Dignity Health Medical Foundation has announced the promotion of Alicia Bohlke, MBA to Director of Clinical Operations for Dignity Health Medical Group - Merced. In this role, Bohlke will lead clinic operations for both medical group locations in Merced. She will also be responsible for operational, financial, clinical, quality and business development activities.

National Women Physicians Day on February 3rd commemorates the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, the first woman in the United States to become a doctor. As we reflect on and celebrate the achievements of women in medicine, we asked our providers to share what inspired them to choose a career in healing and humankindness. Here is what they said.

Dignity Health Medical Group has announced that they have expanded their pediatric services in Aptos with the addition of longtime Aptos residents and highly-regarded pediatricians Cory Parello, MD and Jill Parello, MD. They will also be joined by Dignity Health Medical Group pediatrician Stephanie Graziani, DO to offer expanded pediatric access and services to the community at 105 Post Office Drive, Ste F. in Aptos.

In this edition of "ask the expert," our providers weigh in on a wide range of topics, including toddler behavior, the importance of preventative care, and how to handle night sweats. 

A laparoscopic colectomy provides qualified patients a less invasive, and has a faster recovery than traditional surgery.