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The Highest Level of Stroke Care in the Region

Every minute counts when a stroke occurs, so it’s critical to get the right care as quickly as possible. Doctors Medical Center offers the highest level of stroke care in the area between Sacramento, the Bay and down to Los Angeles. We are one of only 27 Comprehensive Stroke Centers in California, and the only one in the Central Valley.

Our experienced team provides quality care for the most complex stroke cases, with dedicated units for critical and in-patient neurological treatment. DMC’s stroke care is recognized nationally by The American Heart Association for Stroke Gold Plus, Target Stroke Elite, the Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and as High Performing by US News & World Report.

Doctors Medical Center is also a Level II Trauma Center and Heart Attack Receiving Center, providing advanced care when you and your loved ones need it most.

Learn more about stroke care at our Comprehensive Stroke Center.

About Doctors Medical Center

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services, to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

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News & Announcements

Doctors Medical Center Hits Midpoint of Biggest Loser Challenge

Feb 26, 2019

Doctors Medical Center has hit the midpoint of its annual DMCfit Biggest Loser Challenge, which encourages employees to focus on healthy living.

35 teams and more than 330 employees have joined forces to make the commitment to live happier, healthier lives.

DMC Modesto Biggest Loser participantsThe free, 12-week program promotes wellness and healthy living. There are three weigh-ins throughout the competition, and success is based on body percentage of weight lost. Numbers are kept confidential and participants are encouraged to set individual goals based on how much weight they want to lose or if they simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

“Employees at Doctors Medical Center look forward to the Biggest Loser every year and so many of them truly put their heart and soul into the competition,” said Lindsey West, Employee Engagement Coordinator. “We have so many teams filled with motived people who work together and encourage one another to stick to their goals. There is definitely a strong sense of camaraderie with this competition.”

When the DMCfit Biggest Loser Challenge kicked off in January, the entire group of participants weighed 62,330.80 pounds. Now collectively, at the midpoint, the group weighs 60,447.90 pounds, for a total loss of 1,882.90 pounds or 3.02% body weight.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and top female competitors, as well as the top three teams, during the finale event in April.