Dignity Health | hello Healthy| Summer 2018

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Merced, CA Permit No 1186 Dignity Health PO Box 119 Bakersfield, CA 93302 Are you considering having weight-loss surgery? Here are just two of the many reasons to have it done at Mercy Hospital: Our Mercy Weight Loss Surgery Program is accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. That means we’re known for treating our patients with exceptional care and for providing them with the tools they need to succeed. We’ve also been named a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This award is given to bariatric centers with excellent quality programs and patient safety records. Excellence in weight-loss surgery We hope you enjoy this issue of HelloHealthy . Comments about the publication can be directed to the Marketing and Communications Department: DIGNITY HEALTH – Mercy and Memorial Hospitals P.O. Box 119, Bakersfield, CA 93302 | 661.327.4647, ext. 4434 HelloHealthy is published by Dignity Health – Mercy and Memorial Hospitals to provide general health information. It is not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Marketing and Communications Department Robin Mangarin-Scott—Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Communications–Central California Michelle Willow—Director of External Communications–Central California Cody Brutlag—Marketing Manager–Central California Jessica Neeley—Communications Specialist–Central California Fabiana Rienzo—Communications Specialist–Central California Michelle Oliver—Marketing Manager–Central California Want to know more? We offer free bariatric surgery seminars the first Wednesday of every month. The seminars will help you decide if bariatric surgery is right for you. Call 661.632.5117 to register. New hope for neuro patients Breakthroughs bring better treatments for complex brain conditions. See page 4. Read about why Greg Ruloph chose bariatric surgery. See his story on page 7. Blue Distincti n Center Condensed Version Shield Only