Upcoming Events
- 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.
20, 5:30 to 6:30 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.
November is National Diabetes Month
Serving up tips for prevention and managementTama 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.Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Discovery leads to a life- and limb-changing treatmentJanMichael 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.
Addiction Medicine
Eliminating stigma through medical intervention, treatment and educationSome 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.
Magnet Recognition Program® Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM® - SITE VISIT
What is Magnet and why is Magnet important?
ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® is the highest credential a healthcare organization can achieve. It acknowledges the invaluable contributions of nurses in all healthcare settings and among all populations around the world.
Magnet designation is an indication to patients and the public that these organizations have met the most stringent, evidence-based standards of nursing excellence in patient care delivery. It is a results-driven recognition that fosters nurse engagement, and the role nurses play as members of the interprofessional team to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Eisenhower Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2015 and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In January 2025, Eisenhower Medical Center is applying for redesignation.
Patients, family members, staff, and interested parties who would like to provide comments are encouraged to do so. Anyone may send comments via e-mail and direct mail.
Your comments must be received by the Magnet Program Office by December 27, 2024.
NOTE: All comments are CONFIDENTIAL and are not shared with the health care organization. Comments may be anonymous, but they must be sent in writing to the Magnet Program Office.
Address:
AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER (ANCC)
MAGNET RECOGNITION PROGRAM OFFICE
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
E-Mail: magnet@ana.org
