Palmdale Regional Medical Center

We are so proud of Jennifer, Lead Clinical Lab Scientist, who won clinical employee of the month last year in October during the COVID-19 pandemic. She graciously stepped up to the many challenges we faced and took on substantial tasks on several occasions. She continuously supported the laboratory by dedicating extra time and days off so our patients and physicians received the care they deserved. Thank you, Jennifer, for going above and beyond and doing so with grace and compassion.

Assemblyman Tom Lackey's office honored, Anthony, Lead Respiratory Therapist, with an award for his challenging work through the COVID-19 pandemic.

How have you been sleeping? Try these tips to help your mind and body get the best rest each night.

#HealthcareHeroes Stephanie and Amy, both Registered Nurses, spearheaded efforts to raise $750 for a local family in need after they experienced the loss of a parent to COVID-19. Stephanie and Amy, from our Joint & Spine, Bariatric, and Medical 3 Unit, were joined by physicians, staff and Jeanetta McDow, Director, Patient Experience, and our Service Excellence Team to raise this donation. Thank you to all of our employees who so generously contributed. We are so proud of our heroes for their efforts fighting the coronavirus pandemic inside the hospital, and for their kindness and generosity that extends into our wonderful community.

Exercise helps improve cognitive function, alleviates symptoms of stress and is good for your well-being. Adding in just an hour a week can help reduce anxiety and improve your mood.

A couple of friendly neighbors, Michael and Jesse, donated a beautiful gift basket to our ICU staff. It was absolutely full of delicious snacks! Thank you for your kindness to us. It is very much appreciated!

This is National Influenza Vaccination Week, held each year to educate the public about the importance of the flu vaccine. Getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk from flu; many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19. Learn more about the flu vaccine at bit.ly/TimeforFluVaccine.

Join Dr. Nasser as he explains the features in our Apartment for Daily Living (ADL) at the Rehabilitation Institute. This apartment allows patients to learn to maneuver around a room with furniture and accessories that you might find in your own home. Learn more at bit.ly/PRMC_RehabInstitute.

This week is Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week and we are proud to celebrate all of our team members who ensure a safe and efficient environment for all patients, visitors and staff at Palmdale Regional. #HealthEngWeek

Our employees recently received gift bags from The Havens and Bristol Hospice. Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our #HealthcareHeroes!

This is National #Handwashing Awareness Week. During the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping your hands clean is important to preventing the spread of the virus. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Learn more at bit.ly/CDCWashYourHands.

Palmdale Regional will be a mobile voting location on Monday, November 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. L.A. County Registrar-Recorder will be set up in our front parking lot, near the hospital’s front entrance. Completed ballots can also be dropped off. For more information and voter safety guidelines, please visit bit.ly/LACountyvoting.

We will soon welcome expecting mothers to our new OB and maternity unit, the Birth Place, which is scheduled to open in early 2021. This brand-new, 33,000-square-foot unit will feature: - All private labor, delivery and recovery suites - Two surgical suites - A highly skilled staff - Easy drop-off and parking ... If you have questions about the Birth Place, please contact us at 661-382-6156. See more

Happy #RespiratoryCareWeek to our respiratory therapists dedicated to saving lives and improving lung health! They are vital to the care of many patients, from asthma to COVID-19, and we thank these #HealthcareHeroes for all they do. #RCWeek20

Our Rehabilitation Institute inpatient and outpatient staff play a critical role in helping patients achieve their physical activity goals and improve their quality of life. We are proud to celebrate them during #PhysicalTherapyMonth! Learn about our physical therapy services at bit.ly/PR_pt.

This holiday season, send instant cheer to a patient with an ePatient Note! Our ePatient note service is an easy way to send an encouraging note to a friend or family member in the hospital. Complete the form on our website and your well wishes will be hand-delivered to the patient’s room.

Join us in congratulating Maria, EVS, who recently became a US Citizen! Maria said, "I am thrilled to be a citizen of the United States. I have been working hard to get to this day!" #HealthcareHeroes

This is #HealthEducationWeek, a great time to recognize the important work our Education Team does teaching our patients and community about health issues. We thank them for everything they do at Palmdale Regional. #NHEW

Happy #NationalPharmacyWeek to our Palmdale Regional pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, seen here with their new ‘Team Fuel’ coffee mugs! Thank you for your very important contributions to patient care. #HealthcareHeroes

We are happy to announce that we have exciting new career opportunities as we prepare to open a brand new 25-bed OB unit in January 2021! We are looking for an experienced Perinatal Educator, RNs and more. To learn about these openings and to apply, please visit bit.ly/PalmdaleJobs.

This year more than ever, our Infection Prevention and Quality teams have been working hard to ensure our patients, employees and community are educated and cared for. We recognize and thank Amrita, Mary, Nikole and Roy for everything they do at Palmdale Regional! #HealthcareHeroes #InfectionPreventionWeek #HealthcareQualityWeek

Palmdale Regional took part in last week’s Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills! The purpose of these drills is to practice the effectiveness of communication channels and preparedness between our hospital and local first responders. Pictured here are members of our Telemetry Unit participating in the drill. #ShakeOut

Our Case Managers and Case Management Team have the important role of connecting patients and families to the resources they need on their healthcare journeys. We appreciate everything they do to ensure our patients are cared for while at Palmdale Regional. #CaseManagementWeek

Our emergency room nurses play a crucial role in the care of our patients. We are thankful for all of our ER nurses who exhibit kindness and provide quality care in the most stressful of situations. Happy #EmergencyNursesWeek to these frontline heroes! #Nurses2020 #YearOfTheNurse

During National Physical Therapy Month, we want to highlight our outpatient clinic staff at the Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Institute! They provide a wide range of specialty programs to help their patients get back to a better quality of life. For more information about our services, visit bit.ly/PRMC_ROI. #PTMonth

We are proud to share that Anthem Blue Cross has selected Palmdale Regional as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement! This distinction is awarded to facilities that demonstrate expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, resulting in fewer patient complications and hospital readmissions. Learn about this and other awards by visiting bit.ly/PRMCawards.