LAKEPORT
MCHC welcomes chiropractor Dr. Joseph Iaccino
MCHC Health Centers is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Joseph Iaccino, a chiropractor who will serve patients primarily at Lakeview Health Center in Lakeport and Hillside Health Center in Ukiah.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Swain said, “Dr. Iaccino is a great addition to our team. Chiropractic care can bring enormous relief to patients experiencing certain types of pain.”
“Chiropractors are usually lone wolves, but the future of medicine is a team-based approach.” Dr. Iaccino said. “There are certain things I can’t address—that are outside my scope of practice. Being able to knock on the door down the hall and talk to a provider who can address a patient’s needs allows me to focus on what I am good at and for the patient to get access to even more of what they need.”
Open communication is key to his practice, Dr. Iaccino explained. The hands-on nature of chiropractic care can make it easier to build trust, and Dr. Iaccino’s patients often share a wide variety health issues with him—some that are not related to chiropractic care. Being able to communicate with other providers who work with his patients means potential problems can be caught and addressed much faster than they might be otherwise.
Not only does MCHC’s team-based model align with Dr. Iaccino’s approach, Its focus on whole-person care is a great fit. Dr. Iaccino explained that he pays attention to the whole body, not just the area in pain.
Dr. Iaccino said he hopes to make a positive impact in the communities he will serve in his new position, especially Lake County where he has deep family ties.
His father is the retired superintendent for Upper Lake School District and his sister is currently an elementary school teacher in the county. In fact, Dr. Iaccino substitute taught in the area while getting his master’s degree in human nutrition and functional medicine.
This familial connection paired with his love of the beauty of Lake County made it an easy decision for him to provide care to his community.
When Dr. Iaccino is away from the office, he spends much of his time with his beloved furry companion Ari, an Airedale terrier, exploring California from the coast to Tahoe to Yosemite and everywhere in between. Dr. Iaccino said he loves hiking, backpacking, and camping with his four-legged sidekick.
“I don’t know that I can singlehandedly improve the health of Lake County,” he joked, “but hopefully, I can put more tallies in the win column.”
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LAKE COUNTY
Early Connections Preschools celebrate graduates
The Lake County Office of Education (LCOE) celebrated the graduation of 220 students from the Early Connections Preschools program for the 2022-23 school year.
Early Connections Preschool is a California state-funded program that is free for income-qualified families. The program integrates literacy, math, art, science, sensory exploration, imaginative play, and physical activity so that each student receives the optimal balanced learning experience.
“Preschool and kindergarten readiness play a crucial role in a child’s educational journey and overall development. They provide a solid foundation for academic, social, emotional, and cognitive growth, equipping children with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in school and beyond,” said Brock Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools.
Graduation ceremonies are different for each preschool site and are put on by the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). PACs are a group of preschool parents that meet monthly to discuss graduations, local events and receive parent education and materials.
This school year, the Early Connections Preschool program served over 280 students.
LCOE currently has eight locations but will be opening a ninth for the 2023-24 school year.
To learn more about the Early Connections Preschool program, visit our website at lakecoe.org/Preschool.
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