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Men’s Health Month Series: Don’t Miss These Important Screenings

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/30/22 2:27 PM

This June, we’re sharing insights from clinicians across our Dignity Health Medical Groups on topics that are crucial to men’s health. Earlier this month we heard from clinicians specializing in cardiology, behavioral health and urology about important reminders for men in each of their respective areas.

Studies show that men tend to visit doctors less than women. Routine checkups are key to finding problems before they turn into major health issues. We caught up with Joshua Ostrue, DO, a Family Medicine physician with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic about other important health considerations and screenings men should be aware of.

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Men’s Health Month Series: Cardiovascular Health

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/28/22 1:58 PM

This June, we’re sharing insights from clinicians across our Dignity Health Medical Groups on topics that are crucial to men’s health. Next, we’ll hear from Sumesh Jain, MD, a cardiologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Merced.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men in the United States. The good news is that heart disease can be prevented. Below, Dr. Jain offers insight to better understand heart disease and how to reduce one’s risk.

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Men’s Health Month Series: Mental Health

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/16/22 9:23 AM

This June, we’re sharing insights from clinicians across Dignity Health Medical Groups on topics that are crucial to men’s health. Next, is Rudy Idrogo, an LMFT with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Behavioral Health.

Rudy discusses what men should know about their own mental health and what they can do to care for their mental well-being.

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Men’s Health Month Series: What You Should Know About Prostate Cancer

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/9/22 12:40 PM

This June, we’re sharing insights from physicians across Dignity Health Medical Groups on topics that are crucial to men’s health. First up, is Paul Lee, MD, a urologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Stockton.

Dr. Lee discusses what men should know about prostate cancer, the most common cancer for men in the United States, aside from nonmelanoma skin cancer.

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Women’s Health Month Series: What Women Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 5/31/22 10:52 AM

Our third installment of our Women’s Health Month series features Azadeh Toofaninejad, DO, a cardiologist with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, sharing guidance on how heart disease affects women. Dr. Toofaninejad addresses symptoms to look out for, risk factors and lifestyle changes women can make to decrease their risk of heart disease.


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