News Archive
How to Beat the Heat
During the hot summer weather in the Coachella Valley, employers should pay attention to ways in which they might reduce heat stress in their employees. Heat stress results from alterations in any of the environmental or personal factors which affect the transfer of heat to or from the body. Thus, in a hot environment, strenuous physical activity, work which requires exposure to the radiant heat from a forge or oven, or work which requires the wearing of a heavy protective suit will... more
Meet Rebeka Oviedo
Rebeka with a "k" is the LVN team leader at the Cathedral City Eisenhower Occupational Health clinic location. She has been with the clinic for one year. She is clinically proficient in all aspects of our program and serves as clinic Safety Champion. Rebeka is a die-hard Dodger Fan and a compassionate nurse who always treats your employees with the respect they deserve.
Learn More about Eisenhower on Television
Eisenhower Medical Center’s television show Healthy Living is a companion piece to our quarterly Healthy Living magazine. The 30 minute program features health and medical information that will help you live your best life and learn about the latest programs and medical technologies available at Eisenhower Medical Center. Click here to view the available segments.
New Beginnings
Carol Friedgood always dreamed of retiring to the desert. She came to the Palm Springs area regularly for weekends and vacations when she was living and working in Los Angeles as an executive secretary and legal secretary in the entertainment industry, first at the studios, and then for a private law firm specializing in entertainment. Carol retired to Palm Desert eleven years ago.“I moved here the first chance I got! I just love it here,” says Carol.“The colors, the mountains, the sunsets,... more
Understanding Hypertension
A blood pressure reading appears as two numbers. The first, and the higher of the two, is the systolic pressure, which reflects the time it takes for blood to be ejected from the heart into the aorta. The second, or lower number, is called the diastolic pressure, which measures the time between heart beats when the heart is relaxed. Before age 55, the diastolic blood pressure is a more important predictor of cardiovascular events. After the age of 55, the diastolic blood pressure actually... more
Let Eisenhower Check It
Luckily, it is easy to monitor blood pressure, and checking blood pressure is a routine procedure for virtually any visit to a physician or hospital, and for many dental visits. It is also a free service that many health care institutions and social service agencies provide, including Eisenhower Medical Center. The key is ensuring that blood pressure screenings are reliable and accurate. At Eisenhower, free blood pressure checks are available every day at the Renker Wellness Center and the... more
A Pound Of Cure
As you know, coronary artery disease is the single leading cause of death in the United States today. As difficult as this fact may be to accept, I firmly believe that knowledge is power, and prevention is the answer. The key to living long and healthy lives is to prevent the onset of disease and to make health and wellness a priority. In “New Beginnings,” Carol Friedgood shares her personal struggle with and eventual triumph over metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, and high... more
The New Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion
Eisenhower Medical Center’s new state-of-the-art Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pavilion was officially dedicated on April 27. The ceremony was attended by Eisenhower Chairman of the Board Al Shoemaker, Chief Executive Officer G.Aubrey Serfling, Eisenhower Medical Center staff,members of the Board of Directors, local community leaders, and more than 100 area residents. “ We dedicate this magnificent new hospital pavilion to Walter and Lee Annenberg whose generous commitment of time and... more
The Balloon Sinuplasty
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus lining that can be caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, as well as by structural issues such as blockages of the sinus opening or “ostium.” If the ostium is closed, normal drainage cannot occur, which can lead to infection or inflammation. At Eisenhower, patients now have an alternative and minimally-invasive sinusitis treatment option — Balloon Sinuplasty™, a new technology developed by Acclarent, Inc.™ Balloon Sinuplasty technology is... more
Five Star Club Offers Stellar care for Dementia Patients
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 been providing compassionate care to clients for more than 23 years. Licensed for 35 participants, the goal of the Five Star Club’s programming is to keep patients mentally and physically stimulated throughout the day by offering personalized care plans and a variety of activities including exercise and dance, bingo... more