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La vacuna de COVID-19 es una de las mejores formas de detener la pandemia del coronavirus. Acompañe al Dr. Pablo Romero mientras explica cómo funciona la vacuna y qué esperar. El Dr. Romero también contestara sus preguntas en nuestro evento virtual Ask the Experts por medio de Facebook Live.

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall - Seminario Informativo sobre la Vacuna del COVID 19

The COVID-19 vaccine is one of the best ways to stop the coronavirus pandemic. Join Dr. Pablo Romero as he explains how the vaccine works and what to expect. Dr. Romero will also answer your questions in our Facebook Live virtual Ask the Experts event.

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When the vaccine becomes available to you, the doctors and nurses at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System strongly encourage you to get it. To stop this pandemic, we need to use every weapon in our arsenal. Click here to read more: https://svmh.communitycovidinfo.com//when-the-time-comes-/

No existen métodos eficaces de detección del cáncer de ovario. Cuando una mujer empieza a sentir ciertos síntomas puede ser que esta enfermedad está avanzando. Encontrar este cáncer en temprana etapa puede resultar en un tratamiento exitoso. Nuestra enfermera de oncología Denise Sheets nos cuenta su historia personal de su batalla con este tipo de cáncer. http://ow.ly/2sNh50D5Kf9 For the English version of Denise's story, click here: https://youtu.be/cpKBbCYvVJY

History was made on Thursday at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital when we received the first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The first employees to receive the vaccine were those who provide direct patient care. Until more doses of the vaccine become available for the entire community, it will be important to stay safe. So, please wear a mask when you go in public, maintain physical distance from others, do not gather with people outside of your household and keep washing your hands as frequently as possible. Together we can beat COVID-19!

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System sends an e-newsletter to the community with information to keep everyone as updated, safe and healthy as possible. Click here to sign up to receive these emails in the future: http://ow.ly/FBMJ50D5Lcz

A major milestone in battling COVID-19 occurred earlier today as the first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. The first employees to be vaccinated are those who provide direct patient care. Even as the vaccine arrives, we remind you to continue to stay vigilant by wearing your mask and practicing good physical distancing. Until more doses of the vaccine become available for the entire community, it will be important to stay safe.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. found purpose and inspired others through the power of service. On this MLK Day of Service 2021, join us to move naturally and find ...purpose by participating in safe service activities within your Life Radius. What is the Life Radius A 10-mile radius, close to home, where we spent 80% of our time living, working & playing. Suggested Activities Walk your dog & clean up your local neighborhood. Plant native & drought-resistant plants in a community garden. Clean up a local park or playground. Share Your Purpose! Add a photo of your safe service activity as a comment on this post. ======= Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. encontró su propósito inspirando a otros con el poder de servicio. Únete a nosotros en moverte mas naturalmente y descubrir tu propósito hoy en el Día de Servicio de MLK 2021 en su Life Radius Que es Life Radius? Es el área 10 millas alrededor del hogar, dónde una persona pasa el 80% de su tiempo viviendo, trabajando y jugando. Actividades de Sugerencia Caminar con su perro o limpiar su vecindad. Plantar plantas nativas y resistentes a la sequía en un jardín comunitario. Limpiar un parque o campo de juegos local. ¡Comparte tu proposito! Suba su foto de su actividades sanas de servicio en los comentarios abajo.

Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Map out alternate ways to participate in Halloween. Understand the risks of activities. Plan for a safer Halloween: Bring hand sanitizer with you when out, wear a mask (even match it with your costume!), keep your distance from others.

Dr. Cristina Martinez, MD, an Emergency Room physician at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, is seeing a dangerous trend during the Coronavirus pandemic. People are choosing to not seek emergency medical care when they need it, which can lead to dangerous consequences. Please remember, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is here for you.

Aneurysms can happen anywhere in the body and contributing risk factors are smoking, high blood pressure, family history and gender. Learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatments of aneurysms in this Ask the Experts podcast with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Andreas Sakopoulos. http://ow.ly/HI9150C35hU

Use una cubierta de tela para la cara y mantenga al menos 6 pies de distancia en todo momento entre usted y otras personas que no vivan en su hogar. Es posible ...quelas máscaras de Halloween no se ajusten bien a la cara yno cubran la nariz y la boca. El uso de una cubierta facial de tela debajo de una máscara de una máscara de Halloween puede dificultar la respiración y no se recomienda. Más información: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us//c-mo-tener-un-halloween-seg See more

El número de casos de COVID-19 continúa aumentando en los Estados Unidos. De acuerdo con los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), los latinos representan un gran porcentaje de todas las muertes por coronavirus en este país. El Dr. Jaime González, de Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (SVMH) explica porque está pasando esto en la comunidad latina. Para leer el artículo haga clic aquí: http://ow.ly/wNmy50C3jIG... Este artículo fue escrito el 25 de septiembre del 2020.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Nancy Ausonio Mammography Center would like to remind women about the importance of yearly mammograms after the age of forty and earlier if there is a history of breast cancer in the family. In this Ask the Experts podcast, Dr. Amy Lantis Stemerman, MD and Bernadette Lucas-Burch, RN share valuable information about breast cancer, screenings, symptoms, and the continuum of care. http://ow.ly/aTqy50C2ZJb

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital has a dedicated Coronavirus hotline. To speak to our bilingual registered nurses 7 days a week call 831-755-0753.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is your opportunity to properly and safely dispose of unwanted and unused prescriptions, especially medications including opioids such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine or fentanyl. Vaping devices and cartridges will also be accepted. Properly disposing your medications is important. Not only does it keep you and your family members safe, but the communities you live in as well. It is free, safe and convenient with multiple drop-off sites near you. To find a drop-off site near you, click here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Recibe la vacuna contra la gripe gratis en la próxima clínica de vacunación comunitaria el sábado 24 de Octubre 11am 2pm a Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness, Gonzales. Por favor no asistas si tienes síntomas de COVID-19. Para ayudarnos a reforzar el distanciamiento social, solo personas que recibirán la vacuna contra la influenza deben asistir. Se requerirán mascarillas. En asociación con el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey. No se necesita programar cita. Para más información llame al 831-759-1890.

Get your free flu shot at our upcoming community flu clinic Saturday, October 24 11am2pm at Taylor Farms Family Health & Wellness, Gonzales. Please do not attend if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. To help us enforce social distancing, please limit those attending only to individuals receiving the flu vaccine. Masks will be required. In partnership with the Monterey County Health Department. No appointment needed. For more information call 831-759-1890.

Today from 12:30 4:30pm the SVMHS Farmers' Market will be open, located at 450 E. Romie Lane in the MRI parking lot! Remember to bring your mask, hand sanitizer and to stay at least 6 feet apart from the people around you.

El mercado de agricultores de SVMHS estará abierto hoy entre las 12:30 - 4:30pm, ubicado en 450 E. Romie Lane en el estacionamiento del MRI. Recuerde traer mascarilla, desinfectante de manos y mantenerse al menos 6 pies de distancia de las personas que lo rodean.

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System is the proud recipient of several national healthcare awards for exceptional patient care. Watch this video to learn more about some of these outstanding accomplishments. Pete Delgado gives a special thank you to all of our SVMHS staff for their service and commitment to excellence. These awards would not be possible without you.

Check out our safety guidelines for trick-or-treaters and candy distributors alike: Low risk: Doing an indoor or backyard candy hunt with members of your ho...usehold Make a game of hiding treats in tricky places instead of trick-or-treating this year. Moderate risk: Participating in one-way trick-or-treating at a few trusted houses To keep all the magic of Halloween minus some of the risk, set up individually wrapped goodie bags for families to grab and go at the end of your driveway, edge of your lawn, or on a folding table with disinfecting wipes nearby* High risk: Going trick-or-treating the traditional way Ringing doorbells, huddling in close on front porches, and dunking hands in communal candy buckets is ill-advised this Halloween *If you choose to make treat bags, wash your hands thoroughly before and after preparing them. #YourActionsSaveLives Learn more at https://covid19.ca.gov/holidays/

Great idea City of Salinas. Drive thru Halloween Lane!