Friday, September 7, 2007

September e-HealthNews

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 8

PRANA Web Site Helps Improve South Asians' Health

Web Site Highlights

As an internal medicine physician at PAMF's Redwood City Center, Ronesh Sinha provides care to many South Asian patients who have high cholesterol or some other risk factors for heart disease.

Although many of these patients are vegetarian, do not smoke and are not overweight, their South Asian ethnicity puts them at higher risk for cardiovascular diseases. To help these individuals reduce their risk factors and lead healthier lives, PAMF's South Asian Wellness Task Force -- a committee of physicians, dietitians and community members led by Dr. Sinha and PAMF researcher Latha Palaniappan -- launched the new PRANA (Prevention and Awareness for South Asians) Web site.

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Teens
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Adults
Cervical Cancer Screening

Substance Abuse Group Provides Help, Safe Forum

When individuals or their loved ones have questions or concerns about their alcohol or other substance use, it can be difficult to know where to turn. For nearly three years, PAMF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health has been providing a confidential, safe and open forum for people to get the information, support and resources they need.

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Upcoming Lectures and Classes

Palo Alto Clinic

Hip Replacement Surgery

Join us to hear a presentation on the benefits and limitations of hip replacement surgery. You'll learn what to expect from the surgery and what exercises will enable you to return to your everyday activities.

Speaker: James Hartford, M.D., PAMF Orthopedics

Tuesday, September 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cardiac Ablation and Device Therapy

Join us to hear a presentation of the latest in the treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances, including exciting new developments in the field of atrial fibrillation ablation.

Speaker: Sung Chun, M.D., and Girish Narayan, M.D., PAMF Cardiology

Tuesday, October 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Palo Alto Clinic
Hearst Center for Health Education, Third Floor
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
No cost

For more information or to register, call 650-853-4873 or register online.

Dublin Center

Obesity and Weight Management: Waist and Weight Loss for Life

Three Palo Alto Medical Foundation health care providers will discuss obesity and its associated health risks; the medical and surgical management of obesity; diet fads; and lifestyle and eating choices for a healthier longer life.

Speaker: Panel of speakers

Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Current Concepts of Chronic Pain

Join us to learn the neurological basics of chronic pain and the brain's ability to compensate for injury and disease, the experience of pain, approaches to pain management, and the prospects for future treatment.

Speaker: Tracy Thompson, M.D., PAMF Internal Medicine

Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Dublin Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
4050 Dublin Blvd, Dublin
No cost

For more information or to register, call 925-875-6464 or register online.

Fremont Center

No More Diets: Real Life Skills for Life-Long Weight Management

Dr. Patel will discuss behavioral approaches for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Speaker: Kaveri Patel, D.O., Family Medicine

Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fremont Center
Fremont Conference Room
3200 Kearney Street, Fremont
No cost

For more information or to register, call 510-498-2891 or register online.

View a complete list of classes and lectures.