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Celebrating Women Physicians Day

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 2/1/24 3:28 PM

National Women Physicians Day on February 3, recognizes the path women doctors have paved in the U.S. over the years. The date commemorates Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the U.S. in 1849. Today we reflect on the achievements of women in medicine, and also show our support for the next generation. We asked three Dignity Health Medical Group physicians to share what celebrating this day means to them. Here’s what they had to say.

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An introduction to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Posted by Isabelle Eskew on 1/23/24 1:39 PM

January is Thyroid Awareness Month so we spoke with Dr. Scott McCusker, Ear, Nose and Throat specialist with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group to learn about common thyroid diseases like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

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Unlocking the secrets to sound sleep: understanding and managing sleep apnea

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 1/8/24 8:57 AM

A good night's sleep is one of the most crucial factors for a long, healthy life. An inability to get a restful slumber can sometimes lead to dangerous health complications. Approximately 30 million American adults have sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which your breathing can repeatedly start and stop, inhibiting one’s ability to get a good night’s rest.

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Holiday health tips from an urgent care physician

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 12/17/23 1:19 AM

The holiday season is a busy time of year, marked with social gatherings and travel plans that keep people on the move. It’s also a time when respiratory viruses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV tend to surge. Whether you're visiting loved ones or finally getting to enjoy a much-needed beach vacation, don’t let illness ruin the holiday season. 

To stay healthy during this time of year, consider taking a few precautionary measures. Reyn Higa, MD a Family Medicine physician with Dignity Health Urgent Care in Northridge, shares tips to stay healthy during the holiday season.

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Hello Healthy Podcast | Why is lung cancer on the rise among women?

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 11/28/23 2:20 PM

For Dignity Health's Hello Healthy podcast, Eric Peck, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon with Dignity Health Medical Group — Bakersfield discusses recent research that explains a rise of lung cancer in women under 50 years of age and the surgical treatment options available for lung cancer patients. Read the interview transcript below.

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