Living Well with Eisenhower Health

March is Blood Clot Awareness Month (BCAM), a national observance led by the National Blood Clot Alliance to educate the public about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), serious but often preventable conditions where clots form in deep veins and can travel to the lungs. The initiative highlights signs, risks, and prevention, as many people don't recognize the symptoms despite blood clots affecting hundreds of thousands yearly. Today we discuss this condition with a pulmonologist with Eisenhower Health - Mehul Patel, MD

Varicose veins can be a symptom of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a progressive medical condition that affects the ability of veins in the legs to return blood to the heart. If left untreated, CVI can lead to discomfort, swelling, skin changes, and even ulcers. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology offer a highly effective and minimally invasive treatment called venous ablation.  Learn more about Chanaka Wickramasinghe, MD 

Today we are discussion advancements in treatment of vascular disease of the brain. Name some of these conditions and how they present themselves: Aneurysms: can be incidentally found or present with headache or subarachnoid hemorrhage; AVM's and AVF's usually present with seizures, hemorrhages, or focal deficits.

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation, marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, and typically occurs between ages 45 and 55. It is a natural, normal transition with a phase called perimenopause, where symptoms begin gradually as hormone levels change. Common symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances, but experiencing them varies for each woman. Lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and quitting smoking, can help manage symptoms, though some may benefit from medical treatments like hormone therapy or other options for severe symptoms, which require a doctor's consultation.  Learn more about Michelle Stoltzman, MD 

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. This is because the disease shows no symptoms until it has progressed to advanced stages when it is very difficult to treat. The good news is that advances in imaging have made it possible to detect lung cancer early on, when treatment can be highly successful.The Eisenhower Lung Cancer Screening Program evaluates current and former smokers to determine their risk for lung cancer and provides assessment and evaluation for persons at risk for lung cancer.

The Eisenhower Tennity Emergency Department has a collaborative and dedicated team of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, ED technicians, phlebotomists, X-ray technicians, social service workers, a concierge and 24-hour internal and external security. Eisenhower has received designation as a Level IV Trauma Center in cooperation with the Riverside County EMS Agency and has also earned bronze level accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Geriatric Emergency Department.

Public schools require that students get certain vaccines to attend. Let's go over which ones are needed in California Schools and what the CDC recommends.

This episode explores how family medicine supports care for all ages, the benefits of residency clinics, and why it may be a great fit for your whole family.

Skin cancer is very common among men and women. LaKimerly Coates, MD, a Board Certified Dermatologist, discusses signs and symptoms of skin cancer as well as how to reduce risk.

Toxicology is the study of the effects of chemical, biological, and physical agents on humans. This becomes important when someone goes to the Emergency department. Eisenhower Health’s emergency department has recently established 24/7 toxicology physician coverage, providing patients with expertise to help with rapid diagnosis of toxicology issues that may be present. Dr. Friedman discusses more about toxicology and why it’s important.

Eisenhower is the Coachella Valley’s Only Hospital To Receive Magnet® Recognition. Eisenhower Medical Center is honored to have just received Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® for the third time. To date, only seven percent of the nearly 6,000 hospitals in the nation hold this prestigious designation. Eisenhower Medical Center is proud to be one of them.

Physical Therapis Willy Quach discusses male pelvic health.

Venous Ablation is a minimally invasive office procedure to fix leaking superficial veins in the legs using radiofrequency heat.

Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs. In this podcast, Denise Lewis shares critical information that every patient needs to know!

In this episode, Dr. Jay Bishoff leads a discussion focusing on the new advancements in the field of urology.

In this episode, Dr. Karimdad Otarodi, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center discusses rotator cuff tears, the latest treatments and some prevention tips. Dr. Otarodi specializes in shoulder surgery

An addiction to drugs or alcohol is a major challenge to overcome but treatment is available. Dr. Eduardo Javier discusses addiction medicine, the services that Eisenhower's treatment program has to offer, and more.

If you're struggling with obesity, weight loss surgery may be an option. Dr. Jorge Almodovar discusses the different bariatric surgery options available, who can possibly benefit from these surgeries, and more.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, and finding and treating it before symptoms occur may not improve men's health or help them live longer.A surgical treatment for prostate cancer, the radical prostatectomy procedure removes the entire prostate gland. Radical prostatectomy can now be done by laparoscopic or robotic techniques. In open prostate surgery, the prostate gland is removed through a larger incision in the lower abdomen. Laparoscopic prostate surgery involves key-hole incisions which used for inserting a lighted viewing instrument (laparoscope) into the pelvic region and allows examination and removal of the prostate without a large abdominal incision.

Learn about this new cardiac procedure that freezes instead of burns (ablation) disease tissue that causes AFIB.

Hear how clinical trials at Eisenhower Health are leading to new treatments and how your or someone you know can participate in a clinical trial.

Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's requirements. Heart Failure Program Coordinator Sheenah Fernandez discusses heart failure, its symptoms, possible treatment options, and more.

Dr. Vincent Devlin explain what allergies are, how you can be tested for them and what type of treatments are best. He will also describe some new approaches and treatments.

Dr. Wood will explain what wound care is, the types of conditions that benefit from it and a bit about Eisenhower's Wound Care Clinic.

Myesha Peters, RN, oversees the Eisenhower Family Birth Center’s state-of-the-art NICU. In this episode she describes what a NICU is, its purpose, and what types of situations occur that require an infant to be placed in the NICU.

World AIDS Day, designated on December 1st every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. In this podcast we bring three perspectives from the healthcare field - a physician, a nurse and someone living with HIV.

Eisenhower's Emergency Department has been recently named as a Level IV Trauma Center. This episode will help the listener understand what that means and will provide suggestion on when to use the Emergency Dept, when to call for an ambulance and other information about emergency care at Eisenhower Health.

If your MRI shows a meniscus tear, you're probably wondering what comes next. Dr. Dustin Briggs discusses meniscus tears, what they are, possible treatments and remedies, and more.

Occupational therapists help patients recover and maintain daily living and working skills. Ashley Kwasniuk discusses how occupational therapy works, the differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy, and more.

Eisenhower Health provides High Resolution Anoscopies for patients with HPV that are high risk of developing anal cancer. Because of the stigma around this type of cancer, there is often little discussion about it - it's the type of cancer that took Farrah Fawcett's life. It's time to shed light on this topic.

As open enrollment begins in the fall, this podcast is a refresher for Eisenhower patient and the public about insurance plans.

In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for most racial and ethnic groups, contributing to about a fourth of US deaths every year. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a heart attack. While a cardiologist is equipped to deal with most cardiovascular disease, sometimes the input of a cardiovascular subspecialist is required. Electrophysiology is one such subspecialty.An electrophysiologist, also known as a cardiac electrophysiologist or cardiac EP, is a cardiologist who focuses on testing for and treating problems involving irregular heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. They examine your heart’s electrical system, which sends an electrical signal through your cells in order to regulate heart rate and rhythm.

Dr. Henry Tsai and Dr. Andrew Lowy discuss Pancreatic Cancer, how to properly detect it, and ways we can try to prevent it.

April Lopez gets us up to date on the COVID Vaccine as well as the vaccination process at Eisenhower Health.

Dr. Tannenbaum and Veronica Williams discuss in a 2 panel interview on giving birth being a personal experience.

Dr. Yash Mittal explains GERD, how it's different from reflux and heartburn, symptoms and treatment options available.

Dr. Paul Sylvan discusses the importance of breast cancer screening.

Doctors Euthym Kontaxis and Khoi Le talk about Eisenhower Health's chest pain center re-accreditation and the treatment it provides for patients.

The Director of Maternity Services with Eisenhower Health, Veronica Williams, BSN, discusses the new Eisenhower Family Birth Place.

Dr. Andrew Rubin and Dr. Leon Feldman defines Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, and possible treatments for it.

Dr. Patricia Cummings explains how COVID-19 is transmitted, who is at risk, what it means to be asymptomatic, why wearing masks and employing social distancing techniques has been so important and how Eisenhower Medical Center is preparing to deal with COVID-19 patients while keeping non-COVID-19 patients safe.

Balance issues become more common with age. Florence Tse, Senior Physical Therapist at Eisenhower Health, discusses how to work through these balance issues.

COPD and emphysema sufferers now have a new treatment option. Dr. Justin Thomas, Interventional Pulmonologist, discusses the new Zephyr Valve.

Incontinence and pelvic pain may seem embarrassing to bring up to your doctor, but help is available to address these conditions. Dr. Kimberly Burton, physical therapist, discusses how these issues are not a normal part of aging and how the Pelvic Health Program can improve these conditions.

Over half of Americans have a sleep disorder, which negatively affects overall health. Dr. Talene Churukian, Medical Director of Eisenhower Sleep Center, discusses the importance of getting enough sleep.

Eisenhower Health offers driving assessments and rehabilitation for low driving, helping keep the roads safe. Kathryn Scheuring, Occupational Therapist, discusses these offerings.

Injuries can and will happen for all types of athletes. Dr. Matthew Diltz and Dr. Patrick St. Pierre discuss when to visit a sports medicine specialist whether you're a weekend warrior or very active athlete.

If your knee or hip pain is impacting your lifestyle, you may be a candidate for joint replacement surgery. Dr. James Bell and Dr. John DeSantis discuss "pre-hab" and surgery itself.

Dr. Ghassan Boghosian and Dr. Erik Schnaser discuss how hip and knee replacements work.

Colonoscopy is the current means of colon cancer screening. Dr. James Conti and Dr. Scott Gering discuss when you should be screened and how a colonoscopy works.