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4 2014 - Tehama County Medical Guide Orthopaedics Imagine yourself walking. How many steps do you think you take every day? The average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000. Now imagine yourself running, or playing tennis or golf, skiing or hiking, cycling or dancing. The active lifestyle that the North State holds for us is waiting for you. Don't let orthopaedic pain hold you back from the things you love. Comprehensiveness and convenience are key elements in the Dignity Health North State orthopaedics programs. We provide a full continuum of care - diagnostics, leading-edge surgical techniques, physical therapy services, education in most locations, and prevention and wellness. Orthopaedic conditions can limit your activities and quality of life. Over time, joints can show signs of wear and tear. Our goal is to return you to your normal activities, reduce pain, and increase mobility and independence. Within the three Dignity Health Hospitals of the North State, we have dedicated orthopaedic and neurology provider teams to care for you. Mercy Medical Center Redding has award winning orthopaedic care provided in the Center for Joint and Spine Health. A recipient of the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award TM for 2 years in a row and ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement, Mercy Medical Center Redding offers joint and orthopaedic and neuro spine treatments. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff offers both in-patient and outpatient orthopaedic treatments in an all private room setting. St. Elizabeth is also known for its sports medicine program, supporting athletes of all ages from the competitive to the weekend warrior. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has received the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award TM and is ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement. Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta offers a full spectrum of orthopaedic procedures including neuro-spine and has been recognized as one of Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience recipients. All three of the Dignity Health Hospitals of the North State provide minimally invasive options and provide state of the art and computer assisted surgery. Learn about our orthopaedic services and all other service lines at www.mercy.org or call 888.628.1948. Dignity Health Hospitals in the North State include Mercy Medical Center Redding, St. Elizabeth Community Hospitals in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. We are pleased to continue our longstanding tradition of accepting Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna and most other insurances.

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