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OCTOBER 2024/ EisenhowerHealth.org

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Bariatric Surgery Information
TU, Nov 19, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Jorge A. Almodovar, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery
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to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Bariatric Surgery Information
W, Nov 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery
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to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Spotting the Signs of Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Screening and Nodule Management
W, Nov 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Justin Thomas, MD, Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease, Interventional Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine; Sevwandi De Silva, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease; and Tiffany Haas, NP
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to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
Blood Drive - La Quinta
TU, Nov 26, 8 a.m. to noon
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to register online, or call 800.879.4484.
Blood Drive - Rancho MIrage
W, Nov 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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to register online, or call 800.879.4484.

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Bariatric Surgery Information
TU, Nov 19, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Jorge A. Almodovar, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar
to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Bariatric Surgery Information
W, Nov 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar
to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Spotting the Signs of Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Screening and Nodule Management
W, Nov 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Justin Thomas, MD, Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease, Interventional Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine; Sevwandi De Silva, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease; and Tiffany Haas, NP
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar
to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
Blood Drive - La Quinta
TU, Nov 26, 8 a.m. to noon
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar
to register online, or call 800.879.4484.
Blood Drive - Rancho MIrage
W, Nov 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar
to register online, or call 800.879.4484.

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From Cancer Treatment to Survivorship: How to Cope with Everyday Life
TU, Oct 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Shay Moraga, ERYT 500, YA CEP, Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor; Sonja Fung, ND; Elizabeth Ayala Moreno, Survivor; and Terry Startzel, Survivor
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
Finding Peace in Turbulent Times
W, Oct 23, 4 to 5 p.m.
Karen Stewart, RN
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Bariatric Surgery Information
W, Oct 23, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bobby Bhasker Rao, MD, Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Empowering Our Community: Expanding Comprehensive Breast Cancer Care
TH, Oct 24, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
A panel of breast cancer experts from the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
Heart-to-Heart: Your Questions Answered
TU, Oct 30, noon to 1 p.m.
Chanaka Wickramasinghe, MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease
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Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Education
First M of month, 3 to 4 p.m., Oct to Jun
To join online, call 760.773.1403 to obtain login information.

November is National Diabetes Month
Serving up tips for prevention and management
Tama Rodriguez, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, knows firsthand the challenges that come along with successful diabetes management. She counsels patients on a variety of diabetes-related topics, including some of the same issues she has encountered for the last 41 years managing her own type 1 diabetes.

"I understand the challenges of navigating diabetes management while managing life's other responsibilities," says Rodriguez, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Eisenhower Diabetes Education Services. "November is National Diabetes Month, a perfect time to assess your risk of developing diabetes."

Diabetes is growing at an exponential rate and having a family member with diabetes puts relatives at a greater risk for type 2 diabetes; however, even with the increased risk, there are steps that can be taken to decrease and/or delay the likelihood of developing the condition through meal planning and exercise.
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Discovery leads to a life- and limb-changing treatment
JanMichael Schulist, 74, was expecting to discuss her heart health during a regular checkup with Chanaka Wickramasinghe, MD, a Board Certified Cardiologist at Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center. After all, this was the doctor, known to his patients as "Dr. Wick," who had diagnosed her with angina, a finding that led to stent surgery to prevent a potentially fatal "widow-maker" heart attack.
As Schulist waited in the exam room, she noticed a poster on the wall. The poster highlighted a condition called chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in which weakened valves in the leg veins cause a backwash of blood, slowing its return to the heart. Over time, blood pools in the legs, leading to varicose veins, swelling, leg pain, skin changes, discoloration, and eventually, leg ulcers.
It's estimated that more than 175 million people in the United States have CVI.
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Addiction Medicine
Eliminating stigma through medical intervention, treatment and education
Some physicians dream of performing open-heart surgery or treating generations of patients in family medicine, their paths a straight line to achieving their goals. Others find themselves on a road with twists and turns, oftentimes leading toward a destiny they couldn't have predicted from the beginning.

Eduardo Javier, MD, found himself in the latter: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and treating patients as a Hospitalist at Eisenhower Health. What he didn't know, however, was that this field would lead him to his calling in addiction medicine, changing the lives of both patients and medical providers at Eisenhower, and now the community at large.
Recently opening the Eisenhower Charles Rechlin Outpatient Treatment Center in Cathedral City, Dr. Javier leads the center as Program Director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship for both of its programs with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and UCLA.
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Eisenhower Health Adds to BAM Van Fleet Through Generous Donation by Palm Springs Motors
Thanks to a generous donation by Paul J. Thiel, owner of Palm Springs Motors, Eisenhower Health has added a beautiful new transportation vehicle to assist cancer patients getting to and from their...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Eisenhower Health Expands Access to Breast Cancer Screenings with New Self-Referral Program, Advanced Detection Technology and New Clinics
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Eisenhower Health is excited to announce new initiatives to enhance access to life-saving breast cancer screenings, introduce multidisciplinary care, and provide preventive services for high-risk patients. With new technology, specialized clinics, and a convenient self-referral process, Eisenhower Health continues its commitment to comprehensive breast care and early detection.
Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
Starting in October, Eisenhower Health will launch its Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, which offers patients the opportunity to meet with a team of specialists in one day. Patients will see a breast surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and a social worker - allowing for streamlined care planning and support. This clinic will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, providing patients with timely, coordinated care.
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Eisenhower Health Recognized in Healthcare Equality Index
Eisenhower Health has once again earned recognition as a High Performer in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), marking the eighth consecutive survey in which...
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Diabetes Health Risk Assessment
Are you at risk? Take a Diabetes Health Risk Assessment to find out if you are at risk or have diabetes.
Use this QR code to go to the assessment:
The Eisenhower Health Diabetes Program offers nutritional counsels by registered dieticians, community education classes and support groups.
Listen to a podcast (in Spanish and English)! Click here.
Eisenhower Health opens Primary Care Clinic in Indio
Eisenhower Health recently opened a new Primary Care Clinic in Indio to area residents needing to see a primary care physician. This hospital-based clinic provides personalized care to individuals and families of all ages - including infants. Providers and staff speak Spanish and English as preferred by patients.
To date, Medicare and other types of insurance are accepted. IEHP is anticipated to be accepted soon. When you call for an appointment, our helpful staff will let you know if your insurance is currently accepted. To learn more call 760.837.8722.