Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

Revolutionary Robotic Navigation Technology for Spine Surgery
April 13, 2020

Dr. Amandeep Bhalla, MD, orthopedic surgeon at the Spine Center at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, discusses the robotic navigation technology Excelsius GPS and how it is revolutionizing spine surgery.

Revolutionizing the Treatment of Valve Disease
April 08, 2020

Dr. Mark Sakwa, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, and Medical Director of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at MemorialCare & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center discusses the minimally invasive options tha

Importance of Healthy Sleep in Children & Teens
March 25, 2020

Teens typically don’t get enough healthy sleep. In today’s culture, it’s common for teens to skimp on sleep because of their overloaded schedules and time spent on digital devices. And for some teens, sleep can be a natural challenge despite how early the

Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure: Diagnosis, Symptoms and Treatment Options
January 30, 2020

According to the American Heart Association, more than a quarter of the population has a hole in their heart, for most it causes no adverse health effects, and majority of those affected don't even know they have it. Interventional Cardiologist, Sarah Els

New Treatments for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
January 23, 2020

Jeffrey Altshuler, MD, discusses news treatments for thoracic aortic aneurysm, as well as symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery from the condition.

What You Need to Know About Vaping
December 11, 2019

As of October 22, 2019, 1,604* cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to CDC from 49 states and 34 deaths have been confirmed in 24 states. Pulmonologist, Thomas Asciuto, MD, unveils the truth about

Skull Base Brain Tumors
December 03, 2019

Jason A. Liauw, MD, and Ashley E. Balaker, MD, discuss skull base brain tumors, covering the causes, potential symptoms, treatment options, and recovery. They also share information about the new MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute at Saddleback Medical C

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
November 15, 2019

Interventional Cardiologist, Sanjiv Patel, MD, discusses transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure that allows the aortic valve in the heart to be replaced with a new valve while the heart is still beating. Dr. Patel sh

Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute at Saddleback Medical Center
September 20, 2019

Linda Chan, MD, discusses the Radiosurgery Program at The MemorialCare Cancer Institute, explaining what radiosurgery is, common side effects, benefits, and other radiation treatment options.

Vestibular Disorders
September 10, 2019

Physical Therapist, Mitchell Tsurudome, discusses balance and vestibular (inner ear) disorders in patients, advances in physical therapy treatment options, and program offerings available at Orange Coast Medical Center.