Category Healthy

Bedtime battles: tips for getting kids to sleep better

Getting enough sleep is critical for overall well-being, especially for children and young adults as their bodies continue to grow. Sheetal Sran, MD a pediatrician with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares helpful tips for parents as they navigate their child’s…

What causes warts?

Tired of those pesky warts? Dr. Maulik Dhandha, dermatologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, is here to share the lowdown on wart treatment and how to prevent them from popping up in the first place. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org

Your Community’s Superhero: Urgent Care!

A conversation with with Dr. Roger Hicks, Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada Roger Hicks, MD is the medical director of Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada’s urgent care location at 107 Margaret Lane in Grass Valley. He…

Congratulations to our 2024 PE Vision Award winners

We are proud to announce our 2024 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards winners for the California Region. The annual program is intended to recognize and celebrate clinical excellence throughout the Physician Enterprise, which includes our Dignity Health Medical Groups.…

Preeclampsia: What is it and what causes it?

Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy and affects approximately 2-4% of pregnancies globally. It can be concerning to hear you have developed preeclampsia, so we spoke with Phillip Kintner, MD, OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, who…

Debunking Menopause Myths

Despite being a natural stage in a woman’s life, there are many misconceptions about menopause. Lisbeth Chang, MD, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group — Northridge, debunks common menopause myths below. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org

Strep throat: How contagious is it?

Atalie Lim, MD, pediatrician with Dignity Health Medical Group — Inland Empire, shares how easily strep throat can spread, and how to minimize your risks of catching the bacterial infection. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org