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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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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group honored for providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 11/27/23 4:47 PM

We are pleased to announce that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group is a recipient of the   Excellence in Healthcare Award for measurement year 2022, from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for its top performance on clinical quality, patient experience and cost measures. 

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Exposing lung cancer’s silent threat

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 11/27/23 10:44 AM

Lung cancer claims more lives than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Historically, lung cancer has been more common in older adults and diagnosed at an advanced stage. Younger women, however, are getting lung cancer at higher rates than men younger than 50, according to a report published in JAMA Oncology.

Costanzo DiPerna, MD a thoracic surgeon with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, shares insight and resources to help people understand risks, prevention, treatment options and the dangerous long-term effects of using modern “e-cigarettes.”

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Empowered by Data: How People Are Using Smartwatches for Heart Monitoring

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 9/26/23 2:41 PM

The evolution of smartwatches has ushered in a new era of personalized health monitoring. Many of these devices now come equipped with an electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, allowing wearers to independently record their heart's rhythm.

This was the case for Val Chaban, a retired law enforcement officer from Lodi, who noticed that he was frequently experiencing a subtle but persistent fluttering sensation in his chest after his routine workouts.

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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Cardiologists Recognized for High-Quality Care

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 8/23/23 2:36 PM

We're pleased to share that Mercy General Hospital has recently received several recognitions for providing high-quality patient care. Congratulations to the many Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group physicians and advanced practice providers who helped make these awards possible.
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