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The next level of care
Speak Up! ������������������������������������������������������ 4 Taking control of your own healthcare can be the most important thing you do.
When quality of life matters
Resource Guide �������������������������������������������� 6 Listing of healthcare providers in San Joaquin County
Look for the Best Hospital Care ������������������ 8 Health organizations recommend careful thought when planning admission to a hospital.
If cure is not an option, ask for:
Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease at Any Age ��������������������������������������������������� 12 In America, heart disease claims more lives than all kinds of cancer combined.
Comfort care in your home Pain & symptom management Emotional support Medications and medical equipment
How to Select a Medical Specialist ������������14 You still have a measure of control when your primary physician recommends you see a specialist.
How to Find Quality Home Health Care Services ����������������������� 16 A home health services agency can customize a plan for person who needs special care.
Breast Cancer – Know the Facts ��������������� 22 Breast health needs to be a priority year-round.
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Speak up! Courtesy St. Joseph’s Medical Group
Taking control of your own healthcare can be the most important thing you do
There’s no substitute for good health. That’s why it’s important to take some time each year to make sure yours is in line. According to health experts, here are some of the things you should take care of annually: • Get a physical exam with your primary care physician. • Have your blood pressure checked. If it’s determined that you need medication to lower it, take your medication. • Get a dental exam. • Have your fasting glucose checked. • Get an eye exam. • Have a lipid panel performed to check your cholesterol levels.
• Revisit your advance directive. Review your wishes, and check to ensure you’ve chosen an appropriate health care proxy. • Take a vacation. It will help keep your stress down.
Be in charge when it comes to your health There are many aspects of healthcare that the average consumer can’t control. With the subject of healthcare reform such a hot topic in the media, many Americans are feeling less in the healthcare driver’s seat than ever. There is one area, however, in which everyone can take control: advocacy. Being your own health care advocate is one of the most important steps you can take.
Here are several ways to advocate for yourself: Make the most of your doctor’s visit Making the most of your doctor’s visit can start with scheduling. Work with the physician’s office staff, letting them know exactly why you want an appointment. They can help by allotting you an appropriate amount of time based on your concern. This is also helpful to the physician so that he or she can have the appropriate instruments or tests at the ready, instead of searching for them during valuable appointment time.
Ask questions Don’t be afraid to interact with your physician. Before making an appointment, make a list of all the questions and concerns you have about your health. It’s important to do this beforehand so as not to forget anything once you’re in the physician’s office. It’s also advisable to take notes about the answers to your questions. How many times have you gotten home from the physician’s office and then can’t remember what he or she said about an issue?
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Know your history There is not yet a global portable medical record that follows each patient from location to location. So the best thing to do, for those individuals who change doctors/ pharmacies/ labs/etc., often, is to take detailed notes on issues, diagnoses, prescriptions and procedures and bring them with you. Keep notes for your own personal medical file and you’ll readily have answers when your doctor asks you questions about your medical history.
Keep a medication list Carrying an updated list of all medications, herbal remedies and supplements – along with the dosages and frequency of use – isn’t just smart, it can be lifesaving. Not only will first responders look for such a list in emergency situations, but it can help physicians and pharmacists keep track of your current medication situation. In fact, if you are seeing a
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new physician, bring what medications you are taking to your doctor’s visit. This will help your doctor clarify what you’re supposed to take and identify any medications you can stop taking. Be sure to then throw away those medications you’re not supposed to take anymore.
Get an advocate While you’re arranging to be your own advocate, it’s important to identify someone who can speak for you when you’re not able to. Have a designated health care advocate – a close friend or family member – who can help with your plans and wishes in a crisis situation. This individual can advocate to keep the healthcare team on track and be your intermediary with concerned friends and family.
What You Write Can Save Your Life Physicians, nurses and pharmacists have time-tested systems in place to keep patients safe from adverse drug interactions, but they need help. Simply by filling out a medication card, you can pass on vital information to your healthcare provider. Include medications taken (prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and herbal supplements), the dosage and how often the medication is taken. Carry the card at all times in a wallet or purse, and update it after a visit to the physician or pharmacy. The card should also include: • Allergies • Vaccination history • Name of primary doctor • Name and number of your regular pharmacy • Any conditions you have (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) • Emergency contact information In the event of an emergency, information on a medication card can be a lifesaver. If communicating information about medications is impossible in an emergency situation, this card can do it for you.
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Healthcare Directory Acupuncture
Acupuncture of Lodi
755 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. B Lodi 209-339-9888
Pacific Complementary Medicine Center
645 W. Harding Way Stockton 209-464-4800
Tracy Acupuncture & Herbal
227 E. 11th St. Tracy 209-832-7371
William Chinook
730 W. Poplar St. Stockton 209-944-9905
Adult Day Care /Respite Care
Adult Activity Center 3635 Calaveras Ave. Stockton 209-468-2285
Adult Day Services Center
125 S. Hutchins St. Lodi 209-369-4443
Alzheimer’s Support Group Lodi 209-333-2649
Alzheimer’s Support Group Stockton 800-540-3340
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Tracy 209-835-1500
Catholic Charities
1106 N. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-444-5900
Crisis Help Line
1212 N. California St. Stockton 209-468-8686
Family Caregiver Support Program
102 S. San Joaquin St. Stockton 209-468-2202 800-510-2020
Golden Age Senior Day Care Services 920 N. Yosemite Ave. Stockton 209-546-0715
Golden Haven
2324 Lever Blvd. Stockton 209-464-4743
Lodi Memorial Hospital Adult Day Care Services Center
125 Hutchins St. Lodi 209-369-4443
Mental Health Services
1145 N. California St. Stockton 209-468-8700
Older Adult Services
1212 N. California St. Stockton 209-468-3760
Allergy
Allergy Consultants Medical Group 1521 Bessie Ave. Tracy 209-835-6505
Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group 4628 Georgetown Plz. Stockton 209-951-5353
Allergy Immunology & Asthma Medical Group 999 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-334-4002
Carlos Meza MD 1805 California St. Stockton 209-944-9063
Dennis W. Del Paine MD 5309 Carrington Cir. Stockton 209-951-4100
Alternative Healing
Alternative Solutions 2233 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. 209 Stockton 209-478-5012
Ripon Senior Citizen’s Center
California Advanced Pain Care
433 S. Wilma Ave. Ripon 209-599-4496
2626 N. California St. Stockton 209-462-9900
Stockton Interfaith Caregiver Program
Doby & Doby Alternative Health
1800 N. California St. Stockton 209-461-5112
1806 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-368-4678
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Cardiology
Delta Heart Medical Clinic 1801 March Ln. Stockton 209-951-9884
Pacific Heart & Vascular 1801 E. March Ln. Ste. D400 Stockton 209-464-3615 Pacific Heart & Vascular 845 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. 11 Lodi 209-334-0651 San Joaquin Cardiology Medical Group 2800 N. California St. Stockton 209-942-1005
St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California St. Stockton 209-943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org
Stockton Cardiology Medical Group 415 E. Harding Way, Ste. D Stockton 209-944-5750 www.StocktonCardiology.com
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stockton Cardiothoracic Surgical Medical Group 1617 N. California St., Ste 1D Stockton 209-948-1234
Chiropractic
Accident & Injury Recovery Clinic
2531 N. California St. Stockton 209-464-7738
Alan Burke MADC Pro Adjuster 539 W. 11th St. Ste. 110 Tracy 209-836-2225
Andrade Chiropractic 2511 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-832-1996
Antonio Soto Chiropractor 1212 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. 1F Stockton 209-474-8215
Crawford Chiropractic 2027 W. March Ln. Ste. 1 Stockton 209-474-2252
Dinh V. Le DC 7743 West Ln. Ste. B2 Stockton 209-952-1883
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5637 N. Pershing Ave. Ste. H8A Stockton 209-957-0366
Manteca Family Chiropractic
965 Yosemite Ave. Ste. 9 Manteca 209-239-2121 www.mantecafamilychiropractic.com
Shapiro Chiropractic
2308 N. California St. Stockton 209-462-2795 www.darnallchiropractic.com
Kevin Stewart DC 400 E. Kettleman Ln. Ste. 21 Lodi 209-368-0619
Chiropractic 3020 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-466-1234
Toni F. Reynolds DC 404 W. Pine St. Ste. 4 Lodi 209-334-4308
Clinics & Medical Facilities
5th Street Medical Clinic
Da Vita Healthcare
1126 N. Main St. Manteca 209-824-8090
Family Chiropractic Center 617 S. Lower Sacramento Rd. Ste. B1 Lodi 209-334-3443
Ito Chiropractic Clinic 1746 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. 8 Stockton 209-473-3308
Recovery Hospital Therapy
2350 N. California St. Stockton 209-943-0854 Renaladvantage.com
Peter Huber DC
Erdman Chiropractic Center
Lodi Pain Clinic 777 S. Ham Ln. Lodi 209-339-0300
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3215 N. California St. Stockton 209-464-6016
1839 S. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-466-2080
1502 Saint Marks Plz., Ste. 4 Stockton 209-957-6555
1235 W. Vine St. Lodi 209-339-7600
4565 Quail Lakes Dr. Ste. A1 Stockton 209-888-8602
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Lodi Memorial Hospital
Renal Advantage
Renal Advantage 3115 W. March Ln. Ste. A Stockton 209-955-7527 gambro.com
Stockton Medical Clinic 1508 West Ln. Stockton 209-948-2886
Tokay Dialysis Center 312 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-369-5418
Wandisan & Rosete Medical Group
545 E. Cleveland St. Stockton 209-944-9055
4600 S. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-836-4920
Dialysis of Stockton
Women’s Laser Surgery Center
1801 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-473-6890
Edison Health Care Center
1425 S. Center St. Stockton 209-547-3990 deltahealthcare.com
Health Care Clinical Labs
89 W. March Ln. Ste. 3 Stockton 209-957-0534
Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices
7373 West Ln. Stockton 209-476-2000
999 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-334-1800
Comfort Furnishings yourspace Home Furnishings 315 S. Lower Sacramento Rd. Lodi 209-333-2222
Dental
Annabelle L. Atienza DDS 2043 E. Fremont St. Ste. 8 Stockton 209-466-5000
Associated Dental Practice
4534 Precissi Ln. Ste. A Stockton 209-957-8940
Bright Dental
541 S. Ham Ln. Ste. C Lodi 209-333-9888
Bright Now Dental
1710 E. March Ln. Ste. 2B Stockton 209-472-7400
Brookside Dental Care
3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 318E Stockton 209-956-0601
Charter Way Dental
1327 S. Madison St. Stockton 209-948-8400
Daniel C. Dozier DDS
2509 W. March Ln. Ste. 100 Stockton 209-957-9000
Delgado Dental Group
8 W. Swain Rd. Stockton 209-474-8888
Delta Endodontics
Edward T. Graham DDS
602 Lincoln Ctr. Stockton 209-477-4089
Gary J. Silva DDS
1205 W. Vine St. #18 Lodi 209-369-0294
Gary Sakai Inc.
3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 130 Stockton 209-951-0673
Gentle Dental Stockton 555 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Ste. 100 Stockton 209-473-7888
Henry C. Zastrow DDS
700 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-333-2900
Image Dental
3453 Brookside Rd. #A Stockton 209-955-1500
Innovation Dental Group
702 Porter Ave. Stockton 209-478-9648
James Rore DDS 5255 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-477-0222
Jeffery C. Payne DDS 525 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. B Lodi 209-333-1238
Jeffery C. Payne DDS
1816 W. Kettleman Ln. Ste. C Lodi 209-334-2574
756 Porter Ave. #400 Stockton 209-951-6387
Delta Endodontics
John E. Blades DDS
3427 Deer Park Dr. #A Stockton 209-478-2252
Dental Corp
6529 Inglewood Ave. Ste. B2 Stockton 209-957-5885
1610 N. El Dorado St. Ste. 7 Stockton 209-464-7658
Joseph G. Giulian DDS
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Joseph H. Gums DDS
77 W. March Ln. #C Stockton 209-951-2275
301 S. Ham Ln. Ste. B Lodi 209-333-8537
Dimayuga Beverly DMD
Kenneth K. Takeda DDS
1130 N. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-933-9128
955 W. Center St. Manteca 209-823-9371
532 W. Harding Wy. #B Stockton 209-466-2975
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Look for the Best Hospital Care By Dan Markham
There are many times when a patient has no choice which hospital he or she may use. In cases of emergency, the nearest hospital is frequently the best hospital. Sometimes, your managed health plan may dictate which hospitals may be used. But there are times when you or your loved one has a planned admission to a hospital. And when that time arises, health organizations recommend careful thought should be put into that decision. But how do you make that choice? The first criterion should always be quality. That is the conclusion of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a federal agency devoted to improving the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. The AHRQ says the quality of care provided by a hospital should be the driving force behind all health decisions. Following is a helpful checklist of factors that a consumer should consider before committing to a hospital. The hospital should: • Be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. • Be rated highly by state, consumer or other groups. Consumer groups publish guides in various cities. You may also call your state’s department of health or similar organization for information. Additionally, feel free to ask your doctor for an opinion on area hospitals.
• Be covered by your health plan. If a preferred hospital is not covered by your plan, you may have to find another way to pay. Alternately, if you want to go to a certain hospital, you may need to find a doctor that has privileges at that hospital. • Have experience with your condition. Some routine procedures may be performed at all hospitals. Specialty hospitals may have considerable experience with certain kinds of conditions or patients (such as children). You may also want to learn if a hospital has a team of specialists who work on your condition or treatment. • Have success with your condition. Along those same lines, some hospitals enjoy better success rates with different types of procedures. A number of health departments and groups perform outcome studies, which demonstrate how well patients perform after different types of procedures, such as heart bypass surgery, are performed. • Check and work to improve its quality of care. An increasing number of hospitals are working to improve the quality of care provided. Patient outcomes are one way of tracking success, as are patient injury and infection reports. Please ask the hospital’s quality management or assurance department how it monitors its quality of care. You may also request any patient satisfaction surveys the hospital has done.
Some of the questions you may ask are: • Is the hospital conveniently located? Can you and your family get there easily for scheduled as well as emergency visits? • Does the hospital have a written description of its services and fees? What resources does the hospital provide to help you find financial assistance if you need it? • Is the hospital clean? Ask to take a walk around the waiting areas and patient care areas to see if it’s the kind of place where you would want to be treated and recuperate? • Does the hospital explain the patient’s rights and responsibilities? • Do you know who is responsible for maintaining your personal care plan? How are the involved practitioners kept informed about your specific care needs? Can you or your family be kept up-to-date on your medical care? • Does the hospital have social workers? If so, what services do they perform? • Will a discharge plan be developed for you before you leave the hospital? What will your primary care physician’s involvement be in your recuperation? • Does the hospital provide you with the necessary training to continue your care in your home after you’ve been discharged?
Knowing what to look for and what to ask will help you choose a facility that provides quality care and best meets your needs. Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge
A hospital that’s right for you 1) Accreditation. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accredits hospitals that seek the designation and meet national safety and health standards. 2) Meet your needs. Some hospitals specialize in certain types of care. Make sure the hospital you choose has experience with your condition. 3) Better and better. Hospitals should be working to improve the quality of their care. Ask how a hospital well it tracks its successes and failures. 4) After care. Will the hospital provide detailed instructions on how you should care for yourself once you’ve been discharged?
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Kevin Wong DDS
431 S. Ham Ln. Ste. D Lodi 209-334-4536
Kid’s Care Dental Group
New Smile Orthodontics
2435 Naglee Rd. Tracy 209-830-9984
Nu Smile Dental
707 E. March Ln. Ste. 1 Stockton 209-955-1800
Patrick T. Sweeney DDS
3485 Brookside Rd. #101 Stockton 209-957-4386
1101 W. Tokay St. #2 Lodi 209-334-0760
Lakeview Dental Care
Paul Teranishi DDS
2389 W. March Ln. #1 Stockton 209-477-0278
612 W. 11th St. Tracy 209-835-8408
Lodi Pediatric Dentistry
Quail Lakes Dental Care
1300 W. Lodi Ave. Ste. M Lodi 209-333-0374
4565 Quail Lakes Dr. #A2 Stockton 209-473-3990
Matthew P. Cardinalli DDS
R. Mitsuo Nakamura DDS
4255 Pacific Ave. Ste. 14 Stockton 209-478-7898
Millennium Dental
2363 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-952-3951
1206 S. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-462-1361
Randall O. Mallett Inc.
3414 Brookside Rd. #200 Stockton 209-475-1100
Raymond J. Rishwain DDS 1031 N. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-466-0478
Robert M. Brent DDS 1902 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-832-1242
Ronald Jow DDS 1240 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. D Stockton 209-472-7088
Ronald S. Noriesta DDS 3031 W. March Ln. #340E Stockton 209-472-7500
San Joaquin Dental Society 7849 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton 209-951-1311
San Joaquin Valley Dental 230 N. California St. Stockton 209-940-7200
Sergio Vicuna DDS
3031 W. March Ln. #340E Stockton 209-478-2794
South Tracy Dental Care
797 S. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-839-8594
Steve Ensminger Inc.
525 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. F Lodi 209-369-1051
Steven F. Brizendine Inc.
525 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-368-5101
Stockton Dental Group
1036 W. Robinhood Dr. Stockton 209-956-9650
Todd A. Franklin DDS
1208 W. Tokay St. Lodi 209-334-4370
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Valley Hill Dental Group 529 E. Center St. Manteca 209-239-4670
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Central Valley Dermatology
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
296 N. Cottage Manteca 209-239-2901
2505 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-462-1365
Gerald Bock MD FAAD 999 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. 120 Lodi 209-333-1382
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 3031 March Ln. Stockton 209-957-3821
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 423 N. Lincoln Center Stockton 209-477-4546
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1617 Saint Marks Plz. Stockton 209-956-4260
Family Medicine Dr. Marie Pearl C. Francisco 123 S. Commerce St. Ste. B Stockton 209-948-3009
Pulliam Patel Medical Associates 644 W. 12th St. Tracy 209-832-8984
Russell Steele MD 2415 W. Vine St. Lodi 209-333-3121
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828 S. Fairmont Ave. #B Lodi 209-369-8218
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Sutter Gould
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In-Shape Health Clubs
500 W. Hospital Rd. French Camp 209-468-6280
Medical Foundation 2505 E. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-957-7050
2341 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-948-9642
15362 Harlan Rd. Lathrop 209-373-2441
St. Joseph’s Medical Group
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Sutter Gould
91 Darcy Pkwy. Lathrop 209-858-5999
6 S. El Dorado Stockton 209-472-2190
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3132 W. March Lane Stockton 209-475-5500
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Steven Wall MD
Medical Foundation 2151 W. Grant Line Rd. Tracy 209-832-0535
Taymour Malak MD
5713 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton 209-957-4695
2800 California St. Stockton 209-465-5891
Sutter Gould
Woodbridge Medical Group
Medical Foundation 830 S. Ham Ln. Ste. 28 Lodi 209-366-2008
2401 W. Turner Rd. Lodi 209-370-1700
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 1335 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-366-2007
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 1300 W. Lodi Ave. Ste. P Lodi 209-366-1990
Health Clubs/ Fitness
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Medcore/OMNI IPA 2609 E. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-320-2600
Hearing Aids
Big Valley Insurance Agency
In-Shape Health Clubs
1550 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-835-5253
American Hearing Aids 880 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Lincoln Center South Stockton 209-952-9950
1730 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-957-3898
6545 Embarcadero Rd. Stockton 209-472-2111
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In-Shape Health Clubs
1231 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. A2 Stockton 209-957-1744
3538 Manthey Rd. Stockton 209-983-1270
1074 E. Bianchi Rd. Stockton 209-472-2100
Curves
1805 E. Yosemite Manteca 209-823-0174
2303 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-472-2330
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In-Shape Health Clubs
239 W. 11th St. Tracy 209-833-3370
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1090 N. Main St. Manteca 209-825-4141
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7743 N. West Ln. Ste. A4 Stockton 209-952-5509
7920 Kelley Dr. Stockton 209-472-2190
Twin Arbors Athletic Club 1900 S. Hutchins St. Lodi 209-948-5397
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Delta Health Care
4662 Precissi Ln. Stockton 209-951-0877
Health Plan Of San Joaquin
7751 S. Manthey Rd. Stockton 209-942-6300
Interplan Corporation
2575 Grand Canal Blvd. Stockton 209-473-1102
Better Hearing Center
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Hearing and Speech Service 35 E. 10th St. Ste. E2 Tracy 209-836-1124
Hearing Conservation Association 10952 S. Airport Way Manteca 209-982-1776
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1101 W. Tokay St. Ste. 4 Lodi 209-368-9222
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Sutter Hearing Aid
Center 2633 Pacific Ave. #2 Stockton 209-466-2443
University of the Pacific Hearing & Balance Center
Miracle Ear
306 E. Main St. Stockton 209-464-3757
757 Brookside Rd. Stockton 209-946-7378
Miracle Ear
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Comfort Helpers 6333 Pacific Ave. #360 Stockton 209-298-6473
Dameron Hospital Home Health Care Service 525 W. Acacia Stockton 209-461-3103
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Addus Healthcare
714 W. Lodi Ave. Lodi 209-333-0338
309 Cherry Ln. Manteca 209-239-8080
Stockton Hearing & Speech Center
1803 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-478-1206
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Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease at Any Age Courtesy St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Everyone has heard the statistics.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, claiming more lives than all kinds of cancer combined. One in three adults have some type of cardiovascular disease. Almost half of heart attack victims will die from their attack. Smokers are two to four times more likely to develop coronary artery disease. However, many of these trends are reversible – or at least preventable. The main “prescriptions” most doctors give for halting heart disease/attack risk in its tracks are to get active, lose weight, and stop smoking – all changes that any individual, at any age, can make. Coronary disease increases in prevalence as we get older. However, the disease starts when you’re younger. Just because the 50-, 60-, 70-year-olds are most affected, doesn’t mean that the 20-, 30-, 40-year-olds shouldn’t be concerned. That’s when the disease is starting. What people are doing in their younger years affects what happens to them later.
Smoking Statistically, smoking cessation will cut an individual’s risk for heart disease in half or more, causing the Surgeon General to call it “the leading preventable cause of disease and deaths in the United States.” Cigarette smoke increases blood pressure, decreases exercise tolerance, and increases the tendency of blood to clot, according to the American Heart Association. A year after a smoker quits, his or her heart attack risk is cut in half. That risk continues to go down until, after 15 years of non-smoking, it is the same as an individual who never smoked.
Family history For some, family history is what gets them to the cardiologist’s office. However, that factor may be misleading to some. There is no mystery heart attack gene. A person inherits a propensity towards smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure.
Cholesterol and blood pressure As part of an annual physical, individuals should ask their physician if it’s time to check blood pressure and cholesterol. The American heart Association recommends knowing those levels by age 20.
Any physician can order the simple blood tests that will check an individual’s cholesterol and triglyceride levels (a high level of triglycerides – fat in the blood – can lead to heart disease). HDL, or “good” cholesterol, works to remove LDL, or “bad” cholesterol from the bloodstream, carrying it to the liver instead. When an individual has too much LDL cholesterol, it can build up along the walls of arteries, forming plaque. When blood pressure rises – and consistently remains high – it’s usually in response to rigid arteries, or those narrowed by plaque. With no room to move, or low flexibility, blood encounters more resistance than usual, and pressure increases.
Weight management, diet and exercise Being overweight and/or obese in general, and having excess abdominal weight in particular, has been linked to heart disease. Obesity raises triglycerides and lowers “good” cholesterol, while increasing blood pressure. It also dramatically increases a person’s risk for type-2 diabetes. One of the best things anyone, at any age, can do to decrease major risk factors is to exercise. Increased exercise – the American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week – can lower
cholesterol, blood pressure, weight and stress. To a point, exercise can even trump diet. However, changes in diet – particularly by those who have had a heart attack, or been diagnosed with heart disease – are a necessary as part of an overall healthful lifestyle. Choosing the right foods can help lower cholesterol and blood sugars, which decreases the risk of diabetes and obesity…and heart disease. Reducing risk factors has an enormous effect on heart health. One study of 52 countries discovered that nine modifiable risk factors (including smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, abdominal obesity, a lack of physical activity, low fruit and vegetable consumption and high alcohol consumption) account for 90 percent of the risk of heart attack. Another study estimates that more than 90 percent of heart disease will occur in individuals with at least one elevated risk factor. Those with controlled risk factors comprise just 8 percent of heart disease patients. Bottom line, if you are concerned about your risk for heart disease, learn the facts, and ask your family physician about a heart risk assessment.
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Are you at risk? Risk factors for heart disease from the American Heart Association Every individual should know his or her own risk factors for heart disease by age 20. Listed below are the top risk factors – some that can be changed and some that can’t. Visit www.AmericanHeart.org for more information, and for an interactive risk assessment.
Risk Factors That Can’t Be Changed
Risk Factors That Can Be Changed
Age: Over 83 percent of people who die of coronary
Smoking: Smokers’ risk of developing
heart disease are 65 or older.
coronary heart disease or sudden cardiac death is 2-4 times that of nonsmokers.
Gender: Men have a greater risk of heart attack than women do, and they have attacks earlier in life. Heredity: Children of parents with heart disease
are more likely to develop it themselves. AfricanAmericans have more severe high blood pressure than Caucasians and a higher risk of heart disease. Heart disease risk is also higher among MexicanAmericans, American Indians, native Hawaiians, and some Asian-Americans.
High Cholesterol: When too much LDL (bad) cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with other substances, it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible. If a clot forms and blocks a narrowed artery, a heat attack or stroke can result. High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure increases the heart’s workload, causing the heart to thicken and become stiffer.
Weight: Excess weight increases the heart’s
work. It also raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It can also make diabetes more likely to develop. Diabetes: From two-thirds to three-quarters of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease. Risks are greatest if blood sugar is uncontrolled.
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Physical Inactivity: Even moderateintensity exercise can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people.
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How to Select a Medical Specialist By Charles Hoffman
Most surgeons will readily provide information about the number of successful procedures they’ve performed – if you’re looking at the same surgery, you might feel more comfortable with someone who has performed 200 procedures than someone who has performed 20. Of course, nowadays selecting a medical specialist has more to do with what your particular health insurance plan will allow than any particular preference – but where your health is concerned you still have a measure of control when faced with a condition where your primary physician recommends you see a specialist. You should, however, check with your health plan regarding their referral policy, as well as any additional charges you may have to pay if the recommended doctor or procedures he recommends
happen to be “out of network” or not specifically covered by your medical insurance. Once you have resolved your questions concerning your insurance company’s procedures regarding specialists, you should make every effort to inform yourself of the doctor’s qualifications and, of course, get a second opinion regarding your condition and course of treatment. Most doctors today understand both the cost of medical care and the necessity of getting more than one opinion, and
if your particular physician appears to have a problem with your seeking out other advice well, all the more reason to do so. In addition, your local chapter of the AMA will have listings of doctors and their specialties, and you should expect to see some sort of references or list of the specialist’s degrees and accomplishments. Though approaching a doctor in this way may make you, and perhaps them, uncomfortable, remember that you are not approaching any doctor with suspicion and are merely trying to ensure – in an uncertain world – that the doctor you choose is qualified and willing to work with you to solve your problem. You should never be embarrassed about asking for qualifications or references or seeking outside advice regarding choosing a specialist or any physician. Most medical specialties from psychiatry to gastroenterology also have professional organizations,
journals and also educational or other requirements you can check for further information on a specialist – good things to know include how long the specialist has been practicing in your area, what hospitals and universities he or she is associated with (doctors involved in teaching are more likely to be informed of the latest medical developments) and what, if any awards or citations they have received. Your library is also a good place to look for information – particularly if there are specific doctors in whom you are interested. Also, speak to other medical professionals you may know – again, remember, you are not trying to “get the dirt” on someone but merely to find out information to help you make an informed decision about whom you would like to provide you with critical medical information and care. For example, most surgeons will readily provide information about
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the number of successful procedures they’ve performed – if you’re looking at the same surgery, you might feel more comfortable with someone who has performed 200 procedures than someone who has performed 20. Along these same lines, your local college or university, if they have a medical school, may be able to give you information on specialists associated with their departments as lecturers or guests – or to give you an idea of who the most prominent people in the field are – if you want to learn about the best, sometimes it’s best to head directly to the top. Places which are renowned for their care, like Rochester, Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic or New York’s Sloan-Kettering Cancer center, are also good places to go to research specialists both at their facilities and in your area. Your local Better Business Bureau and other consumer organizations are also good places to seek out information – particularly if you have some
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cause for concern about a specific doctor. Of course, one of the best ways of finding a specialist, and one that we probably all use most often, is through our network of friends and acquaintances. Perhaps your doctor can direct you to patients with a similar diagnosis who used the services of this specialist, or perhaps someone at your church, community group – even your gym or your children’s school PTA – has had the same condition and can recommend a doctor. Finally, speaking from personal experience, one of the best ways to get information about who the best doctors are is to ask a nurse – nurses are privy to the best and most recent information and, if your specialist is associated with a hospital, you could do worse than ask a few of the nurses in his area what they think of him or her. Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge
Getting a Second Opinion Once you receive your doctor’s opinion about the diagnosis and treatment plan, you may want to get another doctor’s advice before you begin treatment. This is known as getting a second opinion. You can do this by asking another specialist to review all of the materials related to your case. A second opinion can confirm or suggest modifications to your doctor’s proposed treatment plan, provide reassurance that you have explored all of your options, and answer any questions you may have. Getting a second opinion is done frequently, and most physicians welcome another doctor’s views. In fact, your doctor may be able to recommend a specialist for this consultation. However, some people find it uncomfortable to request a second opinion. When discussing this issue with your doctor, it may be helpful to express satisfaction with your doctor’s decision and care, and mention that you want your decision about treatment to be as thoroughly informed as possible. You may also wish to bring a family member along for support when asking for a second opinion. It is best to involve your doctor in the process of getting a second opinion, because your doctor will need to make your medical records (such as your test results and x-rays) available to the specialist. Some health care plans require a second opinion, particularly if a doctor recommends surgery. Other health care plans will pay for a second opinion if the patient requests it. If your plan does not cover a second opinion, you can still obtain one if you are willing to cover the cost.
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How to Find Quality Home Healthcare Services By Andrea Kelly
If you feel overwhelmed in caring for an aging spouse or disabled family member, a home health services agency can customize a plan that will provide medical assistance and help preserve the dignity and independence of the person who needs special care. Home healthcare services may include hiring a registered nurse, home health aide, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech therapist. Usually if it is necessary to hire a registered nurse, he or she will work with the family to carry out a plan of care formulated by a doctor. Nursing care may include routine physical exams and tests, IV therapy, wound observation and dressing changes, colostomy care, and injections. A nurse will chart a patient’s progress or note changes that should be discussed with the doctor. Home health aide services supplement care provided by nurses or physical therapists. Home healthcare assistants help with bathing, shampooing, changing linens, helping the disabled dress or go to the bathroom, and may also help with some household chores and meals. Physical therapists work with patients at home to help them relieve pain, prevent further disability, or restore function through an individually planned exercise regimen. Occupational therapists can help the disabled adapt to daily routines and their surroundings to become more
independent in spite of a disability. Speech therapists often work with those who have suffered an injury or lost their speech due to a stroke or surgery. The therapist helps with pronunciation and regaining language skills. Home health services are available throughout the United States and Canada. Your doctor or local hospital should be able to provide you with a list of agencies licensed to serve your community. You can also look in the telephone directory under home healthcare and nursing services. Also ask friends and neighbors for recommendations. When you are evaluating various agencies, make sure they are licensed in your state and that they have trained personnel to provide the services you need. Before you contract for services from an agency make sure you fully understand how payment and billing will be handled. Also check with your local Better Business Bureau and your State Attorney General’s office to check for any complaints that may have been filed against the agency. Ask the top three agencies you are considering if they can provide references from previous clients. Talk to the prior clients in detail about their experiences, and analyze carefully the positive and negative feedback they provide before making a final decision. Check with the agency to make sure they are certified to receive Medicare
or Medicaid reimbursements, and if they are experienced in dealing with insurance companies. A quality home health agency will provide the family with an analysis of the patient’s healthcare needs by a registered nurse or therapist and work closely with doctors involved in the case to monitor a patient’s condition. Choose an agency that has high standards in its hiring process. A good agency will make sure that all of its personnel have been prescreened with thorough background checks. If an agency hesitates when you ask about training and screening of personnel, be very cautious. A reputable agency should be willing to show you licenses, certification, and provide references from prior and current clients. Charges for home health services can vary widely among different agencies. Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance may cover all or a portion of home healthcare costs. Make sure you understand the requirements to qualify for full or partial coverage and that you are prepared to cover the difference if some costs are not included. Ask how long the agency has been in business, and if workers are bonded or insured. The agency you hire should have extensive insurance, including professional and general liability coverage, as well as bond and worker’s compensation policies to cover employees who might be injured while working in your home.
Visit the office of the agency to make an assessment of the degree of professionalism. You will have a better feel for the type of people you are dealing with if you meet with them in person rather than just talking on the phone. Hiring a home healthcare provider through an agency relieves you of the burden of handling screening, payroll and taxes, and an agency can send a substitute if the worker calls in sick or can’t show up for another reason. Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge
Top Things to Remember When Choosing Home Healthcare 1. Choose an agency that has high standards in hiring health care workers including conducting thorough background checks. 2. Make sure the agency has adequate insurance coverage for handling liability, theft and worker’s compensation claims. 3. Be sure the agency is certified to handle Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance claims. 4. Check references from current and prior clients.
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Pacific Homecare Services
Home Oxygen Company 209-523-0202
Homecare Consultants Unlimited
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Provident Care
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Housecalls Home Health Care
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Interim Healthcare 5250 Claremont Ave. Ste. 121 Stockton 209-472-6040
Lodi Memorial Hospital Lodi 209-333-3131
Realcare
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Hospice
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1291 Riverview Ave. Tracy 209-836-9124
Aseracare Hospice 2529 March Ln. Stockton 209-474-8349
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Lodi Memorial Hospital
1115 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-339-7575
1235 W. Vine St. Lodi 209-339-7600
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San Joaquin General Hospital
500 W. Hospital Rd. French Camp 209-468-6000
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Doctors Hospital 1205 E. North St. Manteca 209-823-3111
Lodi Memorial Hospital
2388 N. California St. Stockton 209-944-9100
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Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 9421 Thornton Rd. Stockton 209-952-1455
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-954-3370
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2151 W. Grant Line Rd. Tracy 209-832-0535
Laboratories
HealthCare Clinical Laboratories
2102 N. California Street Stockton 209-467-6430 www.hccl.com
Medical Care Equipment
American Med
Johnson’s Medical Supply
109 N. Sutter Stockton 209-467-7744
1470 Bessie Ave. Tracy 209-835-1163
Kerry’s Medical
Robert Bailey Psychotherapy
6530 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-951-3300
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Lodi Memorial Hospital
1115 S. Fairmont St. Lodi 209-339-7610
National Seating & Mobility
2474 Wigwam Dr. Ste. E Stockton 209-546-1799
Wheelchair Center 3137 Tomahawk Dr. Stockton 209-467-1173
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Mental Health Services
Andrew Smith PHD
7510 Shoreline Dr. Ste. A5 Stockton 209-477-1717
Counseling Associates
2216 N. California St. Stockton 209-938-0833
4545 Georgetown Pl. Ste. F30 Stockton 209-474-8025
Apria Healthcare
David L. Brigham
7514 Murray Dr. Stockton 209-475-6860
DCA Scotters 508 E. Lodi Ave. Ste. A Lodi 209-333-0707
Ehler’s Health Supply 2314 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-334-4407
Ehler’s Health Supply 656 Rose Marie Ln. Stockton 209-467-7744
Home Oxygen Company 209-523-0202
Pacific Sleep Disorders Center
2431 W. March Ln. Ste. 210 Stockton 209-957-2676
Delta Behavioral Assoc
1110 W. Kettleman Ln. Ste. 28 Lodi 209-368-2532
Educational Psychology
2291 W. March Ln. Ste. D200 Stockton 209-951-3322
San Joaquin County Mental Health
1212 N. California Dr. Stockton 209-468-8700 www.sjcbhs.org
St. Joseph’s Behavioral Health Center
2510 N. California Street Stockton 209-461-2000 www.StJosephsCanHelp.org
Valley Community Counseling
129 E. Center St. Ste. 3 Manteca 209-239-1249
Neurology
Medical Foundation 999 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. 200, 205, 235 Lodi 209-334-3333
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-948-5940
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1407 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-835-0100
Oncology St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California St. Stockton 209-943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 2151 W. Grant Line Rd. Tracy 209-832-0535
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic For Women 435 E. Harding Way Ste. 2 Stockton 209-462-4832
Athena Medical Center For Women 321 Cherry Ln. Manteca 209-825-5484
Gill Obstetrics & Gynecology
1617 N. California St., Ste. 2A Stockton 209-466-8546
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St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California St. Stockton 209-943-2000 www.StJosephsCares.org
Optometry
Eaton Optometric Group
Advanced Optometry
4598 S. Tracy Blvd. Ste. 130 Tracy 209-835-1181
All Family Optometric Vision Care
1555 Viking St. Escalon 209-838-7263
1210 W. Tokay St. Lodi 209-334-2626
Escalon Optometry
Dr. G. Barnard Wilson, O.D. 1150 Robinhood #A2 Stockton 209-941-0498
Almond Blossom Optometry
Eye Designs Optometry
400 E. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-333-2221
Floyd E. Zastrow OD
423 W. Main St. Ripon 209-599-3115
404 W. Pine St. Ste. 1 Lodi 209-369-2078
Beckman Optometry
Glasses To Go
621 S. Ham Ln. Ste. C Lodi 209-367-1000
Brookside Optometric Group
1101 E. March Ln. Ste. O Stockton 209-957-8000
Harder Optometry
3133 W. March Ln. Ste. 2020 Stockton 209-951-0820
1079 Eucalyptus St. Manteca 209-823-8329
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1111 W. Robinhood Dr. Stockton 209-952-0821
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Lincoln Optometry
715 Lincoln Ctr. Stockton 209-477-0726
Lodi Optometry Group
421 S. Ham Ln. Ste. B Lodi 209-368-5352
Meyers Optical
858 W. Benjamin Holt Dr. Stockton 209-476-0913
Robert Dupree Inc.
400 S. Fairmont Ave. Lodi 209-334-0551
Stockton Optometry Group
715 Lincoln Ctr. Stockton 209-951-2020
Tracy Optometry Group
36 W. 10th St. Tracy 209-835-7446
Vision Excellence
801 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. 5 Lodi 209-334-2020
Walter J. Williams OD
1101 E. March Ln. Stockton 209-952-8229
William D. Whitted OD
1036 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. 105 Stockton 209-951-3693
Orthopedics Alpine Orthopaedic Medical Group, Inc. & Spine Center 2488 N. California St. Stockton 209-948-3333 Appointment Line 209-946-7200
Pediatrics
Bayside Pediatrics
4598 S. Tracy Blvd. Ste. 110 Tracy 209-839-1432
Lodi Children’s Clinic
Bluepoint Pharmacy
1920 Tienda Dr. Lodi 209-368-8310
7743 West Ln. Ste. B3 Stockton 209-952-7000
Pediatric Association of Stockton
Calmont Pharmacy
89 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-478-2622
San Joaquin General Hospital Pediatrics 500 W. Hospital Rd. French Camp 209-468-2066
Stockton Pediatrics 2349 N. California St. Stockton 209-698-2229
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 1300 W. Lodi Ave. Ste. P Lodi 209-369-7493
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation 2505 E. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-944-9799
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
Abala Pharmacy
1421 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-832-7080
Alpha Pharmacy 707 E. March Ln. Ste. 13 Stockton 209-477-1796
An Pharmacy 4545 Georgetown Plz. #E25 Stockton 209-473-7474
Angkor Pharmacy 4555 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton 209-473-4706
Bartles Corner Drug 2232 N. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-478-5062
BK Pharmacy 1801 E. March Lane, Ste B280 Stockton 209-474-2888
2800 N. California St. Ste. 9 Stockton 209-943-7676
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Carepoint Pharmacy
73 W. March Ln. Ste. D Stockton 209-957-2295
Charter Way Pharmacy 201 W. Charter Way Stockton 209-466-2223
Dameron Pharmacy
420 W. Acacia St. Ste. 4 Stockton 209-466-2954
Doug’s El Dorado Drug Store
2005 E. Mariposa Rd. Stockton 209-464-7722
East Main Medical Pharmacy
2524 E. Main St. #B Stockton 209-463-1191
Fifth Street Pharmacy
1839 S. El Dorado St. Stockton 209-466-2439
Forty-Nine Drug Co.
937 N. Yosemite St. Stockton 209-465-2671
Fremont Center
Pharmacy 2525 E. Fremont St. Stockton 209-948-0546
Happell’s Pharmacy
1530 Waterloo Rd. Stockton 209-466-2522 www.happells.com
Long’s Drugs
1000 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-368-2722
Long’s Drugs
1201 W. Main St. Ripon 209-599-6090
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2488 N. California Street • Stockton
(209) 948-3333
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1372 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. D Stockton 209-477-4414
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Walgreens
1885 W. 11th St. Tracy 209-836-2300
1050 N. Wilson Wy. Stockton 209-948-0950
1071 N. Main St. Manteca 209-825-5477
March Lane Medical Pharmacy
Rite Aid
www.walgreens.com
89 W. March Ln. #2 Stockton 209-870-2760
Med-America
3526 Manthey Rd. #H Stockton 209-475-1020
Neighbor Care Pharmacy
927 Industrial Way Lodi 209-333-4900
www.neighborcare.com
Nhon Pharmacy
1412 Rosemarie Ln. Ste. C Stockton 209-473-4277
Pacific Compounding Pharmacy
312 N. Lincoln Center Stockton 209-474-7271
Parkwoods Drug
1782 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-475-1008
Pharmacy Care Concepts
7720 Lorraine St. Stockton 209-957-8787
Harold K. Reich’s Pharmacy & Medical
33 W. 10th St. Tracy 209-834-1383
www.reichsmedical.com
Rite Aid
6445 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-472-8605
Rite Aid
2808 Country Club Stockton 209-461-5560
Rite Aid
2449 Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-367-7882
Rite Aid
900 N. Main St. Manteca 209-239-4175
Rite Aid
2145 W. Yosemite Ave. Manteca 209-823-1949
520 W. Lodi Ave. Lodi 209-368-5363
Rite Aid
7932 N. El Dorado Stockton 209-478-2957
Rx Express Pharmacy
711 E. Market St. Stockton 209-462-1465
Silva’s Pharmacy
2333 N. California St. Stockton 209-462-2145
Smart Foods Pharmacy
4725 Quail Lakes Dr. Stockton 209-952-3599
St. Joseph’s Outpatient Pharmacy
1800 N. California Street Stockton 209-461-3358 www.StJosephsCares.org
Stockton Pharmacy
3330 E. Main St. Stockton 209-466-0411
Target
10424 Trinity Parkway Stockton 209-235-0252
Target
4707 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-954-9178
Target
2355 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-369-9371
Target
Walgreens
15 W. Harding Way Stockton 209-941-2964 www.walgreens.com
Walgreens
678 N. Wilson Way Stockton 209-467-1852 www.walgreens.com
Walgreens
1830 W. 11th St. Tracy 209-832-1495 www.walgreens.com
Walgreens
7850 West Ln. Stockton 209-473-9515 www.walgreens.com
Walgreens
29 E. March Ln. Stockton 209-478-0891 www.walgreens.com
Walmart
3223 E. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-473-8951
Walmart
2350 W. Kettleman Ln. Lodi 209-368-6696
Delta Physical Therapy
N. California Physical Therapy
707 Lincoln Center Stockton 209-478-3900
6735 Herndon Pl. Ste. A Stockton 209-952-0470
Advanced Physical Therapy
Larsen & Dunnicliff Therapy
1947 N. California St. Ste. B Stockton 209-464-5771
2087 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. 17 Stockton 209-473-1138
Balance Physical Therapy
Lodi Physical Therapy Inc.
1110 W. Kettleman Ln. Ste. 13 Lodi 209-333-1696
CA Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
1822 W. Kettleman Ln. Ste. 1 Lodi 209-368-1678
Central Valley Physical Therapy
1716 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-473-2383
631 S. Ham Ln. Ste. B Lodi 209-368-7433
Lymphedema & Woman’s Health
4533 Quail Lakes Dr. Stockton 209-957-4212
Manteca Physical Therapy
1041 N. Main St. Ste. A Manteca 209-239-4325
4629 Quail Lakes Dr. Stockton 209-956-5699
Nova Care 965 E. Yosemite Ave. Ste. 14 Manteca 209-823-3736
Nova Care 1973 N. Tracy Blvd. Tracy 209-833-9490
Pacific Athletic 5910 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-475-1000
Pacific Athletic & Industrial Rehabilitation Center 548 W. Eaton Ave. Tracy 209-836-4765
Stockton Urgent Care Medical Clinic & Family Practice
Walmart
3010 W. Grantline Rd. Tracy 209-836-5786
Waterfront Pharmacy
Van Pharmacy
Weston Ranch Pharmacy 3526 Manthey Rd. Stockton 209-234-1020
Walgreens
Woodbridge Pharmacy
www.walgreens.com
Advanced Physical Therapy
Meadowood At O’Connor Woods 3400 Wagner Heights Rd. Stockton 209-956-3400
Walmart
123 S. Commerce St. Stockton 209-463-7777
75 N. Ham Ln. Lodi 209-369-0798
Delta Physical Therapy
2401 W. Turner Rd. Ste. 250 Lodi 209-334-2224
1205 South Main St. Manteca 209-824-2000
16858 Golden Valley Pkwy. Lathrop 209-242-5041 4502 N. Pershing Ave. Ste. A Stockton 209-478-9869
Physical Therapy
2401 W. Turner Rd. Lodi 209-365-9200
1148 W. Hammer Ln. (Corner of Pacific/Hammer)
209-952-9696 No Appointment Necessary Most Insurances Accepted Open 7 days a week 9-7 pm. Mon-Fri 9-5 pm Sat-Sun
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Delta Podiatry Group Inc.
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612 W. 11th St. Tracy 209-834-2314
1205 N. Hunter St. Stockton 209-464-7367
3400 Wagner Heights Rd. Stockton 209-956-3400
Star Clinic
Eaton Plaza Podiatry Group
Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
2357 W. March Ln. Stockton 209-951-6037
Stockton Hand & Rehabilitation
1919 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. C4 Stockton 209-956-8737
Stockton Physical Therapy & Lymphedema Clinic 221 Tuxedo Ct. Ste. B Stockton 209-464-0200 Tokheim Corbett Physical Therapy
1191 E. Yosemite Ave. Manteca 209-824-9888
Wagner Heights Nursing & Rehab
9289 Branstetter Pl. Stockton 209-477-5252
XCEL Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 318 W. Main St. Ripon 209-599-7073
XCEL Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
1429 W. Fremont St. Stockton 209-546-0944
Podiatry
Brookside Podiatry Group
3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 203W Stockton 209-956-2847
Craig Garfolo DPM
1350 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. 14 Stockton 209-473-1011
David H. Grillo DPM
1341 W. Robinhood Dr. Ste. B6 Stockton 209-462-6285
445 W. Eaton Ave. Tracy 209-830-6738
Howard C. Miller DPM 1210 E. North St. Manteca 209-823-9378
Laser Foot Professional Group 3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 104 Stockton 209-473-2828
Lodi Podiatry Group 1300 W. Lodi Ave. Ste. W Lodi 209-334-6664
March Lane Podiatry 1810 Grand Canal Blvd. Ste. 2 Stockton 209-952-1612
Spectrum Medical 5250 Claremont Ave. Stockton 209-474-8020
Tracy Podiatry Group 1005 Parker Ave. Tracy 209-835-4276
Valley Podiatry 3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 310E Stockton 209-472-0800
Rehabilitation Services Delta Rehabilitation & Care Center 1334 S. Ham Ln. Lodi 209-334-3825
La Salette Health and Rehabilitation Center 537 E. Fulton Ave. Stockton 209-766-2066
9289 Branstetter Pl. Stockton 209-477-5252
Residential Care Facilities Somerford Place 3530 Deer Park Dr. Stockton 209-951-6500 Windsor Elmhaven Care Center 6940 Pacific Ave. Stockton 209-477-4817
Retirement Living Communities
Commons On Thornton
10711 Thornton Rd. Stockton 209-476-1500
www.commonsonthornton.com
Commons At Union Ranch 2241 N. Union Rd. Manteca 209-463-9100
Meadowood At
O’Connor Woods 3400 Wagner Heights Rd. Stockton 209-956-3400
Meadowood at O’Connor Woods
3400 Wagner Heights Rd. Stockton 209-956-3400
Speech Pathologists
Communication & Rehabilitation
4555 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton 209-475-1780
Gift of Speech
Main Street Urgent Care
1040 N. Main St. Manteca 209-825-5155
St. Joseph’s Immediate Care
Paul T. Fogle
Stockton Urgent Care Medical Clinic 1148 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-952-9696
4555 N. Pershing Ave. Stockton 209-473-4620
Scottish Rite Childhood
33 W. Alpine Ave. Stockton 209-462-2613
Speech Therapy Assoc
1209 W. Tokay St. Lodi 209-334-0830
Speech Therapy Assoc
310 S. Crescent Ave. Lodi 209-334-0830
Surgery
Comprehensive Surgical Service
5278 Jerusalem Ct. Ste. 8 Modesto 209-521-2347
www.riolaspalmasretirement.com
www.StJosephsCares.org
Golden Living Centers
Lathrop Urgent Care
15810 S. Harlan Rd. Ste. A Lathrop 209-983-9000
1801 E. March Ln. #D470 Stockton 209-954-3100
St. Joseph’s Medical Center 1800 N. California St. Stockton 209-943-2000
4545 Shelley Ct. Stockton 209-477-0721 www.goldenliving.com
1782 W. Hammer Ln. Stockton 209-475-9500
3031 W. March Ln. Ste. 217 Stockton 209-952-2588
Rio Las Palmas 877 E. March Ln. Stockton 209-957-4711
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Urgent Care
Pacific Urgent Care
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 2800 N. California St. Stockton 209-462-1365
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 8011 Don Ave. Stockton 209-955-3001
www.StJosephsCares.org
Tracy Urgent Care
2160 Grant Line Rd. Tracy 209-832-8700
Trinity Urgent Care
10200 Trinity Pkwy. Stockton 209-955-1229
Urology
Sutter Gould
Medical Foundation 534 E. Maple St. Stockton 209-941-0371
Vascular Medicine Pacific Heart & Vascular 1801 E. March Ln. Ste. D400 Stockton 209-464-3615 www.pacificheartandvascular.com
Pacific Heart & Vascular 845 S. Fairmont Ave. Ste. 11 Lodi 209-334-0651 www.pacificheartandvascular.com
Weight Loss Management
Weight-A-Minute
7743 N. West Ln. Ste. C1 Stockton 209-952-5509
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Breast Cancer – Know the Facts Courtesy St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Every October, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the message behind all those pink ribbons is loud and clear: Don’t neglect the health of your breasts.
However, because one in eight women in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, breast health needs to be a priority year-round. Breast cancer is the number-one cancer in women. But, thanks to early detection, it’s not the number-one killer. When breast cancer is discovered early – by self-exam, physicians, or mammograms – survival rates for five years and beyond are greater than 90 percent. Early detection of breast cancer clearly saves lives.
Screening Saves Lives There are many reasons to avoid getting a mammogram. It’s inconvenient, time-consuming, and uncomfortable. It’s embarrassing and nerve-wracking. But, there’s at least one very good reason for getting one: It could save your life. For years, women have been told that beginning at age 40, women should get regular screening mammograms to detect early breast cancer. But in late 2009, the headlines were abuzz with new guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which recommended against mammograms for average-risk women in their 40s, arguing that the benefit is
too small. The Task Force’s guidelines also recommend that women between 50 and 74 get screen every two years rather than once a year. What’s a health-conscious woman to do? Most medical experts and leading medical organizations, like the American Cancer Society, are urging women to continue getting annual mammograms starting at age 40. There is no disputing that mammography can be a lifesaving tool in the fight against breast cancer. Screening mammography saves lives by discovering tumors at an earlier, more treatable stage. According to the American Cancer Society, mammography will detect 80 to 90 percent of all breast
cancers in women without symptoms. The importance of early detection and the benefits of mammography are well-documented.
Vigilance Is Vital In addition to getting annual mammograms beginning at age 40, women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam at least every three years through their primary care physician or gynecologist. It is also very important for women to perform monthly self-exams of their breasts and underarms. Women should start in their 20s and consult with a doctor or nurse to make sure their technique is correct.
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Risk factors: Include female gender, age 55 or greater, personal or family history of breast cancer, race (white women are more likely to get breast cancer; African American women are more likely to die of breast cancer), dense breast tissue, early menstrual periods (before age 12), late menopause (after age 55), previous radiation treatment to the chest area, treatment with DES, not having children or having them later in life, recent use of birth control pills, postmenopausal hormone therapy, not breast feeding, use of alcohol, overweight/obese, lack of exercise. Signs and symptoms: New lump or mass, swelling, skin irritation or dimpling, breast pain, nipple pain, redness, scaliness or thickening of the nipple or breast skin, discharge, lump in the underarm area. Screenings: Breast self-exam, clinical breast exam, and mammogram. Treatments: Surgery (lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, mastectomy), radiation therapy (external beam radiation, brachytherapy, mammosite), chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapies, bisphosophonates. Survival rate: There is a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer, and a 1 in 35 chance of dying from it. Mortality rates for breast cancer are decreasing, potentially from breakthroughs in detection and improved treatment.
As a rule of thumb, women should watch for any change or abnormality. If you notice a lump, a discharge, or a change in the size, shape or skin of your breast, see your doctor promptly – even if a recent mammogram was normal.
Don’t Panic Much too often, women avoid screening breast exams or mammograms out of fear – of the pain of the procedure, of what may be found and of the unknown. However, if you do find a lump or have an abnormal mammogram, don’t panic; it does not necessarily indicate breast cancer. Nonetheless, the sooner you see your doctor, the better. A cancer diagnosis can be confirmed only by a biopsy.
Treatment Options With modern surgical and radiation therapy techniques as well as highly effective, novel, hormonal, immunotherapy and chemotherapy medications, a woman has a chance
to live a full healthy life even after a diagnosis of breast cancer. When deciding on cancer treatment options, be sure to openly discuss any concerns and questions with your physician. Be informed – information can be one of your most powerful allies. Research your cancer treatment facilities, and look for those that meet accreditation standards such as The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Also, ask if the treatment facility offers Cancer Navigator services to help you understand your treatment options.
Pink – More Than Just Pretty So the next time you see a pink ribbon, remember that healthy breasts mean a healthier you, now and for life. Know your risk factors and the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and remember that with proper screening, early detection and advanced treatment techniques, the news about breast cancer just keeps getting better.
Learn How Hundreds of Residents Found Natural Relief From Their Back and Neck Pain Those with chronic back and neck pain may now breathe a sigh of relief thanks to Dr. Dinh V. Le, D.C. and his new FDA Cleared non-surgical technology. The DRX9000 spinal decompression system was developed by a team of back specialist and engineers. Unlike other types of treatment, spinal decompression repositions the disc and repairs the disc structure. These dramatic improvements are seen on before and after MRI studies. “It’s like a modern miracle,” says PGA golf professional Frank Nobilo, “I was in agony. I can actually have a normal life that I never thought was possible.” “Spinal decompression is a major advancement in the treatment of back and neck pain because it is the only non-surgical disc treatment proven to have lasting results,” says Dr. Le.
“Most patients I see have tried everything from shots and medication to surgery. Thanks to this technology, I am able to help patients quickly without any risks or complications,” explained Dr. Le. Call now to discover if you qualify for this amazing treatment. (209) 952-1883 “When I first started coming to Dr. Le’s office, I had severe lower back pain, which was interfering with my golf game. After series of treatment with the DRX9000, I AM PAIN FREE! I am able to continue my daily golf game with my friends. I have more confidence now and am very satisfied. I can finally golf again!”
Diane Wolfe
Valley Springs, CA
Peripheral Neuropathy Pain? Restless Leg Syndrome? Dear friend, The problem is often misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. But it affects the lives of between 10 and 20 million Americans. This problem can cause: • Numbness. • Burning pain. • Cramping. • Sharp, electric pain. • Hurt when you walk. • Difficulty sleeping from leg/foot discomfort. • Prickling/tingling feelings.
If you suffer from one or more of these problems, you may have peripheral neuropathy. And, if you do, you’re not alone. Often, these good people have been frustrated by the traditional care they’ve received for these terrible problems, and are still seeking help. These problems can be caused by diabetes, hereditary disorders, inflammation, medications such as cholesterol lowering (statin) drugs, and more. You see, the patients I take care of experience severe pain like electric or stabbing all the time, disturbed sleeping patterns, Restless Leg Syndrome, fatigue, depression, numbness and tingling in the toes, pain in the legs when they walk.
That’s why I’ve put together the "Peripheral Neuropathy Pain Relief Program” for anyone who is suffering from the symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Pain. And when these health situations are resolved, it's not just improvement in quality of life, it’s really peace. More about this Unique Care. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a newly developed tool also known as “cold” or “soft” light therapy, meaning a treatment that uses near-infrared light. This is a completely safe laser procedure, because we will be using a non-invasive healing light that has been proven to work wonders on your type of symptoms. This ULTIMATE new therapy is clinically proven to markedly reduce neuropathy symptoms.
Dr. Le and Effie “IT REALLY WORKS! I was having trouble walking on very numb feet. I was skeptical of the cold laser treatments but I find it really works. My feet are 100% better and I’m able to walk comfortably again!”
Effie Hollstien, Stockton
Call 209-952-1883
to set up your FREE consult and evaluation. For more information and successful stories please visit our website at www.stocktonpainreliefcenter.com.
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Looking forward to the long awaited arrival? The birth of a new baby is an experience to cherish. And while you’ve been preparing for months, we’ve been preparing for years. The Women and Infants Center in St. Joseph’s beautiful new Patient Pavilion is now open. Here, moms will enjoy the comfort of their own spacious, private rooms, and feel pampered with small perks—like garden views, a hostess who takes bedside meal orders, and freshly baked cookies delivered in the afternoon. At St. Joseph’s, we are dedicated to your comfort, supplying advanced pain management, including neonatal ICU. The birth of your baby is a story you’ll share time and time again. Choose the perfect setting—St. Joseph’s Medical Center—where we’ve created a special new place for your special delivery.
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