Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Breakthroughs in Minimally Invasive Surgeries for Women’s Health
June 10, 2013

A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman's uterus or womb. If you are considering a hysterectomy, it is important to understand the different surgery options that are available, as well as the factors to help determine the best approach for you.  Dr.

How Electronic Medical Records are Changing Health Care
June 03, 2013

As CIAO, Dr. David Lagrew, MD speaks about EMR systems in general and how they benefit patients. He also describes how they are changing the health care field and the way patients and providers interact.

Sleep Disorders Center at Long Beach Memorial – Helping You Get a Better Night’s Sleep
May 27, 2013

The Sleep Disorders Center at Long Beach Memorial is committed to making a thorough assessment of your sleep issues so that we can fully understand your condition and create a treatment plan specific to your needs. Tamera Godfrey, RPSGT, RST is a register

Health and Wellness in the Workplace
May 20, 2013

Our work environments, food choices and diet have changed so much over the years.  New conditions have contributed to the health and wellness of today's employees.  Melanie Cumbee, BS, CPT, shares how make positive changes in your day-to-day routine at wo

Minimally Invasive Approaches to Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
May 13, 2013

Medicine continues to evolve and reinvent itself.  This is especially true for lung cancer, with video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), as one option for a less invasive way to treat early stage lung cancer. Reginald Abraham, MD, FACS addresses who would

The Scary Truth About Stroke
May 06, 2013

The Long Beach Memorial Stroke Program is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Long Beach Memorial Stroke Program offers expertise in the treatment of stroke patients using a multi-disciplinary team approach — including stroke

Retail Clinics as part of your Health Care Team
April 29, 2013

What is a retail health clinic and what makes MemorialCare HealthExpress unique in retail health care? Nurse Practitioner and Director of Retail Medicine, Shelly Lummus, NP, reviews how a Retail Health Clinic can be a convenient option for your health car

Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach the Leading “Medical Home” for Kids and Teens with ...
April 22, 2013

Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach serves as the leading "medical home" for kids and teens with chronic and complex conditions. At Miller Children's, there are more than 30 unique types of specialty doctors specifically chosen to treat our patients and

Community Hospital Long Beach Leads the Fight for Mental Health Care for the Health and ...
April 15, 2013

Community Hospital Long Beach has a commitment to provide comprehensive mental health treatment interventions to help adults through their times of crisis. Led by a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, registered nurses, case managers, licensed psych

Neurological Oncology – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
April 08, 2013

A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain.  There are many different types of brain and spine tumors.  Board certified cancer specialist in Radiation Oncology, Asif R. Harsolia, MD, addresses the latest advancements and multidiscip