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Monthly Archives: August 2015
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Free Seminar – Treatment of Low Back Pain
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 Community Memorial Hospital Or contact Brown Paper Tickets at 800/838-3006 |
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Many people struggle with low back pain. It can affect nearly every movement you make and force you to stop doing the things you like in fear it will worsen. Many conditions contribute to lower back pain and several treatment options are available to help alleviate pain. At this seminar learn:
Presented by Dr. David Westra Dr. David Westra specializes in neurosurgery. He received his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and completed a residency at the Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. Dr. Westra is a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and a member of the Community Memorial Hospital medical staff. |
We are Grateful for Our Sponsors
Please Join Us – Cornerstone Ceremony
Continuing a tradition that originated in the 1730s, the Masons of California will enact a ceremony to lay the symbolic first stone of the Community Memorial Hospital. This cornerstone ceremony will incorporate the tools of masonry – the square, level, and plumb – along with elements of corn and wheat (signifying plenty), wine (symbolizing joy), and oil (representing peace). Please join us for this historic celebration Thursday, September 3, 2015 Brent Street, Ventura For more information contact Lindsey Stetson: |
We are Grateful for Our Sponsors
We are Grateful for Our Sponsors
CMH’s Dedrick Awarded Breastfeeding Coalition’s Liquid Gold Award
CMH’s New Parent Resource Center Coordinator, Sheila Dedrick recently recognized by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County (BCVC). |
Community Memorial Hospital’s New Parent Resource Center Coordinator, Sheila Dedrick has been recognized as a professional in the community working to support breastfeeding families by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County (BCVC). The BCVC honored Dedrick with its 2015 Liquid Gold Award during an award ceremony held at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 28. The Liquid Gold Award is an annual recognition by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County to an individual who has truly made a difference in the lives of families and our community by supporting breastfeeding through resources, education, services and networking. |
Free Seminar – Update in Diabetes Management
Saturday, August 22, 2015 Soule Park Golf Course Or contact Brown Paper Tickets at 800/838-3006 |
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Diabetes is a common disease causing long-term damage to the body. There are new and better methods to manage diabetes. Find out about new therapies available and ways to limit prescriptions to reach your goal. Dr. Westhoff will present:
Presented by Dr. Tricia Westhoff-Pankratz Dr. Tricia Westhoff-Pankratz is a clinical endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disorders, diabetes, and pituitary diseases. She received her medical degree at The University of Southern California, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Westhoff-Pankratz is certified in ultrasound-guided thyroid aspirations, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine – Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. |
Welcoming Class of 2015 Residents
Community Memorial Health System would like to welcome the class of 2015. The goal of our programs is to train outstanding physicians that work in a collaborative environment and give back to the communities with which they are involved. CMHS offers residency programs in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Orthopedic Surgery. Our training environment fosters collaboration across specialties. |