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Varicose Veins
Spokane, Wash. - Rockwood Clinic and Premera Blue Cross continue the19th year of HealthTalks with a November 10th, presentation. Dr. Renu Sinha will present the latest information on varicose veins.
Varicose veins most commonly develop in legs and ankles due to faulty vein valves and weakened vein walls. Varicose veins may be a sign of a more serious health problem requiring treatment. Dr. Renu Sinha will cover the causes and new treatment options available for varicose veins and other related health conditions. There will also be a Q & A session, as well as a chance to hear the experiences of patients who have gone through varicose vein treatments. Dr. Sinha specializes in the treatment of varicose veins and is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
HealthTalks is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the main downtown Spokane Rockwood Clinic, located at 400 E. Fifth Avenue, in the second floor conference rooms. Space is limited and telephone reservations are recommended by calling (509) 755-6570.
About HealthTalks
The HealthTalks series are public education forums created and co-sponsored by Rockwood Clinic and Premera. Now in its 19th season, HealthTalks offers free information to help people better understand their health and enjoy their life. Focused on education and discussion of topics related to medical conditions and health care, HealthTalks addresses a variety of issues including prevention, wellness, disease management, treatment and research. For a schedule of upcoming HealthTalks presentations visit the Rockwood Clinic Web site at www.rockwoodclinic.com.
About Rockwood Clinic
Established in 1930, Rockwood Clinic is a physician-owned and operated health care organization that believes in treating each patient with expertise, knowledge and care. With more than 200 on-staff physicians and providers, 1000 employees and more than 32 specialty areas, Rockwood Clinic is home to the region’s most comprehensive and skilled medical and health care experts. Rockwood Clinic operates six primary clinical locations providing concentrated medical and urgent care services and several other specialty care locations throughout Spokane, Wash., and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Visit www.rockwoodclinic.com for more information.
About Premera Blue Cross
Our mission is to provide peace of mind to our members about their health-care coverage. We provide health insurance and related services to more than 1.3 million people. Premera Blue Cross has operated in Washington since 1933 and Alaska since 1952. Premera Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Premera Blue Cross is a member of a family of companies based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, that provide health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, and other related services. Visit www.premera.com for more information.