Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Friendly reminder that everyone’s holiday celebrations will look different this year. Dr. Nicole Braxley, Medical Director, Mercy San Juan Emergency Department, shares how to celebrate safely with your loved ones. Communication is key, says Dr. Braxley. Check with your family and friends about their level of comfort and what you are planning before they agree to come over. Watch the video to learn more about taking steps to stay safe this holiday season.

Testicular and prostate cancer affects a lot of men in the United States, said Michael Korpiel, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy Hospital of Folsom President. "The more deaths we can prevent, the better off we will be." Korpiel is participating in Movember to raise awareness around men’s health issues. Check-in for more updates on our hospital leaders taking action to promote men’s health.

Music is good for the mind, body, and soul! It can improve relaxation, decrease muscle tension, and reduce pain perception in patients. It was important to the team at Mercy General that patients with COVID-19 don't miss out on the benefits of therapeutic music and so the team found a way to safely bring melodies into their rooms. In this video, Mary Superak, Certified Music Practitioner at Mercy General Hospital, plays music for a COVID patient. Slide through the images to see Mary's point of view.

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 video and image updates including from those leaders, additional employee participants, and our very own Michael Korpiel, Mercy San Juan Medical Center President. Donate here: https://dignityhlth.org/3esV2rw

Today marks a moment for the history books. #COVID19 vaccine shipments are arriving for all of our six Greater Sacramento area Dignity Health hospitals. The long-awaited vaccine will be administered to our critical health care workers first. This is a huge step forward in the battle against COVID-19. It offers hope to our deserving front line workers who go above and beyond to keep us safe and healthy. We thank you again, our health care heroes, for remaining so strong in unprecedented times. Here are a few images of our Dignity Health family receiving their first shipment.

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.

Artist Madelyn Joan Templeton accepted the project of creating Dignity Health’s mural for Wide Open Walls which pays homage to those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. It allowed me to paint history on a mural, said Templeton. I wanted to remind people that health care workers are risking their lives to be there for our community. We love watching this mural come to life!

With the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine, this week represents a huge milestone in the fight against the virus. As we celebrate, we felt it was important to also take pause to honor those who have gotten us this far and who continue to do all they can to keep our community healthy and well. People like Emily Adorjan, carrying baby Norah, has showed up throughout her pregnancy and answered the call as a respiratory therapist to work with some of our most critically ill patients. Protected by PPE, she feels confident she can perform her critical role safely. She is one of many respiratory therapists, nurses, doctors, environmental services staff members, and many others who continue to show up every day for you, for us and for each other. Thank you for all you do. #hellohumankindness

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

Congratulations to our very own ER Physician and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Braxley, for receiving the ACEP American Association of Women Emergency Physicians 2020 Outstanding ED Director Award! We couldn't be more proud. Thank you, Dr. Braxley, for all that you do.

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/2IZ5ZFp to learn more about available crisis intervention services, or contact their support line at 916-920-2952.