Calendar
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| LECTURES | ||
| Cancer | ||
| 09/23/2010 | Nutrition & Prostate Cancer: From Soy to Selenium |   |
| Lecture - Everything you want to know about nutrition and prostate cancer. Carolyn Katzin, Nutritionist, will bring her experience and expertise to discuss prostate health and the latest information on nutrition and cancer research. | ||
| 09/24/2010 | The Important Role of Clinical Trials |  |
| Teleconference - This live, interactive teleconference will discuss the importance of clinical trials, how and where they are conducted and how to find a clinical trial. | ||
| 09/27/2010 | Stress Management/Relaxation: Male Cancer Patients | |
| Lecture - This is an introductory lecture for our newest Stress Management and Relaxation program. We will explore various ways to cope with the stress of being a cancer patient or a cancer caregiver and hear about relaxation techniques and... more | ||
| 09/28/2010 | Update on Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer | |
| Lecture - In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, please join Dr. Varun Gupta, Medical Oncologist, for this informative lecture. | ||
| 09/29/2010 | Update on Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma | |
| Teleconference - Join us for this live, interactive teleconference. This lecture is broadcast nationally by CancerCare. | ||
| Other | ||
| 09/02/2010 | Health Symptoms Men Should Never Ignore |  |
| Lecture - Argyros Health and Wellness Lecture Series September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and a time when men are encouraged to focus on the steps they can take to maintain their overall health. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. | ||
| 09/09/2010 | Health in the 2000s: Earthquake Preparedness |  |
| Lecture - Earthquakes strike without warning and can occur at any time of the year and any time of the day or night. For those of us who live in an earthquake-prone area, emergency preparedness should be a way of life. Learn what you need to do to... more | ||
| 09/15/2010 | Balance and Vertigo |  |
| Healthy Night Out - One in 10 visits to the doctor includes a complaint of dizziness or imbalance. Learn about the many medical conditions that can cause these symptoms, the importance of a comprehensive evaluation and the latest treatment options. | ||
| 09/15/2010 | Introduction to Stress Management and Relaxation | |
| Lecture - Free introductory lecture. Optional 8-week program series begins September 22; $260 for series. | ||
| 09/16/2010 | Introduction to Mindful Eating for Healthy Living | |
| Lecture - Free introductory lecture. Optional 8-week program series runs September 23 through November 11. Includes classes, workbook, CDs and all-day retreat (info to come); $275 for series. Explores the benefits of using mindfulness practices to gain... more | ||
| Weekly Every |
Confused About Medicare? | |
| Workshop - As scheduled below in September. Attend one or more interactive workshops (series repeats in November). Monday, September 20: Navigating Original Medicare and Supplemental Medigaps Thursday, September 23: What are Medicare Advantage Plans and how... more | ||
| PROGRAMS | ||
| Arthritis Progam | ||
| Weekly Every Tue/Thu |
Tai Chi for the Community | |
| Class - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arthritis and cancer patients learn the benefits of practicing Tai Chi, which boosts physical fitness, builds strength and flexibility, helps lower blood pressure and improves bone strength. Wear comfortable... more | ||
| Weekly Every Tue/Thu |
Arthritis Exercise |  |
| Class - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Physician prescription required. $3 per session. | ||
| Arts in Healthcare | ||
| Weekly Every Wed |
An Evening of Art 'n' Soul | |
| Workshop - A joyful and relaxing 8-week series. Join us in a hands on workshop using visual arts as a path to healing. Various media and art forms are offered. All supplies are provided. Pre-registration required. Call for each 8-week series beginning date. | ||
| Weekly Every Thu |
Healing Harps | |
| Class - A program in which patients and staff can learn to play the purest sounding of all string instruments - the harp.Thursdays, beginner and intermediate class options - call for schedule as times vary. Harps provided. Meets year round. ... more | ||
| Weekly Every Fri |
Art 'n' Soul | |
| Class - Hands-on art based group meets year round. Schedule may vary. | ||
| Weekly Every Mon |
Healing Words | |
| Workshop - Meets Mondays year round. The power of the written word as a path to healing is offered by Arts in Healthcare. A variety of word expression forms are presented: stories, poetry, song lyrics, group activities and personal journaling. Because words... more | ||
| Diabetes Education | ||
| Weekly Every Mon |
Basic Diabetes Class | |
| Class - FREE and open to the public. Learn about diabetes and have your questions answered by our Certified Diabetes Educators. | ||
| Center for Healthy Living | ||
| Appointment | Independent Evaluation: Assisted Living Facilities |  |
| Service - Get free independent evaluation and information on Assisted Living Facilities. | ||
| Appointment | Free Hearing Screenings by Appointment | |
| Service - Free, by appointment only. | ||
| Weekly Every Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu |
Community Fitness | |
| Class - M W, 11 a.m. to noon: Strength Training TU TH, 9 to 10 a.m.: Tai Chi/Balance TU TH, 10 to 11 a.m.: Core Strength TU TH, 11 a.m. to noon.: Stretch Yoga New, community fitness. Register for one or more;... more | ||
| Weekly Every Wed |
Great Living Starts Here Series | |
| Series - Attend one or all. Sep 1: Whole Grain: The Whole Story Sep 8: Supermarket Tour: Pick a Pack of Packages (Ralph's, Bermuda Dunes); register by Sep 7 (space limited). Sep 15: 100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories Sep 22: The Skinny on Breakfast | ||
| 09/15/2010 | Low-Cost Lab Work By Appointment | |
| Service - Screenings by appointment only. Limited appointments times.Doctor's order not required. Hemogram $17; Chemistry Panel $17; Lipid Evaluation $25; Chemistry Panel with Lipid Evaluation $40; PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen $24; TSH (Thyroid Stimulating... more | ||
| 09/18/2010 | FREE Allergy Screening for Children | |
| Service - Children ages 4 to 18. Call for appointment. | ||
| Weekly Every Wed |
Stress Management and Relaxation Series | |
| Series - 8-week program series runs from September 22 to November 17 in La Quinta at Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center. Includes workbook, CDs and all-day retreat. Join us in a life changing journey to restore a sense of balance, hope and... more | ||
| Weekly Every Thu |
Mindful Eating for Healthy Living Series | |
| Series - 8-week program series runs September 23 through October 7. Includes classes, workbook, CDs and all-day retreat (info to come). Explores the benefits of using mindfulness practices to gain a deeper understanding of our relationship with food.... more | ||
| Lucy Curci Cancer Center | ||
| Appointment | Nutritional Counseling | |
| Service - Nutritional counseling for those affected by cancer. | ||
| Appointment | Healing Touch Massage | |
| Service - By appointment. | ||
| Weekly Every Thu |
Healing through Movement - Lebed Method | |
| Class - Using the Lebed Method, this is a creative therapeutic exercise program that may help reduce the common side effects of treatment and surgery for cancer patients. Eisenhower physician prescription required. | ||
| Weekly Every Tue/Thu |
Tai Chi for the Community | |
| Class - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Arthritis and cancer patients learn the benefits of practicing Tai Chi, which boosts physical fitness, builds strength and flexibility, helps lower blood pressure and improves bone strength. Wear comfortable... more | ||
| Weekly Every Mon |
Healing Words Workshop for Cancer Patients | |
| Workshop - Mondays year round. The power of the written word as a path to healing is offered by Arts in Healthcare.A variety of word expression forms are presented:stories, poetry, song lyrics, group activities and personal journaling. Because words are... more | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Strength Training for Cancer Survivors | |
| Class - Eisenhower physician prescription required. Beginning September 14th a second class will be added every Tuesday from 8:00 - 9:00am. | ||
| Smilow Heart Center | ||
| Appointment | Nutritional Counseling for a Healthy Heart | |
| Service - Nutritional counseling for those affected by heart disease. Fee to be determined on individual's needs. | ||
| Monthly Every |
Learning to Live With Heart Failure | |
| Class - Meets the last Thursday of the each month, 2 to 3pm at Glickman Cardiac Care Clinic in the Eisenhower Renker Wellness Center. Please register prior to attending by calling 760-773-2080. | ||
| Renker Wellness Center | ||
| Ongoing | Cardio-Tone, Flexercise, Stretching, Tai Chi, Yoga | |
| Class - Fitness Classes for Renker Wellness Center members only. Call for class schedules. | ||
| Appointment | Body Fat Testing and Counseling | |
| Service - By appointment | ||
| Parkinsons Center | ||
| Weekly Every Tue/Thu |
PD in Motion | |
| Class - Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays year round. Exercise class for Parkinsonians designed to achieve and maintain optimal motor function, increase muscle strength and improve balance and gait. Caregivers welcome. Physician prescription required. $40... more | ||
| SUPPORT GROUPS | ||
| Cancer | ||
| Weekly Every Wed |
Breast Cancer Information Support Group | |
| Support Group - For newly diagnosed, currently under treatment and survivors. This support group offers understanding about the specific emotional, physical and social issues related to cancer. Meets Wednesdays year round. | ||
| Monthly 1st Mon/Thu |
Prostate Cancer Information Support Group | |
| Support Group - Support and information for men with prostate cancer and their loved ones and caregivers. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of month year round. | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Cancer Support Group | |
| Support Group - An open forum for cancer patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Get help and support with the emotional, social and physical issues related to cancer. Meets Tuesdays year round. | ||
| Monthly 2nd Mon |
Look Good...Feel Better | |
| Support Group - An American Cancer Society program especially for cancer patients...receive beauty techniques and tips to help restore physical appearance and self image during treatment. Meets 2nd Monday monthly from September through July. | ||
| Monthly 3rd Thu |
Myeloma Support Group | |
| Support Group - For those affected by myeloma. Meets 3rd Thursday of month, year round. | ||
| Cardiology | ||
| Weekly 1st Thu |
Stroke Support Group | |
| Support Group - For patients, loved ones and caregivers. Group meets first and third Thursdays of month, October through August. | ||
| Other | ||
| Weekly Every Wed |
Adults Molested As Children Support Group |  |
| Support Group - Open to the public. Meets Wednesdays year round. | ||
| Weekly Every Thu |
Alzheimer's Family Support Group |  |
| Support Group - For loved ones and caregivers. Meets Thursdays year round. | ||
| Monthly 1st Thu |
Lupus Support Group | |
| Support Group - For patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Meets first Thursday of month. | ||
| Monthly 1st Thu |
Ostomy Support Group | |
| Support Group - For patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Meets first Thursday of month. | ||
| Monthly 1st Mon |
Dialysis Support Group | |
| Support Group - For those undergoing dialysis. Meets September through June. | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Bereavement Support Group | |
| Support Group - Recurring 6-week sessions on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration required prior to attending first meeting. | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Grandparent Counseling | |
| Support Group - For grandparents raising grandchildren. | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Personal Empowerment for Parkinson's Support Group | |
| Support Group - Parkinsonian and caregiver groups meet separately. Meets Tuesdays year round. Personal Empowerment for People with Parkinson's is a facilitated self-help group for patients to share feelings and experiences in a safe, supportive environment.... more | ||
| Weekly Every Tue |
Bereavement Support Group | |
| Support Group - Recurring 6-week sessions on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration required prior to attending first meeting. | ||
| Monthly 2nd Wed |
Diabetes Teen/Tween Support Group |  |
| Support Group - Support for diabetes patients, their loved ones and caregivers. Meets second Wednesday of month year round. | ||
| Monthly 2nd Mon |
Bariatric Support Group | |
| Support Group - Those who have HAD bariatric surgery, GOING to have bariatric surgery, or THINKING about bariatric surgery. It doesn't matter where you had the surgery, who your surgeon was, or how long ago it was. Meets second Monday of month. | ||
| Monthly Every |
Dystonia and Essential Tremor | |
| Support Group - Next meeting: Monday, September 27 For patients with neurological disorders, their loved ones and caregivers. Group meets 5 times per year (September, November, January, March and May); call for future dates. | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION EMC.ORG | ||
| All EMC | ||
| Weekly Every Thu |
Critical Care Course | |
| Class - September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, & November 4, 2010 To Register: Enroll in class via netlearning (EMC staff) or log in to www.emc.org, click on Health professional education or call 760-773-1302. ... more | ||
| Center for Professional Development | ||
| 09/27/2010 | ONS Cancer Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course | |
| Class - The Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) Cancer Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge needed to administer cytotoxic and biotherapeutic agents. Upon successful completion of the course and post-test,... more | ||
| 09/29/2010 | PALS Provider Course 9/29/10 (Rescheduled Date) | |
| Class - PALS Provider Course. Please pick up the book and course materials at least two weeks prior to the class. The pre-test is on the CD Rom in the book. It must be completed and the results brought to the class. | ||
| Most classes and lectures are free. Reservations are usually required one week in advance. For additional information call the number located with each listing. | ||