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The New Year gives Northridge Hospital Medical Center and its staff many reasons to celebrate. Since Northridge Hospital was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Los Angeles Business Journal, it’s no wonder that we have hundreds of long-term employees.
In fact, 362 of them recently received awards for years of commitment and continuous service. And one employee celebrated 55 years!
It is rare that an organization can demonstrate such commitment through service of their employees. We proud to recognize all of these individuals who help to make Northridge Hospital a remarkable place to work.
1,345 million...the number of poor people in developing countries who live on $1.25 a day or less, according to a 2008 World Bank estimate. Physicians, nurses and support staff at Northridge are also on a mission to help those in poverty by providing them with much-needed medical care.
16 Fun Facts about Northridge Hospital Medical Center. In the past nine years, Northridge Hospital has given more than $411 million in the form of community outreach, medical care and free clinics provided by the Northridge Family Practice Center,
Family Justice Center, Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS) and the School-Based Obesity and Diabetes Initiative as well as other programs.
Fact 2: We've donated about 4 tons of medical supplies around the world and nearly 40 adult beds and 10 pediatric cribs to a clinic in Guatemala. More fun facts.
GET THE HEALTHY 411...know your numbers.
And, there are more numbers you need to know that count for your health. Knowing these numbers can help improve your body and mind, even if you're not a math whiz. Blood Pressure Update:
Optimal blood pressure varies from person to person. The standard guideline is 120/80 but many clinicians believe “the lower the better” and recommend a reading of 100/80. Please check with your physician who can recommend the ideal blood pressure reading for you.
Enter our drawing to win a Digital Scale that provides Weight, MI, Bone Mass and Hydration Levels! To enter, email us at NHMC.insider@dignityhealth.org.
Please write “Digital Scale Drawing” in the subject line. All entries must be received by Monday, April 2. Winner will be chosen on Friday, April 6.
Preventing the Top 3 Causes of Death
The top three causes of death in the U.S. today are heart disease, cancer and stroke, respectively. Well-known prevention methods for all three include exercising, healthy eating, managing diabetes, not smoking and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol. Read prevention tips from some of our physician experts.
6 Million—the number of stroke survivors in the U.S.
Two-thirds of them are disabled. As the first facility in L.A. County to offer the myomo, our Center for Rehabilitation Medicine is giving stroke survivors the freedom to move again. Myomo, which stands for “My Own Motion,” is the first wearable, portable robotic device to help stroke survivors relearn how to move affected arms using their own muscle signals.
Don't forget to check out our free community classes, free health tips at the Northridge Fashion Center, Babies First classes, support groups and more classes offered this winter.
Read the full Winter 2012 HealthSpeak to find our more about numbers that count!
