La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

07/16/2024

Join us for our hiring event for dedicated RNs, LVNs and CLSs. Bring your resume to our hospital on July 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Be prepared for on-site interviews and explore career opportunities while learning about the benefits and company culture.

To learn more, visit: www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com

11/28/2023

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a valued member of Prime Healthcare, celebrates the prestigious ""A"" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This marks our third consecutive 'A' since Spring 2020, reaffirming our unwavering commitment to patient safety and care excellence.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade places La Palma among the elite in healthcare. We thank our dedicated team and contributors for their role in achieving this milestone.

Dr. Ayman Mousa, Chief Executive Officer at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, emphasizes our dedication: "We strive to create an environment conducive to compassionate care, ensuring the best possible treatment for our patients."

Explore our detailed grade information at HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Stay connected with The Leapfrog Group on social media for updates.

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08/18/2023

A Flood Watch has been issued for Orange County for late Saturday through Monday evening.

Today’s weather might not show it, yet a Flood Watch will be in effect in Orange County by the National Weather Service, from late Saturday night through Monday evening as Tropical Cyclone Hilary makes its way toward Southern California’s coast.

Orange County expecting to see over 2 inches of rainfall late Saturday through Monday, with slightly more in the foothill and mountain areas. Excessive stormwater runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Additionally, strong winds are also expected as early as Sunday evening.

OC Public Works crews have been clearing roadsides, storm drains and culverts to minimize potential stormwater impacts to roads, particularly in the unincorporated canyon communities. We will be monitoring conditions during the weekend and ready to respond to storm-related issues as needed to keep roads open.

Please know that conditions could change if a thunderstorm impacts the area and residents should remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly. Mudslides may also be possible in some areas.

Here’s what you can do to prepare for the coming weather conditions:

- Sign up to receive emergency notifications via phone text, calls or emails at www.AlertOC.com

- Visit https://bit.ly/3CovB7r for sandbag information

- Stay out of creeks and riverbeds during rain storms, as they become very dangerous with increasing amounts of water that move very quickly. Just a few inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

- Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn around, Don’t drown!

- For official weather sources, you can also monitor www.weather.gov/sandiego

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08/17/2023

Welcome to Gastroparesis Awareness Month! 💚 Take a moment to learn about this little-known digestive system disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach muscles are weakened, and food doesn’t empty properly out of the stomach. This can lead to severe bloating, pain, nausea, and vomiting. Let's help raise awareness of this condition and the impact it has on people's lives. Please share this post and spread the word! 💛

08/15/2023

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding patient and clinical outcomes receiving an ‘A’ grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of patient and clinical outcomes, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-lown-a-for-patient-and-clinical-outcomes-on-national-ranking/

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among best in the nation for outcomes according to Lown Institute

08/14/2023

Mark your calendars! It's time to celebrate ! 🎉 Let's use this week to recognize the successes of workplace health and safety, and to come together to share our knowledge and ideas on how to create a safe and healthy work environment for everyone! 🏆 Share this post and help spread the word! 🤗

08/10/2023

Let's join forces for Psoriasis Action Month and spread awareness for this condition! 💙 Psoriasis typically appears as a rash on the skin, and while it can look different for everyone, it affects the lives of more than 8 million Americans. Show your support by sharing this post and raising awareness for this important cause! 🙏

08/07/2023

Folks, it's National Immunization Month - let's celebrate! Knowing the right vaccinations and keeping ourselves and our families up to date with recommended shots is one of the simplest things we can do to ensure our health and protect those around us. 💉 Share this post to spread the word and help us all stay healthy! 🤗

08/01/2023

This , let's celebrate the power of breastfeeding! 🤱 Supporting and promoting breastfeeding not only helps give babies the best start in life but also contributes to better health outcomes for mothers, babies, and communities. 🤝 Share your stories and experiences to show why we should . 🤱

07/27/2023

With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call on people from across the world to take action and raise awareness of hepatitis because Hepatitis Can’t Wait.

07/20/2023

Summer Safety Tip #3: refrigerate your leftovers quickly. If you have leftovers, make sure they get to the fridge within two hours. Keeping food out too long can give illness-causing bacteria time to grow.

07/17/2023

Calling all healthcare professionals! Join our team and make a difference in people's lives nationwide. We offer competitive wages and incredible benefits, so don't miss out. Let's work together to make healthcare accessible to all.

07/14/2023

As we age, getting enough of it can be more challenging. If you wake yourself up when you snore, if your aches and pain interrupt your sleep, or if you just plain never get a restful night of sleep, talk to your doctor. Together, you can find a way to get some quality zzz’s. If you’ve noticed sleep is a problem for you, keep a notepad by your bed and write down your symptoms. That way, when it’s time to see your doctor, you can easily talk about what might be keeping you up.

07/11/2023

Quick tip. Going to see a doctor? Take a photo of your medication bottles. That way you will be ready when you are asked about your medications and dosages.

07/06/2023

This year, we want to inspire families to team up and learn how to protect their vision together! Many eye diseases have no early symptoms. But the good news is that regular comprehensive dilated eye exams can help adults age 50 and older protect their vision by catching eye diseases and conditions early when they’re easier to treat.

We need your help in getting the word out about vision and aging.

07/04/2023

Wishing YOUR community a safe Fourth of July! Whether you are celebrating with fireworks, fun in the pool, or a BBQ, take precautions to make sure your evening doesn't end in the emergency room. If you do need us, our Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

07/03/2023

Take care to avoid putting yourself in danger if rescuing someone from water. If you pull someone from the water and they are unresponsive, follow these steps:

1. Check for breathing. Tilt their head back and look, listen and feel for breaths. If they are not breathing, move on to the following steps

2. Tell someone to call 999 for emergency help – if an AED is available, ask someone to get it but don’t delay starting CPR

3. Give five rescue breaths: tilt their head back, sealing your mouth over their mouth. Pinch their nose and blow into their mouth. Repeat this five times

4. Give 30 chest compressions. Push firmly in the middle of their chest and then release. Repeat this 30 times

5. Give two rescue breaths then continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths until help arrives or the casualty shows signs of becoming responsive

6. If the casualty starts to breathe normally, keep them still and treat for hypothermia by keeping them warm and dry if possible

Know where to go in an emergency. Learn about your community hospital and save its address in your favorites. Our hospital serves YOUR COMMUNITY with a 24-7 Emergency Department.

If you'd like to find a CPR class near you, visit: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr

07/01/2023

A heart attack can feel like chest pain or uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and returns. Learn about heart attack symptoms and know where to go in case of an emergency.