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Ask the Doctor
Q. Can anything be done about the pain from ankle arthritis?
A. Absolutely, says Arash Aminian, M.D., orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, relief is in sight. For some people, conservative options—such as custom-made braces or orthotics, physical therapy, and injections to restore lubrication around the joint—are very helpful. click here to read more
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St. Jude Heritage Medical Group Awarded Top Honors
St. Jude Heritage Medical Group (SJHMG) has been recognized as a “Top Overall Performing Physician Organizations” by the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA). The IHA is a statewide leadership group that promotes quality improvement, accountability and affordability of healthcare in California. This distinction places SJHMG among the top 20 percent of medical groups in the state.
“This award is a tribute to the physicians, nurses and staff for the quality care they provide,” says CR Burke, President and CEO, St. Jude Heritage Healthcare. “We’re extremely proud of the fact that our efforts are having such a positive, life-changing impact for so many of our patients.”
Inclusion is this prestigious group is based on performance in four measurement areas: clinical quality, patient experience, information technology and coordinated diabetes care. “SJHMG is recognized as a healthcare leader in prevention and quality care,” says Khaliq Siddiq, M.D., Medical Director, St. Jude Heritage Healthcare, “and this recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of the patients and community we serve.”
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