Eisenhower Embraces the Summer Months
As the temperature increases and the valley’s population decreases, we know that the summer months are before us. At Eisenhower, summer is not a time of slowing down:
- In June, Eisenhower Medical Center will become the Coachella Valley’s first Teaching Hospital by welcoming our first 22 medical school graduates to the internal and family medicine residency programs. To read more, click here.
- We are proud that the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center recently earned "reaccreditation with commendation" by American College of Surgeons. This is a great honor, although not unexpected for those that have been patients of our fabulous cancer center. Be sure to read the entire article below!
- We continue to provide a full lecture schedule, providing timely subjects with informative information for our community...see the left column for a listing and go to emc.org for a complete schedule.
Keep cool!
- In June, Eisenhower Medical Center will become the Coachella Valley’s first Teaching Hospital by welcoming our first 22 medical school graduates to the internal and family medicine residency programs. To read more, click here.
Relief From A Lifetime Of Suffering
Engineer and private pilot Neil Whelchel was just nine years old when he first experienced the rapid palpitations. “I would change my position or hold my breath and it would happen. As I got older the episodes got longer.”
Whelchel went to doctors who ran electrocardiograms (EKG) and ultrasounds but nothing ever turned up and he was often dismissed. Rapid heart rate — supraventricular tachycardia — was something the young man learned to adapt to. He even taught himself to “reset” his heart by doing vagal maneuvers (methods used to reset or slow the heart rate). “At the time, I didn’t know that I was doing vagal maneuvers. I just was curious and aware of my body and was able to figure it out.” Whelchel would hold his breath and bear down, or press on his carotid artery to reset himself. He would sometimes use ice on his face, chest or back to put his heart back into rhythm. click for more
Eisenhower Women’s Health
After more than 20 years being on call “24/7” as an obstetrician/ gynecologist in some of Los Angeles’ busiest and most prestigious hospitals, Toni Long, MD felt it was time for change.
“Working in an outpatient setting is a perfect match for my lifestyle,” notes Dr. Long, who now practices gynecology at the Eisenhower Women’s Health Center. “Working in such a beautiful, new facility that offers comprehensive health care services under one roof is a bonus,” she says, adding that some of the services offered at the state-of-the-art health center include an imaging center, 15 primary care physicians, a radiation oncology center, a breast center where mammography and bone density scanning is performed, orthopedic specialists and a wide array of wellness and community health education programs. click for more
5 Things you can do right now as part of your wellness routine
1. Browse Your Photo Albums
Spend some time flipping through some old photo albums or an electronic tablet and take a trip down memory lane. You may find yourself smiling often.2. Plan and Plant an Herb Garden
Liven up your morning omelette or evening soup with fresh, home-grown herbs. Plant newly discovered herbs as well as old favorites. click for more
Cancer Center Earns Reaccreditation with Commendation by American College of Surgeons
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center has been granted a three-year accreditation with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS).
The designation means that Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center “has dedicated itself to providing the best in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer,” and that the program meets established national standards, according to the ACoS.
“Approval by ACoS is a measure of the quality of services the Cancer Center provides,” says Lilli Mandelik, Chief Administrative Officer, Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center. “Additionally, to earn commendation by ACoS underscores the Cancer Center’s commitment to offering exceptional patient care and recognizes the collaborative effort of our hardworking physicians, nurses and staff.” click for more