Dignity Health Medical Group Arizona

09/03/2026

Myth or Fact? 👀

Let’s clear up the common misconceptions about hernias. 🩺 Follow along as Dr. Conrad Ballecer separates hernia myths from the facts you need to know.

Learn more about hernia care at Dignity Health St. Joseph's: https://ow.ly/Sa2550ZIviB.

08/26/2026

Behind every great play is an even better support team. 🩺🏅 We asked our Dignity Health Athletic Trainers what inspired them to pursue this career, and the answer is simple: it’s all about the athletes!

Since 2014, our sports medicine program has grown to support over 27,000 student-athletes across 47 schools in the Phoenix area. We are proud to provide high-level, on-campus healthcare to keep our community's kids safe, active, and in the game.

🧡 Want to help us continue this mission? Your support changes lives. Learn more from Dignity Health Foundation East Valley: https://ow.ly/ga4m50ZFSqq, or email [email protected] to get involved. (And, if you’d like your gift to support the Richards Family endowment in honor of Dr. Terry Happel, please mention it in the donation comments!)

08/26/2026

Save the date and start lacing up your sneakers because the Arizona Diamondbacks Race Against Cancer is back and it'll be bigger than ever! Join us on Sept. 27 at Chase Field for an unforgettable day of fitness, fun and fighting cancer. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a great reason to move, this event is for YOU!

Let's race towards a brighter future! (Details and registration: https://ow.ly/VKxK50ZFrKA).

And remember, when it comes to battling cancer, you're not alone. Dignity Health Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's is leading the way in compassionate, comprehensive care right here in Phoenix. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to support patients and their families every step of the way. Need our support? We've got your back: https://ow.ly/Gj5X50ZFrKy.

About Dignity Health's partnership with your Arizona Diamondbacks: https://ow.ly/4XSX50ZFrKC.

08/24/2026

Last month, Dignity Health Sports Medicine hosted our 11th Annual Field to ER (F2ER) event, bringing together athletic trainers, athletic training students, physicians, EMS and community partners for hands-on emergency preparedness training.

From Emergency Action Plans and medical time outs to exertional heat stroke, rapid cooling, equipment removal and cervical spine management, participants practiced the skills that matter when every second counts.

F2ER gives members of the sports medicine and emergency response teams the opportunity to train together before having to respond together. This strengthens communication, helps us to understand each other’s roles and ultimately provide safer care for our student-athletes.

A huge thank you to Gilbert Fire and Rescue, the Gilbert Public Safety Training Facility, our presenters and community partners for helping make another year of F2ER possible!

P.S. Follow on Instagram for student athletics and sports medicine content: https://ow.ly/bw1s50ZEWYa.

08/22/2026

Is your DNA trying to tell you something? Let’s decode it together. 🧬

We know at-home DNA kits are tempting, but they often leave you with more questions than answers. Don't play detective with your own health—let’s have a real conversation about what those results actually mean for your future. Whether you’re curious about your risks or just want to make informed choices, our genetic counseling team is here to help you move from 'what does this mean?' to 'now I have a plan.'

Why choose a clinical setting like Dignity Health Cancer Institute? ✅ Higher accuracy than unregulated kits. ✅ Expert interpretation tailored to your family history. ✅ A support system if the news is difficult to process.

Your health is too complex for a one-size-fits-all mail-in kit. If you’ve taken an at-home test and have questions, don’t play the guessing game. Schedule a follow-up with a professional at Dignity Health in Arizona. We’re here to help you get the answers you deserve.

🩺 Discover more: https://ow.ly/Pswh50ZCJPI

08/21/2026

Is your DNA trying to tell you something? Let’s decode it together. 🧬

We know at-home DNA kits are tempting, but they often leave you with more questions than answers. Don't play detective with your own health—let’s have a real conversation about what those results actually mean for your future. Whether you’re curious about your risks or just want to make informed choices, our genetic counseling team is here to help you move from 'what does this mean?' to 'now I have a plan.'

Why choose a clinical setting like Dignity Health Cancer Institute? ✅ Higher accuracy than unregulated kits. ✅ Expert interpretation tailored to your family history. ✅ A support system if the news is difficult to process.

Your health is too complex for a one-size-fits-all mail-in kit. If you’ve taken an at-home test and have questions, don’t play the guessing game. Schedule a follow-up with a professional at Dignity Health in Arizona. We’re here to help you get the answers you deserve.

🩺 Discover more: https://ow.ly/vI5750ZC4Lp.

Dignity Health urges clinical genetic testing to improve care. Learn why accurate testing matters for better diagnosis and treatment.

08/20/2026

News Update - Mental Health Is Key to Weight Loss Success, Says Expert

Dr. Shawn Stevenson, a bariatric surgeon and weight loss specialist with Dignity Health Medical Group emphasizes the importance of behavioral habits and mental well-being for sustainable weight loss, even with GLP-1s or weight-loss surgery. 📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/b2zN50ZC4Kb

08/13/2026

Happy game day to our friends at the Arizona Cardinals! 🏈❤️

We kicked off the NFL preseason with the Cardinals at Sunday’s Red & White Practice, and it was the perfect start to what’s sure to be a busy and exciting football season. Here are a few highlights from last weekend's festivities, featuring giveaways, spin-the-wheel prizes, photo booth fun and more!

08/13/2026

Not every high-risk pregnancy leads to the same delivery outcome. 🤰 Dignity Health Medical Group maternal fetal medicine expert Dr. Kendra Gray explains that the MFM team works hand-in-hand with your OB/GYN to support a delivery approach that is as natural and smooth as possible.

❌ MYTH: "Seeing an MFM means a C-section is inevitable."

✔️ THE TRUTH: Being under the care of an MFM doesn't take the decision-making power out of your hands; it actually gives you more information to work with. Dr. Gray says they only discuss a Cesarean section as a team when it is truly the safest path forward for mom and baby.

Our mission? Healthy mom, healthy baby, and a birth experience supported by the best medical evidence. 🧡

08/13/2026

It’s kinda chic to protect student athletes when the temperature climbs. ☀️ When it’s over 100 degrees and humid on International Youth Day, we’re extra grateful for our Dignity Health Athletic Trainers!

ATs have the ability to help safeguard the health of student athletes from many angles - knowing just how chic it is to protect a child’s future by protecting their health.

🌡️ At Dignity Health in Arizona, our athletic trainers monitor environmental conditions using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and heat index, provide activity and safety recommendations to coaches, and work alongside schools to help student athletes safely participate in the sports they love.

🧡 Giving children the best possible start in life is key to nurturing healthy, thriving youth who can shape a brighter future. ❔Have you seen a Dignity Health Athletic Trainer at your student's high school? ⬇️ If so, tag the school in the comments!

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