Blog Posts in 2020 MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER EARNS BABY FRIENDLY RE-DESIGNATION Posted By Brittany Garcia July 15, 2020 Marshall Medical Center has been bestowedwith a prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA. Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations ... Read More Marshall Ranks #2 in US Posted By Brittany Garcia July 8, 2020 Marshall Medical Center recently received national recognition for patient outcomes, value of care and civic leadership, ranking second of 3,282 hospitals. The Lown Institute looked at how hospitals contribute to their communities with metrics like charity care and pay equity. Using these metrics, many of the more well-known, elite hospitals actually fell short of their typical rankings and those ... Read More MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER RELEASES COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT Posted By Brittany Garcia July 1, 2020 Marshall Medical Center has released its Community Benefit Report for Fiscal Year 2019 and Plan for Fiscal Year 2020 - 2022, explaining how Marshall has addressed and plans to address the significant health needs of the county. This document will help guide the hospital’s community health improvement program and community benefit activities, as well as its collaborative efforts with ... Read More Children's Inflammatory Illness Associated with COVID-19 Posted By Brittany Garcia June 18, 2020 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts and organs become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes or gastrointestinal organs. The cause is still unknown, but studies show that many children with MIS-C have also had the COVID-19 virus or had been around someone with COVID-19. Most children who’ve been diagnosed ... Read More COVID-19 Antibody Tests Available Posted By Brittany Garcia May 21, 2020 Are you curious to know if you may have had COVID-19? The SARS-CoV-2 antibody blood test is now available to the public only with a doctor’s order. The tests, provided by Abbott Labs, is recognized as one of the top most accurate antibody tests available. The test is covered by most insurance. The test will not reveal an active COVID-19 infection. Having the IgG antibody means that you have ... Read More MMC ISSUES FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Posted By Brittany Garcia May 13, 2020 Marshall Medical Center has issued four $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors to assist them in pursuing a career in healthcare. Marshall’s Healthcare Careers Scholarship is a one-time award to help students with tuition, fees, books, or other school-related expenses. A medical career aspiration is required and applicants are scored based on academic achievement, community service ... Read More Nurses Week - Feature on Infection Control Posted By Brittany Garcia May 7, 2020 From pertussis, Ebola, H1N1 and now COVID-19… hospital teams have been managing infectious disease for years. “All of our past experience applies to our current situation,” says Nina Deatherage, RN, Infection Control. “All of our staff has been trained on proper precautions. We deal with viruses every day. We know what to do,” she confidently adds. When it comes to ... Read More Nurses Week - Q&A with a Marshall Nurse Posted By Brittany Garcia May 5, 2020 Rachel Peigh MBA, BSN, RN was interviewed for Nurses Week. Here’s what she had to say: Q: Why did you become a nurse? A: I was the 5-year-old on hikes who had the first aid kit and instinctively jumped into action with every injury so I wanted to be able to do that for a job when I grew up. As I got older, I grew more in love with the idea that you could marry scientific knowledge with the ... Read More MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS VIRTUAL PATIENT VISITS Posted By Brittany Garcia May 5, 2020 Marshall Medical Center is now offering virtual visits with doctors through both telephone and video chat, making it easier for people to access care during the pandemic. A video visit allows patients to meet with their primary or specialty care provider through a secure, privacy-compliant video chat, from the convenience and security of their own home. Video visits require a device with a camera, ... Read More New MMC Board Members Posted By Brittany Garcia April 29, 2020 It’s a bittersweet time of year for Marshall Medical Center as the organization welcomed new board members and said goodbye to retiring ones. This year, John R. Knight and Supervisor Brian Veerkamp joined the ranks while Wendy Thomas and John Driscoll retired from the board. John Knight’s involvement in El Dorado County spans more than 25 years. He has served as president of the ... Read More MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER CONTINUES TO PROVIDE PATIENT CARE SERVICES Posted By Brittany Garcia April 27, 2020 Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very important people stay well by managing their chronic conditions and also address any new medical concerns or symptoms. Marshall Medical Center physicians are available to see patients, taking many measures to assure patients can come to the hospital and clinics with low risk of exposure to COVID-19. The following conditions are considered ... Read More AHA Publishes Case Study on Marshall's COVID Prep Posted By Brittany Garcia April 22, 2020 Members in Action Case Study: Four Stages of Planning and Implementation During Covid-19: One Rural Hospital’s Preparations, Marshall Medical Center, Placerville, CA Marshall Medical Center has been and continues to prepare for a potential patient surge related to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, it continues its actions and education to help patients and communities “bend the ... Read More MARSHALL HOSPITAL ER OPEN FOR ALL NEEDS Posted By Brittany Garcia April 21, 2020 Marshall Hospital’s Emergency Department continues to serve all patients, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any medical issues. “People can have confidence that it’s safe to come into the ED,” says Michael Mirhadi, MD, medical director. “We have taken many precautions to minimize exposure to COVID-19,” he says. A drive-thru system for symptom checks is in ... Read More Stay Well During the Coronavirus Pandemic Posted By Brittany Garcia March 27, 2020 With novel coronavirus spreading throughout the country, it’s more important than ever to practice wellness for you and your family. “Wellness right now isn’t just about making sure you don’t contract the coronavirus,” says Anuradha Shanmugham, MD, MPH of Marshall Internal Medicine and Chief Wellness Officer for Marshall Medical Center. “It’s about ... Read More Don't Forget About Your Mental Health During COVID-19 Crisis Posted By Brittany Garcia March 24, 2020 We are experiencing an unprecedented time in our country. The novel coronavirus is spreading rapidly, causing Americans to experience a higher than normal level of anxiety. Jeremy Ernst, DO of Marshall Psychiatry says, “I assure you that feeling anxiety right now is a natural response to the unknown. It’s normal to feel unsettled and spend time worrying about what we may face next week ... Read More A Message From Your Regional Helathcare Providers Posted By Brittany Garcia March 24, 2020 With the continuing spread of COVID-19 within the U.S., the healthcare providers of the greater Lake Tahoe/El Dorado Region are working closely with each other and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as California and Nevada health authorities, to care for affected individuals. We are also jointly taking steps to limit person-to-person spread within our communities. Click ... Read More El Dorado County Declares Public Health Emergency Posted By Brittany Garcia March 13, 2020 El Dorado County has declared a public health emergency in response to novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Read the county's press release here and read the declaration here. Read More For Your Health - Spring 2020 Posted By Brittany Garcia February 20, 2020 Click here to read about: How to spot a stroke fast Is this normal? Strange and unusual symptoms Change your routine to get more ZZZZs The power of generosity Sleep training your baby ABCs of safe sleep for babies Want to train for a 5k? Read More Romper.com - Are Movie Theaters Too Loud For Pregnant Women? You're Listening For 2 Posted By Brittany Garcia February 13, 2020 Marshall OB/GYN's Dr. Cherry weighs in on sound sensitivity during pregnancy. Click here to read the story Read More Manage your health on the go with the new Marshall MyChart app. Posted By Brittany Garcia January 28, 2020 Manage your health on the go with the new Marshall MyChart app. Marshall MyChart is a free, secure and customized mobile app and web portal that allows you to manage your health, review portions of your medical record and communicate with your doctor's office online at any time. If you're already using the Marshall MyChart web portal, the new mobile app includes the same features in an ... Read More 20 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1.