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 05
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 05
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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Wheelchair Rugby December 05
FREE Join Casa Colina as we develop "community" through participating in a wide variety of inclusive and wheelchair sports together. Sport wheelchair and other adaptive equipment provided when arranged in advanced. To sign up for participation, ...
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Group December 05
This group is currently meeting online. Support group for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Life with SCI, information, ideas, resources, and support. Facilitator: Andrew Skinner Online (Contact facilitator for virtual meeting information)* ...
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No Boundaries Program (Land Only) December 05
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Parkinson's Disease High-Intensity Exercise Group December 06
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Free Sports Injury Screening Clinic December 08
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Conversation Group at Casa Colina Azusa Center December 09
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Parkinson's Disease Group Wellness at Casa Colina Pomona Campus December 10
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Free Sports & Orthopedic Injury Screenings December 10
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