With more and more people realizing the benefits of eating a healthy, balanced diet, oat porridge (also called oatmeal) has become an increasingly popular food. Not only is it easy to make and full of essential vitamins and minerals, but due to its high fiber content it can help encourage digestion as well. However, does…
Walking for health has been recommended to people in the UK for a long time. Due to its relatively low intensity, walking can be overlooked as a worthwhile form of exercise. However, the NHS advises that just ten minutes of brisk walking every day could make a difference to your overall health. And with current research…
As more and more research is confirming the health-promoting effects of olive oil, many people are turning to Bertolli olive oil spread as a way to boost their wellness. But when it comes to this product, what exactly do you get? Is it truly good for you or is it just another marketing ploy? Should…
If you are struggling with joint pain, your daily life might be affected in more than one way. Luckily, you don’t have to succumb to regular physical discomfort! Instead, it is possible to get relief by making simple lifestyle changes that will help reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling. Although addressing the underlying causes of your…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States for both men and women. This month, we talked to Seth Robinson, MD, a pulmonologist with Woodland Clinic, about ways to decrease your risk of lung cancer.
We are proud to announce that 56 physicians from Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, and 26 from Dignity Health Woodland Clinic have been voted Sacramento Magazine’s Top Doctors in 2022. The “Top Docs” honor is an annual list of the area’s best doctors as voted by their peers.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and, according to the CDC, over the last two decades the number of adults with diabetes in the United States has more than doubled. We spoke with Tarandeep Kaur, MD, an endocrinologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Stockton, to learn more about prediabetes and diabetes management.
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group and Dignity Health Woodland Clinic have been awarded Elite Status from America’s Physician Groups (APG), the nation’s leading professional association for accountable physician groups. The medical groups are two of just 72 organizations nationally to achieve Elite Status (the highest recognition) in 2022. Elite Status is earned through participation in…
The holidays are here, and to celebrate, many will be visiting homes of loved ones. Parents and guardians often have a list of questions they ask before their children visit other homes, whether about pets in the house, allergies, or internet supervision. Swapna Kudtarkar, MD, a pediatrician with Dignity Health Medical Group — Inland Empire,…
Dignity Health Medical Network — Santa Cruz and Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group are recipients of the 2022 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for top performance on clinical quality, patient experience and cost measures. Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group also scored in the top 10% in clinical quality for their…