EyeCare #Ophthalmology

#DYK that #handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses? Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. CDC shares the science behind handwashing. Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xVQud. #KeepHandsClean #GlobalHandwashingDay #HandwashingDay #Coronavirus #HandHygiene #COVID19

Companies like Microsoft and Twitter are allowing more employees to work from home permanently, even after the #COVID19 pandemic. If you are planning to work from home, lack of proper workspace setup can cause a wide range of health complications. Our expert shares tips to create an ergonomic workspace: https://bit.ly/3103VDm #WorkFromHome #Ergonomics #Coronavirus #CHAHPMC #Health #Microsoft #Twitter

It’s #ERNursesWeek. We are grateful to our ER Nurses for providing compassionate, lifesaving care on the frontlines, day and night, throughout the year. Today, we shine the spotlight on Usrah Hamzie, director of emergency department, to share the important role played by these heroes with a #HeartOfGold. #ThankYou #HappyERNursesWeek #Nursing #Healthcare #CHAHPMC #Hospital #TestimonialTuesday #EmergencyNurses

Going out to eat? Studies show that growing number of Americans feel comfortable dining out despite the health risks posed by #COVID19. Although #COVID19 cases have gradually declined across the country, health experts advice caution while eating out. Read more: https://on.mktw.net/3iAPfjQ #Restaurants #EatingOut #Coronavirus #Health Morning Consult #StayAtHome #LADining