GABRIELLA BIEDINGER - HER LIFE Magazine

terectomy meant a four- to six- inch incision along the pubic bone,followed by the removal of the uterus and other related parts. The patientwould then be sewn up, spend a couple of days in the hospitaland most likely endure six weeks of recuperation.“With the robotic technology, there are only small incisions, nolonger than one quarter of an inch, and instead of using stitches, thedoctors need only place sterile strips on the surgical site,” said Carol.“For surgical procedures on cancer patients, this also means a fargreater chance of getting all of the cancer.”In addition to providing this fabulous new technology, LodiMemorial Hospital is undergoing a tremendous rebranding crusadeas it unveils its new name this year. “We are excited about the manyprograms and services we now offer the community,” expressedCarol. “Over the past 28 years, we have evolved into more of a healthsystem that boasts nearly 60 separate businesses, including the hospital,various medical practices and numerous multi-specialties andout-patient programs.”With exciting 3-D capabilities, thesurgeon can perform less-invasiveprocedures with far more precisionand accuracy. For the patient, thistranslates to less scarring andbetter outcomes.Lodi Health also offers a wealth of community services, such asa home health agency, an outpatient pharmacy, a fitness center, apreschool center, a durable medical equipment company, several outpatientrehabilitation services for heart, stroke and COPD patients, 17medical practices and numerous joint ventures, including two outpatientsurgery centers, an endoscopy center, and an advanced imagingcenter. Additionally, there is a free clinic for the uninsured.Lodi Health provides free health screenings at public eventsthroughout the year and offers speakers who are available to presentat community groups upon request. “We want our community membersto know that we have a broad scope of programs and servicesavailable and that we also provide an exceptional continuum of care,”emphasized Carol. “We are so excited about our new brand, our newlook, and all that we have offer.”You are invited to experience the best choice in health care atLodi Health. ■For more information on Lodi Health, visit them at975 S.Fairmont Ave., Lodi, call 209-334-3411, or go onlineat lodihealth.org.HERLIFEMAGAZINE.COM 17