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10 LIVE IT UP! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL I have participated in this event for years," says Melinda White, DO, Primary Care with Dignity Health Medical Foundation. "It gives me a chance to connect with my patients outside of the office and enjoy a relaxed, fun environment with them." e 9th Annual Aging Young Health and Wellness Event—hosted by Dignity Health Dominican Hos- pital, Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican, and Dignity Health Medical Network – Santa Cruz (formerly Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz)—will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m.–noon at its new location of two years, the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. We will be packing the venue with free health screenings, exciting local wellness vendors, delicious breakfast food and drink, and presentations on every- thing from maintaining athleticism to achieving optimal foot health. e Aging Young fair draws a loyal crowd of attendees, who have raved that it is a "wonderful event," and that "everyone is very help- ful and knowledgeable." We are so proud to bring this opportunity to the community, and we work hard to maintain the high level of expert medical information and diversity of specialty care every single year. We believe that everyone's health is important, and that quality care lies in the crossroads between patient education and connecting patients with the wealth of local health and wellness resources available to them. Due to an increase in attendance and request for more exhibit space, last year the Aging Young event moved to the beautiful Seascape Golf Club in Aptos. More than forty vendors from local health care and wellness organizations will pro- vide helpful information and fun giveaways. As always, free health screenings will be provided, includ- ing glucose, cholesterol checks, blood pressure, balance assessment, and more. e event also will feature presentations from Dignity Health Medical Network and Dignity Health Medical Foundation physi- cians about staying active through- out your life, maintaining bone health, taking proper care of your feet, and more. Information and registration for the Aging Young Health and Well- ness Event can be found at www. mysantacruzdoctor.org. About Dominican Hospital Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has been caring for the Santa Cruz County community for 75 years. Dominican of- fers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center. Dominican's services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replace- ment program, advanced neurological and endoscopic services, and an expert heart and vascular team treating some of the most complex cardiac cases in the Monterey Bay area. Dominican has received national rec- ognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Health- grades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Dominican also has received several awards for environmental excellence. To learn more, please visit our website: dignityhealth.org/ dominican. Join our community: facebook.com/DominicanHospital twitter.com/DominicanCares instagram.com/dominicanhospitalsc About Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican Dignity Health Medical Group – Do- minican is committed to serving the continuing health care needs of Santa Cruz County. Backed by the rich heritage of Do- minican Hospital, Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican doctors are available to provide convenient, personalized care for everyone in your family. Local primary care physicians and physician specialists offer a full range of health care services, and ensure continuity of care if you are ever in the hospital. Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican operates 17 clinics in Santa Cruz County, with specialties including pediatrics, oncology & hematology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, urology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and urgent care. To learn more, please visit our website: dignityhealth. org/medical-groups/California/dominican. About Dignity Health Medical Network – Santa Cruz Dignity Health Medical Network (for- merly Physicians Medical Group of Santa Cruz), an integrated health care delivery sys- tem, has provided quality health services to thousands of patients in Santa Cruz County for more than 25 years. With over 250 providers, 42 specialties, and 100 locations, Dignity Health Medical Network – Santa Cruz offers the largest network of indepen- dent primary care physicians and specialists in Santa Cruz County. To learn more about Dignity Health Medical Network – Santa Cruz, visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/ bayarea/medical-group/dhmn-santa-cruz. AGING YOUNG IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY Santa Cruz County health fair for older adults empowers attendees with the best expert education, health screenings, and wellness resources our community has to offer