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Join us in spreading awareness this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our team is proudly wearing pink! Are you?

It's Emergency Nurses Week! This week is a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and strength of each and every emergency nurse who often provide care during a patient's most challenging moments. As a Magnet-designated hospital, our nurses demonstrate exceptional professional practice, prioritizing patient care through collaboration and continuous learning. Tag an ED nurse friend or family member to show your support! Do you want to join our incredible nursing team? https://bit.ly/3Uekbge

What would you want from your loved ones if you were struggling? On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, our clinical therapist Mielad Owraghi explains how we can help our loved one through tough times.

This October, we're raising awareness about the importance of proactive breast care. But what if you're faced with a breast cancer diagnosis? Dr. Halley Vora, Director of Breast Health Services at Loma Linda University Health, shares the advanced treatment options we offer. Proton therapy, one of our most advanced treatments, offers precise targeting that minimizes exposure to vital organs like the heart and lungs. We also provide surgical solutions for both tumor removal and reconstruction, alongside systemic treatments such as chemotherapy and hormone therapy, offering personalized care to every patient. Read more: https://bit.ly/4037wj8

Their Majesties, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of the South Pacific nation of Tonga, visited Loma Linda University Health on Friday, October 4, and were received by President Richard Hart along with healthcare and university leaders. Their Majesties received presentations on the organization’s mission and operations both here in Southern California and throughout the world. Several presentations focused on nutrition and healthy lifestyle and their contributions to disease prevention. Their Majesties visited LLUH as one of several organizational and cultural visits during an extended trip across the United States.

This past Sunday, members of our LLUH family participated in the 17th annual Believe Walk—an inspiring 5K community event focused on raising funds and awareness for cancer prevention and treatment. It was a powerful day filled with unity, support, and hope. The funds raised during previous Believe Walks directly supported our Cancer Center’s advancement of promising therapies, including Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, CAR T-cell therapy, theranostics, and Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). This year, we are excited to continue driving innovation in breast cancer treatment and offering care to those who need it most. Discover how the Believe Walk contributes to advancing our breast cancer initiatives: https://bit.ly/3Niztfi

"In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." - John 16:33 Happy Sabbath! 📷: John Marshall

Dr. Kaushik Mukherjee presented Lyndon Edwards, chief operating officer for Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, with the Surgical Quality Partner plaque from the American College of Surgeons for our Trauma Verification Program and Trauma Quality Improvement Program. ACS Quality Programs demonstrate a hospital's dedication to providing surgical teams with the tools and resources to put quality at the forefront and help them do what they do best—save and improve lives.

Exciting advancement at Loma Linda University Health! We’re proud to be the first hospital in the Inland Empire to introduce the AGENT Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB) for treating in-stent restenosis (ISR). Typically, patients with coronary artery disease receive stents to keep arteries open and alleviate symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. However, these stents can sometimes become blocked again, leading to ISR. With the AGENT DCB technology, our team can now treat ISR without placing an additional metal stent, offering a more efficient and less invasive solution. 📸 Pictured from left: Ravi Masson (interventional cardiology fellow) Natthapon “Mint” Angsubhakorn (interventional cardiology fellow) Sean Lee (Senior Therapy Consultant with Boston Scientific) Vinoy Prasad (Director of Interventional Cardiology) Jonathan Wyngarden (Business Development Manager Boston Scientific)

Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women in the U.S., and prevention plays a critical role in reducing risk. At Loma Linda University Health, we’re committed to raising awareness about the steps women can take to protect their breast health. We spoke with Dr. Vora and Dr. Lum, who highlighted key lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer, including regular exercise, limiting red meats and alcohol, and managing stress. Learn more about breast cancer prevention in our latest article: https://bit.ly/3BuVuoC