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New Program at Doctors Hospital of Manteca Focuses on Patients Battling Substance Use Disorders

Doctors Hospital of Manteca has received a grant from the California Bridge Program (CA Bridge) to place substance use navigators in its emergency department to help patients battling substance use disorders.

St. Joseph’s Raises Nearly $100,000 for Cancer Institute through Fun Run/Walk for Wellness

On Saturday, January 28th St. Joseph’s held its 14th annual Fun Run/Walk for Wellness, presented by Pacific Homecare Services. With the generous support of the community and the nearly 600 participants, funds raised will assist St. Joseph’s Cancer Institute with purchasing a Trident HD Breast Imaging System. This technology will enable St. Joseph’s to image breast specimens in the operating room, which will let the surgeon know immediately if they removed all the tissue necessary.

Substance use navigators (SUN) are a vital part of successful treatment for substance use disorders, working both in the hospital and the community to connect people to treatment.

SUNs enhance access to around-the-clock treatment for patients. This model allows the navigators to be the frontline for initiating treatment. The best outcomes occur when patients start and are retained in long-term recovery treatment with medications. When patients in opioid withdrawal come seeking medical care, including for reasons not related to opioid use, they will be offered medication, such as buprenorphine, to ease severe symptoms of withdrawal and begin maintenance treatment. They will then be connected with treatment resources within the community.

St. Joseph’s Named One of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades

St. Joseph’s Medical Center (SJMC) has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement puts SJMC in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance across the most common conditions and procedures. Healthgrades evaluated patient mortality and complication

Studies have shown that initiating treatment and providing medication designed for addiction treatment are more likely to result in patients remaining in care and having better long-term outcomes than those who are given referral information alone.

Coffee Cart Owner Celebrates 18 Years at Doctors Hospital of Manteca

Doctors Hospital of Manteca celebrated a special milestone on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. If you’ve been to the hospital, chances are pretty high that you’ve met Ali Movasagh. Ali runs Coffee Klatch, his coffee cart just off the hospital’s main entrance. Nov. 4, 2022, marked his 18th anniversary of serving delicious coffee, drinks and treats at Doctors Hospital of Manteca.

The entire team at Doctors Hospital of Manteca would like to thank Ali for 18 amazing years of warm smiles, friendly waves and the best customer service around.

Doctors Hospital of Manteca Introduces New Digital Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Suite

Doctors Hospital of Manteca is proud to announce the installation of a new digital radiographic and fluoroscopic suite located in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. This is a replacement of the previous fluoroscopic room.

This newer technology provides improved quality imaging at a lower radiation dose to patients. With increased table weight limits and the ability to lower the table to 26 inches, patients can move on and off the table more safely and efficiently.

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Welcomes Dr. Zahriya, General Surgery

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial is thrilled to welcome Dr. Karim Zahriya, a board-certified general surgeon with over 30 years of experience specializing in abdominal surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Zahriya has extensive experience in thyroid, breast, gallbladder, and colon surgery. He also has expertise in managing thyroid disease and performing biopsies, ablation, hemorrhoid and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Zahriya has been conducting medical research since 1990 which includes gastrointestinal and cardiac conditions and inspired by his strong desire to help people regain their health and enjoy a fulfilling life. As a San Jose native, he completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at San Jose State and his medical school and residency in Michigan.

Dr. Zahriya is excited to serve the San Joaquin County community.

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Welcomes Dr. Nedaa Issa, Pediatrics

Pediatrician Dr. Issa is a board-certified pediatric doctor with more than 10 years of experience caring for children. After attending medical school at Al-quds University in Jerusalem, she completed her pediatrics medical training at West Virginia University.

Dr. Issa now serves the community through pediatric care including sick visits, well child checkups, immunizations and more. Her experience allows her to treat a multitude of pediatric conditions, such as respiratory problems, asthma, behavioral problems, ADHD, and other common illnesses. She proudly serves children ranging from newborns to 18 years of age and is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Dr. Issa was inspired to practice medicine by watching the doctors who helped her family members throughout her life. She states, “I love my work because I help children get over illness, help parents take care of their children and make a positive impact in a child’s life.”

UCSF Orthopedic Surgeon Visit Adventist Health Lodi Memorial to Learn Advanced Surgical Technique

Dr. Sara Edwards, a University of California San Francisco orthopedic surgeon, visited Adventist Health Lodi Memorial on December 20, 2022 to observe and learn an innovative orthopedic shoulder replacement surgery technique that utilizes a GPS-computer guidance system for precision.

Dr. Edwards observed Dr. Jaicharan Iyengar, a nationallyrecognized specialist in orthopedic surgery with focus on treatment of the shoulder and elbow. He is the founder of the Stockton Shoulder Institute at Alpine Orthopaedics and has performed more than 300 GPS-guided shoulder replacements since 2017. Dr. Iyengar regularly performs these procedures at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, which is one of a limited number of medical centers in Northern California that offers this state-of-the-art surgical procedure.

Due to narrow bone windows within the shoulder, replacement outcomes are highly sensitive to accurate placement of components. This shoulder navigation technology, however, mitigates the challenges that often come with placement. According to Exactech, its GPS technology “connects the preoperative plan with real-time intraoperative instrument guidance and verifies implant placement.” Essentially, surgeons utilize a pre-planning software to accurately plan the procedure and select implants for the patient’s specific anatomy. The software then works alongside the GPS in the operating room, directing the surgeon in real time.

“It is exciting to have Dr. Edwards join us here for an educational exchange,” said Dr. Iyengar. “UCSF has one of the best orthopedic programs in the country and she is one of their outstanding sports medicine specialists. I was delighted to share some of my minimally invasive surgical techniques with her.”