October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Topics ranging from reducing the risks of breast cancer to breast reconstruction after mastectomy will be the focus of Eisenhower Medical Center’s FREE community lectures offered throughout the month of October — recognized nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. click for more
Five Star Club Stellar Care for Patients with Dementia
The only non-profit provider of adult day care to Coachella Valley seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other organic brain diseases, Eisenhower Medical Center’s Five Star Club has provided compassionate care to clients for more than 23 years.
Whether memory loss stems from Alzheimer’s, a stroke, Parkinson’s disease or another cause, both patient and caregiver often experience frustration, boredom, anger or depression. Those who have Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can experience a prolonged decline in their health but often retain their social skills. click for more5 Things you can do right now as part of your wellness routine
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Eliminate Fear
Take baby steps. Open up and talk to someone you trust. Get help. Change your attitude. Then...face your fear! -
Find a Great Pumpkin
Pumpkin is rich in carotenoids (which boost the imune system). beta-carotene (a powerful antioxidant) and alpha-carotene, believed to slow aging and prevent eye disease. This festive, fall fruit is also high in fiber, potassium and zinc. click for more
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Health Care As It Should Be
October 2011
Upcoming Events
Role of the Hospitalist AC
Healthy Night Out
W, Oct 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Patricia Avila, MD, Medical Director, Eisenhower Wellness Institute
Mehrdad Abbasi, MD, Internal Medicine
$8, includes dinner. Payment due by Oct 14.
760-568-1234 Read MoreUpdate on Breast Cancer Treatment Options LC
W, Oct 19, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Monica Khanna, MD, Radiation Oncologist; Iliana Popescu, MD, Medical Oncologist; Peter Schulz, MD, General Surgeon
Register by Oct 24.
760-834-3798 Read More
Breast Reconstruction: Options After Mastectomy LC
Th, Oct 20, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Andrew Hayduke, MD
To register call 760-834-3798 Read More
Joint Replacement Surgery — Hips and Knees AC
TU, Oct 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
Sohail Ahmad, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
760-568-1234 Read MoreShoulder Update: Instability, Rotator Cuff Repair, Replacements and More! LQ
Argyros Health and Wellness Series
TH, Nov 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Patrick St. Pierre, MD, Orthopedic Surgery
760-610-7205 Read MoreUpdate on Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer LC
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
TH, Nov 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Davood Vafai, MD, Medical Oncology
Dinner at 5:30 p.m., register by Nov 2.
760-834-3798 Read More
For a complete Calendar of Events and Lectures, click here.
AC - Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower Medical Center
LC - Lucy Curi Cancer Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage
LQ - Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center in La Quinta
Most classes and lectures are free and require pre-registration. Early registration is recommended. For a full listing of lectures, events, programs and support groups, visit our Calendar. Online registration is available for most events.