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Calling Your Own Shot: Community Vaccinations Wednesday, November 17 6:00–7:30 pm Presented by an expert panel of St. Joseph Hospital physicians Learn about myths and misconceptions regarding vaccines and vaccine- preventable diseases. Doctors will discuss the current state of vaccinations including HPV, COVID and influenza. Thriving in the Midst of Chaos Tuesday, November 30 6:00–7:30 pm Presented by: Monica Ramirez, MSW, Don't suffer in silence. Come and learn how to thrive through realistic ways to manage anxiety and depression symptoms, and resources to support you moving forward. The Future of Spine Surgery Wednesday, December 8 5:30–7:00 pm Presented by: Bowen Jiang, MD, Neurosurgeon Learn about advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery and what's in store for the future, as well as how technology and new techniques will shape spinal surgery during the next decade. Healthy Eating = Healthy You Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:00–7:30 pm Presented by: Susan Watkins, RDN, CDCES Binge and stress eating have become normal habits during the pandemic. Learn specific steps to control your eating habits and weight while still enjoying food! Mark Your Calendar and Join Our Lecture Series Register at (844) 925-0945 | providence.org/SJOevents Medicare Events You Don't Want to Miss in November and December 2022 Medicare Plan Pie Events (In Person): Join us for a 2022 Medicare plan review and take home a free pie! A brief overview of Medicare eligibility and enrollment with most time dedicated to reviewing the new 2022 Medicare Advantage plans options. Medicare 101 (Virtual): A must-attend for anyone approaching their initial Medicare eligibility age 65, or planning to retire from the workforce. Covering Medicare Part A-D, Social Security, eligibility, enrollment periods, penalties, and commercial health plan options. For information on dates or to register call (877) 227-3457 or visit providence.org/SJOevents Providence St. Joseph Hospital Summer 2022 Providence Health System Southern California 3345 Michelson Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92612 Providence.org/StJoseph @stjosephhospital @providencecalifornia The medical information contained in this newsletter should not be substituted for advice from your personal physician. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE P A I D TORRANCE, CA. PERMIT # 89 If you do not wish to receive future issues of this publication, please call 855-747-2247 and leave your name and complete address as it appears on the mailing panel. Considering weight loss surgery? We will tell you what to expect. There's so much to gain from losing the weight. We can help you achieve it. Providence St. Joseph Hospital is one of Southern California's most experienced and respected bariatric surgery hospitals. Ready to take the next step? Register for a free video series about surgical weight loss. Find out more about bariatric surgery and our free educational series by visiting providence.org/sjobariatrics. Suffering from knee pain? Thursday, June 2, 12 p.m. Have all of your questions answered by one of our orthopedic surgeons, who will cover the advantages of robotic-assisted total knee replacement. Surgical advantages include supporting surgeons with features to assist with bone resection and assessing soft tissues to facilitate implant positioning intraoperatively. The discussion will also include the differences between robotic and traditional total knee replacement. Suffering from back pain? Explore solutions in this live virtual event with neurosurgeon Bowen Jiang, MD Tuesday, June 28 | 12–1 p.m. Join neurosurgeon Bowen Jiang, MD, as he discusses options for back surgery to alleviate back pain. Dr. Jiang will explore the differences between the minimally invasive nerve decompression procedure and a spinal fusion. Could you have carotid artery disease? A live virtual event with Meena Archie, MD, vascular surgery Thursday, June 23 | 12–1 p.m. Join us for a live virtual presentation hosted by vascular surgeon Meena Archie, MD, to learn about transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR), a clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure to treat carotid artery disease and help prevent future strokes. All classes are virtual via Zoom. After registration, a confirmation email with the Zoom link will be sent to the registered email address. If you have any questions or would like assistance with registering over the phone, please call the Patient Engagement Center at 877-227-3457. Register at (877) 227-3457 | Providence.org/SJOevents