Lectures
Eisenhower Health - Managing Stress as a Pillar of Health CLOSED
Wednesday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Stress is the body’s response to a demand for change. This is neither healthy nor unhealthy. It is much more in our control than we often realize. Picking up tools to help us meet our changing lives is what healthy stress management is all about. It helps us embrace the whole of our lives,...
Infectious Disease - Understanding Aging in the HIV Population CLOSED
Wednesday, October 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More than half of all people living with HIV in the United States are 50 or older. As advances in HIV medications have kept people healthy longer, long-term side effects of HIV and HIV medications have increased the risk of heart disease and cancer in older adults with HIV. Join Alex del Rosario,...
Cancer - Discovering Calm During Cancer Care: Enjoy the Simple Pleasure of Relaxation CLOSED
Thursday, October 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for you and your caregiver. Research shows that practicing mindfulness and relaxation can help calm your mind, reduce stress and sharpen your ability to focus. Whether you attend one class or four, this four-part series will teach you...
Cardiology - Mended Hearts: Quick Action During a Cardiac Emergency CLOSED
Thursday, Oct 12 to Friday, Oct 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lydia Vincent, RN, Chest Pain Coordinator, will be joined by David Abel to share his cardiac story from cardiac emergency to recovery. He experienced a cardiac emergency while working out at a local gym and the coach’s swift response, including proficient CPR and the use of an AED, played a...
Bariatric - Bariatric Surgery Information CLOSED
Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery, for in-depth information about bariatric surgery, including:The health benefits of weight loss surgeryFactors that make a person a likely surgical candidateAn overview of surgical options for weight loss and weight...
Bariatric - Bariatric Surgery Information CLOSED
Tuesday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Join Jorge A. Almodovar, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery, for in-depth information about bariatric surgery and a discussion about the impacts of obesity, benefits of weight loss surgery, a pathway toward success, and nutritional guidelines.Dr. Almodovar is Board Certified in General...
Cancer - Cancer Survivorship - A Roadmap for Recovery After Treatment: Health Management After Treatment CLOSED
Tuesday, October 17 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center has launched a new program for survivors of any cancer diagnosis who have completed active treatment within the past 24 months. Offered the third Tuesday of the month, each lecture will address one of the physical, social and practical issues survivors...
Cancer - Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Care: An Integrative Approach CLOSED
Tuesday, October 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This panel presentation will explore the critical importance of multidisciplinary approach in breast cancer care, emphasizing collaboration of various medical specialties. Sharing how this collaborative model provides patient-focused care, the panel will delve into the latest advancements in breast...
Cancer - Current Concepts in Breast Imaging: Screening for Breast Cancer CLOSED
Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join our dedicated breast radiology team for a presentation on current approaches for effective breast screening. Learn about guidelines for screening mammograms, breast ultrasound, when and MRI or CESM is indicated, and what to expect when a breast biopsy is ordered. This presentation will provide...
Cardiology - The Hypertension Diet CLOSED
Tuesday, October 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Higher consumption of salt and sugar are risk factors for many cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. Join Ehete Mikael Bahiru, MD, Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease, for a discussion on salt intake and other important dietary changes for hypertension...
Bariatric - Bariatric Surgery Information CLOSED
Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery, for in-depth information about bariatric surgery, including:The health benefits of weight loss surgeryFactors that make a person a likely surgical candidateAn overview of surgical options for weight loss and weight...
Diabetes - I Have Been Diagnosed with Diabetes, Now What? CLOSED
Wednesday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
According to recent statistics, 37.3 million Americans - about one in 10 - have diabetes, and about 96 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing the disease. One in three Americans may develop diabetes by 2050 if something isn’t done to reverse...
Infectious Disease - PrEP and PEP: What You Need to Know CLOSED
Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is a powerful prevention tool in the form of a pill, taken daily, or an injectable, to prevent HIV. Join Cristian Villegas, Nurse Practitioner-HIV Medicine, to learn more about PrEP and if this tool is right for you. This informative discussion...
Eisenhower Health - Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Advances in Research and Treatment Options CLOSED
Monday, October 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join Manasa Vulchi, MD, Board Certified Medical Oncologist, for this presentation that will shed light on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), providing valuable information on the latest advancement in research, promising therapies and ongoing clinical trials. Lunch provided. ...
Events
Eisenhower Health - Blood Drive CLOSED
Monday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LifeStream, a non-profit comprehensive blood center serving more than 80 medical facilities in Southern California, will be conducting a blood drive on Monday, October 16 at the Annenberg Health Sciences Building (Eisenhower Health main campus) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m...
