Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Innovative Treatments & Treatment Planning for Radiation Oncology
May 12, 2014

Dr. Steven Damore discusses the TrueBeam and other cancer therapies and treatments available through the MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Memorial.

When a “Brain Attack” Hits, Will You Know What to Do?
May 05, 2014

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in America and leading cause of adult disability. Approximately 795,000 strokes will occur this year, one occurring every 40 seconds, and taking a life every four minutes. Up to 80% of strokes are preventable; y

Measles Outbreaks:The Importance of Vaccinations
April 28, 2014

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is extremely harmful to children. About one in 10 children with measles will also get an ear infection and up to one in 20 will get pneumonia. For every 1,000 children with measles, one or two will d

COPD, Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
April 21, 2014

The physician will talk about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and it’s causes, systems and treatments.  How it can be prevented and where to learn more about it.

The Importance of Preconception Planning
April 14, 2014

What you do before pregnancy is just as important as what you do during pregnancy. To prepare for the best pregnancy possible, preconception planning is essential and may reduce the risk of adverse outcomes such as birth defects, miscarriage or preterm de

Autism Awareness – Knowing Can Make A Difference
April 07, 2014

Autism is a complex developmental disability. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function, affecting development of the person's communication and social interaction skills. Approximately 1 in 88 chil

Women's Pelvic Health - What you Need to Know
March 31, 2014

Roughly one quarter of all U.S. women are affected by a pelvic floor disorder, according to research conducted by the National Institute for Health. Weakened pelvic muscles may result in incontinence, discomfort and activity limitation. Dr. Varuna Raizada

Advances in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Procedures: Robotic - Assisted Hysterectomy & ...
March 31, 2014

New advances in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery have made common procedures for women, such as hysterectomy and myomectomy, easier to recover from with smaller incisions, less bleeding and scarring, and a shorter hospital stay.  Dr. Gerardo Bustill

Childhood Obesity
March 24, 2014

The physician will talk about the effects of childhood obesity and prevention.

Single-Site Robotic Gallbladder Removal
March 24, 2014

Leveraging more than 20 years of surgical and laparoscopic surgical experience, Dr. Tam Le offers patients a robotic single-incision removal of the gallbladder. This groundbreaking approach produces a virtually scar-less result and boasts impressive benef