Dignity Health Central Coast is comprised of three hospitals, recognized for their quality of care, safety and service, in addition to primary and specialty care physician offices, premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services and comprehensive home health services.
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Marian Regional Medical Center is offering a new, less invasive way of treating carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger. Dr. Marie Dusch describes Ultrasound Guided Treatment. Marian is the first in the Central Coast to offer this technique, which greatly decreases the recovery times needed.
A bunion forms when the bones at the base of the big toe move out of their regular position, causing a bump on the outside of the joint that can make wearing shoes painful. Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Ryan Filler from French Hospital Medical Center explains when someone should consider surgery. Fortunately, French Hospital offers a minimally invasive surgical option that can relive the pain. New technology at French makes this option better than traditional surgeries. That means benefits for the patients during the recovery phase and a faster return to normal activities.
Nurse Practitioners have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and then at least 2 more additional years of training, preparing them to diagnose and treat most health conditions, including writing prescriptions. Family Nurse Practitioner Ashley Wells from Marian Regional Medical Center talks about the many things she does for her patients. Nurse Practitioners are trained in holistic medicine — treating the whole person, not only a disease. Nurse Practitioners can order diagnostic testing and prescribe medications as well.
French Hospital Medical Center has been using robotic technology to assist surgeons in hip and knee replacement procedures. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Dimitri Delagrammaticus says that as this method has gained popularity, their patients are reaping the benefits. This technology allows surgeons to modify each surgery plan to fit the unique anatomy of each patient. These surgical benefits then translate to benefits for patients in recovery and their future quality of life.
The aorta is the main vessel carrying blood to the lower half of the body. Many people are at risk for an aortic aneurysm, a section of the vessel that balloons out and could burst. Dr. Matthew Georgis talks about how these aneurysms can be treated at Marian Regional Medical Center. These techniques are much better for patients than the traditional large incision into the belly which required extensive recovery time. Ask your doctor if you might be at risk for an aortic aneurysm and if you should have a simple screening ultrasound.
French Hospital Medical Center has earned an Advanced Certification from the Joint Commission for their specialization in hip and knee total joint replacements. Orthopedic Program Coordinator Morgan Olexson explains how they work to ensure their patients receive the best care possible. The Nurse Navigator will also visit you during your time in the hospital.
Dignity Health knows that the best healthcare extends outside the walls of the hospital to where people live and feel most comfortable. Vice President of Post-Acute Services Dr. Kathleen Sullivan says that’s why they offer Dignity Health Home Health and Hospice Care. If someone is given less than six months to live, Dignity Health offers palliative and hospice care options that many home care services don’t.
Dignity Health provides high-level, high-quality cancer care across the Central Coast. Dr. Tom Spillane talks about the experts, technology, and treatments they provide. Statistics now show around 40% of all people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, so this care has a broad and lasting impact for our community.
If you’ve ever seen a movie or TV show in which a character has a heart attack, it’s often a dramatic clutching of the chest with a painful scream. But Dr. Kirsten Shaw from Marian Regional Medical Center says these portrayals can be misleading. There’s good news when comparing the outcomes of Hollywood Heart Attacks to real treatments available at places like Marian Regional Medical Center, who has been nationally recognized for heart attack care.
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, but aren’t making strides with medications or diet changes? Dr. Carol McCloskey from Marian Regional Medical Center offers some advice. Marian Regional offers a comprehensive weight loss surgery program that includes dietary, exercise, and psychological guidance before and long after the procedure.
Whether age or injury has taken a toll on your joints, the results can be debilitating. That’s where our experts come in. Dignity Health Central Coast's orthopedic specialists are here to help you feel your best, working with you to get to the source of your discomfort and developing a personalized treatment plan so you can seize every hop, skip or jump life has planned for you ahead.
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