Blog Posts in 2019 The Flu vs a Cold: What's the Difference? 12/26/2019 Cold and flu season, cold and flu medicine, cold and flu symptoms — all too often, we talk about the common cold and influenza virus like they’re one in the same. But in reality, that’s anything but true. The Main ... Continue Reading Concussion vs. Post Traumatic Concussion 12/17/2019 A head injury is any injury to the brain, skull, or scalp — they’re some of the most common injuries experienced here in the United States and can range from a small bump on the head to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It’s ... Continue Reading The Difference Between Emergency and Urgent Care 12/3/2019 Over the years, urgent care centers have become more and more popular, and for good reason. Say you get a small cut on your hand or are suffering from a minor skin rash, these are both instances when you’d benefit from urgent care ... Continue Reading Can You Get the Flu in Warm Weather Climates? 11/27/2019 From how you catch it to how you treat it, there’s no shortage of myths surrounding the flu. But one of the most common is that cold weather somehow causes it, meaning those in warm weather climates have nothing to worry about. ... Continue Reading Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke 10/21/2019 Each year, Americans suffer more than 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes. While certain factors, such as age, ethnicity, and family history, are out of your control, strokes and heart attacks are anything but inevitable diseases — ... Continue Reading Understanding the Three Main Types of Strokes 10/15/2019 Your brain is arguably the most complex organ in your body, as it controls everything from how you walk to your likes and dislikes. So even a temporary lack of blood flow to an area of your brain can have severe consequences. Three Main ... Continue Reading The Importance of Rehabilitation After a Stroke 9/25/2019 After suffering a stroke, it can be easy to assume you’re life is going to be permanently changed. And while that may be the case for some, we’ve found that through rehabilitation and determination, many stroke survivors go on ... Continue Reading 2019 Ahmad Scholarship Recipients 9/23/2019 Congratulations to the Bashir Ahmad Scholarship recipients. Every year, USC Arcadia Hospital Medical Staff offers the Bashir Ahmad Scholarship to qualified employees. The requirements are: Current enrollment in an educational program that ... Continue Reading R&B Group Kool and the Gang to Perform at 30th Annual Crystal Ball Gala on Oct. 12 9/16/2019 Crystal Ball Honorees Patty and Mike Nijjar, center, with event Co-Chairs Aner and Rebecca Iglesias, left, and Co-Chairs Sherry and Shone Wang. The USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation will “Celebrate Good Times” with the ... Continue Reading The Connection Between Mental Health and Heart Disease 9/16/2019 For years, the two things that contributed to your heart health were diet and exercise. While those two do play a significant role in your heart health, one important factor was missing — your mental health. Mental Health Affects Your ... Continue Reading What is a Silent Heart Attack? 8/27/2019 We’ve all seen characters in TV shows and movies have heart attacks — they grab their left arm and suddenly fall to the ground. And while arm pain is certainly a common sign of a heart attack, it’s far from the only one. ... Continue Reading When You Spot a Stroke, B.E.F.A.S.T 8/20/2019 B.E.F.A.S.T. Stroke According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , nearly 800,000 Americans will suffer a stroke each year. And of those, more than 600,000 will be first-time stroke sufferers. If you believe you or ... Continue Reading Warning Signs of a Heart Attack for Men and Women 8/12/2019 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 790,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. While you should do your best to take specific measures to reduce your risk of a heart attack, not all heart attacks are ... Continue Reading Mardi Gras Food Fest Raises $230,000 for Cancer Services at Methodist Hospital 3/14/2019 The USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation’s 24th annual Mardi Gras Food Fest was held on March 5 at Sirona’s Restaurant in Santa Anita Park raising more than $230,000 for cancer services at USC Arcadia Hospital of Southern California, ... Continue Reading RN Open House - Signing Bonus Up to $10,000 2/22/2019 ARCADIA, Calif. - Join us for our RN Open House on Friday, March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about working at USC Arcadia Hospital of Southern California. The hospital is seeking nursing candidates in a variety of areas, and ... Continue Reading Methodist Hospital Foundation's Mardi Gras Celebration Set for March 5 at Santa Anita Park 2/1/2019 Mardi Gras King and Queen Dino Clarizio, MD, and his wife, Hope ARCADIA, Calif. – The 24th annual Mardi Gras Food Fest benefitting the cancer program at USC Arcadia Hospital will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 at Sirona’s ... Continue Reading