Friends, Family and Kaiser Permanente Help Sandra Mendez Take Control of Her Health
Posted by Kaiser Permanente in Excellent Care, Featured, Prevention on 01. May, 2012 | 0 Comments
In 2010, Sandra Mendez of La Mirada, California was feeling very sick and sought help from Kaiser Permanente’s La Palma Medical Center where Diane Pham, MD, found she was pre-diabetic and therefore at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. With an elevated blood sugar level, high-blood pressure and a family history of diabetes, Sandra knew her situation was serious. … more
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