At Mountain Vista Medical Center, we know the best information can help you and your family.
Join us for the following educational events in July:
Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes is considered to be one of the six main controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death for people with Type 2 diabetes. Join Amit Srivastava, MD, as he discusses the conditions, which contribute to risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease, as well as prevention and treatment options for people living with diabetes.
Friday, July 15, noon to 1 p.m.
Amit Srivastava, MD
Skin Cancer
How to Protect Yourself this Summer
The Centers for Disease Control states skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Join Valerie Sheridan, DO, and learn about the types of skin cancer, risk factors, symptoms, prevention techniques and treatment options.
Tuesday, July 19, 6 to 7 p.m.
Valerie Sheridan, DO
Getting to Know the Most Common Medications
Wondering about all those medications you see in the store? What about all those in your medicine cabinet? Join Richard Dinsdale, MD, as he discusses the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medications purchased in the United States today.
Thursday, July 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Richard Dinsdale, MD
Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can often lead to chronic kidney disease (uncontrolled blood pressure can damage the kidneys). Join Bindu Jayavelu, MD, as she discusses how kidney disease is diagnosed, risk factors, how to prevent it and available treatment options.
Thursday, July 28, noon to 1 p.m.
Bindu Jayavelu, MD
These free health seminars are designed to help you stay healthy. Mountain Vista Medical Center is located just north of the U.S. 60 at Southern Avenue and Crismon Road. Seminars are held in classrooms 3 and 4, located on the second floor of the hospital near the cafeteria. Park on the east side of the hospital, and enter through the Outpatient entrance.
To register for these events or learn about the entire seminar series, call (877) 924-WELL (9355), or visit www.mvmedicalcenter.com.