St. Luke's Medical Center

On Senior Citizens Day, St. Luke'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

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. Luke'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. Luke'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. Luke's Medical Center encourages you to learn the signs and reduce your risk of the disease. https://bit.ly/4dmqlkS #WorldLungCancerDay

St. Luke's Medical Center has not been affected by today’s global technology outage and our hospital, emergency room, and physician offices are open and ready to serve our community. 

Reminder: Practice Fireworks Safety this Fourth of July!   As we approach the Fourth of July, let’s remember that celebrating with fireworks comes with responsibility. Fireworks are a popular and exciting part of Fourth of July and summer overall. While they are legal, they are also very dangerous. Thousands of people – mostly children and young adults – are injured each year from fireworks-related incidents. As you celebrate Independence Day and other summer festivities, Steward wants to remind you to practice safety and caution when it comes to fireworks. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xwav8f   Stay safe and happy celebrating! #FireworksSafety #FourthofJuly #SafetyFirst

Happy Juneteenth from St. Luke's Medical Center to our patients, community members, and staff. Today marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the nation were informed of their freedom. May today serve as a reminder of the struggle for freedom and the remarkable spirit of the African American community. As health care providers, we know first-hand how disparities play out in our communities, and we are determined to foster a more equal, just, inclusive society – in health care and beyond. #Juneteenth #HealthCareEquity