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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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Know the signs of melanoma

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 5/30/23 10:31 AM

Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, the most common type of cancer. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that makes up 1% of all skin cancers, but accounts for the majority of skin cancer deaths. 

Regular screenings with your dermatologist can significantly increase your chances of catching melanoma early. Knowing what to look for can also help you spot potential cancer. Below, Maulik Dhandha, MD, a dermatologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic shares signs you should look for.

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Which type of visit is right for you?

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 5/1/23 9:20 AM

Injuries and health concerns can occur out of the blue. But how do you know which kind of visit is right for you? We’ve created the following guide to help you determine which type of visit is best in any situation.

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Dignity Health Medical Group — Bakersfield physician provides minimally-invasive open heart surgery alternative

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 4/26/23 1:17 PM

When Kern County resident, Kimberly Marchant first found out she had a blood clot in her heart that needed to be removed, her first thought was “I don’t know how I’m going to do this.” Kimberly was thinking about how she would manage the recovery from open-heart surgery, the proposed treatment for her condition.

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