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. […]
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, […]
Ah, January… Humanity’s reset button. Just like Pavlov’s dogs salivating at the sound of a bell, the “ringing” in of January 1 signals a desire in many of us to start the year out fresh with new healthy habits. During #DryJanuary, we stop drinking to reset our livers. We give our lungs a breath of […]
Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health. The results of the American Heart Association (AHA) 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index were recently announced and Huntington Hospital has once again achieved Gold Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace. “As a leader in […]
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. The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. The Barnes family was awestruck […]
If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with thinking or memory, please join us for the Early Memory Loss Conference, presented in partnership with Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles. The event will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Braun Auditorium, Huntington Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., […]
October marks the 25th anniversary of our Della Martin Center (DMC), which provides mental health and chemical dependence recovery services that are personalized for each patient’s needs. We recently celebrated with a DMC open house and unveiling of a new mural, created by artist William Madrid. Thank you to our DMC employees for the important […]
Today, Huntington Hospitalannounced that it has received the Healthgrades 2017 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award, for the 4th year in a row (2014-2017). The distinction makes Huntington Hospital the top 1% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its consistent, year-over-year superior clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information […]
Huntington Hospital is a recipient of Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ for the 11th consecutive year. Huntington Hospitaltoday announced that it has received Healthgrades 2017 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™. The distinction recognizes Huntington Hospitalas one of the top five percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for its clinical performance as measured by Healthgrades, […]
