Events & Conferences
From Risk to Resilience: Living Well with Diabetes
Friday, December 19, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Loverso Education Center, Building 1E
Join Melanie Barbee, MS, RDN for an engaging discussion on how to reduce your risk for health complications and live well with diabetes. Topics will include:
- Positive health behaviors that can reduce complications
- Knowing when to ask for help
- Key health checks to stay on track
- Question and answer session
Melanie is a registered dietitian with Western University of Health Sciences and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.
Thriving with Diabetes
Tuesday, January 27 2026
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Loverso Education Center, Building 1E
Join Melanie Barbee, MS, RDN for an engaging discussion on cultivating a positive mindset for effective diabetes self-care. Topics will include:
- How to start a healthy conversation with your healthcare provider
- Strategies to avoid diabetes distress
- The importance of sleep in healthy coping
- Question and answer session
Melanie is a registered dietitian with Western University of Health Sciences and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.
View our collection of virtual seminars on the Casa Colina YouTube page.
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Independent Fitness Program (Pool & Land) December 22
Our Independent Fitness Program is for individuals who want to continue a wellness program independently or with the assistance/supervision of a family member or caregiver. You will be educated on safe use of the equipment and appropriate exercises ...
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Assisted Fitness Program (Pool & Land) December 22
Our Assisted Fitness Program is for individuals who want to continue a wellness program but are not physically able to participate independently and do not have a caregiver or family member to assist them. A Casa Colina rehabilitation aide assists ...
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No Boundaries Program (Land Only) December 22
The No Boundaries Program is for individuals who have suffered a neurological injury, want to continue making functional gains, and improve their health and wellness after insurance benefits are no longer available. A structured, intensive program is ...
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Free Sports Injury Screening Clinic December 22
The Coliseum at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare is offering free sports injury screenings. Overseen by Steven Bast, MD, program medical director and an orthopedic surgeon trained in sports medicine, the Coliseum welcomes injured ...
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Conversation Group at Casa Colina Azusa Center December 23
This special group is designed to enhance communication skills for people recovering from strokes and brain injuries. Led by a speech-language pathologist, the class focuses on learning strategies to improve interaction and practices daily ...
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Parkinson's Disease Group Wellness at Casa Colina Pomona Campus December 24
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Free Sports & Orthopedic Injury Screenings December 24
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Parkinson's Disease Group Wellness at Casa Colina Azusa Center December 25
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ALS Support Group December 25
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Communicating with Aphasia Group December 25
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