Sutter Amador Hospital

Happy holidays and merry Christmas! Sutter clinicians and team members send warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season. #HappyHolidays

Registered Nurse Bobby Singh shares a sobering message from the front lines of treating patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. This is a critical time in the fight against COVID-19. Please do your part to help #StopTheSpread.

This week the FDA granted emergency use authorization of a second #COVID19 vaccine, this one made by Moderna, Inc.. With two much-anticipated vaccines now available in the U.S., the stage is set for the biggest immunization program in the nation’s history. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2WFGnBf.

Flu shots are available at Sutter Walk-In Care, Sutter Flu Shot Clinics, at your upcoming doctor's visit or at your local pharmacy. Have more questions? Check out our #flu FAQs to learn what you need to know for this flu season: https://bit.ly/3eTj4MF.

Dr. Ranjani Kalyan, infectious disease specialist at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, offers heartfelt advice on how everyone can help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19 at this serious time in the pandemic.

Sutter researchers have launched a new nine-month study to shed light on how #COVID19 exposure during pregnancy differs by race and ethnicity. We believe the Maternal CARE Study is a first step in understanding the #healthequity gap for pregnant patients of color, shares Sutter Health Chief Medical Officer Stephen Lockhart, M.D., Ph.D. Read about the study in our Newsroom: https://bit.ly/2GDHbCc.

Getting the #flu shot is your best defense against influenza and since the viruses inside the vaccine are dead, they can’t infect you. More questions? Visit our FAQ page: https://bit.ly/34VYQhz.

With the holidays fast approaching and #COVID19 cases continuing to surge, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency Dr. Mark Ghaly and clinical leaders from Sutter, Kaiser Permanente Thrive & Dignity Health joined together to encourage people to stay home and limit holiday gatherings to help slow the spread of the virus. https://bit.ly/34DqeAr

Virtual #maternity services from the Sutter Health network are still here to help you every step of the way. Learn more today: https://bit.ly/3mQty1T.

Give with meaning this holiday season by donating blood. As the pandemic continues, the need is greater than ever and Vitalant is seeking healthy individuals to donate blood. Visit vitalant.org to make an appointment to donate.

We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever Nurse of the Year winners. Especially against the backdrop of a global pandemic, we recognize the critical role of #nurses and #midwives, who demonstrate excellence, courage and compassion. Congratulations to our four honorees! https://bit.ly/3oQ97DY #YearoftheNurse #YON2020

Feeling the long-term effects of the wildfire smoke? At Sutter, your health is our top priority and we’ve implemented additional safety protocols in our care centers. Read about the extra safety measures we’ve implemented amid #COVID19: https://bit.ly/2I1y8M3.

Even during the #COVID19 pandemic, it’s important to seek emergency care for serious health ailments and delaying care can be dangerous. Your safety is our top priority and this #WorldStrokeDay we want to assure you we’re taking extra precautions to help keep you healthy. Learn how to spot the signs of a stroke so you can BE FAST. https://bit.ly/31RtlDq.

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/3jJiB0k.

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/31T8AaB.

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/3oee4Xa. #1000things

Dr. Vanessa Walker gave KCRA 3 an inside look at how eICU technology is bringing critical care to patients in rural hospitals, including those with #COVID19. It’s one example of how our integrated network improves access, even in a pandemic. https://bit.ly/3oac0iy

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/3o9TEya.

Ledger Dispatch reports on the power of Sutter’s integrated network in response to a health crisis. Since the beginning of the pandemic, our network of 22 hospitals has reduced the stays for #COVID19 patients from an average of 20 days to just eight days. https://bit.ly/31mLg4Q

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/359KEkh.