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  • December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

    Every parent feels a longing to see the anticipation of the holiday season culminate in an excited child opening something special the morning after ...

    Nov 1, 2023 More
  • Diabetes and Your Mental Health

    If you have diabetes, you know how much time and effort it can take to manage the disease. You need to keep a close eye on your blood sugar, make ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Live Well With Diabetes

    About one in 10 Americans are living with a diabetes diagnosis. What’s more, over one-third of adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, or elevated blood ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Notice of Progress Software Security Incident

    Progress Software recently experienced a data security incident originating from a zero-day vulnerability in its MOVEit secure file transfer software. ...

    Sep 28, 2023 More
  • New Technologies and Services at the Health Pavilion Make Quality Care More Accessible

    The Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute opened to patients at 900 Mono Way in Sonora five years ago this August, offering a ...

    Aug 24, 2023 More
  • How Screen Time Affects Teens: Mental Health and Depression

    Young people are using cellphones and computers more than ever. Learn what that means for their well-being. Digital technology certainly has its ...

    Aug 4, 2023 More
  • The Key to Living Well Later in Life?

    Get ahead of health concerns. What quality of life do you have now? What quality of life do you hope to have in the future? That’s what Melissa Davis, ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • Is It Alzheimer’s or Am I Just Forgetful?

    What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, with more than 65 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. About one in nine ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • Celebrating our Accreditation as a Senior-friendly Emergency Department

    Adventist Health Sonora has earned Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This accreditation ...

    Jul 17, 2023 More
  • Bringing the Latest Technology and More Experts to Our Cardiovascular Team

    During a heart attack, when every minute counts, having the closest interventional cardiology program more than 50 miles away can lead to devastating ...

    Jun 13, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Earns Spring 2023 “A” Hospital Safety Grade

    We are proud to share that Adventist Health Sonora has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a national ...

    May 12, 2023 More
  • Understanding Black Maternal Mortality

    Public scrutiny over the alarming state of Black maternal health in the U.S. has grown in recent years, especially as more people share their ...

    Apr 10, 2023 More
  • Take Heart: Better Sleep Can Be Yours

    When most of us think about heart health, we think about exercise and eating right. But there’s another daily part of our lives we may not connect to ...

    Jan 19, 2023 More
  • Know how to manage RSV, flu and COVID-19 this winter

    Have you heard the terms “tripledemic” or "tridemic" recently? These are names that have been coined to reference three illnesses that are on the rise ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Who You Spend Time With Impacts Health

    Blue Zones research shows that who you spend your time with affects your health. Did you know your social circle can affect your physical health? ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Air quality and your lungs: What is poor air quality and why does it matter?

    You may have seen the warnings on your weather app: “poor air quality for sensitive groups.” But what does poor air quality even mean? And who is a ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • Addressing Sciatic Nerve Pain To Achieve Better Mobility

    After years of distress, a fitness instructor can move comfortably again thanks to spine surgery. Julie Spiker has always been active. From dancing to ...

    Sep 12, 2022 More
  • Conquering Breast Cancer

    Here’s how one woman survived and thrived after a diagnosis. When Kristi Dunbar told her doctor about a lump she found on her breast, she didn’t think ...

    Aug 16, 2022 More
  • Video: Strategies to Overcome Burnout

    Nearly three-quarters of employees across all industries say they have experienced the effects of burnout, which is work-related stress that manifests ...

    Aug 1, 2022 More
  • Lead Exposure: Should Your Child Be Tested?

    When you think of lead, you might think of pencils—but in fact, the classic yellow pencil contains graphite instead of lead. The switch was prompted ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Addressing the Doctor Shortage

    Rural communities across the U.S. struggle to attract physicians. Adventist Health is filling that gap in Sonora. Advanced training for physicians ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Diana J. White Cancer Institute Earns Re-Certification for Quality Care

    February 22, 2022 – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to announce that the Diana J. White Cancer Institute has earned re-certification from the Quality ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last

    Your healthiest year ever Adventist Health providers share how to put your wellness first all year long. Make improvements that last It’s easy to set ...

    Feb 7, 2022 More
  • The flu shot: What is it and why do I need one every year?

    As we enter another fall and winter season with COVID-19 variants still circulating, it's important not to forget the vaccine that comes around every ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • Putting Care at the Center 2021 with Adventist Health’s Well-Being Division

    A mobile health unit. A sustainable homeless collaborative. Ecosystems for care and social needs. Pediatric trauma screenings. These aren’t always the ...

    Oct 22, 2021 More
  • COVID-19 patient welcomes care through Adventist Health Hospital@Home

    When Terri Miller took a COVID-19 test in order to travel to Maui, she got the surprise of her life. She tested positive, despite having no symptoms. ...

    Oct 13, 2021 More
  • Center for Wound Care celebrates achievements during National Wound Care Awareness Month

    Center for Wound Care celebrates achievements during National Wound Care Awareness Month Wound Care patient comments on benefits of award-winning care ...

    Jun 24, 2021 More
  • Comprehensive imaging services available in Sonora – including 3D mammography

    March 29, 2021 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to offer the latest technology in imaging services, with appointments and walk-in ...

    Apr 1, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes urologist Lincoln Maynes, MD

    March 9, 2021 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to welcome Lincoln Maynes, MD, a fellowship-trained urologic surgeon specializing in ...

    Mar 9, 2021 More
  • Cervical Cancer Month: HPV vaccination and other prevention tools

    As recently as 50 years ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. But in the last 40 years, the mortality and case ...

    Jan 4, 2021 More
  • Winter staycation: Our favorite cold-weather activities

    Even if you can't travel this holiday season, it doesn't mean you can't have a winter staycation at home! When the weather outside is frightful, lean ...

    Dec 6, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora enacts COVID-19 surge plans and joins thousands of top U.S. hospitals to ...

    November 20, 2020 (Sonora, Calif.) – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Adventist Health Sonora care providers have been screening and evaluating ...

    Nov 20, 2020 More
  • Diana J. White Cancer Institute welcomes new hematology and medical oncology physician

    November 2, 2020 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome Lin Soe, MD, MPHTM to the care team at the Diana J. White Cancer ...

    Nov 5, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health to celebrate Mission Week November 2-6

    Next week, Adventist Health will celebrate Mission Week, an annual event to reconnect to its mission of “living God’s love by inspiring health, ...

    Oct 29, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora building comprehensive urology and advanced robotic-assisted surgery program

    October 13, 2020 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora has acquired the latest da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. ...

    Oct 14, 2020 More
  • October is Pastor and Clergy Appreciation Month

    October is Pastor and Clergy Appreciation Month and we are so grateful for our chaplains and our entire faith community who are living God’s love and ...

    Oct 13, 2020 More
  • Lorraine’s story of hope and faith

    A reminder for women get screened and schedule annual mammograms Lorraine was getting ready on Thanksgiving Day, 2018, and felt a sudden sharp pain in ...

    Oct 9, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Alexa Calfee, MD, MPH

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of obstetrician/gynecologist and robotics-trained specialist Alexa Calfee, MD, MPH, to the ...

    Sep 17, 2020 More
  • Yosemite Orthopedics welcomes Tiffany Waters, PA-C

    Adventist Health Sonora is proud to welcome Physician Assistant, Tiffany Waters, to the team at Yosemite Joint Replacement and Orthopedics. Waters ...

    Sep 16, 2020 More
  • The water safety tips you need to know this summer

    As the weather warms up, many families choose water activities to cool down. Whether you’re going out on the boat, swimming in a pool or simply ...

    Jun 23, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora initiates additional safety precautions for Sierra Care Center

    To protect the residents of the Sierra Care Center, our community members who are at the highest risk for COVID-19, Adventist Health Sonora has ...

    Jun 11, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes physician assistant Cassie Blackwell

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of physician assistant Cassie Blackwell, PA, to its team. Blackwell specializes in ...

    Jun 9, 2020 More
  • Surgeon William Stone, MD, FACS, Joins Adventist Health Sonora

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome board-certified surgeon William Stone, MD, FACS, who joins the hospital’s team of general surgery ...

    May 8, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health launches Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker

    Adventist Health today announced its launch of the COVID-19 Virtual Assistant and Symptom Checker on the Adventist Health website, an easy and ...

    Apr 7, 2020 More
  • March is National Nutrition Month! Learn more about protein from our registered dietitians

    What is Protein? Protein is a macronutrient, which means we need an adequate amount in our diets to maintain health. Protein plays many important ...

    Mar 10, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes new medical officer

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome Alexander Heard, MD, CPE, FAAP, a certified physician executive who will serve as the new medical ...

    Mar 4, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Primary Care Physician Kyi Kyi Thwin Win, MD

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to welcome Kyi Kyi Thwin Win, MD, who has joined the hospital’s medical staff. For more than 20 years, Win has ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes surgeon Carlos Alvarez, MD, FACS

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified general surgeon Carlos Alvarez, MD, FACS, to both its Mountain Medical ...

    Feb 20, 2020 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley notifies patients of possible security breach

    Adventist Health Simi Valley, a hospital in Southern California, recently learned of a phishing incident that compromised an associate’s email ...

    Jan 17, 2020 More
  • Behavioral health provider joins Adventist Health Sonora clinic

    November 19, 2019 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of Deborah Kagay to its behavioral health practice. ...

    Nov 19, 2019 More
  • Sarah Dunn, MD, is Inspired by the Patients She Serves

    Sarah Dunn, MD, is inspired by the patients she serves. As a child growing up in Tuolumne County, she set her goals to become an emergency physician ...

    Oct 18, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Welcomes Cardiologist Melanie Davidson, MD

    Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified cardiologist Melanie Davidson, MD, to its medical staff. Davidson cares ...

    Oct 14, 2019 More
  • Cerner associates invited to join Adventist Health

    Adventist Health is continually evaluating how to better serve our patients and communities with a focus on improved quality and efficiency. After ...

    Oct 7, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora welcomes Family Medicine Physician Ryan Carey, DO, MPH

    September 3, 2019 (Sonora, Calif.) – Adventist Health Sonora is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified family medicine practitioner Ryan ...

    Sep 3, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Gala raises money for local cancer patients

    August 29, 2019 (Sonora, CA) — Adventist Health Sonora will host the 19 th annual Joie de Vie Gala at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 29, ...

    Aug 29, 2019 More
  • Be skin smart: Visit a dermatologist

    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month—and if you don’t already have a dermatologist, there’s no better time to find one. Dermatologists are the ...

    May 20, 2019 More
  • Explore your family’s health history

    Your primary care provider needs to know a lot of things about you to help you stay healthy—including the latest medical problems of your older sister ...

    May 8, 2019 More
  • Measles is trying for a comeback: How you can help stop it

    Elizabeth Maslow, MD, has one message for parents considering not vaccinating their children against measles: “There is no downside to vaccinating ...

    May 2, 2019 More
  • Life through death: Why Easter matters

    Easter reminds us that death brings life. The darkness of winter is gone; signs of spring, and new life, are evident everywhere. With Good Friday ...

    Apr 19, 2019 More
  • Hospice Bridge Tournament and organizer recognized with the Big Heart Award

    April 10, 2019 (Sonora, CA) – In 1985, a group of Sonora bridge players started a tournament to raise funds in support of hospice patients and 34 ...

    Apr 11, 2019 More
  • Raising funds for hospice patients at Heart of Hospice

    April 10, 2019 (Sonora, CA) – Adventist Health Sonora is hosting Heart of Hospice, a fun-filled, western-themed event to benefit Hospice. Last year, ...

    Apr 11, 2019 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Center for Wound Care Recognized with National President’s Circle Award for ...

    March 14, 2019 (Sonora, CA) – Adventist Health Sonora physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered today to celebrate the President’s Circle award ...

    Mar 17, 2019 More
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