We share a lot during the holidays: joy, gifts, laughter, fun. But it can be hard to share our struggles, which can include depression and anxiety for many of us. You aren’t alone if you’re experiencing challenges with your mental health, and support from a healthcare provider and your loved ones can make a difference. There is hope. Start by learning more and taking a depression risk assessment.

In this season of gratitude, sometimes it’s hard to be thankful when living with uncontrolled diabetes. But diabetes doesn’t have to be a burden. In partnership with your provider, you can still thrive and live a healthy, grateful life.

If you want to improve or maintain your health, one of the best steps you can take is to set goals. Don’t know where to start? If you have Medicare, begin with a free Annual Wellness Visit! These visits are different than a typical appointment with your primary care provider. They are more of a conversation to find any risks to your health. You and your provider will also develop a plan to help keep you healthy in the years to come.

Pain management takes many forms, and in the last 10 years, we’ve made substantial efforts to increase opioid safety and approach pain management more holistically. Our latest partnership with CO*RE REMS will ensure every Adventist Health provider is certified as a safe opioid prescriber if prescription pain medications are the best option for a patient.

Make sure that your Medi-Cal coverage stays active. Watch for a yellow envelope from the State of California with information to help you ensure that your healthcare coverage continues for you and your family. Annual eligibility review is being reinstated throughout the United States, and your coverage in California depends on you taking action.

Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital has received the Overall Hospital Quality Five-Star Rating for 2022 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest possible rating a hospital can achieve.

If orthopedic pain is slowing you down, look to Dr. Chatwin, our new orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Chatwin is board-certified and specializes in joint pain, knee arthritis care including partial/total knee replacements, fracture care and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgeries.

At Adventist Health Clear Lake, we take special care of our new moms, their precious babies and growing families. From the start, we have you and your baby’s future in mind and are here to offer exceptional care every step of the way. We provide comprehensive prenatal and family birth care offered by a talented and compassionate physician team.

From the littlest toddler to the active team, our pediatric experts are focused on supporting your child’s dreams and active imaginations. From check-ups, to immunizations, sports physicals, sick visits and much more, our pediatric providers are committed to inspiring health, wholeness and hope especially for the little ones in your life.

Learn how to refer a patient to a specialist within Adventist Health. Visit our referrals page for instructions, a list of our specialties and more information about Adventist Health.