By Anonymous August 28, 2014
I have dealt with them for years. They have been sending patients to my telephone number and given my employees confidential information about patients. They have been contacted repeatedly by myself and the medical board and the issues continue. They obviously don't care about their patients to allow their personal information to be shared with unrelated parties. ...read more
By ssbikeman at Citysearch July 12, 2011
Ive seen Dr. Crawford for years. He always fixes whatever is bothering me. But what I really like is that he remembers me, remembers my history, my family. I get the feeling that he cares about my health and my well being. Also, he promotes a healthy lifestyle and has great advise. He practices what he preaches. A solid character and a good man in my book. As for his staff, Ive seen them come and go. Some great, some not so great. But having been an employer in San Clemente, I will tell you that the talent pool is very shallow in San Clemente. We are lucky to have someone as talented and caring as Dr. Crawford. ...read more
By WonketteSC at Citysearch September 20, 2010
We really like Dr. Crawford and his PA Leanne, but the admin staff is very unprofessional. \t\n\t\nHis receptionist is surly, cranky and impatient. Every time I call his office I hope someone else answers the phone. She should get a job that doesn't require her to interface with customers/clients. ...read more
July was selected as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008 by the US House of Representatives. This gives the treatment community an opportunity to devote an article, special event, or utilizing other channels to create awareness around diverse communities. Sovereign Health wanted to devote segments of the July Newsletter to promote these efforts. American Indian and Alaskan Native Communities Struggle with High Rates of Addiction and Mental Health Conditions American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) communities, from cities to reservations, continue to be riddled with high rates of alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental illness. According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health report, nearly 1 in every 5 AIAN adults needed treatment due to an alcohol and drug problem, which is almost double the national average.And, according to a 2010 publication by the Office of Minority and National affairs of the American Psychiatry Association, "Native Americans use and abuse alcohol and other drugs at younger ages, and higher rates, than all other ethnic groups". Mental illness is also a major problem. According to theUS Department of Health and Human Services, AIAN adults are more likely to endure "serious psychological distress", and experience "feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness" then the general population. A National Alliance of Mental Illness fact sheet reports that mental illness effects "approximately 20%" of the total AIAN population. And tragically, according to the American Psychiatry Association suicide is the second leading cause of death for AIANs between the ages of 10 to 34. Written by: John T. Bender and Rachel Angerman Comments or Questions:RecoveryAllies@yahoo.com Learn More by Visiting the US Department of Health and Human Services: The Office of Minority Healh: Click Here to Visit Their Website References: 1 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Office of Applied Studies. (2010) Substance Use Among Native American or Alaskan Native Adults. The NSDUH Report. Retrieved July 3rd, 2012, fromhttp://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k10/182/AmericanIndianHTML.pdf. 2 American Psychiatric Association. The Office of Minority and National Affairs. (2010) Mental Health Disparities: American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The APA Fact Sheet. Retrieved July 3rd, 2012, fromwww.psychiatry.org/.../Practice/.../Fact-Sheet---Native-Americans.pdf. 3 US Department of Health and Human Services. The Office of Minority Health. (2010) Mental Health and American Indians/Alaskan Natives. Mental Health Status. Retrieved July 4th, 2012, fromhttp://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=6475. 4 National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).American Indian and Alaskan Native Women and Depression. Fact Sheet. Retrieved July, 4th, 2012, from http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Women_and_Depression&Template;=/ContentManagement/ ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=88885 ...read more
By Sovereign Health San Clemente Reviews July 18, 2012
Liver doctors, also known as hepatologists, treat and help prevent diseases of the liver. Although patients with diagnosed disorders such as hepatitis, liver cancer and cirrhosis must seek the help of a liver doctor, healthy individuals with a family history of liver disease should consider ... ...read more
Most doctor offices are designed with the patient in mind. Most people get nervous and impatient while waiting for their appointment. Here are some good ideas for ways to furnish your office with a relaxing atmosphere and comfortable for the patients. ...read more
