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The 5 Most Common Summer Injuries

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 5/17/23 10:24 AM

Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors and have some fun. There are loads of activities that can be enjoyed all season long, but whether you love to relax during the lazy days of summer or prefer to let that adrenaline soar, one thing you want to watch out for is avoiding injury. After all, it’s hard to have fun if you get hurt in the process.

Family Medicine physician, Dr. Srilakshmi Madhusudhan with Dignity Health Medical Group — Bakersfield, says that while summer fun may increase your risk of injury, that shouldn’t stop you from getting outside and enjoying the season. “You may be more at risk of being injured during the summertime simply because you’re more likely to be more active and engage in activities that carry some degree of risk. But with a few extra precautions, you can enjoy your summer without pain, injury or a trip to the emergency room.”

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Dignity Health Medical Group — Bakersfield physician provides minimally-invasive open heart surgery alternative

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 4/26/23 1:17 PM

When Kern County resident, Kimberly Marchant first found out she had a blood clot in her heart that needed to be removed, her first thought was “I don’t know how I’m going to do this.” Kimberly was thinking about how she would manage the recovery from open-heart surgery, the proposed treatment for her condition.

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Congratulations to our 2023 PE Vision Award Winners

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 4/21/23 12:39 PM

The annual CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards program is intended to recognize and celebrate clinical excellence throughout the Physician Enterprise, which includes our Dignity Health Medical Groups. The awards are anchored on the CommonSpirit Health vision statement: A healthier future for all – inspired by faith, driven by innovation, and powered by our humanity.

Please join us in celebrating our Dignity Health Medical Group award winners! Thank you to everyone who nominated a colleague. To receive a nomination from a peer is truly one of the highest honors.

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Doctors share their go-to nutritious meals | DHMG Blog

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 3/17/23 8:36 AM

March is National Nutrition Month and we’re sharing go-to meals from some of our Dignity Health Medical Group physicians and advanced practice providers. Try these dishes the next time you're in need of a healthy meal idea.

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Dignity Health Medical Foundation Names New VP of Operations, Southern California

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 1/20/23 11:12 AM

Dignity Health Medical Foundation (DHMF) is pleased to announce Anthony Quan as vice president of operations for southern California. 

In this role, Anthony will partner with physician and clinic teams to develop and execute operational strategies that prioritize cost-effective, high-quality health care services to meet the current and future needs of the communities we serve.

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