St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

This month, we are raising awareness around the chronic condition-Psoriasis - that affects more than 7.5 million Americans in the United States. Psoriasis is caused by an overactive immune system, which can cause “plaques,” or thick, scaly, itchy dry patches to form on the skin due to inflammation. Learn more about the treatment options that can help mitigate symptoms such as, including light therapy, retinoids, and ointments. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3KgjwFu

On Senior Citizens Day, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center thanks all our senior friends and family for their contributions to our community.   Today, we celebrate the important contributions of more than 55 million seniors living around the United States. Health care is important for everyone, especially seniors. We are committed to ensuring everyone who walks through our doors, including senior citizens, receive access to high-quality care. Happy Senior Citizens Day!   #SeniorCitizensDay 

Did you know that August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month? Researchers have concluded that this chronic illness affects up to 5 million Americans, while many struggle with the condition undiagnosed.  If you suffer from nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or lack of appetite, make an appointment with your doctor to get tested for Gastroparesis. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for Gastroparesis here: https://bit.ly/3A5mKtl #GastroparesisAwareness

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center has proudly earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its primary stroke center and has also earned the highest recognition from the American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

As parents prepare to send their children back to school this fall, it’s important to remember that healthy sleep habits are essential to success at school.   Getting the right amount of sleep is important for mood, ability to focus, and forming and retaining memories. Right now, take the time to learn how to get your children on a good sleep schedule, and other ways to make sure they’re getting quality sleep: https://bit.ly/3WMGx9E   #QualitySleep #OneChangeAtATime #WellnessWednesday

Are you ready for another school year?   August officially means another school year is right around the corner. At St. Elizabeth's Medical Center our health care professionals are gearing up to make the transition back into the classroom as safe and smooth as possible by providing physical examinations and immunizations. Don’t forget to schedule an appointment if you or your child is overdue. Read more about how to prepare for the school year here: https://bit.ly/3A4t97P   #BacktoSchool #PhysicalExaminations #Immunizations #WellnessWednesday #CommunitySafety

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know that global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years?   As we near the end of summer, it’s time to start thinking about your annual flu shot and back-to-school checkups. For National Immunization Awareness Month, we sat down with Steward’s Program Director of Infection Control, Laura Macomber, to hear what she had to say about the importance of vaccines and common misconceptions around them. Read the conversation here: https://bit.ly/3WLObAZ

On World Lung Cancer Day, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center wants to remind patients that anyone can get lung cancer. While smoking is a common risk factor, environment and genetics are also linked to lung cancer. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center encourages you to learn the signs and reduce your risk of the disease. https://bit.ly/4dmqlkS #WorldLungCancerDay

Today, we join the global health care community to raise awareness about hepatitis, a silent yet deadly disease affecting millions worldwide.   Presently, there are over 300 million people living with hepatitis and many do not know they have the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) set a goal to eliminate hepatitis by 2030, yet global deaths are on the rise. The infection takes over a million lives each year even though it is entirely preventable with proper education, resources, and care. This World Hepatitis Day, let’s learn more from one of our experts on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones: https://bit.ly/3YiDx64   Let’s work together to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat. Your involvement can save lives. #WorldHepatitisDay #HepatitisAwareness #EndHepatitis