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For Immediate Release Contact: Joe Ruddon
April 1, 2014 Director of Marketing
(760) 366-6322
Hi-Desert Medical Center Announces
Spring Community Health Education Series
Joshua Tree, CA— Hi-Desert Medical Center Community Health Education Series continues in April with the following FREE seminars, held in the Helen Gray Education Center on the hospital campus in Joshua Tree.
“Sensible and Sane Weight Loss”
Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m.
These days it seems the options for weight loss are endless. There is no “magic bullet” but there are new, FDA-approved medical options to aid in weight loss. Join Prem Salhotra, MD, and Betty Geiger, RD, registered dietician, as they explore new non-invasive weight loss options as well as the best and safest traditional weight loss plans.
“New Technologies in Hip and Knee Replacement”
Tuesday, April 29, noon, “lunch and learn” session
If hip or knee pain is making it hard to keep up the pace, it’s time to find out what’s causing it and learn how to live an active life free of pain. Today’s options for hip and knee replacement offer shorter recovery times. Learn moreby attending a free seminar with Hi-Desert Medical Center Orthopedic Surgeon Lois Stabile, MD. A light lunch will be provided.
Registration is required by calling 760/366-0808 or by logging on to: hdmc.org.
HiDesert Memorial Health Care District is comprised of 179 licensed beds: the HiDesert Medical Center, a 59bed primary care hospital and the Continuing Care Center, a 120bed skilled nursing iDesert Memorial Health Care district 6324.onal materials will be provided. eukemia, and cancers of the lung, bladder, and kidfacility on the campus of HiDesert Medical Center. Along with a wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, the District operates the Airway Outpatient Center—a full-service surgery and diagnostic center, Behavioral Health Services—an intensive mental health outpatient program, and family health clinics providing medical specialists for uninsured and underserved. Home health and hospice and a variety of community education and outreach services are also provided.
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Hi-Desert Medical Center | 6601 White Feather Road, Joshua Tree CA 92252
(760) 366-6322 | www.HDMC.org