The American Hospital Association represents nearly 5000 hospitals + health systems and serves their patients & communities. Follow
@AHAadvocacy
to
#ProtectCare
DYK: there is a significantly lower risk of contracting
#COVID19
when you are outside and socially distanced than when you are inside and in close proximity to others. Enjoy summer safely:
#WearAMask
, wash your hands and maintain social distance.
#MaskUp
From grocery stores to the office, you should
#WearAMask
when in public or in areas where it’s difficult to maintain social distance. Protect yourself and others against
#COVID19
and wear your mask.
Not the case,
@immivoice
. We advocate for a real solution that addresses the fact that there are not enough immigrant visas to meet the demand for foreign-born, high-skilled workers in the U.S. For more clarification, see the letter we sent on Oct. 19:
To the 6.2 million women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems, thank you for all that you do for your patients and communities. Happy National
#HospitalWeek
!
Health care workers need our help getting the
#PPE
they can wear as they fight
#COVID19
! Share this link and help meet the challenge
#100MillionMasks
:
Flu day 1: Symptoms hit you like a ton of bricks.
Flu day 7: Runny nose, cough, but feeling a little better!
Flu day 14: Still exhausted?!
Flu symptoms could last longer than you think. Learn more:
Shoutout to the doctors, nurses and other health care professionals on the front lines of
#COVID19
. We admire and appreciate your dedication.
#SolidarityAt8
This
#HospitalWeek
#NursesWeek
, we recognize the nation's hospitals and health systems that are there for their communities all day, every day -- no matter what. During patients' times of need, they always stand ready to care.
“I don’t want my patients to lose the magic of childhood.” There's a new dancing doctor in town -- Tony Adkins, a physicians assistant at
@chocchildrens
neurosurgery department
#MyHospital
Getting the
#COVID19
vaccine is a personal decision which calls for careful thought. The AHA’s Vaccine page has resources and answers to frequently-asked questions to help guide your discussions with those you trust:
#VaccineConfidence
"We can defeat [
#COVID19
] in the same way we defeated previous threats to public health—by allowing science and evidence to shape our decisions and inform our actions."
#WearYourMask
and read our letter w/
@AmerMedicalAssn
&
@ANANursingWorld
here:
To the nurses, physicians and all health care heroes serving patients in America’s hospitals and health systems, thank you! Read inspiring stories about front-line caregivers across the country
We
really
really
really
really
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really
really
really
really
really
really
really
really
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really
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need you to get your flu shot today!
#UnitedAgainstFlu
Thank you to ALL the
#healthcareheroes
working to fight
#COVID19
. Doctors, nurses, environmental service professionals and other hospital and health system staff who work together to keep our communities healthy.
#SolidarityAt8
Join us this Thursday at 11 a.m. ET for a
#HospitalWeek
Twitter chat, where we'll celebrate the hope and healing on display every day in hospitals and health systems across the country.
Today kicks off National Influenza Vaccination Week
#NIVM
!
Myth: It’s too late to get your flu shot.
Fact: Now is the perfect time to get your flu shot!
Get yours today and protect those around you. Learn more:
Hospitals, physicians, nurses, and caregivers are on the front lines in the battle against COVID. Misleading attacks have been debunked & do a disservice to caregivers fighting the pandemic We stand w/ our fellow caregivers
Meet Jesse Tendayi, a cafeteria worker at
@advocatehealth
Trinity Hospital who, for the past nine years, has been saving $5,000 out of her paychecks throughout the year to buy gifts for the young patients at the hospital.
#MyHospital
For Hospitals Against Violence day of awareness, we’re highlighting the work being done to combat all forms of violence across the country. Share photos and stories about what’s being done to end violence in your community or workplace with
#HAVhope
.
It's National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week! Join us in thanking the 5.5 million people who work tirelessly every day to ensure everyone has the chance to live their healthiest life. Share your story & read ours here:
#HospitalWeek
#NursesWeek
Gun violence is a public health issue. Hospitals are working to address violence as a public health issue for their patients, colleagues, and community. 🧵on hospitals acting
#havhope
“The AHA today is urging everyone who has *not* gotten vaccinated for
#COVID19
to do so. Help protect the health care workers in your community.”
@washingtonpost
@nytimes
The AHA Annual Meeting is the place for health care leaders to come together and create a future of health care that meets the changing needs of patients and communities. Register today.
#AHAmtg
It's National
#HospitalWeek
and National
#NursesWeek
! Let's thank the 5.5 million hospital workers who work tirelessly all day, every day to ensure everyone has the chance to live their healthiest life.
The men and women of America’s hospitals serve on the front lines – and they need our help. On this
#GivingTuesdayNow
, help us protect those that are saving us.
#ProtectTheHeroes
Thank you to all who work in, manage, or support hospitals! We respect and appreciate all of the hard work that goes into providing safe, quality care for patients. Join the celebration:
#HospitalWeek
#WeAreHealthCare
The American Hospital Association Board of Trustees has selected Wright L. Lassiter, III, president and CEO of
@HenryFordNews
in Detroit, as its chair-elect designate.
“As healthcare professionals, we came into this field because of our compassionate hearts. This shows that.” Discover how San Diego respiratory therapist Robertino Rodriguez's "Share Your Smile" idea is helping
#COVID19
patients feel a little less anxious:
Today, we join America's hospitals and health systems in honoring and thanking all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
#VeteransDay2018
#VeteransDay
What do Dolly Parton and Brad Paisley have in common? They both received their COVID-19 vaccines from
@VUMChealth
and they’re encouraging others to get vaccinated too.
Echoing the thanks and appreciation that is traveling around the world, we stand with all health care professionals tonight and every night
#Solidarityat8
#Covid19
#coronavirus
We stand w/
@ANANursingWorld
&
@AmerMedicalAssn
to ask the President to make immediate use of the Defense Production Act to increase the production of medical supplies & equipment that hospitals, health systems & all front line providers desperately need
Hospitals, health systems, and health care workers are committed to ending violence in their communities and workplaces. See them in action and share your support with
#HAVhope
.
This Patient Safety Awareness Week, we recognize all the women and men of America's hospitals and health systems who provide high-quality care to all of their patients and communities.
#PSAW19
.
@AustinChiangMD
a gastroenterologist at
@TJUHospital
has become a viral sensation on social media. And he’s using his social media popularity to encourage people to get vaccinated. Read his story.
All forms of violence affect your community. Take a stand against workplace and community violence by joining forces with hospitals and health systems in
#HAVhope
Friday, a national day of awareness to end violence.
Congressman Lewis believed in an America where health care is a right, not a privilege, and during his three decades in Congress he fought to make that vision a reality. We remember Congressman Lewis with profound gratitude as we celebrate his legacy.
Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day! Learn more about the challenges patients face and how health care providers can build programs to support maternal mental health:
#maternalMHmatters
#WMMHD
Wishing a Happy
#LaborDay
to all, including the
#doctors
,
#nurses
, and other hospital staff who care for their patients and communities each and every day.
@DHSgov
Under Secretary and CIO, David Glawe; and DHS Asst Director for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security, Bryan Ware, speak w John Riggi, AHA senior advisor for cybersecurity about how DHS is working to mitigate cyber attacks.
For all their care, courage, and compassion during
#COVID19
, we thank our health care professionals. You are the strength of our communities, and we are
#ForeverGrateful
.
Who are the 6.2 million women and men of America's hospitals and health systems? They're your friends ... family members ... neighbors. This National
#HospitalWeek
, join us in celebrating all hospital workers across the country for all they do.
Robyn Begley, vice president of
#nursing
and chief nursing officer for
@AtlantiCareNJ
, a member of Geisinger, will join the AHA in September as senior vice president and chief nursing officer and CEO of its subsidiary
@tweetAONE
#AHAtoday
#nurses
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack to
@AriMelber
"We have a lot of idle factories out there, and we’re trying to match up these idle factories to produce these kinds of equipment so we can get it into the market. " Join the
#100MillionMasks
Challenge:
"While working with the nurses, I realized I wanted to be one of them. I learned how much they advocate for their patients and the passion they have for their job." Frank Baez just graduated with his
#nursing
degree from
@nyulangone
Tisch Hospital -- where he once was a janitor.
"Rural communities are often the places where we know our neighbors best. Rural hospitals are anchors in their communities. And we need to do everything we can to protect and strengthen them."
@ahahospitals
President and CEO Rick Pollack at the 2018
#ruralhealth
conference
Working in health care comes at a huge cost right now. Let’s take a moment to remember the healthcare workers who are providing vital care to others this holiday season. Thank you
#HealthcareHeroes
!
#TeamThanks
Who are the 6.2 million women and men of America's hospitals and health systems? They’re the surgeon who knows your favorite song. The nurse who’s got your back. The people who stand ready to care 24/7, 365. Join us in celebrating them this
#HospitalWeek
.
Hospitals have an important role to play in their communities, as places of healing, to foster peace and be active partners in the fight for equality.
#HAVhope
The AHA stands with all Americans as we thank the nurses, doctors and health care workers across the nation who are working to keep our patients and communities safe.
#healthcareheroes
#COVID19