Loma Linda U. Health

Happy first day of spring. 🌸

🫀 A major step forward in #Heart care: a new minimally invasive #MitralValve replacement is giving high‑risk patients a safer option with faster recovery. 🔗 Read the full story⤵️ bit.ly/4ry47TO

Choosing the right helmet can significantly reduce the risk of #TraumaticBrainInjury; whether you're biking, riding an e‑bike, or using a scooter. 🧠 A certified, well‑fitted helmet offers critical protection, even at low speeds. Read more here: bit.ly/47Iokiq

Honoring our Winter 2025 #DAISYAward nominee, Vanessa! ♥️ Her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care inspires our entire team. Join us in celebrating her! 👏

GLP1s are not the long-term solution to weight loss. The gastric sleeve procedure, also known medically as a sleeve gastrectomy, is one of the most performed bariatric weight loss surgeries in the United States. 👉 Full article: bit.ly/4luTD67

Instead of dwelling on what’s not going right, we invite you to see the abundance around us—health, sunshine, and the gift of a new day. What are you choosing to focus on?

Say hello to our 22nd Adult RN Resident Cohort! On this journey, they will learn much from their mentors including mock code blue, waste management, pressure injury prevention, restraints, and IV pumps.

👏 Celebrating National Dietitian Day Registered Dietitian Nutritionists play a vital role in improving health through evidence-based nutrition care. Today, we recognize their expertise, dedication, and impact on patient and community wellness.

Inoperable brain tumors may soon be a diagnosis of the past 🧠 At LLUH, neurosurgeons are using Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), a minimally invasive procedure, to treat tumors once considered unreachable. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4sAVRTR

We’re proud to celebrate our winter 2025 DAISY Award nominee, Ana!💙 Her patience, calm presence, and ability to earn trust from even the most challenging patients inspire her entire team. Help us congratulate her! 👏

Did you know your bath towel should be replaced every 3-4 uses? 🧺 Environmental microbiologist Ryan Sinclair, PhD, MPH, explains why most people wait too long — and when a towel should be used only once. Read more: bit.ly/4rxWnkR

We kicked off Employee Appreciation Day a little early at the Strykers indoor soccer arena ⚽✨ Hundreds of our employees and their families filled the seats at Toyota Arena to cheer on our IE indoor soccer team. @Empire_Strykers

Same‑day endoscopic #SpineSurgery is transforming how we treat chronic back and neck pain. 💙 With tiny incisions, less tissue disruption, and a faster recovery, many patients are able to return home the very same day. Learn more: bit.ly/40apjnI

Geriatric pelvic fractures are on the rise — often from simple, low‑energy falls. Jessica Kingsberg, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, breaks down what families should know and how early treatment supports safer recovery. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4ciL9fX

We’re proud to celebrate our Winter 2025 #DAISYAward nominee, Piercy! 🎉 His compassion, calm presence, and dedication to whole-person care uplift both patients and colleagues every day. Help us congratulate him! 👏

🌟 Happy Social Work Month! 🌟 This month (and every month) we celebrate the compassionate hearts and tireless dedication of our incredible social workers. Thank you for showing up with empathy, strength, and unwavering commitment. We are so grateful for you! 🙌💙

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we are reminded of the faith and resilience that carried generations. Executive director Carl Ricketts shares a timeless truth, “In the morning when I rise… give me Jesus.”

Yum! Make a yogurt & fruit parfait with us! This recipe will be sure to satisfy your sweet-tooth and keep your heart pumping strong! Visit bit.ly/4tHtbdj to get the full recipe.

Chronic inflammation may be fueling cancers you’ve never even thought of, such as gallbladder and bile duct cancer. Most people with gallstones never get cancer, but when inflammation lingers, DNA damage and risk go up. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4b7dULo

In this episode of Evening Rounds, Dr. Shammah Williams shares how his childhood in Bermuda shaped the excellence, humility, and compassion he brings to every patient encounter, and why listening can be powerful medicine. 🎧 Stream now! bit.ly/4tNSnPa #Podcast #LLUH