We celebrate National Women Physicians Day on Feb. 3, commemorating Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. in 1849. Today, we honor and recognize the accomplishments and milestones of all women doctors since then.

To celebrate, we asked a handful of women physicians within Dignity Health Medical Groups to weigh-in on what National Women Physicians Day represents for them and share advice for other women entering the medical profession.

Se ha oído de muchos mitos acerca de las vacunas para el COVID-19 y parece que hay más preguntas que respuestas. Decidimos poner al descubierto estos mitos para descartar las falsedades y responder a las preguntas que hayan quedado pendientes.

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month and it’s an important reminder to pay attention to one of the most vital parts of our body. Tarandeep Kaur, MD, an endocrinologist with Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton, shares the signs and symptoms to ensure your thyroid is properly functioning and your health is on track.

As we approach the one year mark since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how much our communities and lives have changed because of it. We are aware of how difficult the past year has been for patients and the communities we serve.The COVID-19 vaccines offer a promising light to the end of the tunnel of this pandemic and we’re honored to be part of that effort.

Many myths about the COVID-19 vaccines are being circulated, and there seem to be more questions than answers. We've put together these myth busters to help dispel those untruths and answer lingering questions.