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CMHS News, In Our Community

Community Memorial Health System Offers Low-Cost Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It’s well-known that awareness, early detection and early treatment of breast cancer can save lives! That’s why Community Memorial Health …

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Sep

CMHS News, In Our Community

Community Memorial Health System Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinics

Flu basics: Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. The flu can cause a mild …

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Sep

CMHS News, Faces of CMHS, In Our Community

Community Memorial Health System Honors Daisy Award Recipient Carmeania “Lyn” Rideaux

Community Memorial Health System is proud to announce our 2020 second quarter DAISY Award honoree: Carmeania “Lyn” Rideaux, RN II. …

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Aug

CMHS News, Faces of CMHS, In Our Community

Community Memorial Health System Awards Annual Rayman Nursing Scholarships

Community Memorial Health System’s (CMHS) annual Holly Rayman Nursing Scholarships were recently awarded to three dedicated nurses from Community Memorial …

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Aug

CMHS News

CMH Receives the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

The American Heart Association Award Recognizes the CMHS Commitment to Quality Stroke Care When a person suffers a stroke, it’s …

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Jul

CMHS News, Our New CMH

NOW OPEN – The NEW Continuing Care Center at Ojai Valley Community Hospital

State-of-the-art skilled nursing center offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitative care The new Continuing Care Center at Ojai Valley Community Hospital, …

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Timeline Photos Did you know the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was 95% effective in clinical trials and the Moderna vaccine was 94.1% effective? This is a promising sign, especially if enough people choose to do their part and get the vaccine. 5 Comments
Sharon Farrell Debbie SmithYoli Moreno would you like your vaccine with one lump or twoCan someone update me or the community when the next group of citizens be able to get and how to ...
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Timeline Photos #ThrowbackThursday to 1999 when we first began offering Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans. PET is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses nuclear medicine to diagnose cancer in its earliest stages. 11 Likes

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Timeline Photos Curious how mRNA vaccines like the ones from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech work? Unlike vaccines that put a weakened or inactivated germ into our bodies to facilitate immunity, mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein that triggers an ... 3 Comments
I definitely felt the immune response with the second doseHi Patricia!!Shanae Mejia lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Posted: 3 days ago
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Timeline Photos Did you know a sedentary lifestyle can actually make you feel more tired? It might seem counterintuitive, but if your energy is low and you haven’t been very active lately, a short exercise break may be just the thing you ... 1 Comments
I’ve noticed that during the Pandemic. Will be glad to return to volunteering in the Auxiliary when this is over.
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Posted: 4 days ago
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Timeline Photos If you’re concerned the COVID-19 vaccine will make you test positive for the disease, worry no more. The vaccine doesn’t cause positive results on the viral tests used to identify current infections. As you develop immunity, however, you may test ... 55 Likes

Posted: 5 days ago
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Timeline Photos 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, but protecting your skin from harmful UV rays can help prevent it. Even in the winter, don’t forget your sunscreen! 1 Comments
No matter the season or weather outside, apply and reapply your sunscreen. Do monthly skin checks and get anything suspicious ...
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Timeline Photos The County of Ventura's mobile COVID testing unit is on-site today at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura! This testing unit is offering FREE testing to our community today until 3pm with no appointment necessary. Look for it near the entrance ... 21 Likes

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Timeline Photos Fact: The COVID-19 vaccine will NOT give you COVID-19. None of the vaccines currently in development or use in the U.S. contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. But, as the vaccine helps you build immunity, the process can sometimes ... 6 Comments
My sister got the vaccine because she works for the medical field and her two kids and husband got covid ...I can't wait to be able to get mine.Hoping to get mine soon. I am in the 65 over category.
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Timeline Photos #Throwback Thursday to 1926 when we purchased our first X-ray machine. To this day, CMHS takes pride in offering top-quality imaging services for our patients. 37 Likes

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Timeline Photos You’ve heard the COVID-19 vaccine can protect you from getting sick, but do you know why? The vaccine helps your body develop immunity by leaving you with a supply of “memory” T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes that will remember how to fight ... 8 Comments
Yay beautiful Pilar ❤️I recognized Pilar! As lovely as ever!Yay Pilar!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Timeline Photos As we welcome the new year, there’s no time like the present to commit to good habits. Whether it’s focusing on your mental health, getting more exercise, eating better or scheduling that doctor’s appointment, resolve to make 2021 a healthier ... 13 Likes

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Timeline Photos We may have left 2020 behind, but COVID-19 is sticking around. Help stop the spread by remembering the three W’s. 50 Likes

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Timeline Photos Ventura County is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases. In order to meet the growing healthcare needs of our community, patients at our Centers for Family Health, Midtown Medical Group clinics and Urgent Care locations may be asked to postpone ...

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Timeline Photos Are you wary of vaccines due to allergies or concerns about potentially harmful ingredients? Good news: the COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech DO NOT contain eggs, preservatives, latex or thimerosal. 11 Comments
Community Memorial Health System For more information please see our webpage here: https://www.cmhshealth.org/coronavirus-covid-19/What other stuff is in the vaccine? Metals, aborted fetus tissue??Alane Ziegler Woods 🎯
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Timeline Photos Happy National Milk Day! Join us in celebrating with a nice full glass — the USDA recommends that adults consume three servings of dairy per day. 7 Likes

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Timeline Photos A USDA study found that 97% of people don’t wash their hands correctly. Are you one of them? According to the CDC, this is how and when you should be washing your hands: https://bit.ly/2uR9sNQ 25 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos #ThrowbackThursday to 1985 when we opened our on-site Fast Trac Fitness Center. Today, our Wellness & Fitness Center provides health assessments, consultations, fitness classes and individualized programs for rehabilitation as well as overall health and fitness. 1 Comments
Miss the old place.. new one is not the same😊
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Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos The CMHS New Parent Resource Center is now offering gift certificates for a variety of classes. These gift certificates are the perfect way to support new or expectant parents in your life.
The Center provides a wide range of support ... 6 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos It’s a new year — and a new opportunity to commit to good habits. From your physical health to your mental health, resolve to make your 2021 as healthy as possible. We’re here to help! 8 Likes

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Timeline Photos With COVID-19 making its rounds, keeping the flu at bay is more important than ever. If you haven’t already, consider getting your flu shot. It’s not too late! 40 Likes

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Timeline Photos If you laid out all the blood vessels in the human body end to end, they would stretch about 60,000 to 100,000 miles. That’s enough to wrap around the globe up to four times. 19 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos Happy New Year! May 2021 bring happiness, health and success to you and your loved ones. 44 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos Are you excited to welcome a new year filled with new possibilities? Us too. In the meantime, we wish you a safe and happy New Year’s Eve! 3 Comments
December 22 - 24, 2020, I had my left hip replaced at the beautiful Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura. Every staff ...
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos When was the last time you washed your hands? Help keep yourself and others healthy by washing thoroughly and regularly. 32 Likes

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Timeline Photos Did you know there are more than 600 muscles in the human body? Regular exercise helps keep your muscles strong and healthy. 12 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos A new year is almost here, but for now, COVID-19 is sticking around. As you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, do your part to help make 2021 a healthier year by committing to wearing a mask, social distancing and washing ... 2 Comments
Happy New Year to you and Jim♥️😍I totally agree and hope all will take heed so we can all be together once again...SOON...Happy New Year!
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Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Timeline Photos Merry Christmas! May the holiday season bring happiness, health and hope to you and your loved ones. We'd also like to say a special THANK YOU to the physicians, clinical teams, and support staff who are taking care of our ... 4 Comments
Wonderful place and great group of people working there.Merry Christmas!!Merry Christmas!🎄
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Timeline Photos #ThrowbackThursday to 1935 when Dr. William Sterling Clark performed Ventura County’s first disc surgery at Foster Hospital (now known as Community Memorial Hospital). 17 Likes

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Happy Holidays!! It is our hope and wish this year that everyone has a safe and joyous holiday. Please take comfort in knowing that we are here for you if you need us.
Happy Holidays! 4 Comments
I just spent 3 nights here and the staff, including the housekeeping, transfer staff, x-ray & MRI staff, blood draw ...🎄 Merry Christmas 🎅
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Timeline Photos This holiday season, give the gift of health by remembering to wash your hands, wear your mask and keep your distance. COVID-19 continues to spread in our community, and it’s up to all of us to help stop it. 48 Likes

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