Medical

Underscoring quality and excellent outcomes, Blue Shield of California has named Providence Saint Joseph and Providence Holy Cross medical centers Blue Distinction Centers+ for both knee and hip replacement procedures.
The Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care program is a national designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality specialty care. 

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What happens when you encounter the unexpected?  Do you get on guard, preparing for the worst possible scenario, or do you seek deeper understanding?  Potential threats are generally met with fight or flight tendencies, yet are these tendencies in your best interest?

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Adolescence is a unique stage of development that requires the support of health care professionals.  Teen health care involves more than routine check-ups.  There are diverse health needs such as physical development, body image, nutrition, sexuality, mental health, and screening for use of substances and other risky behaviors.

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SLIT (Sub Lingual Immuno Therapy) or ‘allergy drop therapy’ is the future of allergy treatment.  Now approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), SLIT successfully treats allergic patients in Germany, France, UK, Australia and South Africa.

Read more: SLIT your Allergy Problem!