Health & Wellness
Alta Bates Medical Group’s mission is to help you get and stay healthy. You will find articles and links to assist you with a health lifestyle.
- American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
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- Health & Wellness Articles
A collection of articles written by ABMG physicians that provide tips and information to help you live a healthier life.
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- Diabetes Basics
It's not easy to hear you have diabetes. But for millions of Americans, learning about their diabetes is the first step toward feeling better and living a longer, healthier life. Here's what you need to get started on the path toward improved health and wellbeing
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- Family Bridges - Diabetes Education
Alta Bates is please to offer the services of Family Bridges - Diabetes Education Center, to help ensure more sensitivity, awareness, tools and support. We believe education leads to better medical care and increased quality of life for many individuals.
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- Flu Shot Information
The best way to prevent this serious disease from sending you to bed this winter is to get a flu shot now. The flu shot is the only immunization that needs to be repeated each and every year.
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- Classes & Groups
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center offers a variety of health education and health promotion classes, many of which are free and open to all ABMG members.
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- August 17, 2009
- Prostate Screening Tests
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that is used to screen for prostate cancer. Many men who are older than 50 have this test, along with a digital rectal exam, as part of their regular check-ups. However, experts disagree on whether PSA testing is right for all men.
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- Helpful Links
A collection of useful links to help you through all stages of life and your health care.
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