Lung cancer claims more lives than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Historically, lung cancer has been more common in older adults and diagnosed at an advanced stage. Younger women, however, are getting lung cancer at higher rates than men…
We are pleased to announce that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group is a recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for top performance on clinical quality, patient experience and cost measures. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org
November is National Diabetes Month, so we asked Dignity Health Medical Group endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism specialists to share their family-favorite recipes for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org
MD Imaging (MDI) and Dignity Health Advanced Imaging (DHAI) have entered into a definitive agreement for DHAI to acquire MDI’s imaging practice. The transition is expected to take place in spring, 2024. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org
Our world can be loud, and every day, we’re exposed to harmful levels of noise that can damage our ears. From power tools, to alarms, traffic, and music, these noises are a normal part of life. However, did you know…
While people with mild flu cases may downplay the severity or mistake it for a cold, in some cases, the flu can be far more serious than the common cold. Both diseases are contagious and caused by viruses, but flu…
The evolution of smartwatches has ushered in a new era of personalized health monitoring. Many of these devices now come equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, allowing wearers to independently record their heart’s rhythm. This was the case for Val…
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that can cause cancer in both men and women. This includes cervical cancer, which more than 12,000 Americans are diagnosed with each year. Now, cervical cancer is highly preventable with the…
We’re pleased to share that Mercy General Hospital has recently received several recognitions for providing high-quality patient care. Congratulations to the many Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group physicians and advanced practice providers who helped make these awards possible. Source: dhmgblog.dignityhealth.org
Whether you are preparing for your child’s very first day, or you’ve been through it before, the transition from summer vacation back to school can be tough! To help parents plan, Erum Kazim, MD, a pediatrician with Dignity Health Medical…
