Dignity Health Medical Foundation (DHMF), which operates 13 medical groups and imaging centers and more than 124 clinic locations across California, has announced that Theresa Hylen, CPA, MBA has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation has announced that Pamela Carrington-Tribble, DO, with Main Street Medical has joined the Dignity Health Medical Group – Sequoia family. Main Street Medical has served Half Moon Bay families for nearly 15 years and will continue to do so under the Dignity Health Medical Group name from now on.

Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones. It’s estimated that nearly 5 percent of the U.S. population over the age of 12 may be living with hypothyroidism. Below, Dr. Harshit Shah, an endocrinologist with Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield, explains how hypothyroidism can impact weight gain. 

Monitoring and maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important at any age. However, for seniors, high blood pressure is especially dangerous. Lindy Chavez, NPC, a family medicine nurse practitioner with Dignity Health Medical Group – Ventura Region, shares answers to common blood pressure questions related to those over the age of 65.

Talking about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be as uncomfortable as its symptoms. However, IBS is a relatively common condition affecting about 20 percent of the U.S. population, according to Dr. Kuldip Sandhu, an expert gastroenterologist with Mercy Medical Group. Dr. Sandhu answers important questions about IBS below.