Strength training supports more than muscle; it supports your whole body.💪 Benefits include stronger bones, improved stability, better metabolism, and reduced injury risk. Talk with your primary care physician before starting a new exercise routine.

Blood donations help save lives every day. Donating blood is a simple way to support patients in need of surgery, cancer treatment, trauma care, and more.🩸 Find a blood drive or schedule your donation today at redcrossblood.org.

With summer around the corner, it’s important to remember to be safe when having those pool, lake, and beach days. Drowning accidents can happen quickly and silently—but many are entirely preventable. Follow these water safety tips: 🏊 Never swim alone 👀 Always supervise children near water 🦺 Wear a life jacket when boating or around open water 📵 Avoid distractions like phones while supervising swimmers 🚫 Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs 🏖️ Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic water rescue skills Together, we can help prevent drowning and keep our families safe all summer long. Stay alert, stay prepared, and enjoy the water safely! 💙

Plan ahead for your child's back-to-school health needs. California requires all first-grade students to complete a comprehensive physical exam, unless the school district requires it in kindergarten instead. Older students may also need sports physicals or immunizations. 🩺 Visit PIHHealth.org/Appointments to schedule a physical 🏥 Or visit PIHHealth.org/UCC to find an urgent care center near you for a $25 sports physical Don't wait until the first week of school because appointments fill up fast.

A major milestone is taking shape! 🎉💙 Yesterday, PIH Health celebrated the topping out of our new Whittier Medical Office Building at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Putnam Street—marking the placement of the final structural beam and significant progress in construction of this state-of-the-art facility. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new building represents a major investment in expanding access to high-quality care close to home. The facility will include an urgent care center, imaging services, an outpatient surgery center, eye clinic, primary care, and a wide range of specialty physician offices. We're delighted to continue building for the future and strengthening the care we provide to our communities! Learn more in our press release: PIHHealth.org/ToppingOutPR

Chronic ear infections can affect hearing and balance.👂 Check out our video to learn the symptoms and when to speak with your doctor. Visit PIHHealth.org/SlatteryMD to learn more about Dr. Slattery!

Congratulations to PIH Health Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Vid Shivaraman who was named Honoree of the CFO 2026 category at the LA Executive Leadership Awards produced by LA Times Studios. We also congratulate PIH Health President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim West for being recognized among the Finalists in the CEO (Large Company) category. Our PIH Health executives were honored at a special awards ceremony on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows which gathered the region’s most influential executives and entrepreneurs to recognize leaders from corporations and nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County who have impacted change and demonstrated noteworthy accomplishments over the past year. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for their leadership and commitment to excellence. Click here for full event recap and list of honorees: latimes.com/b2b/events/la-ex…

When toenail fungus starts to slow you down, rushing into an "overnight cure" or DIY remedy can allow the infection to spread deep beneath the nail surface.🤢 Home remedies for toenail fungus—like soaking your feet in apple cider vinegar, applying tea tree oil, or putting Vicks VapoRub on the nail— cannot reach deep enough beneath the nail surface to effectively treat the fungus. Learn more at our Healthy Living Online blog. Click here: PIHHealth.org/Blog

Our hands can do so many things, the most important of which may be saving someone’s life.🚑 In observance of National CPR Week, PIH Health hosted a Sidewalk (Hands-Only) CPR training day on Monday, June 1st at all three of our hospital campuses. The free “Hands-Only” CPR training event hosted 293 attendees including staff members (clinical and non-clinical), community members and patients. #HandsOnlyCPR #SidewalkCPRDay #CPRAwarenessWeek #LearnHandsOnlyCPR

Need care now?🏥 Go to PIHHealth.org/UCC to find an urgent care location near you. All seven of our locations post their approximate wait time, and select locations take reservations. Get the care you need quickly.

LGBTQ patients can face unique cancer risk factors and a variety of challenges accessing healthcare resources. Each of these barriers can impact cancer screening, treatment, and follow-up care. Join us for a virtual talk on “Cancer Considerations for LGBTQ Patients” on June 16, from 6 to 7 pm.📲 To register, call 562.698.0811 Ext. 12537 or visit PIHHealth.org/Calendar.

#EmployeeSpotlight: Meet Tara, a registered nurse at the PIH Health Women’s Center La Mirada.💙 With 13 years at PIH Health, Tara says that the most rewarding part of her job are the lasting relationships she builds with obstetrics patients as she supports them through pregnancy and motherhood. “I have been in this department for more than 5 years, and during that time I’ve had the privilege of caring for some patients through three pregnancies,” shares Tara. “Seeing those relationships continue to grow over the years has been incredibly meaningful.” Tara says the teamwork and support within her department make PIH Health feel like family. “We care for women during some of the most vulnerable and important moments in their lives, which is why we are committed to always putting our patients first and ensuring they feel safe, supported, and compassionately cared for,” says Tara. Outside of work, Tara is a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan and loves spending time with her 2 1/2-year-old grandson, who she calls “the light of my life.” Thank you, Tara, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our patients and community! 👏

Electrolyte balance is essential to your body! Did you know that electrolytes are charged minerals that act as your body’s electrical circuit? They drive essential bodily functions like heart rhythm, pH balance, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling. Without the right electrolyte balance, your body can experience serious health issues such as fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and even seizures. Here are some ways to maintain a healthy electrolyte balance: 🥤 Stay hydrated throughout the day, combining water and salt can create a simple and highly effective electrolyte drink for rapid hydration 🍌 Eat electrolyte-rich foods like bananas and oranges 🏃 Replenish fluids after exercise or sweating 🧂 Avoid too much sodium and processed foods 🍉 Add water-rich fruits and vegetables to your meals ⚠️ Talk to your doctor if you experience symptoms like muscle cramps, fatigue, dizziness, or irregular heartbeat Small daily habits can help keep your body functioning at its best! 💙

In honor of National Cancer Survivor’s Day, we celebrate every story, every milestone achieved, and every life touched by hope. Survivorship is a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, courage and community can shine brightly. Read more: PIHHealth.org/Blog

Is it just a headache? When to check if it’s something more.🤕 Most of us get headaches from time to time, but how do you know if it’s something serious? Certain symptoms can indicate an underlying condition that may require medical evaluation, and it’s important to listen to the signals that could be telling you to seek help. Be on the lookout for: • A headache that starts sharply and suddenly or one that is an unusual pattern for you (e.g., new location, severity, or frequency). • An unusually severe headache or a headache that increases with coughing, sneezing, or movement. • Headache with fever, stiff neck, confusion, decreased alertness, memory problems, visual impairment, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or seizures. • Headache after head injury, especially if accompanied by dizziness, vomiting, or loss of consciousness. If you have any of these warning signs, contact your healthcare provider or go to an urgent care or emergency department to help rule out serious causes like stroke, infection, or tumor, and ensure you get the appropriate care.

Think you’re too young to get shingles? Think again. While risk increases with age, shingles can affect younger adults too—especially during times of stress or a weakened immune system. Even healthy, active people aren’t immune. Take care of your immune health and don’t ignore symptoms: ⚠️ Tingling ⚠️ Burning ⚠️ Painful rash on one side of the body Learn more in our latest blog at PIHHealth.org/Blog

Meet Lili Guarchaj Perechu, a volunteer at PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital who has already completed more than 350 volunteer hours since joining in June 2024! Lili volunteers on the 5 North Med Surg Unit, where she assists nursing staff, helps with patient discharges, delivers specimens to the lab, and even helps train fellow volunteers. She says her favorite part of volunteering is interacting with patients and helping make their day a little better through small acts of kindness. 💙 As a first-generation college student and fourth-year Biology student at Cal State LA, Lili hopes to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. Through volunteering, she has gained valuable experience in empathy, communication, and teamwork while helping create a welcoming environment for patients and staff alike. Outside of the hospital, Lili enjoys skateboarding and making air-dried clay pots. Thank you, Lili, for your compassion, positivity, and dedication to serving our patients and community! 👏 #PIHHealth #VolunteerSpotlight

Cardiac arrest is a sudden medical emergency where the heart stops pumping blood to the brain and vital organs. In these moments, CPR helps keep blood and oxygen circulating until emergency responders arrive. ❤️ Hands-only CPR is simple: call 911, then place hands in the center of the chest, and push hard and fast (100–120 compressions per minute) until help arrives. Even imperfect CPR is better than no action at all. Immediate bystander response can save lives. Read what actually happens during CPR and why you shouldn’t be afraid to help at PIHHealth.org/Blog.

On this Global Running Day, we’re reminding runners and athletes of all kinds that proper stretching is an important part of preparing your body for movement.🏃 Try adding 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic stretching before your run: • Leg swings • Hamstring stretch • Calf stretch • Hip flexor stretch • Light jog warm-up Dynamic stretching can help: ✔ Activate muscles ✔ Improve mobility ✔ Reduce injury risk

PIH Health Downey Hospital will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 9 from 12 noon to 6 pm in partnership with the American Red Cross. All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card plus a chance to win a $7.5K prize. Visit RCBlood.org to reserve your spot.🩸