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, […]
Spending time outdoors is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and get vitamin D. Too much sun, though, can cause skin cancer — the most common cancer in the U.S. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Protection from UV rays is important all year, not […]
Gastrointestinal (GI) health is central to our overall health, immunity and well-being. Huntington Hospital’s Medical Director of Gastroenterology, Richard Nickowitz, MD, offers the five most common questions his patients ask him about GI health. What are the most common gastrointestinal diseases? Gastroenterologists care for a wide variety of problems related to the intestinal tract, liver, gallbladder, […]
As a designated Magnet hospital, Huntington Hospital 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 March DAISY Award winner Rowena Lacanilao, RN, was nominated by a patient who wrote the following: “I’m no stranger […]
Below is a brief message from Dr. Shriner on the current outlook of the virus. Huntington Hospital remains committed to keeping our staff and patients safe during this difficult time. Dr. Shriner’s leadership and expertise has been instrumental in supporting the hospital: As we can see by the most recent public health reports and in […]
By Jaynie Studenmund, Chair of the Board, Huntington Hospital As printed in Outlook Newspapers To our Huntington Hospital community: Our world has changed extraordinarily over the past several months in ways no one could have predicted at the start of 2020, a new decade. We’ve faced an unprecedented pandemic that has radically changed the way […]
In early March, Huntington Hospital began instituting measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and help flatten the curve, such as cancelling elective surgeries and restricting visitors to the hospital. Even still, Huntington Hospital had one of the highest volumes of coronavirus patients in California. Thanks to the good work of the community, […]
After cautious review by a team of clinical and infection prevention specialists, Huntington Hospital has extended the exception for end-of-life visitation to loved ones of COVID-19 patients. Hospital data shows that our infection prevention measures have worked to contain the spread of the virus within our walls and we are grateful to have adequate PPE […]
The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis reminds us of the wound of inequality that this nation suffers still from today. The response to this tragedy reminds us of the individual and collective hurt caused by ignorance and complacency. In healthcare, we see racial disparities represented in higher rates of complications and mortality due […]
Huntington Hospital recently began a serologic testing program for Pasadena Fire Department and Pasadena Police Department to identify first responders who have been exposed to or recovered from coronavirus infections and potentially have protective antibodies. “The dedicated members of the Pasadena Police Department and Pasadena Fire Department have been on the frontline of this pandemic,” […]
