Published on May 01, 2023

New Stroke Clinic | DOHC

New Clinic for Post-Stroke Patients

DOHC urges stroke prevention behaviors


(May 1, 2023 – Palm Springs, CA) – As National Stroke Awareness Month begins in May, Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) announces its new Stroke Clinic as an expansion of its care team services for post-stroke patients.

A stroke is a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. The first main type of stroke is ischemic, which occurs due to a lack of blood flow. The second is hemorrhagic stroke, which occurs due to bleeding. Both types of stroke cause parts of the brain to stop functioning properly. “Every 40 seconds another American has a stroke, with someone in the U.S. dying of stroke every four minutes,” said Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD and Associate VP of Population Health Integration at DOHC. “This new clinic aims to provide optimal care to DOHC patients with a history of either ischemic attacks or hemorrhagic stroke.”

While this new Stroke Clinic focuses on helping post-stroke patients recover, DOHC encourages everyone to practice five stroke-prevention behaviors:

  1. Lower your blood pressure. High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke.
  2. Stop smoking. The nicotine in tobacco raises blood pressure while the carbon monoxide in smoke lowers the amount of oxygen your blood can carry.
  3. Reduce your alcohol intake. Alcohol not only raises your blood pressure but also your triglycerides, which can result in an unhealthy condition called metabolic syndrome.
  4. Exercise. This can help you to lower risks of obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
  5. Eat healthy. Consume more fruits and vegetables and cut down on foods high in saturated fats and salt, as they can clog your arteries.

When it comes to Stroke, BE FAST in watching for these sudden signs
  • B = Balance. Loss of balance or dizziness?
  • E = Eyes. Changes in vision?
  • F = Face. Facial drooping or severe headache?
  • A = Arms. Weakness or numbness in either arm?
  • S = Speech. Is speech confused or difficult?
  • T = Time to call 911!
Other Stroke Symptoms … watch for sudden:
  • Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
  • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech.
  • Trouble Seeing in one or both eyes.
  • Trouble Walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
  • Severe Headache with no known cause.

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Rob Banchich
Director of Marketing
Desert Oasis Healthcare

About Desert Oasis Healthcare

Formed in 1981 as one of the first medical groups in the desert communities of southern California, Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC) continues to advance with changes in the healthcare market. DOHC provides primary and immediate care, home health, palliative care, clinical research studies and other services to more than 60,000 members/patients living in the greater Coachella Valley and the Morongo Basin of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The multidisciplinary and comprehensive care programs of DOHC are committed to educating individuals on preventive health care in their daily lives, reflected in the DOHC motto, "Your Health. Your Life. Our Passion." For more information, visit www.mydohc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.