Whittier Hospital Medical Center

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Tips on Celebrating Martin Luther King Day (CDC Prevention Message) If you are celebrating the holiday with people outside your household, make sure you follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some activities that are safer to do. Drop off a meal to a neighbor.... Make hygiene kits for local homeless shelters. Send care packages to deployed troops. Plan an outdoor activity with people who live with you, such as a park clean up or walk. Attend a virtual speech or event, such as the annual religious ceremony. Plan a celebration for the people you live with. Reach out virtually to family, friends, and neighbors. Watch a livestreamed celebration from your home. Take care of yourself and do something you enjoy, such as reading a book or taking a walk. Pick up a special meal from a local restaurant to share with your household or drop off to a neighbor. Share CDC prevention messages with your friends and family. See more

HEROES WORK HERE! Send a message to thank our front line healthcare workers! Visit our website https://www.whittierhospital.com//What-Our-Patients-Say.as

Be the lifeline patients need. GIVE BLOOD. Blood drives at Whittier Hospital Activity Center 9210 Colima Rd #110, Whittier, CA 90605 1/21, 2/3, 2/4, 2/16, 3/5, 3/24 and 3/30/21. To make an appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code WHMC

THANK YOU! to our healthcare workers for their tireless work, sacrifice and dedication. To our community who place their trust in us every day. To members of our community that kindly provided food and generous donations of supplies for our front line workers throughout the year. From our Family to yours, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Let us make 2021 great through our service and care for each other!

From our Family to yours, our best wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday!

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Veterans Day | Thank You For Your Service! We wish you and your families a safe Veterans Day. We would like take this moment to thank everyone who has served in our military and have sacrificed and fought bravely for our country.

"Everybody at Whittier Hospital Women's Health Center in Pico Rivera was very attentive throughout my pregnancy... My visits were fun! I felt very comfortable" Gemima L. To learn more about our services please visit whittierhospital.com or call us at 562.801.2287

CDC recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. . Wear masks with two or more layers . Wear the mask over nose & mouth & secure it under your chin . Masks should be worn by people two years and older . Masks should NOT be worn by children younger than two, who have trouble breathing, or who cannot remove the mask without ...assistance . Do NOT wear masks intended for healthcare workers, for example, N95 respirators . CDC does not recommend the use of gaiters or face shields. Evaluation of these face covers is on-going but effectiveness is unknown at this time. See more

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someones with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Please visit CDC.gov for a list of lower risk activities during Halloween. Happy Holidays!

"I came to La Puente Women's Health Center for four of my pregnancies.. my oldest is now 9 years old. Love the doctors and the staff is great! Whittier Hospital is a great hospital to have babies at!" Tiffany C. For more information about the Women's Health Center please call 626.913.4795

Well visits and routine vaccine visits for children during the COVID-19 pandemic are still important. Vaccines are an important part of keeping your child healthy, especially if your child is under 2 years old. Although there is not yet a vaccine to help protect against COVID-19, vaccines for illnesses such as measles, influenza (flu), whooping cough (pertussis), and other infectious diseases are important for your child’s health. For more information, please visit whittierhospital.com Women’s Health Centers or email us at [email protected]

Ensure safe sleep for your baby. Safe sleep is an important part of keeping babies healthy. During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of babies may experience increased stress and fatigue that could affect their ability to ensure that their baby is sleeping safely. Help reduce your baby’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths by doing the following: Place your baby on his or her back for all sleep times naps and at night. Use a firm, flat sl...eep surface, such as a mattress in a crib covered by a fitted sheet. Have the baby share your room but not your bed. Your baby shouldn’t sleep on an adult bed, cot, air mattress, couch, or chair, whether he or she is sleeping alone, with you, or with anyone else. Keep soft bedding, such as blankets, pillows, bumper pads, and soft toys, out of your baby’s sleep area. Do not cover your baby’s head or allow your baby to get too hot. Signs your baby may be getting too hot include sweating or his or her chest feeling hot. Don’t smoke or allow anyone to smoke around your baby. To learn more visit cdc.gov See more

Pregnant? We can help! We can refer you to a specialist, answer questions about your insurance, help you apply for MediCal and more. Our staff at Whittier Hospital Women's Health Centers is trained to provide comprehensive education and counseling during your pregnancy and we are committed to make this experience a very special one! Visit whittierhospital.com or email us at [email protected]

Happy National Avocado Day! Treat yourself to some avocado toast! Check out this blog for some creative variations.

SHORTAGE ALERT: The American Red Cross has an emergency shortage of convalescent plasma as coronavirus cases surge across the U.S. Convalescent plasma is a potentially lifesaving treatment collected from individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and may help patients actively fighting the virus. Learn more about convalescent plasma and sign up to give at RedCrossBlood.org/Plasma4Covid.

Even if you are staying inside on hot days, it is still important to stay hydrated! Bored with plain water? Check out these recipes for fruit-infused water.

Summer is one of the best times for fresh fruit and produce! For a vitamin and energy boost, try this summer in a cup smoothie recipe.

Questions about breastfeeding and COVID? BreastfeedLA has current resources and education.

Be sunscreen smart! - Apply 15 20 minutes before stepping outside - Be liberal and thorough when you apply sunscreen and don’t be afraid to put on too much - Cover yourself from the top of your head to the tips of your toes with sunscreen. - Remember to reapply when necessary