Asthma affects about 25 million Americans and accounts for 1.8 million emergency room visits every year. Among school-age children, asthma is the number one reason for missed school days.
Health and wellness news, tips and information featuring our local primary and specialty care physicians.
Posted by Mary Beth TeSelle on 4/17/18 1:58 PM
Asthma affects about 25 million Americans and accounts for 1.8 million emergency room visits every year. Among school-age children, asthma is the number one reason for missed school days.
Dr. Mona Orady is a gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at Dignity Health Medical Group - Saint Francis/St. Mary's. She is also the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Saint Francis Memorial hospital.
Posted by Nichole Baxter on 3/20/18 4:22 PM
Dignity Health Medical Foundation is utilizing new technology that is transforming the way physicians interact with patients. Thanks to Augmedix and Glass, providers can spend more time connecting directly with patients. Dr. Christie Carroll, a dermatologist and Chief Experience Officer at Woodland Clinic, was an early advocate of the technology and currently utilizes Augmedix in her practice.
Andrew Katz, MD, a pediatrician with Mercy Medical Group, shares his expertise and own experience with building sleep habits in this Q&A.
Posted by Mona Orady, MD on 3/15/18 9:00 AM
In 2018, The American Cancer Society estimates that about 63,230 new cases of uterine cancer will be diagnosed resulting in more than 11,000 deaths. Endometrial cancer is the most common form of uterine cancer and if it caught early, it is one of the most treatable and least deadly gynecological cancers. Unfortunately, the warning signs are often ignored.
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