We are committed to making healthcare available to everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay. Our financial assistance program helps low-income, uninsured or under-insured patients who need help paying for all or part of their medically necessary care. If your income is at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to check-in with our friends, family and colleagues who may be experiencing emotional distress or depression. Sometimes it can be hard to own and admit we are hurting. We may regularly smile and “carry on” in the name of caring for others, before expressing feelings ourselves. […]
You probably know someone who has recently come down with the dreaded, but common, stomach bug, norovirus, which has these telltale symptoms: one to three days of vomiting and diarrhea. That’s because cases have been steadily increasing across the nation since fall 2022. We’ve also seen an increase of cases in our community – especially […]
Huntington recently held its sixth ceremony to honor team members with the Heart of Huntington Award. Developed as a peer-to-peer recognition program for employees, physicians and volunteers, this quarterly award honors clinical and non-clinical individuals for displaying extraordinary acts of kindness to our patients, their families and one another. During the ceremony, Lori J. Morgan, […]
Recently, Huntington held its fifth ceremony to honor four exceptional team members with the Heart of Huntington Award. The quarterly presentation recognizes two recipients and two finalists who have been nominated by their peers for outstanding acts of compassion, caring and collaboration. To acknowledge team members’ various contributions, two categories are recognized: clinical, for those […]
As a caregiver, you have become adept at tending to your loved one’s physical care needs. Navigating his mood swings may be more unfamiliar territory: How do you know if the loved one in your care has a mood disorder like depression? Depression is more common in older people than you might think. In fact, […]
As a designated Magnet hospital, Huntington is a recognized leader in nursing excellence. Every day, our nurses go above and beyond for our patients, and we are proud to recognize them for their efforts. Huntington Hospital’s recent DAISY Award winner, Laura Salazar RN, NICU, was nominated by an employee who wrote the following: “This NICU […]
As a designated Magnet hospital, Huntington is a recognized leader in nursing excellence. Every day, our nurses go above and beyond for our patients, and we are proud to recognize them for their efforts. Huntington Hospital’s recent DAISY Award winner, Kimberly Zamarripa, RN, was nominated by a patient who wrote the following: “My mom was […]
Menopause can bring a variety of changes to your body. You may experience symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia and more. You may also notice changes to your belly shape and size. When you reach menopause, gynoid fat (found between your hips and upper thighs) often decreases, while android fat (found between your […]
Preventive care is an essential tool in helping to maintain your overall health — especially if you’re an older adult. Preventive health services can stop the onset or progression of disease and disability, ultimately helping patients avoid trips to the emergency department. “The importance of preventive care cannot be overstated,” says Huntington Health-affiliated emergency medicine […]
