San Dimas Community Hospital

We are honored to be nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for the Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, for the fifth consecutive time! Read the details here: sandimashospital.com//san-dimas-community-hospital-nation/

California residents are now able to enroll in CA Notify, a digital tool to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by letting you know if you have been exposed to COVID-19. You will only receive alerts if you were in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Your privacy is protected as your identity is not known and your location is not tracked. For more information and answers to FAQS, please visit the CA Notify website. https://canotify.ca.gov/#section7 #canotify #maskup #stopthespread

Today is World AIDS Day, a day for raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic. The theme for the 2020 observance is Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact. Testing is the essential first step to accessing treatment for HIV. Testing is fast, confidential and is as easy as a mouth swab or finger prick. Visit cdc.gov/doingit for information on testing and prevention. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2020

Halloween Safety Tip: Drive extra safely during popular trick-or-treating times (5:30pm-9:30pm). If you have to drive, slow down and be extra alert, especially in residential neighborhoods. Enter and exit driveways slowly. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

Visit nhlbi.nih.gov/breathebetter to learn more about signs and symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). #breathebetter

Help manage your diabetes by creating a new set of habits for lunch. These tips work for those working from home and for those working in an office. Which tip will you try first? https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org//6-expert-tips-for-healthy #diabetes #diabetesawareness #americandiabetesmonth

Halloween Safety Tip: Remind your trick-or-treaters to put their electronic devices down while out walking, keep their heads up, be aware of their surroundings and don’t run across the street.

From our family to yours, San Dimas Community Hospital wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. This year we are extremely thankful for our healthcare heroes who continue to go above and beyond to care for our community. #grateful #heroesworkhere

Help us fight the flu with a flu shot this season!

It's not too late to get your mammogram!

Did you participate in this year's Great ShakeOut earthquake drill! Our staff at San Dimas Community Hospital sure did! Here are various members from departments showing off their drop, cover, and hold on skills! For more information on the Great ShakeOut, visit www.shakeout.org.

Don't forget to schedule your mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness month!

It's easy to fight the flu!

Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Not always but adding apples to your diet can help you get more fiber, vitamin C, and other antioxidants that support overall health and nutrition. Look for apples that are firm to the touch and free from bruises and soft spots.

Schedule your flu shot today!

From October 18 24, 2020, we are celebrating International Infection Prevention Week! Help us stop the spread - it's in our hands! https://youtu.be/7ZMFdll8xxk

Today is National Mammography Day! What is a mammogram? Why can’t you wear deodorant to your mammogram? Find out answers to these questions and more: https://www.breastcancer.org/symp/testing/types/mammograms

Today, in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, we honor and remember all babies who were taken too soon.

Have you gotten your flu sot yet?

This week we are celebrating National Healthcare Security & Safety week. We would like to extend our thanks for an incredible department. Like the pictures reflect, whether it was cold heavy rain or the scorching summer shine, Security has been at the forefront of it all during this difficult time! Thank you to our Security department!