Peach Tree News

June 26, 2017 RE: Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) Dear Senator: I write today on behalf of Peach Tree Health and the 31,000 patients we serve in the greater Sacramento region of Northern California. We ask that you remain in strong opposition to any attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), particularly the Better…

Health in Yuba County Health is an important factor in any community. But what are the biggest issues faced by Yuba County residents? In a recent survey conducted 48.2% of community respondents felt illegal drug use was a top concern alongside homelessness (36.5%) and obesity (25.6%). In Yuba County, 31.7% of children live in poverty…

By Leticia Guiterrez from Appeal Democrat: 6/19/17, Pg A2 “The thought of a trip to the dentist can be scary, but children’s smiles break out when the Happy Toothmobile shows up at a school in Yuba County. “We’re like rock stars,” said Ronda Bowers, dental program coordinator with the Marysville Joint Unified School District Student Services,…

I still have vivid memories of the day I went to the Sonoma County Courthouse to register for the selective service.  The invasion of Granada and the Falklands War were fresh on my mind, President Ronald Reagan was dealing with the Soviet Union’s nuclear missile tests and their continued pressure into Eastern Europe and Afghanistan.  The 1984…

Those of us in healthcare understand there are times when the unanticipated and undesirable effect of a treatment plan can be more harmful to the patient than the adverse symptoms of the primary condition we are attempting to treat. In such cases, a clinician may discontinue that harmful medication or change the therapy plan to…

Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Health Plan, California Optometric Association, Peach Tree Health to Provide Preventive Care Saturday’s “Diabetes Awareness Day” Program at Peach Tree Health Clinic Offers Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Members in Sacramento County Preventative Care Services Sacramento, CA – May 1, 2017 – As the Sacramento Bee reported in February, diabetes has reached…

Join us for the 3rd Annual Yuba County Community Baby Fair on Saturday, May 6th. Please stop by the Peach Tree Health booth. We will have treats, giveaways, tips and knowledge for expectant parents and children under the age of one are welcome. This event Features: Mommy and Me photo booth Homemade baby food demonstration Door…

I mean, Melissa is straight-up relentless when fighting this disease; and she’s winning! Melissa George, DNP Peach Tree’s Diabetes Program Director has been systematically aiming both barrels of her personalized healthcare and education program on our patients with the most uncontrolled high blood sugar levels. Patients routinely present to Melissa’s Diabetes Prevention and Care Program…

It is hard to find another major industry that provides something to its customers without disclosing the cost of the product before you receive the service or goods. Imagine if you did not know how much your airline flight and hotel cost you until you received a bill four weeks after your trip. What if…