We’re pleased to share that our Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Otolaryngologists, also known as Ear Nose and Throat specialists (ENTs), performed their 50th Inspire procedure. Congratulations to Scott McCusker, MD; Deanne Nyland, MD; Shoab Siddique, MD and Mike Desy,…
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,…
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…
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently drafted a recommendation lowering the age for when women should begin getting screened for breast cancer. The proposed recommendation lowers the age from 50 to age 40 to reduce their risk of…
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing American sports and is only continuing to rise in popularity as summer approaches. But as with many activities, injuries are likely to happen without proper technique and preparation. Arati Dunbar, MD, an orthopedic surgeon…
Anyone can be at risk of developing skin cancer, the most common type of cancer. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that makes up 1% of all skin cancers, but accounts for the majority of skin cancer deaths. Regular…
All women will go through perimenopause, but it is not commonly discussed among women suffering from symptoms or as a women’s health issue in general. As we recognize Women’s Health Month, Paniz Heidari, DO, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical…
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…
Injuries and health concerns can occur out of the blue. But how do you know which kind of visit is right for you? We’ve created the following guide to help you determine which type of visit is best in any…
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…
