.In honor of National Stroke Awareness Month, Desert Care Network will host a Stroke Prevention Health Fair to educate attendees on why every second counts when it comes to stroke. The free event will be held Wednesday, May 7, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Stergios Bell Tower Building on the Desert Regional Medical Center campus in Palm Springs. The American Stroke Association (ASA) reports that stroke affects approximately 800,000 people each year nationally. While stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, the ASA says as many as 80% of the stroke events may be preventable with healthy lifestyle changes, screening for risk factors and awareness that stroke is treatable – even beatable. Education and awareness are key, and all are invited to attend the informative presentation featuring medical and clinical providers in areas of stroke prevention, detection, treatment and recovery. Learn the timeline of how a stroke unfolds, and what happens from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and the return home. Neurologist Rutu Dave, MD, will review the signs of stroke and what to do in an emergency. Neurointerventional Radiologist Hamid Farid, MD, will discuss advanced treatment options offered at comprehensive stroke centers, while cardiologist and electrophysiologist Hetal Bhakta, MD, will cover heart rhythm disorders, such as atrial fibrillation, an increasingly common condition that can increase your risk of stroke. “The message for this year’s health fair is to identify the symptoms of stroke, act on them quickly and better understand the different treatments,” says Kendalyn Zerebny, RN, BSN, SCN, Stroke Coordinator, Desert Regional Medical Center. “We want to make it easy for our residents to understand that stroke can happen at any age and F.A.S.T. action is key.” This lifesaving acronym summarizes symptoms and action: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties and time. The event offers valuable resources, including fact sheets on stroke prevention, lifestyle modifications, physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. A complimentary lunch will also be provided along with the presentations. Desert Care Network’s Stroke Prevention Health Fair is free and open to all. Registeration is requested by visiting www.DesertCareNetwork.com/events. MAY 3 4 Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit Publisher Lauren Del Sarto leads two panels at this pioneering event bringing wellness and beauty together for exploration and education. Panelists include Edith Jones-Poland, MD, Hessam Mahdavi, MD, and The Spa at Sec-he’s Daniel Spencer, to name a few. Renaissance Esmeralda, Palm Springs. Tickets: $199+. www.tedgibson.com. MAY 7 Stroke Prevention Health Fair To mark National Stroke Awareness Month, Desert Care Network will host a free lunch-and-learn. Medical and clinical providers will discuss how a stroke unfolds, and what happens from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation. Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs. 11a-1p. Free. Register: www.DesertCareNetwork.com/ events (Read more below). MAY 8 WLF’s 13th Annual Women Who Rule Join Women Leaders Forum in honoring extraordinary community leaders while awarding collegiate scholarships to local high school seniors through their Young Women Leaders program. This year’s event will also honor WLF’s past presidents as part of their 25th anniversary celebration. Aqua Caliente Resort, Rancho Mirage. 11a-2p. Tickets: $150. www.wlfdesert.org. (Read more p.21) MAY 14 Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast This 14th annual event is designed to strengthen coalitions working for equality in our community. Honorees include best-selling author and advocate Brandon Wolf and activists Judy and Dennis Shepard. Palm Springs Convention Center. 8:30-11a. Tickets: $95. www.HarveyMilk.us. (Read more p.21) MAY 20 Good Vibes Floating Sunset Sound Bath It’s a picturesque desert evening as the sky fades from sunset to dusk. Flickering candles surround the crystal blue pool and the scent of lavender fills the air. You take a deep breath and snuggle into your plush blanket as you softly float across the water. You have nowhere to be but in the moment. Azure Palm Hot Springs. 7:30-9:30p.Tickets: $175. www.GoodVibesSoundBath.com. JUNE 28 Good Vibes Floating Full Moon Sound Bath Let go and float as the soft environment and healing sounds create a deeply calming, full-body experience unlike any other. Tickets for the coveted full moon floats sell out quickly. Azure Palm Hot Springs. 8-10p.Tickets: $175. www.GoodVibesSoundBath.com. www.DesertHealthNews.com May/June 2026 Desert Events The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 20 Desert Health® is proud to support these community events. We look forward to seeing you out and about! www.goodvibessoundbath.com Rutu Dave, MD Hamed Farid, MD Hetal Bhakta, MD Minutes Matter with Stroke Education is key to saving lives Compliments of Desert Care Network
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