Pioneers Memorial Health Talk

Family Medicine Specialists provide continuing and comprehensive healthcare to the entire family. Dr. Clara Padron-Spence, Medical Director at Pioneers Calexico Health Center, discusses what to expect from a family medicine practice.

A healthy heart supports your overall health and wellness. Dr. Richard Jacoby, Medical Director of Cath Lab at Pioneers, discusses interventional cardiology.

With so many different options in the media, it's hard to know what you need to eat for your best health. Jenna Middleton, Registered Clinical Dietician and Dietary Director at Pioneers Memorial Hospital, discusses food and nutrition.

Some wounds that are chronic or difficult to heal require extra steps for recovery. Dr. Joseph Bivens, Medical Director at The Wound Clinic at Pioneers, explains what prevents wounds from healing and how to assist the healing process.

You can work to avoid disease and illness through preventative medicine. Dr. Vijay Mahendrakar, Family Medicine Specialist, discusses preventative medicine.

Urologists treat many conditions related to urinary symptoms. Dr. Ramaiah Indudhara, Vice Chief of Staff, discusses what urologists diagnose and treat.

Having a family doctor keeps your family's health over time. Dr. George Fareed, Medical Director, discusses family medicine.

Nurse practitioners have become essential members of a hospital treatment team. Education and clinical training leads to nurse practitioners who can diagnose and prescribe. Rosanna Pritting, Nurse Practitioner at Pioneers Children's Health Center, discusses the role of the nurse practitioner.

The field of gynecology now offers new treatment techniques. Dr. Hamid Zadeh, owner and practitioner at Zadeh Cosmetics, discusses common women's health concerns and new innovations in the field.

Interventional radiology specializes in minimally-invasive techniques to treat diseases. Dr. Shahrouz Tahvillian, Chief of the Department of Radiology and Chief of Staff, discusses innovations in the field of radiology.

Finding quality pediatric care is important to all parents. Understanding immunizations helps parents responsibly protect their children and community from disease.Dr. Ameen Alshareef, Chairman of Clinical Service of Pediatrics at Pioneers Memorial Hospital, discusses pediatric care and childhood immunizations.