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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Adventist Health Clear Lake is proud to introduce a new service focused on Lake County’s littlest patients.
Pediatric physical therapy provides expert support to children with special needs, disabilities or disorders and is now offered in Hidden Valley Lake.
Physical therapy may be prescribed for a child because of a congenital condition, developmental delay, hospitalization or surgery.
Because children’s bodies and minds are unique, physical therapists need different techniques and approaches to serve them.
Treatment options include exercises and activities to increase muscle strength, neuromuscular re-education, balance training, gait training and more.
The physical therapy clinic in Hidden Valley Lake has specialized equipment, private spaces and a highly-trained physical therapist dedicated to helping a child reach his or her goals.
Alexa Yancey, PT, DPT, has a passion for helping children live to the fullest and is responsible for bringing the service to Lake County.
Yancey received her doctorate of physical therapy at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland, and has pursued additional training in pediatric physical therapy. She joined the Adventist Health Clear Lake team in 2017.
“Pediatric physical therapy starts with an assessment of a child’s needs, setting appropriate goals and creating an individualized plan for treatment in the clinic and at home,” Yancey explained.
She trains parents and caregivers so that children can be supported at home, school and while spending time with friends. “I love hearing stories about how my patients begin to thrive when they have the support and tools they need,” Yancey said.
Yancey was inspired to start the pediatric physical therapy service after talking with parents about the burden of travelling outside the county, sometimes multiple times a week, to access specialized care for their children.
“Starting physical therapy at the right time and regular sessions is important as children quickly grow and change,” Yancey said. “Having this service close to home means more children will have access to care.”
Pediatric physical therapy requires a physician referral and is covered by most major insurance plans.
The Adventist Health Clear Lake Physical Therapy Center in Hidden Valley is located at 18990 Coyote Valley Drive, Suite 11, and may be reached by calling 707-987-9046.
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“This accomplishment demonstrates our dedication, as a local Medi-Cal managed care plan, to ensure our members receive the highest quality care possible,” CEO Elizabeth Gibboney said following the announcement last week,
The NCQA seal is a nationally recognized symbol of quality.
Partnership HealthPlan of California, or PHC, decided to seek NCQA accreditation because of its rigorous standards and emphasis on delivery of high-quality health care.
Interim status is awarded to organizations with processes and structure in place to meet expectations for consumer protection and quality improvement.
PHC will undergo an additional review within 18 months to demonstrate it has executed those processes effectively.
NCQA is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. NCQA accredits and certifies a wide range of health care organizations. It also recognizes clinicians and practices in key areas of performance.
NCQA’s Web site contains information to help consumers, employers and others make more informed health care choices.
PHC is a nonprofit community-based health care organization that contracts with the state to administer Medi-Cal benefits. PHC provides quality health care to approximately 540,500 Medi-Cal members.
Beginning in Solano County in 1994, PHC now provides services to 14 Northern California counties – Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity and Yolo.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Adventist Health Clear Lake is proud to expand its services in Lakeport by welcoming experienced chiropractor Daniel Ayers, DC, to its medical office located at 801 11th St.
Dr. Ayers completed his doctor of chiropractic degree at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and has been practicing since 2003.
He has operated his own chiropractic practice in Southern California and most recently was the lead chiropractor at a busy practice in Rosemead, Calif.
“I choose to integrate various combinations of techniques for the unique needs of each patient,” said Dr. Ayers. “I utilize mobilization, manual and instrumental adjusting styles to ensure the most comfortable and effective care.”
Chiropractic care can help individuals by increasing structural function, restoring mobility and decreasing pain.
“I also like our patients to understand their care, what they can do to improve their health and how they can accelerate and support their progress by using exercise and lifestyle changes,” Dr. Ayers said.
Dr. Ayers treats conditions including repetitive and postural strains, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, migraines, sports injuries, and neck and back pain during pregnancy.
When not serving patients, Dr. Ayers enjoys time with family and his German Shepherd, sports, camping, fishing and time outdoors.
Adventist Health Clear Lake opened its Lakeport medical office in December 2018. The office also offers primary care and cardiopulmonary testing services. Chiropractic care is also offered at the Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office in Clearlake through the Live Well Program.
The Adventist Health Clear Lake Medical Office – Lakeport is located at 801 11th St. in Lakeport.
Patients may schedule an appointment with Dr. Ayers by calling 707-263-3746.
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Tests conducted by CDPH found that the products contained as much as 0.17 parts per million (ppm) of lead, exceeding the state’s standard of 0.10 ppm.
La Zagala brand Fruit Pulp Tamarin Flavor candy is distributed by La Zagala Imports Inc., in Downey, California. The company initiated a voluntary recall on Aug. 13.
CDPH is currently working with the distributor to remove the contaminated candy from stores.
This candy is sold in 3.5 ounce (100g) brown clay jars decorated with a green and yellow flower design, has a clear cellophane cover, and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 750114345756 label applied to the top of the container with a small picture of a cow with “La Zagala” and “Fruit Pulp Tamarin Flavor” in a large font. Product photographs are available on CDPH's website.
The recalled products can be identified by the following lot codes on the bottom of each jar:
191039-03 exp. 6/4/20
191039-08 exp. 6/4/20
191039-11 exp. 6/4/20
190776-02 exp. 4/26/20
190776-03 exp. 4/26/20
190776-12 exp. 4/26/20
182348-03 exp. 12/26/19
Pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should consult their health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed. Consumers who find this candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at (800) 495-3232. For more information about lead poisoning, visit the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention page.
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