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Introducing My Portal by Dignity Health: Health at your fingertips

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 2/14/24 1:35 PM

Managing your health between visits is easier than ever with My Portal by Dignity Health, offering a more convenient way to access and handle your health needs between appointments — all from one central place.

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Holiday health tips from an urgent care physician

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 12/17/23 1:19 AM

The holiday season is a busy time of year, marked with social gatherings and travel plans that keep people on the move. It’s also a time when respiratory viruses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV tend to surge. Whether you're visiting loved ones or finally getting to enjoy a much-needed beach vacation, don’t let illness ruin the holiday season. 

To stay healthy during this time of year, consider taking a few precautionary measures. Reyn Higa, MD a Family Medicine physician with Dignity Health Urgent Care in Northridge, shares tips to stay healthy during the holiday season.

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Understanding perimenopause: symptoms and management tips

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 5/22/23 12:20 AM

All women will go through perimenopause, but it is not commonly discussed among women suffering from symptoms or as a women’s health issue in general. 

As we recognize Women’s Health Month, Paniz Heidari, DO, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group —  Northridge, discusses what perimenopausal women can expect and when to seek support from your health care team.

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Doctors share their go-to nutritious meals | DHMG Blog

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 3/17/23 8:36 AM

March is National Nutrition Month and we’re sharing go-to meals from some of our Dignity Health Medical Group physicians and advanced practice providers. Try these dishes the next time you're in need of a healthy meal idea.

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What do the results of my Pap and HPV tests mean? | DHMG Blog

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 1/26/23 9:36 AM

A Pap test, or Pap smear, screens for cervical cancer and is recommended for women between 21 and 65. If your results are normal, you may not need to get screened again for another three to five years, depending on your age and the test you receive. But what happens when your results come back positive, abnormal, or unclear? Read on to learn more about the goal of cervical cancer screening, understand what HPV and Pap tests are, and what your results could mean.

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