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Because of a high level of concern for the health of our patients and staff, Garfield Medical Center is limiting visitor access during the flu season. (November 1 – April 30) Visitor Guidelines ...
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On December 12, 2019, the California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California for their high performance in ...
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Garfield Medical Center is proud to sponsor the 2nd International Conference of AI in Healthcare taking place July 19-21, 2019. This year's theme is "AI in Quality and Patient Safety." ...
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Newborn babies at Garfield Medical Center celebrate Heart Month with special handmade red hats Hats knitted and crocheted by volunteers as part of the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, ...
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Garfield Medical Center is proud to be a sponsor of the International Conference of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare taking place at the Langham Hotel, Pasadena, CA, March 7-9, 2018. Artificial ...
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Happy Holidays from your friends at Garfield Medical Center! The Monterey Park Police Department, in partnership with the Monterey Park Fire Department and Garfield Medical Center, has collected a ...
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The dangers of sugar are very real. Despite how little we hear about its consequences, it is one of the unhealthiest things we consume on a daily basis. Excessive sugar intake can lead to a number of ...
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Nowadays, people are far more health-conscious than in years past. With so much going on in the food industry, particularly with meat, it’s no wonder many people are turning to veganism and ...
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Is there anything as debilitating as a tension headache? For those who are unlucky enough to suffer from them, the answer would be a resounding no. Tension headaches are extremely common, and can be ...
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Diets seem a lot like fashion these days, coming and going, easily replaced with the next big thing. However, this does not mean every diet you hear about is just a flash in the pan fad that has no ...
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While enjoying a day out during the summer, it is easy to get distracted by all the fun and forget about the importance of wearing the appropriate amount of sunscreen. For many people and in many ...
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Many of us have probably witnessed numerous health trends and crazes come and go, some of which are viable options while others can either be dangerous or ineffective. One of today’s newest ...
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Avoiding Sports Injuries Injury has always been part of the game. It is considered as an inevitable consequence of playing sports. However, no one really likes to be injured. This is especially true ...
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Helpful Tips for Reaching Your Fitness Goals Wearable devices and fitness trackers continue to gain popularity these days. At their most basic, wearable technology gives you a broad idea of your daily ...
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Stroke—It Can Happen to Anyone! May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month, and this year, the campaign is highlighting the growing number of stroke incidents among young people. ...
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Understanding the Risk Factors of This Condition Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is characterized by the weakening of the bones, making it more brittle and easier to break. It is a serious ...
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What Stress Can Do to Your Health Life is full of stressful situations. It’s a fact of life. Stress have had some negative connotations in the past, but in fact, not all stress is bad. For some ...
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Symptoms & Causes of Gout What do Beethoven, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Dickens have in common? Aside from being great men, these famous personalities were gout sufferers. For many centuries, ...
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Know What’s in Your Drink Whether we admit it or not, most of us are soda drinkers. According to the recent report of the Centers for Disease Control, about 30 percent of American adults still ...
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Learn More about Colon Cancer this March Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting both men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of ...
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Your heart is like a well-oiled machine, contracting and relaxing to a regular beat when it pumps blood to your body. If you feel that your heartbeat is always racing as if it’s skipping a beat ...
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If you feel like your heart is making a weird pitter-patter or skipping a beat this Valentine’s Day, you may have been struck by Cupid’s arrow—or it may also be time to get your ...
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When you have high cholesterol, you are twice at risk of suffering from heart attack and stroke. According to studies, one in three Americans has high cholesterol levels as a result of unhealthy ...
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Hit Your Steps Goal even with Your Busy Schedule Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise. Many studies show that walking can be beneficial if you want to lose weight, keep ...
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Is Vegetarianism Right for You? There are different reasons why many individuals are deciding to make the switch to a vegetarian diet. While some are considering the health benefits of this kind of ...