O'Connor Hospital

03/07/2025

Nearly 75% of firework-related injuries occur around the 4th of July. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s Regional Burn Center reminds residents to respect fireworks laws to keep their families, pets, and property safe during July 4 holiday celebrations. Consider attending a professional fireworks display.

02/07/2025

Federal Medicaid cuts impact the whole community. Trauma services, emergency care–services our entire community depends on, not just individuals on Medi-Cal.

Learn more about the importance of maintaining Medi-Cal coverage at https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/video-federally-funded-medi-cal-health-insurance-protects-community

With massive Medicaid cuts on the table in the federal budget that was passed by the U.S. Senate today, it’s important to understand both the scope of the population who rely directly or indirectly on these funds, as well as to hear some stories from beneficiaries who can tell you what Medi-Cal (the state’s implementation of federal Medicaid funds) meant to them in a time of crisis.

Learn more about the importance of maintaining Medi-Cal coverage at https://news.santaclaracounty.gov/video-hear-how-federally-funded-medi-cal-health-insurance-protects-community.

26/06/2025

Summer is here! ☀️ Longer days and more travel make it the perfect time for older adults to refresh their driving skills and stay safe behind the wheel.

Join us for Age Well, Drive Smart – a FREE, informative class designed especially for senior drivers.
📅 Tuesday, July 1, 2025
🕙 10 am to Noon
📍 353 West Julian Street, San Jose
🔑 Class Highlights:
• Review the Rules of the Road
• Sharpen your driving skills
• Learn how to adjust to age-related changes
• Know when it might be time to limit driving
• Explore safe alternatives to stay mobile and independent
💸 Bonus: Some insurance providers offer discounts for completing this class!

Register:

Join us in-person to learn tips and tricks for safe driving as you age. Car insurance discounts may apply after completing this class.

04/06/2025

In recognition of Pride Month, we’ll fly the Intersex Inclusive Progress Pride flag on our campus to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to health care equality and inclusiveness for all.

03/06/2025

Congratulations to our recent DAISY Award Honorees. Their extraordinary dedication to patients and excellence in nursing care is recognized by patients, families, and co-workers. Thank you for making a difference!

28/05/2025

TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed heart valve, a condition called aortic stenosis. Our team has performed 100 of these procedures where a new valve is delivered through a catheter and placed inside the damaged valve to restore normal blood flow. Patients who have undergone a TAVR procedure have a faster recovery and less pain than compared to open-heart surgery.

20/05/2025

We need your vote! We submitted “Don’t Forget to Just Wash” hand hygiene video to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s 2025 Film Festival. It’s voting time and “Don’t Forget to Just Wash” is a People’s Choice nominee.

Please vote for “Don’t Forget to Just Wash”: https://apic.org/2025-film-festival-voting/

16/05/2025

Hospital Week is a time to celebrate the heart of our healthcare system – all who work in, manage, and support our hospitals and clinics. Each person plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassion care. We work together for the benefit of all. That’s the Power of We.

14/05/2025

Santa Clara County Emergency Medical Services and our stroke care team are raising awareness about the signs of a stroke. A simple way to remember the warning signs of a stroke is the acronym BEFAST.
BEFAST and call 911 for sudden onset of:
• BALANCE: Sudden loss of balance or difficulty walking.
• EYES: Sudden trouble seeing, double vision or vision change in one or both eyes
• FACE: Sudden facial droop, loss of movement, numbness or tingling on one side of the face
• ARM: Sudden weakness, numbness or tingling in one arm or leg
• SPEECH: Sudden difficulty speaking, slurred speech or confusion
• TERRIBLE HEADACHE: Sudden severe headache with no known cause

12/05/2025

Youth ages 0 to 18 and all pregnant persons can receive free dental screenings and fluoride varnish treatments at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's annual Happy Teeth Event. The event will be held on Thursday, May 15 from 11:30 am to 4 pm at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Fiesta Building located at 344 Tully Road in San Jose. No appointment needed.

Learn more: https://publichealth.santaclaracounty.gov/happy-teeth-event

08/05/2025

Thank you to our nurses who play a vital role in delivering high quality, compassionate care to all. Collectively through the power of unity our nurses come together every day to make a difference and leave a lasting impression of kindness and warmth. Happy !

21/04/2025

Thank you to our laboratory professionals. They use advanced testing methods and instruments to aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and also practice good hand hygiene. Their work is essential to patient care and is performed with precision, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Happy !