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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When Lorie Hargrave and Hal Hargrave, Sr., arrived at Casa Colina with their eldest son in August 2007, they had already ...
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In July 2007, just before his 35 th birthday, Captain Patrick Horan was serving in Iraq and sustained a gunshot wound to the ...
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In January 2020, Stacy Elliott awoke in the middle of the night. Something was terribly wrong. She stirred her husband, Phil. “I ...
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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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Jude Aquino doesn't understand Casa Colina is a place for recovery. He thinks it's a place to play. But then, Jude is only four ...
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While riding his motorcycle in Malibu on November 2, 2008, Marco Ferreira suffered a terrible crash and was airlifted to UCLA ...
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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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Husband and wife David Lozano, MD and Olga Lozano, RN are used to giving rather than receiving care. Both take immense pride in ...
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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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In 2011, Joanne Lichtman was involved in a car accident that resulted in a serious spinal cord injury and left her a ...
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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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For over five years, Juan Mata endured debilitating back pain—pain so relentless he couldn’t do the things he loved most, like ...
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Parkinson's Disease High-Intensity Exercise Group March 15
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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Independent Fitness Program (Pool & Land) March 17
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 17
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) March 17
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 March 17
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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Inclusive Sailing March 18
Cost $100. Join Casa Colina and the US Sailing Center for an exciting, hands-on sailing experience! Learn the basics of sailing in Los Alamitos Bay, Long Beach Harbor, and other locations. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a ...
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Conversation Group at Casa Colina Azusa Center March 18
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 March 19
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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Acquired Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group March 19
Please contact facilitator below to secure your spot. Our Caregiver Support group offers support and socialization for those providing care for family or friends with an acquired brain injury. Facilitator: Mary Lyn Barber, MSW Location: Loverso ...
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Acquired Brain Injury Support Group March 19
Please contact facilitator below to secure your spot. The Acquired Brain Injury Support Group provides a supportive meeting place for individuals with acquired brain injury, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, metabolic ...
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