Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

How Childhood Vaccinations Help Protect Everyone
January 20, 2015

How the recent outbreak of Measles highlights the importance of immunizations. Dr. Baker is here to discuss the concept of herd immunity and why our most vulnerable children rely on us the most.

Healing Problem Wounds with State-of-the-Art Wound Care Therapies
December 17, 2014

Robert Kingston, MD discusses causes, symptoms and treatment options for non-healing wounds. The Center for Advanced Wound Healing has remarkable success in speeding wound healing, preserving limbs and preventing recurrence, and specializes in resolving c

When Your Baby Needs NICU Care
December 17, 2014

Approximately 550,000 premature infants are born in the US each year. When you need immediate care for your baby, it’s important to know that the hospital you are giving birth in is equipped to care for your baby. Penny Jacinto, M.D., Medical Director of

Addiction is More Common than You Think
December 17, 2014

Addiction can affect anyone regardless of age, race or income. More than 23.9 million Americans over the age of 12 have abused drugs. Youth are particularly at risk for substance abuse, especially those who begin using at an early age. Addiction is a phys

MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute Helps You Combat Lung Cancer, Which is the Leading Silent ...
November 19, 2014

According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 224,000 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed this year, and nearly 160,000 people will die of this disease. The greater Long Beach/Los Angeles area ranked in the top-5 as one of the United States

Spine Surgery 101
November 19, 2014

Bryce Johnson, MD discusses causes, symptoms and treatment options for spinal disorders and spinal injuries.

More Than a Weak Bladder: Understanding and Treating Incontinence
November 19, 2014

Over 25 million Americans are affected by in continence. Leah Y. Nakamura, M.D., a Urologist with fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery discusses the causes and treatment options for the various types of incontinence for

Diabetes and Your Diet
November 19, 2014

Kidney Cancer Facts and Treatment
October 22, 2014

Kidney cancer represents three percent of all adult cancers in the U.S., and is the most fatal of common urological cancers. Dr. Don Bui, urologist with Orange County Urology Associates and Orange Coast Memorial discusses common symptoms and risk factors

Innovations in Breast Cancer Surgery
October 16, 2014

Dr. Anna Houterman, MD, FACS, discusses innovations in surgery for breast cancer, including mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymph node surgery.