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Grateful patients Curt and Kimberly Jacobsen support Huntington Hospital as a way to show their gratitude and to ensure the hospital can continue to provide the same quality of care to others in the community. To learn more about our Grateful Hearts program, please visit https://lnkd.in/gKarTguq.

Congratulations to Maricar Comendador, RN, from Station 35, our DAISY Award winner! Maricar was nominated by a grateful patient who wrote the following: “I can't say enough about the exceptional care I received during my stay. I nominate Maricar for going above and beyond to meet my needs. She was caring, asked questions, and was on time with all my scheduled medication. I must say that the care I was provided in this department and during my stay exceeded my expectations. If I had to return, I would without hesitation, and I hope to be lucky enough to have the same care and team.” Thank you, Maricar, for your expert and compassionate care of our patients!

Congratulations to our latest Heart of Huntington award recipients, critical care manager Lizz Zakis, MSN, RN, and Omar Ibrahim, our enterprise information services physician leader. Thank you both for your commitment to our patients, staff, and community. You are truly appreciated!

Please join us in welcoming Emily Y. Chu, MD, OB-GYN, to Fair Oaks Women's Health! Dr. Chu offers a full spectrum of women's health services, with a focus on holistic, patient-centered care. We are thrilled to have her join our team! For more information about Fair Oaks Women's Health, visit bit.ly/4hLYz4l. #WomensHealth #CompassionateCommunityCare

It's Perioperative Nurses Week! Perioperative teams are responsible for a patient's care before, during, and after surgery. They manage every detail of surgical care, from preparing patients to assisting in operations and ensuring proper recovery. At Huntington, we're proud of our skilled and compassionate surgical services team of approximately 145 dedicated professionals, all working together to deliver advanced, patient-centered care. Are you interested in joining our team? Visit hhcareers.com for open positions today!

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and just one donation can help save up to three lives. This November, make a life-saving impact by donating blood at one of our community blood drives! Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned donor, your donation helps keep our community strong and healthy! No appointment is necessary. Remember to eat a full meal and drink plenty of water before donating and bring a government-issued picture ID. #DonateBlood #GiveLife #SaveLives #CompassionateCommunityCare

Last month, Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, hosted a celebration honoring our breast cancer survivors. It was an inspiring day of reconnection between patients and the physicians, nurses and staff who guided them through cancer treatment. One of the highlights of the day was an interactive panel discussion with breast cancer experts in radiology, surgery, medical oncology, and radiation oncology. Attendees were able to participate in guided body movement exercises, a therapeutic drum circle and reiki sessions. Those in attendance also wrote messages of hope and strength for patients who are currently going through treatment. Read on for more about this special event.

Congratulations to community outreach health practitioner, Patty Nogueda, RN, BSN, on being named a Hospital Association of Southern California 2024 My SoCal Hospital Hero! Thank you, Patty, for taking care of our community beyond our hospital’s walls. We are so proud of you! #HealthCareHero #CompassionateCommunityCare

Last week, Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai, held a ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking of a four-story, 100,285-square-feet facility located at 786 South Fair Oaks in Pasadena — across the street from Huntington Hospital’s campus. The state-of-the-art Kohl Medical Pavilion, named for lead donors Terri and Jerry Kohl, will serve as the brick-and-mortar home for new and expanded clinical programs that combine the power of Huntington’s reputation for a compassionate, individualized approach to care with the breadth and depth of Cedars-Sinai’s award-winning expertise. Huntington Health President and CEO, Lori J. Morgan, MD, MBA, shared: “The Kohl Medical Pavilion is a testament to our dedication to our community – we are here for you when you need us most with best-in-class medical care right here in the San Gabriel Valley.” Terri and Jerry Kohl and family were celebrated at the ceremony as lead donors to the building along with generous early supporters of the project Shelley Allen and Bob Kohorst. Ceremony attendees included LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, City of Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, and Pasadena City Councilmember Jason Lyon. In addition, Huntington Hospital’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Paul Johnson, and fellow board members Sharon Arthofer, Wayne Brandt, Armando Gonzalez, Ron Havner, R. Scott Jenkins, David Kirchheimer, Pete Kutzer, Brandon Lew, DO, Dan Murray, Mei-Lee Ney, Michelle Quinones Chino, Jaynie Studenmund, Deborah Williams, David Wrigley and Renee Ying attended the celebration. Huntington Health’s executive management team also recognized this momentous occasion. Read more about the Kohl Medical Pavilion: bit.ly/4f25hBA

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, a time to highlight breast cancer prevention, treatment and care. For many people, the diagnosis of breast cancer in itself, can be a shock - leaving people unsure of where to begin their breast cancer care journey. In Huntington’s most recent Doc Talk series, fellowship-trained breast surgeon, Jeannie Shen, MD, Regional Medical Director of the Breast Program and International Health at the Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, offers her advice to help navigate the initial diagnosis and tips to help find the right breast surgeon for you. Dr. Shen shares, "A breast surgeon should be knowledgeable, compassionate and willing to spend time with their patient and patient’s family to help them understand the diagnosis and treatment options. Treatments for breast cancer are evolving so rapidly – with clinical studies in screening/diagnostics, perioperative enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, new 'de-escalated' surgical techniques, shorter radiation protocols and new systemic medications. A surgeon who takes care of breast cancer patients should have knowledge of these studies and be able to translate that knowledge into a language that helps patients understand their choices. Surgeons love being in the operating room, but as a breast surgeon, the time we spend with patients in the office is equally as important." Read on for more from Dr. Shen. #HopeGrowsHere #BreastCancer #PinkOctober #CancerSupport #CompassionateCommunityCare