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Empowered by Data: How People Are Using Smartwatches for Heart Monitoring

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 9/26/23 2:41 PM

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 Chaban, a retired law enforcement officer from Lodi, who noticed that he was frequently experiencing a subtle but persistent fluttering sensation in his chest after his routine workouts.

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Pediatrician Answers Common Questions About the HPV Vaccine

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 8/31/23 8:52 AM

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 HPV vaccine and routine testing. Below, Brian Nguyen, DO, a pediatrician with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic answers common questions parents often have about the HPV vaccine.

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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Cardiologists Recognized for High-Quality Care

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 8/23/23 2:36 PM

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.
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Back to School Health Checklist: Pediatrician Offers Tips for a Happy & Healthy Academic Year

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 8/11/23 3:19 PM

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 Group — Merced offers tips to consider as part of the back to school preparation process — for a happy and healthy academic year.  

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What you should know about the newly proposed breast cancer screening guidelines

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/8/23 4:28 PM

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently drafted a recommendation lowering the age for when women should begin getting screened for breast cancer. The proposed recommendation lowers the age from 50 to age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.

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