Weekly Dose of Wellness

Weekly Dose of Wellness


Latest Episodes

An Introduction to Acupuncture
November 14, 2017

According to a National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) that looked at a five-year period, acupuncture is one of the treatments that is on the rise. Researchers found that by the study's completion over 14 million U.S. citizens used or had tried acupunctur

Chronic Nasal Drip and Nasal Allergies - What You Need to Know
September 26, 2017

Dr. Cho is here to discuss symptoms and treatment of nasal allergies and chronic nasal drip.

Relief for Low Back Pain
September 26, 2017

Low back pain is among the most common painful disorders among adults of all ages. Knowing the most common causes of low back pain and when to seek treatment is essential. Dr. Stephen Huo discusses common causes of low back pain and how to treat it, both

Survivorship: Caring for Children with Cancer Throughout Their Journey
September 26, 2017

Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center (JJCCC) at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach doesn’t stop caring for patients with cancer and their families once their treatment is completed. Its survivorship program supports the unique needs of ki

Who Needs HPV Vaccinations and Why
September 10, 2017

Human papilloma virus, also known as HPV, vaccinations protect men and women against cancers and infections.

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
August 16, 2017

Sepsis in your body’s toxic or severe response to an infection and is a medical emergency. Listen in to Jennifer Castro, RN, MSN, to learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis, which common infections can lead to sepsis, when to seek emergenc

Easing Transitions - Preparing Teens for the Adult Health Care Setting
August 09, 2017

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than half of American youths with chronic conditions, such as childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis, do not receive the support they need to transition from the nurturing pediatric care setting into the

Lung Cancer Screening: Is it Right for You?
July 31, 2017

Lung cancer is most treatable when it is identified in the earliest stages. For high-risk individuals, a low-dose CT lung scan is designed to detect signs of lung cancer even before symptoms are present. Nurse Navigator and Lung Cancer Screening Coordinat

Trauma Centers Empower Communities and Save Lives
July 19, 2017

The Long Beach Memorial Emergency Department (ED) treats more than 100,000 patients each year with 1,600 of those patients being treated by the Trauma Center. Desiree Thomas, RN is here today to explain that trauma centers are vital community assets, prov

New Dietary Guidelines: What You Need to Know
July 18, 2017

What is an Advanced Health Care Directive, and why is it important that everyone fills one out? Join, Shannon Libbrecht, Coordinator of Clinical Nutrition Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, as she shares what you need to know about the new Di