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In the News: Dr. Marsha Cheng Highlights the Importance of Preventive Care

January 8, 2026
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Original article by John Cox at bakersfield.com
Published: Dec. 26, 2025, at www.bakersfield.com/bakersfield-life.

Dr. Marsha Cheng, Director of Clinical Informatics and Population Health at Clinica Sierra Vista, recently shared guidance on the importance of preventive care and healthy daily habits. 

Dr. Cheng emphasized the value of annual wellness visits for both adults and children, regular cancer screenings, and maintaining dental health as key components of long-term wellbeing. She also encouraged patients to focus on small, sustainable lifestyle changes—such as increasing daily movement and prioritizing quality sleep—to support overall health.

Clinica Sierra Vista thanks journalist John Cox for highlighting Dr. Cheng’s insights and helping share this important health information with the community.

Read the full article on Bakersfield.com

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