Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Know When to go to the ER or the Urgent Care Center
April 01, 2013

When do you know if your condition is serious enough for the ER? Dr. Edmond Wong, MD talks about when you should go to the ER or the Urgent Care Center.

The Role of Gastric Bypass in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
March 25, 2013

When should bariatric surgery be used in the treatment for type 2 diabetes? Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Kelly Francis, MD, focuses on the benefits of gastric bypass surgery for the treatment and reversal of type 2 diabetes and other co-morbidities.

Genetic Testing: How Understanding Your Genetic Make-Up Can Help You Determine Your Risk For Cancer
March 18, 2013

The MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute at Long Beach Memorial, Cancer Risk & Prevention Program encourages people to take advantage of genetic counseling, which has helped hundreds of people determine their risk for diseases that can be inherited. About 5

Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment
March 11, 2013

About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.  Although, death rates continue to decline due to the result of early detection through screening, awareness and improved treatment. Dr. Homayoon Sanati, MD reveals th

Robotic Surgery for Cardiovascular Disease
March 04, 2013

Cardiac robotic-assisted surgery is becoming the most efficient, technologically advanced form of heart surgery for patients who qualify, and in the hands of a skilled robotic surgeon.  As one of only seven cardiac surgeons in California recognized for hi

Navigating Difficult Waters after a Cancer Diagnosis
February 25, 2013

The MemorialCare Todd Cancer Institute (TCI) at Long Beach Memorial has a cancer patient navigation program – designed to help patients and their families navigate through the health care system, while making sure that their needs are addressed. Dr. Rebec

Know Your Numbers and Overall Wellness
February 18, 2013

Dr. Ewa Farrelly, MD gives you tips for maintaining overall wellness and shares the important key numbers that can save your life.

Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Disease
February 11, 2013

An update on the differences between women and men as it pertains to heart disease and how this awareness and knowledge will lead to prevention of heart disease, the number one killer of women in OC as well as the U.S. Dr. Leila Rasouli, MD discusses the

Early Breast Cancer Detection with Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound
February 04, 2013

Dr. Richard Reitherman, PhD discusses the benefits of Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound - the latest technology used with mammography for earlier and more precise detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.

Lung Cancer - Advancements in Treatment, Early Detection and Research
January 28, 2013

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of any cancer, largely because it is rarely detected early, resulting in late stage diagnosis of the disease, making it more difficult to treat. Dr. Robert Nagourney, MD discusses the great need to raise awarenes