Events & Conferences
It's a New Year, Put Your Heart Into It!
Tuesday, March 11, 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 a discussion on heart health. Topics of discussion will include:
- How diabetes affects your heart
- Improve cholesterol with simple lifestyle changes
- What is a "healthy fat"?
- Adding fiber for a healthy heart
- Question and answer session
Melanie is a registered dietician with Western University of Health Sciences and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
Cooking for a Healthier You
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Casa Colina Hospital Cafe, Building 2
Join Melanie Barbee, MS, RDN for a cooking demo and discussion on prepping and cooking for a healthier you. Topics of discussion include:
- Crating and sampling healthier meals and quick and easy snacks
- Selecting nutritious food within your budget
- Saving time by preparing meals in advance
- Making sense of food labels and ingredients on packaging
- Tips for wholesome cooking
- Question and answer session
Melanie is a registered dietitian with Western University of Health Sciences and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist.
Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare
Loverso Education Center, Building 1E
Join Dr. Neha Dhadwal for a discussion on traumatic brain injury. Topics of discussion will include:
- What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
- What are the most common causes of TBI?
- What are the long-term consequences of TBI?
- The importance of seeking professional care to avoid long-term effects
- Treatment overview including medical specialists and therapies
- Patient and family resources and support groups
- Question and answer session
Dr. Dhadwal is a dual board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine at Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare.
View our collection of virtual seminars on the Casa Colina YouTube page.
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Ever since she was a girl, Lara Ludwinski sensed something off with her body. Her ability to bend joints into weird positions ...
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One Sunday in October of 1985, Robert Duncan was under the weather, with a strange tingling in his ankles. He drove himself to a ...
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Eight years ago, a tragic accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But it wouldn’t be the last time he flew. As a young ...
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In 2008, at just 26, Katherine Wolf suffered a near-fatal stroke that left her unable to walk, speak, or swallow food. For ...
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A relaxing family gathering suddenly took a devastating turn when Ruben “Trini” Martinez dove into his brother-in-law’s pool in ...
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With Casa Colina's 80-year history of excellence, the Bosserman family knew it represented their mother, Barbara's, best ...
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This past fall, 76-year-old Ron Kelley went fishing in Canada, driving nearly three hours to reach his favorite fishing hole. He ...
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Independent Fitness Program (Pool & Land) March 28
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) March 28
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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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Group March 28
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) March 28
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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Parkinson's Disease High-Intensity Exercise Group March 29
Did you know high-intensity exercise is shown to be neuro-protective and neuro-restorative? Designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease who require minimal assistance, this program integrates evidence-based aerobic exercise with general ...
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Havana Casino Night March 29
Havana Casino Night Saturday, March 29, 2025 Sheraton Fairplex Suites & Conference Center 601 W. McKinley Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 Be transported back to Old Havana for an exciting evening of casino games, auctions, music, dancing, and delicious Cuban ...
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Free Sports Injury Screening Clinic March 31
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 April 01
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 April 02
Our popular group wellness program provides a general framework for wellness and an overview of therapeutic techniques and equipment for individuals with Parkinson's disease. This group meets at our Pomona Campus every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 ...
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Free Sports & Orthopedic Injury Screenings April 02
Casa Colina Azusa Center is offering free screenings for sports injuries and other minor-to-moderate orthopedic injuries caused by falls, accidents, and more. The Comprehensive screenings are for non-chronic conditions and are conducted by a ...
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