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<\/a><\/p>\nRadiologist Dr. Pardeep Athwal will highlight MTMC Diagnostic Imaging expertise \u2013 explaining how these
\ntests are the first step toward saving lives, looking inside the body for clues into medical conditions.
\nThe workshop will also feature MTMC\u2019s team of Physical Therapy experts sharing insights into treatment
\noptions and follow-up when imaging tests reveal osteoporosis, a challenge faced by many in the senior
\npopulation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are specific types of exercises that are optimal for bone health, MTMC Physical Therapy Department
\nManager Sandy Buecher, DPT, MBA \u201cThere is no one exercise program that can work for everyone. A
\nphysical therapist can provide you with an individualized program that fits with your lifestyle, interests, and
\nmake sure you are neither over exercising nor under exercising based on your specific health needs.\u201d
\nDr. Athwal will talk about the variety of machines and techniques used to create pictures of the structures and
\nactivities inside the body. His topics include \u201cImaging Exposures \u2013 Myths and Truths,\u201d \u201cMammography,
\nBone Density \u2013 Check list for annual screenings\u201d and \u201cMRI and CT Scans \u2013 What are the differences and
\nwhen are they needed?\u201d<\/p>\n
Timely imaging results are critical, so MTMC staff is available to read results 24 hours every day, seven days
\na week. Dr. Athwal notes, \u201cOur goal is to have a one day turnaround on all imaging. It\u2019s important that our
\nphysicians receive imaging results as quickly as possible so they can start treatments immediately. Their
\nsuccess depends upon us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Athwal joined the MTMC team in 2017 after completing his musculoskeletal fellowship at the University
\nof Utah Medical Center. He received his Doctor of Medicine at the St. George\u2019s University School of
\nMedicine; and completed his Internal Medicine Internship at the University Hospital of Brooklyn and his
\nDiagnostic Radiology residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center.<\/p>\n
A wide variety of speakers and resource materials have been featured since this workshop series was launched
\nnearly two years ago. When attending their first session, participants receive a free \u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d binder in
\nwhich to organize reference materials distributed at each event. Workshop seating is limited and reservations
\nare required. Reserve now; contact Nicki Stevens, MTMC Manager of Marketing & Business Development,
\nat 754-5919.<\/p>\n
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About Mark Twain Medical Center
\nFounded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute
\ncare, outpatient services and emergency services. The Medical Center\u2019s Medical Staff represents a broad
\nrange of specialties that ensure access to high quality medical care in a rural community. In addition to being
\na major provider of health services, Mark Twain Medical Center is also one of the area\u2019s largest employers.
\nMore than 300 people are employed at the hospital and its five Family Medical Centers. The Medical Center is
\na member of Dignity Health, the fifth largest not-for-profit healthcare system in the nation. For more
\ninformation, please visit our website at www.marktwainmedicalcenter.org. Mark Twain Medical Center is also
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San Andreas, CA…\u201cSaving Lives from the Inside Out\u201d is the topic for the March 26 workshop which is the latest in Mark Twain Medical Center\u2019s (MTMC) \u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d series. The session begins at 11 a.m. in the MTMC Education Center with a free lunch to follow. \u201cA Plan 4 Me\u201d workshops provide access […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_cbd_carousel_blocks":"[]","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,6,20,33,4,1,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advertising","category-education","category-featured","category-health-fitness","category-life-style","category-news","category-san-andreas","last_archivepost"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Pardeep-Athwal-MD-headshot-adjusted.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=76227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=76227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=76227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=76227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}