Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Children Need Health Care Designed for their Unique Needs
January 16, 2021

Many illnesses affect kids differently, which is why a children’s hospital is so important. Children need health care designed for their unique needs that is delivered by specially trained clinicians

Severe Asthma Takes More than Standard Treatments to Manage
January 05, 2021

One in 13 individuals has asthma, and severe cases are increasing as more people develop allergies, which commonly trigger asthma. To address this rising health challenge, Miller Children’s & Women’s

Leaky Bladder Causes and Treatments
December 02, 2020

Dr. Jennifer Gruenenfelderm discusses leaky bladders, their causes, and ways to treat them.

Pregnancy During Flu Season in the Era of COVID-19
October 29, 2020

For expectant mothers, staying safe during the era of COVID-19 and flu season is essential for maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Though pregnant women do not seem to be at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, they should monitor their symptoms and seek

New Groundbreaking Method for Carotid Disease Patients: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
October 05, 2020

Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) is a new option for patients with carotid artery disease considered to be at high-risk for the conventional operative approach. Antonio J Covarrubias, M.D., discusses how the TCAR procedure is performed, who is

The Importance of Preconception Planning
July 16, 2020

Dr. Rachael Lopez discusses how couples should prepare for preconception planning.

Gene Mutation: The Importance of Genetic Testing
July 01, 2020

Genetic Counselor Maggie McDuffee, MS, CGC and Genetic Counselor Taylor Cain, MS, CGC discuss why a patientmay be referred to genetics, what to expect in a genetic counseling appointment, and the process of genetic testing.

BE F.A.S.T: Know the Warning Signs of Stroke
May 28, 2020

Karen Forhane, DNP, RN, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Manager of the Neuroscience Institute and ICU Nurse Practitioner program, and Jana Swauger, RN Stroke Program Coordinator, discuss the signs of stroke, why response time is so critical for recovery an

Joint Replacement Surgery: Improving Patient Outcomes with Precision Technology
May 06, 2020

Each year, millions of people live with chronic joint pain and delay joint replacement surgery. If you’ve been hesitant to undergo joint replacement, learning about Mako™ Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology may help you make your decision. Surgeons at Long Be