We are pleased to announce that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group has received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes℠ Gold Award for its commitment to addressing the relationship between diabetes and the risk of heart disease and stroke.

We are proud to announce that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group was voted “Best Medical Practice” in Style Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards in Folsom and El Dorado Hills. This marks the 12th year that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group received this recognition.

Congratulations to our care teams who made this honor possible. See the full article here. This recognition denotes Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group’s commitment to exceptional patient care. We believe that together, we can achieve better health, wellness, and improve the quality of life for our families, neighbors, friends, and most of all, our patients.

Summer is here and so are our favorite outdoor activities. When spending time in the great outdoors, it’s important to take all the necessary precautions, including protecting oneself from harmful plants and insects. Below, Nikki Pham, MD, a Family Medicine physician with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, shares tips on how to safely enjoy the outdoors this summer.

This June, we’re sharing insights from clinicians across Dignity Health Medical Groups on topics that are crucial to men’s health. Next, is Rudy Idrogo, an LMFT with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Behavioral Health.

Rudy discusses what men should know about their own mental health and what they can do to care for their mental well-being.

Our third installment of our Women’s Health Month series features Azadeh Toofaninejad, DO, a cardiologist with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, sharing guidance on how heart disease affects women. Dr. Toofaninejad addresses symptoms to look out for, risk factors and lifestyle changes women can make to decrease their risk of heart disease.