Redlands Community Hospital

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Redlands Community Hospital offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services. Our dedicated staff help our patients of all ages recover from debilitating injuries and illnesses and regain their independence. Thank you to our incredible team!

Redlands Community Hospital is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery, Prostate Surgery and Joint Replacement, according to new national research by Healthgrades, the leading online consumer resource guide for information about physicians and health systems. Redlands Community Hospital is also the only hospital in California to receive the America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery for 10 years in a row (2012-2021). Every year, Healthgrades ev...Continue reading

Redlands Community Hospital Hospice will host its annual "Redlands Remembers" memorial service via Zoom on Wednesday, October 21. The service will honor loved ones who have passed this year. Those who wish to receive the Zoom invite and submit a photo of a loved one should call the Hospice department at 909-335-5643 by 5 p.m. Read more about this event in the Redlands Community News. https://www.redlandscommunitynews.com//article_78dcc430-0f

As the holidays approach, sweets, homemade goodies and favorite comfort foods will start appearing left and right. For diabetics, the holiday season can be challenging, but WebMD shares tips to enjoy seasonal favorites while safely managing diabetes.

Redlands Community Hospital invites community members who have experienced the loss of a loved one to its Redlands Remembers virtual memorial service on Wednesday, October 21, from 2 - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Losing a loved one is always painful, but the pandemic has brought many new challenges that can make grieving feel unbearable, says Dr. Regan Douty, D.O., hospice medical director at Redlands Community Hospital. Our bereavement team works with families during and after the hospice experience to provide emotional support and comfort. The Redlands Remembers event is free and open to the public. To receive the Zoom event information, call Redlands Community Hospital Hospice Services at 909-335-5643.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you scheduled your mammogram this year? According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Survivor rates from breast cancer have been on the rise since the 1990s, in part due to improvements in screening, early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options. To schedule a mammogram or get more information, call the Nancy Varner Center for Women’s Health at (909) 793-4399 or visit, www: www.redlandshospital.org//nancy-varner-center-for-women-s/.

Due to the power outage and cancelation of the blood drive yesterday, it has been rescheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15 from 12-5 p.m. at the Weisser Education Pavilion. Bring a current photo ID or other ID with your photo and proof of age. Lifestream requires all staff and blood donors to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These precautions are in addition to continuing social distancing as well as sanitation and cleaning protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment by LifeStream staff. If you have questions or concerns about donating during the COVID-19 outbreak, visit: https://www.lstream.org/covid-19/. #Redlands #RedlandsCommunityHospital

Redlands Community Hospital is an advanced stroke center with Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) certification from the Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. TSC certification signifies that our hospital meets rigorous and exacting standards to perform what is known as mechanical Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT). This specialized surgical procedure is used to remove a blood clot from the brain during an ischemi...c stroke. Removing the clot that is causing the blockage helps the patient’s blood flow normally again. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today. To learn more about the Stroke Center and other services at Redlands, visit https://www.redlandshospital.org/services/stroke-program/.

Halloween is quickly approaching and most traditional events have been cancelled to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. But just because we need to remain socially distanced this year doesn't mean Halloween is canceled. Good Housekeeping shares the best ways to safely celebrate Halloween in 2020. From setting up a few festive Halloween games to cooking a spread of yummy fall foods, these ideas will help you have the best Halloween yet.

Save lives, donate blood today from 12 - 5 p.m. at the Weisser Education Pavilion. Redlands Community Hospital encourages its employees, volunteers and community to take a moment to donate blood to help our community members. Bring a current photo ID or other ID with your photo and proof of age. Lifestream requires all staff and blood donors to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These precautions are in addition to continuing social distancing as well as sanitation and cleaning protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment by LifeStream staff. If you have questions or concerns about donating during the COVID-19 outbreak, visit: https://www.lstream.org/covid-19/. #Redlands #RedlandsCommunityHospital

Though the coronavirus pandemic kept the 13th annual Believe Walk from filling downtown Redlands with thousands of walkers this past Sunday, participants still hit the streets in their own neighborhoods from Mentone to Riverside and beyond. Cancer survivor and Redlands Community Hospital employee Sharon Ash and about 10 family members walked around Mentone in support of the event. Ash has participated for many years and didn’t want to stop. Read more about her story in the Redlands Daily Facts.

Save lives, donate blood tomorrow, October 6 from 12 - 5 p.m. at the Weisser Education Pavilion. Redlands Community Hospital encourages its employees, volunteers and community to take a moment to donate blood to help our community members. Bring a current photo ID or other ID with your photo and proof of age. Lifestream requires all staff and blood donors to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These precautions are in addition to continuing social distancing as well as sanitation and cleaning protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment by LifeStream staff. If you have questions or concerns about donating during the COVID-19 outbreak, visit: https://www.lstream.org/covid-19/. #Redlands #RedlandsCommunityHospital