Eastside Medical Center

Today marks the start of National Poison Prevention Week. Did you know there are more than 2 million annual calls to the Poison Help Line? Make sure your household or workspace is safe this week and pass on the Poison Help Line number 1-800-222-1222.

#Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological health conditions, but it can have a huge impact on day-to-day life. Here are three tips for those living with endometriosis: #EndoMarch #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

You may have seen news coverage about the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in younger people. Screening is the key to get ahead of this disease, which often does not reveal itself with early symptoms. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

CDC has issued new guidance stating that people who have been fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 can: Visit with other fully-vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask. Visit with unvaccinated people from a single household indoors without masks or distancing, if the unvaccinated people are at low risk for severe disease. Skip quarantine and testing following a known exposure to COVID-19 if they remain asymptomatic. ... Fully-vaccinated people should, however, continue to take precautions outlined by the CDC. Learn more: https://bit.ly/30pCpyk

Today is #NationalHospitalistDay! Eastside Medical Center would like to thank all our hospitalists for the care they provide to our patients each and every day. We are so thankful for everything you do!

Proud parents Kaerell Fleming and Courtney Balding of Snellville welcomed baby boy Giovanni McKaie Fleming into the world at at 8:25 am this morning. Weighing 9 lb 10 oz, and measuring 21.5 inches, Baby Giovanni was the first baby born at Eastside Medical Center in the New Year. The first baby of the New Year brings a special joy and promise. Congratulations on your sweet baby boy and Happy New Year! #HCABabies #HappyNewYear2021

We were proud to begin administering the first COVID-19 vaccines to our Eastside caregivers on December 17, a crucial step in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. While this vaccine brings great hope to us all, we want to remind our community to stay vigilant in wearing a mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance as COVID-19 continues to surge in our communities. Together, we can create healthier tomorrows. https://bit.ly/2L4CQdc

As #COVID19 surges, let’s continue to show our support and appreciation to all front line healthcare workers. Keep your #LightsUpForHeroes into the new year and share this post to encourage others in your neighborhood to do the same. This thank you to your local nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals is a simple way to lift spirits. In this challenging year, holiday lights have become a sign of normalcy and hope for many. Whether your ...lights decorate the outside of your business, your community or your home, show your support by: Keeping your holiday lights up until January 31. Helping spread this message by sharing photos of your holiday lights throughout January on your social media accounts, and tag Eastside Medical Center with the hashtag #LightsUp4Heroes. Continuing to thank our healthcare heroes for all they are doing to end this pandemic. To our Eastside and HCA Healthcare family, thank you for your support in the fight against COVID-19.

A servant’s heart and a leader’s resilience. You have made a difference in the lives of so many. To all of our veterans at Eastside Medical Center and across the country, thank you for answering the call to serve our country and our patients.... And to veteran colleagues like Jim Keith, one Eastside's dedicated Physical Therapist Assistants, thank you for caring for our patients, our communities and your fellow HCA Healthcare family members. Happy #VeteransDay. #HCAVeterans #PositiveImpact

Your health needs don’t stop for a pandemic, and neither do we. Please seek care immediately if you or a loved one experiences symptoms that may indicate an emergency, and know that we are equipped to handle any health concerns you may have, including those unrelated to COVID-19.

Santa brought us something sweet in our stockings this Christmas...Merry Christmas from our littlest Eastside babies! #ItsAnEastsideBaby #HCABabies

Our Labor and Delivery and NICU nurses have turned their units into a winter wonderland to make the season cheery and bright for our tiniest of patients. Thank you for all that you do to care for our Eastside babies, their parents, and for helping to keep our new moms connected with their extended families even when they cannot visit in person. We appreciate you! We can’t wait to meet our special Christmas babies today #CareLikeFamily #HappyHolidays

You face difficulty head-on. You defend healthier tomorrows. On this #VeteransDay a day when we recognize and thank those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation through their service in the U.S. armed forces we say thank you. Veterans, thank you for your servant leadership, resilience and all the ways you continue to serve our patients, fellow colleagues and communities. ... Happy Veterans Day! #HCAVeterans #PositiveImpact #Gratitude

Resilient. Servant leaders. Heroes. To all of the veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen, reservists and military spouses at Eastside Medical Center and across the country, thank you for serving our country. And to veteran colleagues like Dr. Stephen Higgins, Chief Medical Officer at Eastside Medical Center, thank you for caring for our patients, our communities and your fellow HCA Healthcare family members. ... Happy #VeteransDay. #HCAVeterans #PositiveImpact

November is National #DiabetesMonth. Currently, 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes, but many may not know they have it. Learn more about the A1C test, an important tool in screening for prediabetes and diabetes.

As a part of HCA Healthcare, we remain ready to manage your health concerns, including those unrelated to #COVID19. And as always our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, caregivers and communities. We’ve introduced heightened infection control measures which include the removal of high-touch items such as magazines and vending machines in our waiting rooms to keep you safe. #SpreadKnowledge #SaveLives

We’re proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare , where we’re connected to something bigger. Learn more about how we continue to use data to improve care for all patients, and the approach that has prepared us for the future: https://bit.ly/32rFsaQ. #ImproveMoreLives #FallHealthFacts

Congratulations to our most recent Eastside Star Partner Award recipient, Teresa! The Eastside Star Partner Award is awarded to our colleagues who go above and beyond to ensure that our patients have an exceptional experience and outcome. Nominations are given by both patients and fellow colleagues. Teresa is a dedicated case manager on our inpatient rehabilitation unit and we thank her for all that she does to care for every patient like they are family. #RaiseTheBar #CareLikeFamily (Left to Right: Trent Lind, Chief Executive Officer, Teresa, Case Manager and Star Partner Recipient, Nahir, Director of Rehabilitation Services)

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 220,000 lung cancer cases will be diagnosed this year. Educate yourself during Lung Cancer Awareness Month by learning more about lung cancer risk factors from Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. #LCAM

Wondering if it will be safe to get your spook on during COVID-19? Last week, the CDC released guidelines to help people stay safe while celebrating Halloween and lower the risk of spreading coronavirus. Find out which Halloween activities are deemed higher risk this year, as well as some safe, lower risk alternatives: https://bit.ly/320FBBF #FallHealthFacts

This week we have been celebrating Respiratory Care Week! We want to thank all of our respiratory therapists across the Eastside system of care for their hard work, sacrifice, and commitment to caring for our patients in the safest and most compassionate way. We need them now more than ever, and they have remained on the frontlines throughout the entire COVID-19 pandemic. Your dedication to improving more lives in more ways does not go unnoticed- thank you! #RCWEEK20 #respiratorytherapy

Our leaders are rounding with our colleagues in spooky style today at our Eastside South Campus hospital!