Woodland Memorial Hospital

Dr. Maria Lewis is giving us all the #FridayFeels. Last weekend, Dr. Lewis came in on her day off, and with Bob Marley’s ‘Three Little Birds’ playing, made her way through departments throughout the hospital. She brought joy and laughter to many patients and staff. Thank you, Dr. Lewis, for being a ray of sunshine for our hospital! #HelloHumankindness

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 Joseph Nocie, VP Chief Financial Officer, Woodland Memorial Hospital. Donate here: https://dignityhlth.org/32hBHo2

Humankindness doesn’t have a how-to guide. Its practice isn’t laid out step by step. Each of us are free to express, define, and relate to humankindness in our own way. #Hellohumankindness

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.

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.

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 Halloween! To get into the spirit, the Woodland Medical Surgery Team came up with some fun and imaginative ways to decorate mini pumpkins during their lunch breaks this week. The activity was a great way to get ready for the spooky weekend while bonding with peers. Check out their thrilling creations!

Navigating Flu Season and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sudershan Singh, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Woodland Clinic shared some insightful tips on the flu symptoms you should know, and preventative measures you can take to protect you and your family this flu season.

Strokes don’t discriminate: 1 in 4 people worldwide will have one. But up to 80% of first strokes may be prevented. You can reduce your risk and improve brain function. And that’s even more important now, because some factors that put you at risk for stroke such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking, and obesity increase your risk for complications from COVID-19. Learn more from @AHANorthernCA https://bit.ly/2HMAcqy

Early detection of ovarian cancer can help save lives. Timing is crucial, says Dr. Priyal Dholakiya, Gynecologist with Mercy Medical Group. The sooner we have a diagnosis, the better the chances are of stopping the cancer spread.Dr. Dholakiya encourages an open dialogue with your primary care physician about your health. If you are noticing abnormalities in your body, be your own advocate. Learn more about the symptoms you should be aware of and when to seek help.

As we look to support our community's health and wellbeing outside of our hospital walls, it's partners like WEAVE, Inc. that are critical in that pursuit. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and due to the challenging living conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence numbers are on the rise. It's important to know the options that are available to you or a loved one if there is violence at home. Visit https://dignityhlth.org/2TsbTku to learn more about available crisis intervention services, or contact their support line at 916-920-2952.

For #FirstRespondersDay, we honor those who help make our communities--and our world--safer. #Hellohumankindness