UCI Health – Placentia Linda

Our Pet Therapy pal Pixel stopped by UCI Health - Placentia Linda during our Community Network one-year anniversary celebration. A visit from a trained pet therapy animal can cheer you up and speed your recovery by reducing the stress of being in the hospital. Learn more about our pet therapy program at https://bit.ly/43FDynj

On Tuesday, #UCIHealth hosted Health and Wellness Night at Honda Center. We cheered on the Anaheim Ducks, introduced our four-legged friends from the Pet Therapy Program, and provided important healthcare information to members of the community. UCI Health - Placentia Linda was on hand at our Community Network booth. Thank you to the Ducks and Honda Center for our continued partnership to create a healthier #OrangeCounty! #flytogether

This week, UCI Health marks the first anniversary of the UCI Health Community Network, formed by the historic acquisition of four community hospitals, including UCI Health - Placentia Linda, and their associated outpatient locations. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iNck2V

If you are experiencing #jointpain that is impacting your daily activities, join us as Dr. David Downs, board-certified #UCIHealth orthopaedic specialist, discusses when it may be time for a joint replacement, shares the most up-to-date treatment options, and provides answers to your questions. Register today at https://bit.ly/3E9QWWc

UCI Health - Placentia Linda celebrated #DressInBlueDay to raise awareness for #colorectalcancer. Colon and rectal cancers are easily preventable and treatable if caught early. Doctors now recommend everyone get tested at age 45, or earlier if you have a family history of these cancers. Learn more at https://bit.ly/41JBB87

Several UCI Health co-workers whose displays of deep compassion and support for patients in need were recently recognized at the 30th annual #HeroeswithHeart gala, hosted by the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Orange County. Amongst them was Sabrina Coloma, a nurse at the UCI Health — Placentia Linda emergency room. Learn more about Sabrina and her fellow honorees at https://bit.ly/4hdSjAO

Join us in wishing every member of our team a happy Co-worker Appreciation Week! This week is dedicated to acknowledging and thanking co-workers for their contributions to #UCIrvine and #UCIHealth.

UCI Medical Center and UCI Health — Placentia Linda have been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals for offering a high-quality experience that is also safe for patients. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4hD19cE

Today is National #WearRedDay, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and its impact, particularly on women’s #hearthealth. UCI Health is joining the effort by spreading the word about #heartdisease prevention and treatment on this important day. At UCI Health Community Network hospitals in Fountain Valley, Placentia-Linda, Lakewood and Los Alamitos, team members sported red to mark the occasion and show their support. To learn more, go to ucihealth.org/healthyheart

Looking to take up a heart healthy lifestyle for the new year? Join us at the Yorba Linda Public Library for a community lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Debra Tindle, registered dietitian, will discuss possible #heartdisease risks, identifying lifestyle choices and foods to include for #hearthealthy living. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/3E9QWWc