Sutter Health Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Concerns and anxiety about #COVID19 and its impact can be overwhelming and stressful. Lindsay Cunha, Psy.D., Sutter psychologist, shares stress management techniques and tips to help you cope during this time. #SutterMinute

Everyone can have a role to play in slowing the spread of #COVID19. Dr. Vanessa Walker, eICU Medical Director, Sutter Valley Area, shares an important message & asks the public to do their part to protect themselves, their families & their communities.

When the winter weather arrives, so do coughs & colds. Routine well-child visits are needed now more than ever & #pediatric care can help keep your child healthy at this critical time. Schedule a pediatrician or #familymedicine appointment. https://bit.ly/35WyCf4

Recovering from #COVID19 at home? Learn more about the five red-flag symptoms that could mean you need emergency care. https://bit.ly/2M9AZ76

While get-togethers, like high school reunions, may have been postponed, seeking immediate care for serious ailments, such as stroke & heart attacks, should not be delayed. Learn about the additional safety measures we’ve implemented at our care centers: https://bit.ly/35Vgxy2.

We believe safer care is fundamental to high-quality care. This approach has helped elevate the performance of Sutter’s integrated network to exceed state and national averages in six quality measures. Read our Newsroom story: https://bit.ly/3oylZyx.

The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a #flu shot every year. Not only does the flu vaccine help prevent you from getting sick but it also helps prevent the spread of the virus. Brush up on more flu facts: https://bit.ly/3ozBeHn.

Our integrated network allowed for collaboration and quick action, giving Sutter important advantages in our response to #COVID19, explains Janet Wagner, CEO, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, and Dr. Bill Isenberg, Sutter chief of quality and safety, in a San Mateo Daily Journal article. https://bit.ly/37MRDlV

It’s understanding that things may look different, but our commitment to you is the same. It’s a thousand things, big and small. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Tesc4d. #1000things

Every year, the virus changes, making it different from the previous year. Your immunity from a #flu shot diminishes over time, so a flu shot every year will help keep you protected. Read more FAQs here: https://bit.ly/2TbdlHH.

We don’t have a #flu shot shortage, but media reports suggest some pharmacies are temporarily running out as demand increases in the midst of #COVID19. Dr. Jeffrey Silvers talks to KTVU Fox 2 about why it’s especially important to get a flu shot this year. https://bit.ly/3lU1Lgr

Flu season starts in fall and lasts until March or April. It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination to be fully protected, so ideally you should get the #flu shot by the end of October. Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page: https://bit.ly/2ItrcHh.

A pilot program by Landed now offers an option for essential healthcare workers in parts of our network to put down roots in the communities they serve. https://bit.ly/3420xd5

It's #GlobalHandwashingDay - washing your hands thoroughly is one way to avoid getting sick. Watch our Chief Quality and Safety Officer, Dr. William Isenberg, share additional prevention tips and visit https://bit.ly/3dGsEBX for more information. #COVID19 #HandHygieneforAll

Whether it's a virtual visit or in-person care with additional safety precautions, we're providing the same level of care every day. Book now: https://bit.ly/3lE5b74.

San Jose Earthquakes’ Shea Salinas knows the #flu shot is one of the best ways to help avoid getting the seasonal bug. That’s why he dropped by Sutter Walk-In Care to get his flu shot. Shea and Sutter Physician Assistant Brooke Merrin share why it’s especially important to get the flu shot this year. Book your flu shot: https://bit.ly/316xe7o.

At Sutter, we’re committed to environmental sustainability and we’re making major strides toward minimizing waste. Through a new pilot program with Copia, unserved food from our kitchen is donated to local nonprofits. Since the start of the program, we’ve donated 3,118 meals to those struggling during this time. The San Mateo Daily Journal covers the story: https://bit.ly/36TwS7F.

When is the best time to get a #flu shot? Where can I get a flu shot? Can I have flu and #COVID19 at the same time? Find answers to these and many more questions on our flu FAQ page: https://bit.ly/2GUUe20.