Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Weight-Loss Surgery and Joint Replacement : Healthy Joints, Healthy You
March 19, 2015

Excess weight and obesity can have a negative impact on your joint health.   Dr. Peter LePort discusses the correlation between joint health and weight, and your options if you are in need of a joint replacement and weight-loss surgery.

Re-Gaining Control of Your Pelvic Health
March 19, 2015

Pelvic health issues are more common than one might think. Women of all ages can suffer from bladder and pelvic floor disorders, but they often ignore their symptoms because they may assume it is part of the normal aging process. Listen in as Jocelyn Crai

Managing Diabetes During Pregnancy
March 19, 2015

Whether you have juvenile (type 1) diabetes before you are pregnant or develop gestational (type 2) diabetes during pregnancy, it’s important to manage your blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy to keep both you and baby healthy. Listen in as Rahil Band

Heart Disease: Battle of the Sexes
February 19, 2015

When a woman is asked about her no. 1 health concern, many will say breast cancer. The fact is that heart disease is the no. 1 killer of women. Too often thought of as a “man’s disease,” heart disease in women is on the rise. Cindy Peters, RN is here to d

What is a Patient Family Advisory Council
February 19, 2015

Monica Maldonado-Puertas, the director of patient relations will talk about Patient Family Advisory Councils – purpose and what they do.

Innovative Angiography Suite
February 19, 2015

The Angiography Suite is a unique innovation which takes minimally invasive capabilities to a higher level, with advanced imaging technology supporting a wide variety of interventional vascular procedures. Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Amir Ronaghi, dis

New Technology for Breast Cancer Detection
February 19, 2015

A mammogram is an essential annual screening tool to detect early warning signs of breast cancer. Dr. Gary Levine discusses the benefits of Digital Tomosynthesis – 3D mammography technology – and its role in improving cancer detection and increasing survi

Having the Heart of a Child…as an Adult?
February 19, 2015

Many adults are going about their daily lives unaware that they are suffering from a congenital heart defect. There are more than 750,000 adults living with a congenital heart defect in the United States. This could be because many adults with congenital

Robotic-Assisted Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass (TECAB)
January 20, 2015

Coronary artery disease is the #1 cause of death for men and women. When coronary arteries become damaged or diseased, blood flow to your heart may become blocked, causing a heart attack. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Jeffrey D. Lee discusses Robotic-Assisted Total

Heart Valve Surgery: Before Symptoms Develop
January 20, 2015

For some, heart valve surgery can be life-saving if performed early and in the hands of a skilled cardiac surgeon. Cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Daniel Bethencourt, explains the benefits of heart valve surgery for asymptomatic patients, why heart surgery is