Newswise — Surgeon and health professional available to comment on heart health and nutrition as it relates to cancer.
Heart Health, Cardiology, Open-Heart Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery
Dr. Jacob DeLaRosa, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID, is available to discuss heart health as it relates to aging, as well as common cardiovascular procedures affecting the aging population. He can also discuss preventative measures for heart disease, specifically tips for baby boomers, people born with congenital heart defects and those who have had cardiovascular procedures and are interested in learning the best way to manage their condition post-surgery.
Cancer and Nutrition
Abigail Traul, a board certified specialist in Oncology Nutrition, can comment on the top ways to prevent cancer through diet, how to successfully work with an Oncology dietitian, how to help family and friends fight their cancer through dietetic management and how to organize a cancer-friendly kitchen. Traul practices at Portneuf Medical Center's Cancer Center in Pocatello, ID.
BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Jacob DeLaRosa, M.D.
Dr. DeLaRosa is Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services at Portneuf Medical Center and faculty at Idaho State University in Pocatello Idaho. Dr. DeLaRosa specializes in open-heart surgery, thoracic surgery, and is one of the few trained cardiac surgeons that is an expert in peripheral and endovascular surgery.
Dr. DeLaRosa has attained numerous achievements, awards, and honors and is recognized as a leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Most notably Dr. DeLaRosa serves on the FDA congressionally mandated Risk Communication Advisory Committee.
Abigail Traul
Traul is a board-certified specialist in Oncology Nutrition and has practiced as a registered dietitian for 15 years. She currently works at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID.
Traul is also considered a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Previously, Traul was named "Employee of the Quarter" for Portneuf Medical Center, was a board member for the Portneuf Healthcare Foundation Endowment, and served as the "Look Good Feel Better Coordinator" for the American Cancer Society.
She received her B.S. degree in Human Ecology from The Ohio State University and completed her post-graduate internship at West Virginia University Hospitals.
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