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Mar 12, 2024 - Health

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 70 organizations nationally to achieve Elite Status (the highest recognition) in 2023.Elite Status is earned through participation in APG's Standards of Excellence Survey, which evaluates the coordinated care infrastructure and value-based care performance of the organization’s physician group members.

Mar 7, 2024 - Health

When it comes to achieving optimal gut health, your dietary choices are key. Consuming specific foods can impact the health of your gut microbiota and cause digestive discomfort. That's why this article will explore gluten and dairy-free mayonnaise and how it can become a game-changer for your gut health. You'll learn about the gut microbiome, gluten and dairy sensitivities, and how the ingredients in gluten and dairy-free mayonnaise can promote healthy gut bacteria. Additionally, you'll discover recipe ideas and tips for incorporating this gut-friendly condiment into your daily meals. The post Gluten and Dairy Free Mayonnaise: A Game Changer for Gut Health appeared first on Health and Natural Healing Tips.

Mar 6, 2024 - Health

(L-R) Rob Marchuk, vice president of operations, Dignity Health Medical Foundation; Dr. Amjad Rasheed; Dr. Reed Grabow; Richard Slepicka; Mike Davis, director of imaging services, Dignity Health Advanced Imaging — Redding; Todd Smith, President, Mercy Medical Center, Redding; Dr. Rhonda Wyatt; Dr. Philip Baker; Dr. Greg Shaw; Dr. Ewa Bauer; Dr. Don Chin; Dr. Adam Attoun; Dr. Stephen Hofkin; Dr. Douglas Hughes; Rich Martinez, executive director, Dignity Health Advanced Imaging Dignity Health Advanced Imaging (DHAI) is pleased to announce the opening of its newly acquired imaging practice in Redding. The practice, which includes offices at 2020 Court St. and 2380 Bechelli Lane in Redding, offers a full range of imaging services, including mammograms, PET scans, interventional radiology, computed tomography (CT scans), MRIs, ultrasounds, X-rays and more.

Mar 1, 2024 - Health

We asked Alexis Lyon-Claus, LMFT, behavioral health manager at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, to help explain behavioral health and share advice on what you and your loved ones can do to continue to navigate your mental health journey.

Feb 21, 2024 - Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it affects women differently than men. Below, Kathy Glatter, MD, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares the types of heart diseases that commonly affect women, the risk factors to watch out for, and the steps you can take to lower your risk.