Doctors to be featured American Health Journal TV Program
March 21, 2010 12:00 PM –1:00 PM
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REDLANDS, Calif-- Two local Inland Empire physicians will be featured in an “American Health Journal” TV episode to air on KTLA-TV, Channel 5 on Sunday, March 21 at noon. The show will spotlight two Redlands Community Hospital physicians, Karim Trousarkissian, MD, OB/GYN physician at Beaver Medical Group, and Paul Ennis, MD, Medical Director of Home Health Services and Redlands-Yucaipa Medical Group.
A portion of the program will feature Dr. Toursarkissian, who will discuss gynecologic procedures performed using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. Dr. Toursarkissian is one of the few select gynecologists in California using the robotic equipment. The da Vinci® is one of todays most advanced alternative surgical method being offered to patients at Redlands Community Hospital.
“For complex gynecologic procedures and certain surgeries, robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option,” says Toursarkissian. “Through tiny incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci System can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risks associated with larger incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.”
Also highlighted on the program will discuss the how to utilize Home Health Services featuring Dr. Paul Ennis. Redlands Community Hospital has developed comprehensive home care services including diabetic management, follow-up care after surgery, stroke rehabilitation, wound and ostomy care. “Patients and their families welcome the opportunity to remain in their home while recovering after a hospitalization,” says Dr. Ennis. “Home health services are available when you have just been released from the hospital or are dealing with a new medical condition.”
The multi-award winning “American Health Journal,” hosted by Roger Cooper, is shown on KOCE-TV, public television for Orange and Los Angeles Counties, and on KVCR-TV, public television serving the Inland Empire. The program also airs on the Healthy Living cable channel and is syndicated on public television stations in over 30 media markets across the country. “American Health Journal” is a weekly program covering the leading issues in health care and prevention. In the future, the program will also be available for viewing at the hospital’s website, www.redlandshospital.com.
The program will also air:
Station: KTLA-TV / CW5 – L. A., CA
Day & Time: Sunday, March 21 @ 12:00 PM
Station: My Network 13 – San Diego, CA
Day & Time: Sunday, March 21 @ 11:00 AM
Station: CBS 2 – Palm Springs, CA
Day & Time: Saturday, March 20 @ 3:30 PM