The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis reminds us of the wound of inequality that this nation suffers still from today. The response to this tragedy reminds us of the individual and collective hurt caused by ignorance and complacency. In healthcare, we see racial disparities represented in higher rates of complications and mortality due […]
Recently, Huntington Hospital held its fourth ceremony to honor team members with the Heart of Huntington Award. The quarterly presentation recognizes two finalists and two recipients that have been nominated by their peers for their outstanding compassion, caring and collaboration. To acknowledge the vast and varied contributions by team members, there is a category for those […]
When Gina Imbrenda discovered a lump on her breast during a self-examination, she contacted her doctor immediately. She underwent an MRI at the Jim and Eleanor Randall Breast Center, which confirmed what she feared: It was breast cancer. For Gina, at the time an employee here, the choice of where she would go for treatment […]
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.? This February, in honor of American Heart Month, we spoke with Azhil “Alex” Durairaj, MD, medical director of cardiovascular services at Huntington Health, and registered dietitian Crystal Kwan, MPH, RDN, CDCES, about cardiovascular disease, prevention and treatment. Read on for […]
From diagnosis through survivorship, our team of experts keeps your cancer care close to home. Expert Treatment & Support When you choose the Huntington Cancer Center to help you fight cancer, we support you every step of the way. Patient Stories View all patient stories here. Cancer Screening Guidelines Cancer screening is a critical part […]
Register today to join us for our upcoming Noon Hour events, part of the 50+ Health Connection Program! On this page you’ll find: Upcoming Events: Events will begin at 12:30 p.m. on the dates listed. Each will last about an hour and will include time for questions. Participation is free. Wednesday, July 31 – All […]
Jeannie Shen, MD, a Fellowship-Trained Breast Surgeon, Is Medical Director of the Breast Program and the International Health Program at the Cedars-Sinai Affiliate Jeannie Shen, MD, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon who is board-certified in general surgery, has been appointed medical director of the Breast Program at Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer, and […]
The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project team departed for their 11th trip to Africa on Saturday! Kimberly Shriner, MD, director, Phil Simon Clinic, and a team of 60 volunteers will provide clinical care, education, psychosocial support and infrastructure assistance in Arusha, Tanzania. Since their first trip in 2002, more than 120 of our employees and […]
Becky Ebershoff made being healthy a priority. Leading an active lifestyle, her blood pressure and cholesterol levels were normal. She even had a stress test to confirm her heart was working properly, before suffering a heart attack just two months later. “It never occurred to me that something like this could happen to me,” she […]
Deborah Melahouris suffered a near-deadly stroke that left her paralyzed on one side of her body and unable to speak. Thanks to the care she received at Huntington Hospital, Deborah is walking, talking — and even working and driving — again. She and her husband, Michael, deeply appreciate the lifesaving care provided by the hospital, […]
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