Palmdale Regional Medical Center

We are ecstatic about our second Leapfrog "A" rating in a row! This coveted rating from The Leapfrog Group means that we are providing excellent patient safety and quality - and we are so proud of that! All of our team members and medical staff have contributed to this honor, and we thank each and every one of them for attaining this achievement. Let's move forward to number 3!

Our May 2024 Clinical Employee of the Month is Arthur, CNA, from our inpatient rehabilitation unit, The Rehabilitation Institute! Arthur was described by patients as being honest, kind, genuine and caring. He was also praised as helping to heal a patient both physically and emotionally on days when they were sad and depressed. Arthur always told a joke to make them smile. Thank you, Arthur, for your attention to detail and treating our patients with such compassion! You're amazing!

Our April 2024 Non-Clinical Employee of the Month is Helen, Radiology Coordinator, from our Radiology Department! Helen is always dedicated to every patient who comes through the Radiology department, but particularly helped one patient get a much-needed test to qualify for a pilot's license. She was resourceful in helping and didn't give up! Thank you, Helen, for your years of dedication to our patients at Palmdale Regional Medical Center. You are awesome!

Our April 2024 Clinical Employee of the Month is Nicole, RN, from our Med/Surg2 unit! Nicole has received comments from her patients that include praising her for her professionalism, taking the time to listen, and being non-judgmental. Thank you, Nicole, for your attention to patient care! You rock!

Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for Heart Attack care. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. “We are honored to be given this recognition from U.S. News & World Report in the area of heart attack care,” said nana deeb, Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition along with our certification as a designated STEMI Receiving Center allows our community to see that we take quality patient care and safety seriously. It takes a team of focused individuals to make these things happen. To our medical staff, our Cath Lab Medical Director, Dr. Ranjiv Choudhary, and our extraordinary supportive team members, we extend a genuine thank you for all that you do for our patients. You save lives every day and it does not go unnoticed.”

Recently, Gabby from Channel 7 News stopped by to ask one of our Emergency Department physicians, Dr. Hadley, about the heat that we are experiencing and what people should do to make sure they stay healthy. Dr. Hadley gave some great tips on staying hydrated, finding shade, avoiding energy drinks and getting help if you're in the heat and starting to not feel well. He also mentioned our pets and that they need to be kept safe from the heat as well! Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for your reminders to us during the summer months!

We want to welcome our newest leader to Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Danica, EVS Director. Danica comes to us from Colorado where it snows, snows, and then snows again. She is looking forward to the sunny Southern California weather! Danica has extensive experience in Environmental Services and will bring that knowledge and experience to our facility, team members and patients to keep cleanliness, quality and safety at the forefront for us all. She also served in the United States Air Force Reserves, and we thank her for her service to our country. Welcome, Danica, to the PRMC family!

If you have had, or are thinking of having, a total joint replacement of the knee or hip, watch Trenton, PT, Inpatient Therapy Supervisor, as he takes you through important exercises to do pre- and post-surgery. These exercises are an integral part of the success of your surgery so that you can get back to better health and doing the things you love. LEARN MORE: http://spklr.io/6040SV5K

Watch the Vodcast with Dr. Parsa and his patient, Marie, as they discuss Ultra Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. If you or someone you know is facing possible spine surgery, this can be great information for you to consider. WATCH HERE: http://spklr.io/6049SVEF

Our Wound Care Center's team members took it up a notch and celebrated July 4th in a red, white and blue way! They look amazing and give amazing care to our wound care patients. For more information about The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, visit: http://spklr.io/6045SVn3.