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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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How much water do you actually need?

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 7/28/23 1:28 PM

Summer is officially here and the rising temperatures, coupled with outdoor activities and longer days, can quickly leave us feeling depleted and even ill if we don’t drink enough water.

Thankfully, maintaining optimal hydration doesn't have to be a daunting task. Monica Tolentino Gianni, DNP, a family medicine provider with Dignity Health Medical Group — Inland Empire, shares essential tips for staying hydrated during the summer months, helping you make the most of the sunny season while staying safe and refreshed.

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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Opens First Express Primary Care Clinic

Posted by Isabelle Eskew on 7/7/23 1:48 PM

Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group opened their first express primary care location. Conveniently located in a retail location at 3980 Douglas Blvd. Ste. 110, in Roseville, CA, this new clinic provides a broad-spectrum of primary and low-severity urgent care services, as well as extended operating hours which will serve the growing needs of the Roseville community.

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5 common misconceptions about prostate cancer and the truth behind them

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 6/15/23 1:04 PM

Talking about your prostate, urinary symptoms, or sexual dysfunction can be uncomfortable, but it’s essential to men’s health. The prostate is a tiny reproductive organ the size of a walnut located below a man’s urinary bladder. It’s responsible for making semen and tends to grow larger with age.

“An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous condition that may affect sexual function,” says Steven Guarnaccia, MD, a urologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Sequoia. “Its symptoms include slow urine flow, difficulty urinating, frequent or urgent need to urinate, dribbling after urination, and waking up at night to urinate.”

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Dignity Health Medical Group — Sequoia opens primary care clinic in Foster City | DHMG Blog

Posted by Isabelle Eskew on 2/27/23 2:58 PM

We are proud to announce that Dignity Health Medical Group — Sequoia opened a new, family medicine clinic located at 1098 Foster City Blvd Ste. #104 in Foster City, CA today.

Conveniently located in the Marlin Cove Shopping Center in the heart of Foster City, the new location sits within a populated residential neighborhood, providing accessible, high-quality health care within strolling distance for community members.

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