Holy Redeemer Health System

Holy Redeemer Lafayette, a Redeemer Health Life Care community, will host a free e-waste recycling event on Saturday, April 17, 10 am 1 pm, in its large, outdoor parking lot. Learn more: https://www.redeemerhealth.org//free-e-waste-recycling-eve

April is National Humor Month, and it was founded in 1976 by Larry Wilde, who wanted to spread awareness of the therapeutic value of laughter. Studies show that laughter sometimes is the best medicine.

Join us for a FREE Webinar: Healthy Living During Challenging Times: Strategies to Help Lower Your Cancer Risk on December 17 at 5:30pm. Integrative medicine combines the best of both conventional and complementary medicine in an evidence-based way that focuses on health, and not just on the disease. Dr. Pallav Mehta will discuss the importance of integrative medicine for those who want help in reducing their cancer risk during the global pandemic. ... This is a virtual ZOOM presentation followed by a question and answer period. If you are unable to attend, please register and we will send you an email post-event with a link to a recording of the presentation. Register today: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fuCdrAZQRaOGa2nxouh2Dw

The proper way to wear a mask is over your nose and mouth. Masks should be worn in public and around others who do not reside in your immediate household. Lives are on the line. #MaskUp

There are two days left to bid on these inspiring works of art! Our very own Marianne Crawford created two beautiful canvas artworks for a virtual silent auction online to raise money for our Cancer Programs. If you would like to bid on these exquisite items visit: https://one.bidpal.net/breastcancerawareness/browse/all

Whether you are recovering from a major medical event such as a surgery or stroke, there is no place like home. That is why Home Care is an important part of the care continuum provided by Holy Redeemer Health System. With a sincere dedication to Care, Comfort and Heal, our warm and compassionate Home Care team includes nurses, therapists, social workers, and home health aides. Learn more: https://www.holyredeemer.com//Theres-No-Place-Like-Home--1

Dr. Stacy Krisher, Director of the Breast Cancer Program at Holy Redeemer Cancer Center shares her thoughts of the importance of continuing regular screenings such as Mammograms in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer article: https://www.inquirer.com//mammogram-pandemic-schedule-2020

Today is the last #BreastFactFriday this month!

Now more than ever it is important to follow these three safety measures. Practice social distancing. Wear a mask. Wash your hands often and practice good hand hygiene. #RedeemerSafecare

There is still time to bid on these inspiring works of art! As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we are excited to announce one more special initiative! Our very own Marianne Crawford created two beautiful canvas artworks and we're hosting an virtual silent auction online to raise money for our Cancer Programs. If you would like to bid on these exquisite items. Visit: https://one.bidpal.net/breastcancerawareness/browse/all

It’s time for the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Philadelphia Heart Walk! During November 2-6, join our Redeemer family, along with hundreds of friends and neighbors, to help us promote heart health and raise $25,000 to support AHA’s heart research. This year, since the Walk is going virtual, you can walk whenever and wherever you’d like!

Get Your Flu Shot! The flu shot is important now more than ever. Protect yourself and your loved ones and get your flu shot today!

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we are excited to announce one more special initiative! Our very own Marianne Crawford created two beautiful canvas artworks and we're hosting an virtual silent auction online to raise money for our Cancer Programs. If you would like to bid on these exquisite items. Visit: https://one.bidpal.net/breastcancerawareness/browse/all

This week was National Pharmacy Week! Our team at EasyRx Pharmacy at Holy Redeemer Hospital celebrated with beautiful custom-made shirts while continuing to provide the expertise and exceptional customer service they are known for. EasyRx makes getting your prescriptions fast, easy, and simple. Thank you for all you do!!! Sidenote: Have you gotten your flu shot yet? EasyRx has walk in flu-shots available!

Our Hope Grows Here Step Challenge, a virtual event that raised funds to help support The Charles A. and Betty Bott Cancer Center was a huge success. Thanks to the support of our Redeemer family and many friends and neighbors, our #HopeGrowsHereChallenge significantly exceeded its initial goals for fundraising! Together we raised over $7,500 and took over 2 million steps. To all of the participants and the donors, thank you for supporting this event. It is through your energ...y and generosity that Hope Grows Here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVU6kaEup9k

This year, with the COVID-19 still at our heels, the flu vaccination takes on even more urgency. While it doesn’t create immunity against COVID-19, it holds the flu at bay and that’s critical to keep us strong as we live in a world beset by a respiratory pandemic. The flu makes us more vulnerable to COVID-19, and a heavy bout of influenza may predispose us to the worst cases of COVID-19, says Dr. Bruce Bonnell, a specialist in geriatric medicine who provides care to residents and patients at Lafayette Redeemer, a Holy Redeemer Life Care community. Read more on our blog: https://www.holyredeemer.com//Flu-Season-Is-Coming-Get-You

Join us for a FREE webinar about Lymphedema on October 27 at 5:30pm. The webinar, led by Lymphedema Therapist, Wilma Morgan-Hazelwood will cover how to manage the condition, provide comfort and prevent its occurrence. Register below: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TP40qpMtRD6mSGvrB1tTpQ