Our Health Lectures are an ongoing free educational series to keep the Lompoc community informed about important health topics, presented for free as a public service. For more information please call (805) 737-5762.
Refreshments and Door Prizes are provided at each lecture
All lectures are held at the Ocean's Seven Cafe, inside the Lompoc Valley Medical Center: Hospital at 1515 East Ocean Ave.
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Open to all breastfeeding mothers. Due to the nature of the support group, the lecture is open to women only.
Come to hear International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Lisa Marasco’s informative discussion on milk production and have your breastfeeding questions answered. Lisa earned a Master’s degree in Human Development with a specialization in lactation consulting and is a recognized speaker on the topic of breast milk production. Lisa is also an Associate Area Professional Liaison for La Leche League of So. Calif/Nevada, and serves on the Breastfeeding Coalition of Santa Barbara County.
Stroke, heart attack, and sepsis are critical health conditions and the focus of multidisciplinary teams at Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) to improve care for those patients. Come hear LVMC Emergency Department Medical Director Dr. Steven Reichel, MD and Emergency Department/Critical Care Unit Director Lorraine Jones, MSN, speak about the acute hospital’s stroke, STEMI and sepsis programs.
Radiation therapy has played an important role in the treatment of cancer for more than a century. Technology has improved throughout the years and the delivery of radiation has become more precise. Dr. Tait and other radiation oncologists are now able to deliver higher doses of radiation more safely. Dr. Tait will speak about how advancements in radiation therapy ultimately reduce treatment-related side effects and improve cancer survival.
The Lompoc Hospital District Foundation is regretfully canceling the Wednesday evening lecture by gastroenterologist Dr. Rahim Raoufi at Lompoc Valley Medical Center due to a family emergency.
The Foundation apologizes for any inconvenience the cancellation may cause. Dr. Raoufi was expected to address the impact of IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a disorder that affects between 25 and 45 million people in the U.S. The lecture was part of the Lompoc Hospital District Foundation’s Community Education Lecture Series.
Come hear from a longtime fitness instructor about the many physical and mental health benefits of exercise, and how you can reduce stress with physical activity. Learn tips for having a healthy and active lifestyle at any age.
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