Huntington Health, Pasadena, CA Videos

Thank you, Dr. Corley and Dr. Sevigny for sharing these important back-to-school tips! For more information about HHP pediatric care, visit huntingtonhealth.org/hhp #BackToSchool #YouGotThis #CompassionateCommunityCare #Pediatrics 25s

Every day is Labor Day for our caregivers who are hard at work supporting Huntington’s birthing families. Happy #LaborDay to all!

Nurses Week and Hospital Week may be over, but our appreciation for our nurses, physicians, employees, and volunteers never ends. Thank you for your dedication to each other and our community!

Congratulations to our latest Heart of Huntington award recipients, Kristin Sweredoski, patient flow coordinator and Christian Diaz, licensed clinical social worker. Thank you for going above and beyond for our patients and community! #CompassionateCommunityCare #HospitalWeek

“Women from different backgrounds are connected through universal energy… hearts cluster together, shining brightly in unity, sharing stories of empowerment and inclusivity.” - Sharena Lee Satti #InternationalWomensDay #InspireInclusivity #CompassionateCommunityCare

In honor of #AmericanHeartMonth, we interviewed Alex Durairaj, MD, Huntington Health’s medical director of cardiovascular services, and registered dietitian Crystal Kwan, MPH, RDN, CDCES. We asked them our top 10 questions about cardiovascular disease, prevention, and treatment. Their answers are essential information for everyone. Read on! bit.ly/49L4ulp

Today, Kimberly Shriner, MD, FACP, medical director of infection prevention and control, Huntington Health, founder of Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project (PSCTP), and 14 Huntington-associated volunteers began their 12th trip to Arusha, Tanzania. The PSCTP is a nonprofit organization that provides clinical and specialty care, veterinary care, education, and social work in East Africa. It also offers a health care scholarship program to alleviate Tanzania's physician and nurse shortage. “We are excited to return to Tanzania after a 5-year COVID-induced hiatus,” said Dr. Shriner. “Although we accomplished a lot with the growth of our scholarship program here during the pandemic, it is always wonderful to be back on the ground with our colleagues and friends in East Africa.” Visit bit.ly/49rXkSNto learn more about the PSCTP and their plans for this trip. See you soon, Team Tanzania! #HealthcareHeroes #CompassionateCommunityCare #GlobalHealth

When Celina Lemon and her husband, Juan, found out they were pregnant with twin baby girls, they were overjoyed. However, on March 8, 2023, at 32 weeks pregnant, Celina woke up hypertensive and losing consciousness. With three lives hanging in the balance, Celina was rushed to Huntington Hospital's Nan and Howard Schow Emergency & Trauma Center, where more than 25 caregivers across three departments were mobilizing. What happened that day and in the days that followed forever changed the lives of all involved. Read their story: HuntingtonHealth.org/patient-story/emergency-cesarean-section

As a Level II Trauma Center, Huntington Hospital stands prepared to treat trauma patients 24/7. However, our caregivers emphasize that effective trauma care starts the moment an injury occurs. Frequently, it is the know-how of a bystander that gives our patients a second chance at life. That means YOU could increase a person's chance of survival before they reach our doors. Introducing STOP THE BLEED® - a free, educational session where you will learn how to control the severe bleeding that follows a traumatic injury. The program offers hands-on demonstrations and valuable information on using tourniquets and packing to control bleeding after a traumatic event. “Severe bleeding can kill someone within minutes before EMS or other public safety providers arrive,” says trauma program manager Michelle Baker, RN. “This training can help everyone – from an experienced physician to an elementary school teacher – learn how to help stop or control an actively bleeding injury, which may have resulted from a fall, car crash, work accident, or an active shooter event.” If you are interested in hosting a STOP THE BLEED® training session for your workplace, school, or organization, email [email protected].

It’s #NationalBloodDonorMonth and Huntington’s Blood Donor Center could use your help! Find out more: https://www.huntingtonhealth.org/in-the-news/huntingtons-blood-donor-center-seeks-blood-donations/#DonateBlood #CommunityHero

It’s a new year - the perfect opportunity to prioritize your health and wellbeing! Schedule your annual mammogram for early cancer detection—it makes treatment more effective and reduces the risk of spreading. Talk to your doctor to find the screening options that suit you best. #HealthFirst #EarlyDetection #MammogramAwareness #YouveGotThis

Huntington Hospital is home to the largest Level II Trauma Center in the San Gabriel Valley. We take great pride in delivering exceptional, life-saving care when our community members need it the most. Watch this video to explore the features that set our trauma program apart.

Wishing our community a joyous Thanksgiving Day!

In the spirit of giving thanks, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Huntington’s 16 pet-assisted therapy (PAT) dogs and their handlers. With wagging tails and boundless compassion, our beloved PAT teams are heartwarming ambassadors of comfort and joy throughout our halls. The unconditional love they exude has the power to uplift spirits and provide solace to patients, their families, and our staff. So, here’s to our furry friends who leave pawprints on our hearts and make each day a little brighter for us all. #HealingWithPaws #TherapyDogAppreciation #CompassionateCommunityCare

From the front desk to the frontline, the Heart of Huntington Award celebrates employees, physicians and volunteers for their everyday acts of compassion. Last month, Huntington Health President and CEO Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, presented Heart of Huntington Awards to emergency department physician David Ulick, MD, and Jennie Ritchie, PT, MBA, CPHRM, director of risk management services. Dr. Ulick accepted the clinical Heart of Huntington Award for his dedication to continuous improvement and tremendous compassion for patients and staff. Jennie Ritchie received the non-clinical award for her immense impact on the quality of care delivered across the hospital. Congratulations, Jennie and Dr. Ulick!

Are you a dedicated nurse looking for your next career move? Join us this Wednesday for Huntington's open interview day! During this unique event, you will meet one-on-one with our dedicated nursing managers and talent recruiters. After sharing your areas of professional interests, our leaders will tell you about the opportunities available to you in an organization dedicated to compassion, growth and clinical excellence. Arrive anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and bring copies of your resume. Expect to spend about 30 minutes to 1 hour with us. Parking will be validated! Questions? Call 626-397-5277.

Thank you, Dr. Chen! To find a Huntington Health Physicians pediatric office in your area, visit HuntingtonHealth.org/HHP. For more info on the flu vaccine, go to cdc.gov/flu.

It was a beautiful Sunday in 2022 – Easter Sunday. Proud owners of a new car, Wendy and Jonathan decided to go for a drive along the Angeles Crest Highway. Well into their drive, something went wrong — terribly wrong. “What happened next is like a blur,” says Wendy, but one thing was certain: The couple had been in a serious car accident — and their lives hung in the balance. Everything happened so fast. Wendy remembers another vehicle almost on top of their car. First responders arrived on scene, and once extracted from the vehicle, Wendy and Jonathan were rushed to Huntington Hospital’s Level II Trauma Center in a medevac helicopter. They both had life-threatening injuries, including stomach and intestinal damage and many broken bones. When they arrived at the hospital, Huntington’s expert trauma team, led by medical director of trauma services, Amal Obaid-Schmid, MD, were standing by. “My next memory is of the bright lights of the operating room and asking for my husband,” says Wendy. One year later, Jonathan and Wendy are sharing their story of survival. “Huntington saved our lives,” says Wendy. “Telling our story is our way of saying thank you and paying back what they did for us. If anything were to happen to us in the future, it’s where we would want to go. I know we’re in great hands with Huntington.” Read on: https://bit.ly/3EUtoS1 #CompassionateCommunityCare

She's our cover girl! Huntington Hospital's Katie Curren, RN, BSN, CNOR, is featured on the cover of Working Nurse Magazine's September issue. Katie has been a nurse at Huntington for over 32 years and is currently a patient flow coordinator in our surgical services department. In her interview with Working Nurse, Katie paints a stunning picture of a day in the life of an operating room nurse and shares what she finds to be most rewarding about her job. If you are considering a #career in #nursing, her interview is a must-read! bit.ly/3Lt4lt5

Calling all furry friends - it’s Teddy Bear Clinic time! On Saturday, September 9, kiddos of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a free health check with Huntington Health's community outreach nurses. Designed to help children work through the fears that arise when visiting the doctor or while experiencing routine medical procedures, your teddy bear's checkup will include: Blood pressure check Listening with a stethoscope Ear and nose otoscope examinations Medicine administration Vaccinations and immunizations A Certificate of Good Health will be awarded at the end of the check-up! Next week's Teddy Bear Clinic will be held at the Crowell Library in San Marino, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary.