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Jasmine Singh, MD

Dr. Jasmine Singh, Board Certified psychiatrist, returns to practice in her hometown of Stockton, CA.

Dr. Singh completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco in Fresno, CA. While in residency, Dr. Singh was invited to be a medical correspondent on local television. Here she produced and engaged in television segments aimed to spread mental health awareness and information to the masses. Dr. Singh has been featured on CBS, NBC, NPR, various podcasts, in addition to print magazines, newsletters, and even international channels. A select few of her segments are available to watch on her YouTube channel, “The Jazzy Doc”.

Dr. Singh has now returned to her hometown of Stockton, CA, to open up her own private practice. Dr. Singh provides psychopharmacology services, as well as talk therapy, psychoeducation and wellness recommendations to help her patients. She currently accepts Medicare, Cigna, and Optum/ United Healthcare with pending applications for Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna.

She is currently accepting patients and can be reached at 213375-8095 or through her website: thejazzydoc.com.

Lodi Memorial’s Advanced Imaging Center Offers the Latest Cancer Screening Technology

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has launched its newly renovated Advanced Imaging Center (AIC) which offers an unrivaled level of service by combining state-of-the-art equipment with well-trained, caring imaging clinicians. The hospital has made significant investments in acquiring some of the most advanced diagnostic screening tools in the county.

• Mammography- The Advanced Imaging Center at

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is now offering 3D Digital

Mammography. This includes computer-assisted detection and artificial intelligence enhancement to help radiologists identify subtle tissue abnormalities.

• MRI- The AIC features a wide-bore MRI unit to accommodate larger patients and increase overall patient comfort. The high-tech unit also allows for non-invasive prostate screening and evaluation.

• Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanner- This scanner provides 128-Slice Imaging and contains Smart Dose

Technology, providing the highest quality image with the lowest possible radiation dose.

Lodi Memorial’s Advanced Imaging Center

• Ultrasound- The newest addition to the AIC is an

Automated Breast Ultrasound Unit. This advanced screening tool is for patients with dense breasts that may otherwise be difficult to evaluate.

For patient scheduling and referrals, call the Imaging Center at 209-339-7505.

New Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Physical Therapy Office Opens at Reynolds Ranch

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is excited to announce the opening of its new rehabilitation services clinic at the Reynolds Ranch Shopping Center in Lodi.

Located at 2600 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 120, in Lodi, California, the new location operates as a joint partnership with PT Solutions Physical Therapy, which is fully committed to providing an excellent care experience while managing patients’ physical therapy services needs and restoring their health. Conveniently located off of Highway 99 between the Lodi and North Stockton communities, the clinic is staffed by three experienced physical therapists and offers easy access and ample parking.

PT Solutions Physical Therapy is the official provider of Rehabilitation Services at Dameron Hospital and Adventist Health Lodi Memorial in San Joaquin County. PT Solutions is a physical therapist‐owned private practice with over 220 points of service across the United States and is highly regarded by health care systems across the country.

Lodi Memorial and Dameron Hospital Recognized by HealthGrades for Clinical Excellence

According to new research released by Healthgrades, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial received Five-Star ratings for clinical achievements in categories that included:

Orthopedics

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 15 Years in a Row (2008 to 2022)

Critical Care

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism in 2022 • Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2021 to 2022)

Patient Safety

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety

Excellence Award™ which placed Lodi Memorial among the

Top 10% of all hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety in 2021.

Additionally, Dameron Hospital, which is managed by Adventist Health, received a 2022 Five-Star rating for its clinical performance in Critical Care for ability to effectively manage treatment of diabetic emergencies in 2021.

Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.

Introducing Angela Nicolini, DO, Family Medicine

Adventist Health is proud to welcome new family medicine provider, Angela Nicolini, DO. Dr. Nicolini is a family medicine physician and a native to San Joaquin County.

Dr. Nicolini received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University before completing her residency in Family Medicine at San Joaquin General Hospital. Throughout her education and career, she has been consistently communitydriven, working with various health fairs, community clinics, and homeless outreach.

Dr. Nicolini’s desire to care for her community is evident in her personalized approach to patient care. She considers caring for

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your family as important as caring for her own, and she brings a special interest in post-cancer care for patients and families.

Dr. Nicolini is currently accepting new patients at the Adventist Health Trinity Multispecialty Care Office located at 10200 Trinity Parkway in Stockton. For more information, please call 209-958-0808 or visit AdventistHealth.org/ ANicolini.

Introducing Eman Albaddawi, MD, Pulmonology

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is thrilled to welcome Dr. Eman Albaddawi to the AHLM pulmonology team. She joins a skilled team of local providers focused on respiratory health.

Dr. Albaddawi has extensive experience in the world of Internal Medicine and pulmonology. After obtaining her medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology, she went on to complete residencies at Jordan University and Mercy Hospital and Medical Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago. From there, Dr. Albaddawi pursued two fellowships at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care medicine, respectively.

Dr. Albaddawi has experience treating COPD, asthma, lung cancer, lung fibrosis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary hypertension among other medical conditions.

She is currently welcoming new patients at the Adventist Health Pulmonology Office, located at 1231 West Vine Street, Suite 19 in Lodi. For more information, please call 209-3348586 or visit AdventistHealth.org/EAlbaddawi

Eman Albaddawi, MD

Lodi Memorial Receives Get with The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2021.

This prestigious award recognizes AHLM’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatments, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

To receive the Gold Quality Achievement award, AHLM had to receive 85 percent or higher adherence to all Get with The Guidelines-Stroke achievement indicators for at least 24 consecutive months. The Gold Plus Quality Achievement is an even more advanced level of recognition, acknowledging the hospital’s consistent compliance with quality measures.

AHLM earned further recognition for Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, which means 75 percent or more of acute ischemic stroke patients who were treated with IV tPA, received thrombolytic therapy within 60 minutes.

“It is always an honor to be recognized for outstanding patient care” said Lodi Memorial Chief Medical Officer Eric Cornwell, MD. “This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our stroke team, who is committed to providing advanced stroke treatments to our patients as quickly and effectively as possible.”

Spina Bifida Has Become a Condition of Adults

Over the past few decades, individuals with spina bifida have been living longer and longer. Moreover, they tend to have less disabilities than they once did too. The story of this overlooked medical development is featured in a recent issue of the Provider Post, the quarterly newsletter of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

The article describes how the population of people born with spina bifida has been getting older, to the point where there are now more adults with spina bifida than children, and how society’s acceptance of people with disabilities has evolved with this improved prognosis.

To read more, go to https://shriners.foleon.com/providerpost/summer-edition/welcome.

Rx Transition: From HPSJ to Medi-Cal

Effective January 1, 2022 Health Plan of San Joaquin pharmacy benefits will be transitioned to and administered by Medi-Cal Rx. After this date, ALL outpatient drugs will be

covered by Medi-Cal Rx. HPSJ Providers are preparing now. Learn more at hpsj.com/pharmacy-announcements/.

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) contributes to the California Health Care Foundation spotlight on enhanced roles for community health workers and promotores in Medi-Cal plans

As part of its statewide “Advancing California’s Community Health Worker (CHW) & Promotor Workforce in MediCal” project, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) hosted a virtual October 14 event and introduced their newly launched online resource center for managed care plans looking to integrate CHWs and promotores into their programs. HPSJ Chief Medical Officer Lakshmi Dhanvanthari, MD, who participated in standing up this CHCF project along with HPSJ CEO Michael Schrader, was one of four featured speakers for the October web event. For more about the new online resource center, go to https:// tinyurl.com/56keb75z. Read a report about the CHCF initiative and view the October event at https://tinyurl. com/3tjzx39p.

Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPS) launches COVID-19 vaccination incentive program and member outreach strategy: Ask. Learn. Decide.

HPSJ has launched a fourth COVID-19 campaign, targeting young adults in communities of color. These groups experience greater disparities in vaccinations for many

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reasons, including personal choice, misinformation, historical references, religion, and social influence. HPSJ’s goal, working with providers and partners throughout the community, is to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among HPSJ members to 73% by March 2022, with a direct and targeted approach.

Ask. Learn. Decide. is a no-pressure campaign that aims to: • Build trust by encouraging people to seek information on their own terms, probe, and uncover the facts • Empower people by addressing the topics that are of most concern and making the information readily available and easy to access • Encourage communities of color to make their own decisions about receiving the vaccine

Using member vaccination data to identify “hot spots” in the community, HPSJ is now reaching out to members who are hesitant to receive the vaccine, aiming to address their specific questions and concerns.

As a component of our Vaccination Incentive Program, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) is administering incentives to HPSJ members. These members are eligible to receive an incentive when they complete their first or second dose of the COVID-91 vaccination. Providers who are administering vaccinations will be required to provide an attestation signed by the patient. Medi-Cal Beneficiaries who decide to receive their vaccine from community-based vaccination sites will also be required to sign an attestation to request their incentive. Upon validation of the attestation, HPSJ will mail a $50 gift card to the address provided by the Medi-Cal Beneficiary.

Do you have an event coming up? We can support your efforts in communicating with your patients. Contact us at 209.942.6300. If your practice is not providing vaccinations to patients, please direct them to www.hpsj.com/decide for a community vaccination and testing calendar.

Do your HPSJ patients need transportation to test or vaccination sites? They can call HPSJ at 888.936.PLAN (7526), TTY/TDD 711 to set up transportation to/from their vaccine appointment.

St. Joseph’s Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ For the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

St. Joseph’s Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’ grade in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing St. Joseph’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. This is St. Joseph’s fifth consecutive ‘A’ grade.

“We are honored to once again earn this recognition by The Leapfrog Group. This is truly a testament to our incredible team, whose dedication to safety and quality I see demonstrated in the hospital every day,” stated Don Wiley, president, and CEO of St. Joseph’s Medical Center. “This fifth consecutive ‘A’ grade illustrates our commitment to always providing the highest quality care to our community.”

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital prevents medical errors and other harms to patients.

St. Joseph’s awarded Gold Seal of Approval for Total Joint Replacement for Knee and Hip from The Joint Commission

St. Joseph’s Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Joint Replacement for Hip and Knee Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for knee and hip joint replacements. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge.

St. Joseph’s underwent a rigorous, onsite review and during the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews. “This certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend St. Joseph’s for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for knee and hip replacement patients.”

Physician Education & Resources at Your Fingertips

St. Joseph’s has launched a one-stop webpage for physicians looking to find the latest information. Physicians can find information about free CME opportunities, Quarterly Provider Wellness Mixers and community updates. To learn more and access the information, please visit StJosephsCares. org/PhysicianEducation.

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Kaiser Permanente Expands Access to Mental Health Services for Central Valley Students

Kaiser Permanente Central Valley is partnering with four local organizations to provide additional mental health support to students in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

The COVID-19 pandemic was especially challenging for children who were isolated from their friends, school activities and social networks. Many are still struggling to cope with the difficulties they and their families faced. Kaiser Permanente is committed to supporting the mental and emotional health of children by developing resources and creating partnerships in our communities.

More than $400,000 in grants from Kaiser Permanente will help the following community-based organizations in San Joaquin County, as well as two others in Stanislaus County, improve access to mental health programs, promote health equity for at-risk students, support in-person and virtual mentoring services, increase social and emotional learning skills, and more:

• Delta Health Care: An organization focused on promoting community health and wellness and providing services that support individuals and families of San Joaquin County.

A $150,000 grant will help provide mental health services, referrals, and support for adolescents and teens attending high schools within Stockton Unified School District.

• Sow a Seed: Committed to empowering youth and their families with the education, programs, and resources necessary to overcome social and emotional challenges,

Sow-A-Seed has received $100,000 to improve youth access to mental health services. The grant will promote health equity for at-risk youth by integrating in-person and virtual mentoring and mental health services into school and community center settings.

“These local organizations have a shared goal of meeting the many health care needs of our diverse communities,” says Darryl Curry, Interim Vice President and Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente Central Valley. “The need for mental health services is only increasing, especially among our youth. We are proud to support the dedicated efforts of our trusted community partners as we work together to remove barriers and provide the best care for those in need.”

This year Kaiser Permanente has awarded more than $2.2 million to local organizations across the Central Valley in support of a wide range of programs and services focused on improving the health, safety, and access to care in underserved communities. These community grants are a part of Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing commitment to improving the total health of the communities we serve.

The Pediatric Orthopedic Program

Parents and providers choose care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California for children with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

As a leader in orthopedic care, our programs include: » Hand and upper extremity • Hand differences • Post-traumatic deformities

» Multi-disciplinary neuromuscular • Cerebral palsy • Brachial plexus injury • Spina bifida • Rehabilitation -Traumatic brain injury -Spinal cord injury » Pediatric orthopedic surgery • Hip, knee and foot disorders • Growth modulation • Limb lengthening • Skeletal dysplasias • Musculoskeletal tumors

» Spine surgery • Scoliosis • Complex spine deformities » Sports medicine and joint preservation Together with UC Davis Children’s Hospital