Living Well With Eisenhower Health

Hands and wrists are intricate structures, made of many small bones, muscles and ligaments. Because we use these body parts in most daily activities, it's important to seek remedy for injuries. Dr. Stephen O'Connell and Dr. Jacob Bosley, orthopedic surgeons, discuss hand and wrist injuries.

Aging, overuse, wear and tear take a toll on your body, especially in your shoulders and elbows. Sports, carrying luggage and reaching into cabinets can upset your tendons.Dr. Patrick St. Pierre and Dr. David Savin discuss common injuries in the shoulders and elbows, when to seek treatment, diagnosis and treatment.

In 2013, Eisenhower Health established a residency program, training new physicians in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. The Center for Internal Medicine program is now at full capacity with more than 50 first, second and third year residents in training. Dr. Jonathan Bechard, Medical Director at Eisenhower Center for Internal Medicine, discusses treatment options available at a residency clinic and how the clinic operates.

Genetic testing can help advise treatment for those genetically predisposed to certain cancers. Dr. Lisa Madlensky is joined by Director of Community Outreach & Cancer Support Services Alison Sachs to discuss how genetic testing works.

Orthopedic pain impacts daily activity. With a wide variety of non-invasive and surgical treatment options, there is hope for chronic pain sufferers. Dr. Hazmer Cassim and Dr. Jeff Smith discuss pain management options available at Eisenhower Health Clinics.

Physical therapy supports and improves orthopedic conditions, at times reducing the need for surgery to remedy those conditions. Paige Larson, Clinic Director of Physical Therapy at Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center, discusses what physical therapy can do for you.

Un diagnóstico de diabetes puede ser abrumador. El apoyo y la educación hacen que vivir con diabetes sea menos desafiante. Marielena Cid, Gerente de Servicios de Educación sobre la Diabetes, explica cómo el Programa de Diabetes en Eisenhower Health ayuda a los pacientes a vivir con diabetes.

A diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming. Support and education make living with diabetes less challenging. Marielena Cid, Diabetes Education Services Manager, explains how the Diabetes Program at Eisenhower Health helps patients live with diabetes.

UC San Diego Health and Eisenhower Health signed a five-year affiliation agreement to expand cancer services for residents of Coachella Valley. Starting in January 2018, as a member of the UC San Diego Health Cancer Network, patients of Eisenhower Health will have enhanced access to world-class cancer care, both at Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center and at UC San Diego Health.Steven Plaxe, MD and Katie Schnaser, FACHE, discuss Eisenhower Health's membership in the UCSD Health Cancer Network, and how this benefits patients and their families.

With more bacteria resisting antibiotics due to overuse, epidemiologists are at the forefront of the effort tomake effective change for the purposes of improved population health.Dr. Patricia Cummings shares the importance of reducing the use of antibiotics and why they might not always be the answer.

Rheumatic diseases are difficult to identify in their early stages. Everyday symptoms can actually be related to much more complex conditions. Rheumatologists are experts in this area and are trained to evaluate symptoms to diagnose and treat your condition. They know it is imperative to find the correct diagnosis as rapidly as possible to begin appropriate treatment because many of these disorders respond best to treatment in the early stages of disease. Eisenhower Rheumatology Specialty Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases.In this segment, Kam Newman, MD, discusses Rheumatoid Arthritis, treatment options available and what else you can expect from a Rheumatologist.

If you suspect yourself or someone else may be having a stroke, call 911 immediately!Every Minute Counts, because for treatment to be most effective, it must be administered within 4 hours from the time of onset of the stroke. Time is brain. In this podcast, John Dix, BSN, RN, joins the show to share how important it is to learn the signs of symptoms of a stroke so you or a loved one can get help F.A.S.T!

At Eisenhower Bariatric Center (EBC), we specialize in a wide spectrum of minimally invasive** robotic/laparoscopic weight loss surgical procedures. Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) is now recognized as the standard of care, with the only proven treatment of morbid obesity* in the long-term. In this podcast Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, discusses the bariatric surgery program Eisenhower Medical Center, and that when combined with a comprehensive treatment plan, bariatric surgery can act as an effective tool to provide you with long term weight-loss, and help you increase your quality of life so that you can experience the life changing benefits of weight loss surgery if you are obese.

At Eisenhower, we offer our cancer patients unrivaled medical care and comprehensive cancer services. Cancer treatment is provided by caring and gentle health care professionals who are always considerate of your dignity and comfort. Our environment nurtures and calms the spirit with the soothing surrounds of gentle waterfalls and the colors of nature.Caring for the person as well as the cancer, the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center is indeed a healing place like no other ®.In this podcast, Mark Genesen, MD, discusses cancers of the female reproductive system, the importance of wellness checks for women and speaking to their doctor if they notice pains or other symptoms that are not normal for them.

The Sports Medicine Clinic at Eisenhower Medical Center provides diagnostic and treatment services for musculoskeletal, sports injuries and pain. Who should consider seeing a sports medicine specialist and how do you know if that is the type of specialist you need? Joining the show to discuss Eisenhower’s Sports Medicine program is Rajiv H. Tailor, MD. He is Board Certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine and is the Medical Director of the Eisenhower Sports Medicine Clinic.

When seeking medical care, taking a minute before deciding where to go can mean better, more efficient care for everyone. And it can even save your life!In this panel discussion, Russell Grant, MD, Medical Director, Eisenhower Urgent Care, and Euthym Kontaxis, MD, Medical Director, Eisenhower Tennity Emergency Department, discuss when to call an ambulance, when to go to the emergency department and when to choose urgent care.

For you and your family, selecting a primary care physician is an important first step toward managing your healthcare. Your primary care physician is the doctor that you will visit for your well visits, routine screenings, and those pesky illnesses that crop up. So it is important that you select someone with whom you feel comfortable, and with whom you can have an honest conversation. Eisenhower Primary Care 365 is a medical practice dedicated to continuous communication with our patients. Our Internal Medicine and Family Medicine specialists and care team are available to serve the needs of our patients. Your relationship with your Eisenhower Primary Care 365 physician will be unlike any you have had before, with regular communication and unprecedented access that allows you to build a trusted and valued relationship together.Joining the show to give you the questions to ask when searching for a new doctor is Joseph Scherger, MD, MPH. He is the Vice President for Primary Care at Eisenhower Health.