Cache Valley Hospital

We’re going pink with a purpose this October.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about more than wearing pink. It’s a reminder to pay attention to our health—and to look out for the people we love.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, and screening can help find breast cancer earlier, before symptoms appear.

So here’s your October challenge:
💗 If you’re due for a mammogram, get it on the calendar.
💗 If mammograms aren’t part of your healthcare routine, check in with someone you love. Ask your mom, sister, partner, friend or coworker: “Are you up to date on your mammogram?”

That simple conversation could be an important one.

And there’s a little extra reason to schedule this month! Patients who come in for a mammogram during October will receive a free gift while supplies last.

Schedule your mammogram today: 435-713-1333

💙 Feeling anxious from time to time can be a normal response to stress. But when worry feels constant, hard to control or disruptive to your day, it may be time to seek support.

Anxiety, panic attacks and panic disorder are related, but they’re not the same. Understanding the difference can help you describe what you’re feeling and know when to talk with a doctor or mental health clinician.

Learn the signs of anxiety and panic attacks — including racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness or a sudden sense of fear — and when support can help: https://bit.ly/4jgfUpt

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, call or text the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or use its online chat services at https://bit.ly/4jx5PEs. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

💓 Does your heart ever feel like it’s pounding, racing, fluttering or skipping a beat? These sensations can be signs of heart palpitations.

Heart palpitations are common, but some may need medical attention. Seek medical care if palpitations keep coming back or occur with symptoms of chest pain, fainting, severe dizziness or shortness of breath.

Triggers can be different for everyone. Stress, caffeine, poor sleep, dehydration, certain medications and other factors may play a role.

Know what heart palpitations can feel like, what may contribute to them and when to seek care for a racing heart or skipped heartbeat: https://bit.ly/46MIMxW

📍Concerned about your heart rhythm or palpitations that keep coming back? For nonemergency concerns, talk with your doctor or find care near you: https://bit.ly/46Mf0cF

📞 If you’re not sure where to go for care, call Consult-A-Nurse® for free at 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773). Licensed nurses are available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you understand your care options.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

Su***de is a leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24 in the U.S., according to the CDC.

Warning signs aren't always obvious. Small changes — like not responding to praise, looking different than usual or changes in hygiene — can be signs that someone may need support. Swipe for more warning signs to watch for and find teen su***de prevention resources at https://bit.ly/4hu2hjY.

Help is available through our broader HCA Healthcare network. With 50 inpatient locations and more than 180 outpatient programs across 14 states, we help connect families with care and resources when they need them.

Explore mental health services or make an appointment with a compassionate mental health clinician: https://bit.ly/4h9HdjD

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

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Keep an eye our for su***de warning signs in young people.

During Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, we recognize our APPs and the important role they play across the HCA Healthcare network. From listening and assessing symptoms to helping guide treatment and follow-up care, APPs are there for patients every step of the way.

As highly trained clinicians with advanced degrees, APPs bring deep expertise to patient care. At HCA Healthcare, we’re committed to advancing that expertise by investing more than $50 million in education and professional development annually — because supporting our colleagues means supporting better outcomes for our patients.

To all our APPs, thank you for the compassionate care you provide every day.

🤢 Is it a stomach bug, food poisoning or something more serious?

Mild nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may improve with rest and fluids. But some digestive symptoms — like signs of dehydration, blood in your stool, vomit, a high fever or severe stomach pain — shouldn’t be ignored.

Understanding the warning signs can help you know when symptoms may be managed at home and when to seek urgent or emergency care.

Know when to get care for stomach bug symptoms, food poisoning, dehydration and other conditions: https://bit.ly/4rkaiwg

📞If you’re not sure where to go for care, call Consult-A-Nurse® for free at 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773). Licensed nurses are available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you understand your care options.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

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Heading to Vintage Market Days September 17–19? Come see us!

The Cache Valley Hospital Women’s Department will be onsite throughout the event to help make your day a little easier. Stop by our booth for:

- Diaper changing stations
- Lactation stations
- Basic first aid

Shop, explore and know we’re here if you need us. Stop by and say hi!

A five-star recognition worth celebrating! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We’re proud to share that Cache Valley Hospital has earned a 5-star patient recommendation rating, placing CVH among hospitals patients would highly recommend to their friends and family.

Behind every 5-star experience are colleagues committed to making patients feel welcomed, cared for and supported.

Meet Skyla, one of our Women’s Techs and one of the many friendly faces you may meet at Cache Valley Hospital. Through the compassion and personal attention she brings to her role, Skyla is one of the colleagues helping create the 5-star experiences for each one of our patients.

This 5-star rating belongs to our entire CVH family. Thank you to Skyla and all of our incredible colleagues for showing our patients and community what exceptional care looks like every day.

And to our patients: thank you for trusting us with your care—and for recommending us to the people you love.

Read more about this recognition at https://bit.ly/4j50h3Q

Join us in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, by uplifting the culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community.

Across our broader HCA Healthcare network, we are committed to caring for and supporting the communities we serve as we work together to create healthier tomorrows for all.

Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognize the heroic efforts of the first responders and everyday citizens who acted with extraordinary bravery.

Together with our HCA Healthcare family, our thoughts are with the families, survivors and all those forever changed by that day.

We will never forget.