Hello Healthy – a Dignity Health Podcast

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers a variety of Acute Rehabilitation Services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to their patients and long-term care residents. The latest program being offered by the Medical Center is therapeutic intervention for those grappling with lymphedema. The overall goal of rehabilitation services at Bergen New Bridge is to improve a patient's level of functioning and quality of life by assisting them with achieving their maximum potential in all aspects of daily living.

In a recently released survey on drug use in America, more than 20 percent of those age 12 or older said they used illicit drugs in the past year. More than nine million Americans misused opioids during that same period. The pandemic exacerbated substance use disorders in this country with overdose deaths reaching record levels. What tools do substance use disorder clinicians have to treat addiction? With seven out of ten Americans who had a substance use disorder considering themselves to be recovering or in recovery, there is hope.

Dr. French discusses breast cancer, screening, and treatment options.

Dr. Sidhu, a specialist in orthopaedic surgery and total joint replacements, shares specifics on how to know it might be time to consider a hip or knee replacement.

In this podcast, Dr. Natsuhara addresses ankle arthritis, explains why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and various treatment options.

Dr. Kawaguchi (Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of the knee) talks about knee osteoarthritis.  He explains what is arthritis, the risk factors of getting arthritis, and treatments.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has established a new line of services through its CareRite Now partnership with Inserra Supermarkets, bringing convenient quality healthcare directly into the communities it serves. The experienced healthcare providers staffing CareRite Now include physicians and nurse practitioners. These centers will provide sick and wellness visits, physicals, vaccinations, point-of-care testing including COVID, flu and RSV, lab testing, blood draws, and EKGs. The new CareRite Now locations are a direct result of data collected during the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment which showed the need for expanded access to healthcare directly in communities.

Dr. Basra (Cardiologist) talks about various strategies to prevent heart disease, with a special focus on the prevention of heart disease in women.

Dr. Bhogal (Interventional and General Gastroenterology) talks about therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound. He explains what is an endoscopy, what conditions typically require one and what is a therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound procedure.

Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. Eating disorders affect at least nine percent of the population worldwide and more than 28 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. Since the pandemic, these numbers have only continued to rise. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, many do not have access to treatment. The new Center for Eating Disorders & Body Positivity at Bergen New Bridge accepts all patients for treatment regardless of their ability to pay and takes a unique approach to helping those it serves. A focus is placed on balancing the mind body connection through nutritional counseling, group therapy, family therapy, and individual counseling.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), an exciting treatment option for people with Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia.We are the only center in Ventura County, and one of the few in Southern California to offer this treatment.While the selection process is thorough, we encourage anyone with one of these conditions to come in and discuss this option. Boiled down, when taking more pills is not the answer, come in and learn more. We expect to improve a patient's symptoms while at the same cutting meds in half--and sometimes more!

Frozen shoulder is a common and debilitating shoulder condition. Research has uncovered some of the metabolic disease associated with this conditions Treatment. Protocols currently focus on treatment of both the shoulder and underlying metabolic disease.

Benefits to joining a support group and supportive services available at the Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center in Merced.

What makes a Well Woman? Pillars of Lifestyle MedicineDr. Anne Kennard is an OB/GYN and nutritionactivityavoidance of risky substancessocial connectionsleepstress management. We will talk about each of these subheadings in some detail with a few thoughts and actionable items that are globally applicable and will not be construed as medical advice

Dr. Chadha (Family Practice Physician, Obesity Medicine Clinician) talks about Obesity Management. Dr. Chadha explains what is obesity, the health complications that come with it, and why is managing your weight important.

With Dr. Bowles coming from an emergency medicine background, his experience with stroke care is primarily within the first few hours (hopefully) after onset -- the first hour in the emergency department is sometimes referred to as the 'golden hour,' when almost all important tests and decisions should be completed. This episode emphasizes the importance of early stroke recognition, things to do and things not to do at home once it has been recognized, and what to expect after arrival to the emergency department (including treatment options and decision-making factors).

Join our Chief Medical Officer as he shares the latest information on monkeypox including symptoms, risk factors, and vaccination availability; COVID-19 variants and the timeframe for an updated booster for the fall; Polio and the importance of being vaccinated and who may need a booster.

Dr. Salvo (Electrophysiologist / Director of Electrophysiology lab at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital) talks about Sudden Cardiac Arrest).  Dr. Salvo explains what is sudden cardiac arrest, the signs and symptoms, and the potential risk factors.

In this panel interview Ms. Hall (Director of Emergency Services at Mercy Medical Center in Merced), Ms. Luce (Merced City Fire Battalion Chief), and Ms. Alley (Executive Director Riggs Ambulance Service) discuss when to call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency and what to expect - from the ambulance ride to arrival at the hospital.

Dr. Shah and Ms. Rojas talk about caring for a stroke survivor.  Ms. Ramos talks about her experience as a caregiver.

Modern Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very safe and effective. It is a viable treatment option for patients whose medication or other treatments have failed to ease symptoms associated with some mental health issues. Today's ECT has evolved into a valuable treatment tool recognized by the National Institute of Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Surgeon General. This episode will review the modern day application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and address the benefits of the clinical intervention for Treatment Resistant Depression. Why would someone consider ECT?

In this episode, Jill Busby-Avila, a Speech Language Pathologist and Hospital Rehabilitation Manager at Dignity Health, leads a discussion focusing on aphasia, and important things to know if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with aphasia.

Dr. Kollar talks about bariatric surgery and healthy weight management. Dr. Kollar discusses who is the ideal candidate for weight loss surgery, when is the perfect time for surgery, and the health benefits that it can provide.

Dr. Lorenc Malellari leads an interactive discussion with a former patient, with Angie Gentry, on the treatment she received after being diagnosed with colon cancer.

Dr. Gian Varbaro discusses the Omicron COVID-19 variant: its symptoms, testing, vaccines and treatments.

Dr. Nicole Gordon discusses breast cancer.

Children and adolescents never infected with the COVID-19 virus are displaying some of the most severe pandemic-related complications. Rates of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts have risen considerably among young people across America, including in New Jersey, since the pandemic began in early 2020.

Dr. Michael Cluck leads a discussion on minimally invasive surgery, and how the techniques have evolved over the years.

The importance of getting vaccinated, understanding variants and emerging from the pandemic.

Dr. Alfred Johnson leads a discussion of the TIF procedure for the treatment of GERD. He is joined by 2 of his former patients, who share how this treatment has helped them lead more comfortable lives.

Bettina Kindsman RNC,  discusses Memorial Hospitals Safe Sleep Certification, what safe sleep is, and how to keep your baby safe.

Dr. Naseem Beauchman discusses treatment options for knee and hip pain and discomfort.

Join Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gian Varbaro as he discusses the COVID-19 vaccines and the importance of vaccination.

Dr. Karen Tammela discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, and what pregnant women should know about being safe, breastfeeding, and getting vaccinated.

Dr. Niren Angle discusses peripheral arterial disease and the treatment options that are available.

Dr. Nickul Jain discusses "text neck" and computer spine", how it has increased due to COVID-19, as well as how to treat and prevent these conditions.

Demand for Covid-19 vaccines is increasing but many remain vaccine hesitant. What are some common myths about the vaccines, and how can we work to address these misconceptions? Dr. Joerg Schuller, Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center in Merced debunk ten myths to help ease concerns and spread accurate information about the Covid-19 vaccines.

Dr. Murali Dharan discusses the importance of lung cancer screenings, as well the benefits, risks, and the symptoms to look out for.

Dr. Hormuz Irani leads an informative discussion on the different types of hernias, as well as the non invasive surgery options.

Megyn Ashley, an epilepsy survivor, and her father, James Ashley, share her story and how Dr. Hari Kunhi Veedu has helped her manage epilepsy.

Jarrad Merriman, MD, MPH, an Orthopedic Surgeon of Sports Medicine, explains how hip arthroscopy treatment can help those with hip pain.

Dr. Justin Lee discusses minimally invasive gynecology surgery.

Dr. Nirav Naik, the Director of Bariatric Surgery Program with Mercy Hospital Bakersfield, explains how obesity can lead to complications with COVID-19.

Urologist Dr. Edwin Youngstrom explains the risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Dr. Caleb Thompson, an interventional cardiologist with Dignity Health, explains a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR.

Dr. Steven Schopler, an orthopedic spine surgeon with Dignity Health, explains the ExcelsiusGPS, a new technology for spine surgery.

How do masks help slow the spread of COVID-19? We speak with Dr. Kaite Khandelwal Gilman, a general surgeon with Dignity Health to find out, as well as discuss what is true and what is not about the virus.

Dr. Stan Calderwood discusses specifically how COVID-19 affects children.

Dr. Micah Roberts discusses pacemakers, their advancements, and the procedure to get one.