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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Medical Practice, formerly the Family Medicine Clinic, opened its doors in December and expanded its service offerings to include general surgery in January.
Dr. John A. Sundin, a board-certified general surgeon, is available to see patients immediately.
Dr. Sundin is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia. He performed his residency at Yale, then worked in Rwanda, Haiti and Sri Lanka as a volunteer with Doctors Without Borders and the American Red Cross.
People Magazine noted him as a Hero of the Year in 1994 for his work during the height of the African genocide; Doctors Without Borders won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their work in Rwanda.
He has more than 25 years of private practice experience, having previously practiced in Key West, Florida and Cortez, Colorado.
“General surgeons are masters of surgery, skilled in abdominal, hernia, laparoscopic, endoscopic and skin surgeries,” says Sundin. “My philosophy of care is to treat the whole person, both surgical problems and adaptation to a healthier lifestyle. The essence of a surgeon is determining when a patient needs surgery versus when he or she doesn’t. Sometimes that means adjusting diet and lifestyle for a healthier digestive tract. I evaluate and diagnose abdominal problems – and solutions.”
Dr. Sundin, whose wife is an RN in San Francisco, considers himself a dual resident of both the big city and the quiet country. “Lake County is an enchanted community nestled amongst the mountains of a prehistoric volcano.”
And while he enjoys sport fishing, his hobbies are few and far between. “I don’t have hobbies,” he jokes. “I’m too busy being a surgeon.”
Sutter Lakeside Medical Practice is located at 987 Parallel Drive, Suite C in Lakeport. The practice includes primary care, podiatric (foot) care, internal medicine, tele psychiatry and routine medical office procedures.
The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To inquire about booking an appointment with Dr. Sundin, please call 707-262-5088.
Dr. John A. Sundin, a board-certified general surgeon, is available to see patients immediately.
Dr. Sundin is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Virginia. He performed his residency at Yale, then worked in Rwanda, Haiti and Sri Lanka as a volunteer with Doctors Without Borders and the American Red Cross.
People Magazine noted him as a Hero of the Year in 1994 for his work during the height of the African genocide; Doctors Without Borders won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their work in Rwanda.
He has more than 25 years of private practice experience, having previously practiced in Key West, Florida and Cortez, Colorado.
“General surgeons are masters of surgery, skilled in abdominal, hernia, laparoscopic, endoscopic and skin surgeries,” says Sundin. “My philosophy of care is to treat the whole person, both surgical problems and adaptation to a healthier lifestyle. The essence of a surgeon is determining when a patient needs surgery versus when he or she doesn’t. Sometimes that means adjusting diet and lifestyle for a healthier digestive tract. I evaluate and diagnose abdominal problems – and solutions.”
Dr. Sundin, whose wife is an RN in San Francisco, considers himself a dual resident of both the big city and the quiet country. “Lake County is an enchanted community nestled amongst the mountains of a prehistoric volcano.”
And while he enjoys sport fishing, his hobbies are few and far between. “I don’t have hobbies,” he jokes. “I’m too busy being a surgeon.”
Sutter Lakeside Medical Practice is located at 987 Parallel Drive, Suite C in Lakeport. The practice includes primary care, podiatric (foot) care, internal medicine, tele psychiatry and routine medical office procedures.
The practice is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To inquire about booking an appointment with Dr. Sundin, please call 707-262-5088.
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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Department of Agriculture Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett and Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz announced USDA and HHS will partner to create addiction recovery transitional housing in rural communities.
“Strong and healthy communities are foundational for prosperity in rural America,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, we are committed at USDA to building innovative partnerships and driving more effective and efficient use of our resources to address the opioid misuse crisis at the local level.”
McCance-Katz said, “We know that the opioid crisis has hit rural communities hard, and we need to leverage all possible partnerships to support these communities. Housing plays a vital part in the recovery process for those living with opioid use disorders.”
USDA and HHS formalized their partnership through an official memorandum of understanding, or MOU. Nonprofit organizations will be able to purchase homes from USDA and convert them to transitional housing for people recovering from opioid misuse.
USDA Rural Development and HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, will coordinate efforts to sell USDA’s Real Estate Owned single-family housing properties at a discount to non-profit organizations that provide housing, treatment, job training and other key services for people in substance misuse treatment and recovery.
This will further enhance the two organizations’ formal collaboration. It began in 2018 with SAMHSA’s supplementing of USDA Cooperative Extension grants to expand technical assistance and training on opioid use disorder prevention and treatment.
President Donald J. Trump has mobilized his entire Administration to address opioid misuse by directing the declaration of a nationwide Public Health Emergency.
To help local leaders respond to this epidemic, USDA has worked to build infrastructure for prevention, treatment and recovery, facilitate partnerships, and drive innovation in rural communities.
In 2018, USDA worked with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to establish a White House Rural Opioid Federal Interagency Working Group which is improving the coordination of federal resources in rural America. In December, USDA launched the Community Opioid Misuse Toolbox. This initiative includes the Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory of federal resources that can help rural communities address the opioid crisis, and the Community Assessment Tool, an interactive database to help community leaders assess how and why the opioid epidemic is impacting their regions.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and healthcare; and high-speed internet e-Connectivity in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
“Strong and healthy communities are foundational for prosperity in rural America,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of President Trump, we are committed at USDA to building innovative partnerships and driving more effective and efficient use of our resources to address the opioid misuse crisis at the local level.”
McCance-Katz said, “We know that the opioid crisis has hit rural communities hard, and we need to leverage all possible partnerships to support these communities. Housing plays a vital part in the recovery process for those living with opioid use disorders.”
USDA and HHS formalized their partnership through an official memorandum of understanding, or MOU. Nonprofit organizations will be able to purchase homes from USDA and convert them to transitional housing for people recovering from opioid misuse.
USDA Rural Development and HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, will coordinate efforts to sell USDA’s Real Estate Owned single-family housing properties at a discount to non-profit organizations that provide housing, treatment, job training and other key services for people in substance misuse treatment and recovery.
This will further enhance the two organizations’ formal collaboration. It began in 2018 with SAMHSA’s supplementing of USDA Cooperative Extension grants to expand technical assistance and training on opioid use disorder prevention and treatment.
President Donald J. Trump has mobilized his entire Administration to address opioid misuse by directing the declaration of a nationwide Public Health Emergency.
To help local leaders respond to this epidemic, USDA has worked to build infrastructure for prevention, treatment and recovery, facilitate partnerships, and drive innovation in rural communities.
In 2018, USDA worked with the Office of National Drug Control Policy to establish a White House Rural Opioid Federal Interagency Working Group which is improving the coordination of federal resources in rural America. In December, USDA launched the Community Opioid Misuse Toolbox. This initiative includes the Community Resource Guide, a comprehensive directory of federal resources that can help rural communities address the opioid crisis, and the Community Assessment Tool, an interactive database to help community leaders assess how and why the opioid epidemic is impacting their regions.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and healthcare; and high-speed internet e-Connectivity in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
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