Mercy Hospital of Folsom

Testicular and prostate cancer affects a lot of men in the United States, said Michael Korpiel, Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Mercy Hospital of Folsom President. "The more deaths we can prevent, the better off we will be." Korpiel is participating in Movember to raise awareness around men’s health issues. Check-in for more updates on our hospital leaders taking action to promote men’s health.

Making a patient feel valued and secure is important. Curtis, RN, Med Tele, was recognized by a patient for his effective communication and compassion. Congratulations, Curtis, for receiving the Spirit of Aloha Award and treating our patients with openness and care.

Dignity Health Greater Sacramento area hospitals are celebrating Movember and seven of our organization’s leaders have accepted the challenge to grow a beard/mustache all month long! Our goal is to raise awareness of critical men’s health issues and $10,000 in donations to benefit the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento, which will be earmarked to support male patients with limited resources undergoing cancer treatment. Please follow along for more video and image updates including from those leaders, additional employee participants, and our very own Michael Korpiel, Mercy Hospital of Folsom President. Donate here: https://dignityhlth.org/36aUJxE

CPR training can save lives. On October 22, the @ahanorthernca hosted a free digital Hands-Only CPR training in honor of Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month With a special appearance by Anu Locricchio, Director of Cardiac Services at Dignity Health Sacramento Division. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival, said Loricchio. Watch the video to learn more about how to perform the two steps to save a life

Dignity Health is taking measures to keep you safe during medical office visits. Dr. Priyal Dholakiya, Gynecologist with Mercy Medical Group, assuages concerns around screening for women during COVID-19. In the hospital and the clinic, we screen patients at the door with questions on travel, sickness history, and symptoms, and administer a temperature check, says Dr. Dholakiya. Talk to your doctor about your options for seeking treatment. Watch her video to learn more.

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The memory of our loved ones lives on with each passing day, and today, we take time to recognize and honor their legacy. #DiadelosMuertos #Hellohumankindness

With #COVID-19 cases surging in many areas of the country, CommonSpirit Health CEO Lloyd Dean spoke with Axios recently about how hospitals have worked hard to prepare, and how wearing a mask is the most important thing you can do to help. #wearamask https://dignityhlth.org/35Thx57

Celebrate safely this Halloween, no matter which mask you’re wearing. #HappyHalloween #Hellohumankindness

We love it when patients applaud our employees! Like Steve Miller, RN, Emergency Department, who was recently acknowledged by a patient for his excellent care and eagerness to help. "Steve is a credit to his profession," said the patient. Congratulations, Steve, for receiving the Spirit of Aloha Award.

Get to know Lisa Hausmann, Interim Chief Nurse Executive Officer! Here are three interesting things she shared with us when asked: 1. Can you share your favorite moment at the hospital? When my youngest son was born! We received amazing care from the Family Birth Center team and our son completed our family. ... 2. What is your favorite meal? Little Caesars Pizza. 3. What was the latest place you visited? Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA. The weather was perfect and we collected sand dollars on the beach. Have you had the pleasure of meeting Lisa? Drop a comment for our wonderful CNE below!

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