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Dietitian Janette Bedoyan Improves Patient Care through Nutrition
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
CHA HPMC registered dietitians provide food and nutrition information, and educate patients in management of complex medical conditions. For National Nutrition Month, we shine the spotlight on our registered dietitian Janette Bedoyan and how she impacts patient care at our hospital.
Janette Bedoyan grew up with an interest in dietetics due to a family history of diabetes and heart disease. “Seeing my family follow diet control piqued my interest
7 Important Tips to Ensure a Safe and Comfortable Hospital Stay
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Planned or unplanned, hospital stays can be overwhelming. Patient safety is a top priority at CHA HPMC and our healthcare teams reduce infection rates, put checks in place to prevent errors, and ensure strong lines of communication to keep patients and their families safe all the time. Jennifer McReynolds, Vice President of Quality Management, and her team of experts work behind the scenes to ensure the safety and well-being
What Do Dietitians Eat?
Dietitians provide food and nutrition advice, but ever wonder what these nutrition experts eat? People assume that dietitians—who possess the knowledge to plan a healthy diet—themselves eat ‘perfect’ meals. However, dietitians—just like you—lead a busy life and may not always have the time to plan their day or meals. For National Nutrition Month, we asked Kristin Heim, registered dietitian at CHA HPMC, to understand her approach
How Low Vision Impacts Your Daily Life and Ways to Cope
Posted by Divya Sathyanarayanan
Low vision is a vision problem which affects millions of Americans—especially older adults—and impacts our daily life. According to the National Eye Institute, over 135 million people across the globe suffer from this condition. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and preventive measures can help you protect your eyesight—one of your most important senses. We sat with Dr. Ora Esfahani, Director of Optometric Services at Southern California Eye
Practice Good Hand Hygiene to Avoid Diseases
Posted by Suman Radhakrishna
With life threatening diseases like Influenza and novel Coronavirus on the rise, hand hygiene is the best preventive measure to curb the spread of germs that cause these infectious diseases. By practicing frequent hand hygiene techniques like washing and sanitizing hands, you can remove germs and avoid getting sick.
Why Is Handwashing Important?
Hand hygiene reduces contamination and spread of bacteria that cause Gastroenteritis and respiratory tract infections.
