Hospitals March 2011

Hemet Valley Medical Center – Hemet (951) 652-2811, www.valleyhealthsystem.com

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Kaiser Permanente – Anaheim, Baldwin Park, Downey, Fontana, Los Angeles, Orange County, Panorama City, Riverside, South Bay/ Harbor City, West Los Angeles, Woodland Hills www.kaiserpermanente.org.

YOUR GUIDE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITALS

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Kaiser Permanente – Anaheim, Baldwin Park, Downey, Fontana, Los Angeles, Orange County, Panorama City, Riverside, South Bay/ Harbor City, West Los Angeles, Woodland Hills www.kaiserpermanente.org.

The Skeleton in the Closet

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The Skeleton in the Closet
the disease. Others at risk include those who are or who have been extremely underweight, which includes women who have lost their periods due to eating disorders, excessive dieting or excessive exercise; post-menopausal women; and those men and women with a thin frame and fair skin.

Hospital Profiles

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Hospital Profiles
CNS Network is celebrating 10 years of clinical research excellence as a leading clinical research provider in Southern California. CNS Network conducts trials for central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, major depression, diabetic neuropathy and epilepsy.

Strokes: What You Need to Know Now

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Strokes: What You Need to Know Now
A stroke is defined as the damage or death of brain cells caused by an interruption of blood flow. Eighty-eight percent of all strokes are ischemic strokes, which means they are caused by a blockage in an artery. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel ruptures within or near the brain.

Ladies First

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ladies First
Men and women experience health in fundamentally different ways. Did you know that a woman on the verge of a heart attack might experience palpitations, jaw pain or fatigue but not the classic symptom of crushing chest pain? Or that standard doses of medication are usually based on the body of a 160-pound man?.

Healthy Indulgences

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Healthy Indulgences
A new wave of extraordinary medical facilities, many of them right here in Southern California, are redefining the healing process. In addition to their world-class clinical capabilities, these forward-thinking hospitals offer lavish luxuries that range from healing gardens to harpists, on-call chefs to concierges.

A Critical Choice

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A Critical Choice
Steve Garelick of West Hills needed surgery to fix his leaking heart valve — and right away. It was already late February and the 54-year-old certified public accountant knew he couldn’t wait until after tax season, the busiest time of year for him. What to do?.