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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Sutter Lakeside Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
CT scanning, sometimes referred to as a “CAT scan,” is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for a variety of medical conditions.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field.
The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/
interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.
“We are so proud of our staff for their effort in earning this accreditation,” said Jose Aponte, director of the Sutter Lakeside Imaging Department. “The CT is an important tool that our clinicians use to diagnose our patients close-to-home. It’s vital to have this level of testing in Lake County and this accreditation is one more way of demonstrating that we’re doing the right thing for our patients.”
In applying for accreditation, image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs are assessed; the findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report they can use for continuous practice improvement.
To learn more about Sutter Lakeside, visit www.sutterlakeside.org/ .
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UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah Valley Medical Center is pleased to welcome pulmonologist Daniel Loube, M.D., to the medical staff.
“Dr. Loube is the first pulmonologist to join our medical staff at UVMC,” said Ukiah Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Gwen Matthews. “Having the depth of a pulmonologist is invaluable for both our inpatients, especially those in critical care, as well as those who need specialist services in the outpatient setting.”
Dr. Loube will see patients in both the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center and in the hospital as needed.
He looks forward to collaborating with his colleagues on patients who are dealing with pulmonary, critical care or sleep-related problems.
“I appreciate patients who ask questions and want to understand all aspects of their care,” said Dr. Loube. “I will do everything possible to help patients improve their health in a framework that fits best with their lifestyle and beliefs.”
“Dr. Loube has a broad range of skills in the pulmonary field that will benefit our patients with respiratory issues such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease or sleep disorders,” stated Marvin Trotter, M.D., chief medical officer at UVMC. “He brings an expertise in the areas of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.”
When not seeing patients, Dr. Loube treasures spending time with his wife and sons. He enjoys gardening, running and playing basketball, even though one of his sons consistently blocks his shots.
Dr. Loube will see patients at the Ukiah Valley Rural Health Center. His office is located at 260 Hospital Drive, Suite 103. To schedule an appointment please call 707-463-7490.
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UKIAH, Calif. – Ukiah has a new cardiologist whose level of expertise will leave a lasting impression on the community.
“We are pleased to welcome a new interventional cardiologist, Monica Divakaruni, M.D., to Ukiah,” said Ukiah Valley Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Gwen Matthews.
“Dr. Divakaruni is highly-skilled and Stanford trained,” Matthews said. “Her practice focuses on innovative treatment options for complex cardiac conditions using diagnostic testing and the most advanced cardiac catheterization techniques.”
When asked why she chose to practice in Ukiah when her expertise could have afforded her a position at any major medical group throughout the United States, Dr. Divakaruni said, “I enjoy developing relationships with my patients and watching their quality of life improve. I want to practice medicine in a place where I am truly making a difference in the community.”
Dr. Divakaruni has a passion for women’s health in particular. “I enjoy seeing women of all ages – diagnosing and treating – to give them the best quality of life possible,” she said..
Regarding her level of expertise, Marvin Trotter, M.D., said, “Dr. Divakaruni is skilled in advanced coronary interventions. She is able to perform advanced procedures related to congenital heart disease. She is definitely an asset to the community.”
Dr. Divakaruni is part of Adventist Heart Institute, an integrated heart center made up of a team of experienced cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who serve patients in Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties.
Dr. Divakaruni is now accepting new patients. Her office is located at 115 Hospital Dr., in Ukiah.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Divakaruni please call 707-463-2400.
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SACRAMENTO – Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, on Friday warned consumers not to eat Santos Rewadi Sugar candy, batch number 12/030, imported from India after tests conducted by CDPH found the product contained levels of lead that exceeded the state’s standards.
Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately.
Recent analysis of this candy by CDPH determined that Santos Rewadi Sugar candy, batch number 12/030, contained as much as 0.22 parts per million (ppm) of lead. California considers candies with lead levels in excess of 0.10 ppm to be contaminated.
Santos Rewadi Sugar candy, imported and distributed by Santos Inc., San Leandro, Calif., has initiated a voluntary recall.
CDPH is currently working with the distributor to ensure that the contaminated candies are removed from the marketplace.
Santos Rewadi Sugar candy product is sold in a 7-ounce (200g) package that is clear with a green and yellow border on each side with a red and white top banner that displays the brand name “Santos” written in yellow, and includes a picture of an elephant.
The bottom of the package displays the name, weight and “product of India” in a yellow rectangle and red banner.
Pregnant women and parents of children who may have eaten this candy should consult their physician or health care provider to determine if medical testing is needed.
Consumers who find this candy for sale should call the CDPH Complaint Hotline at 1‑800-495-3232.
For more information about lead poisoning, contact your county childhood lead poisoning prevention program or public health department.
Additional information is available on the CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention page, http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/Pages/CLPPBChildrenAtRisk.aspx .
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