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Hello Healthy Podcast is an audio series presented by Dignity Health. The series features health related topics from our experts at Mercy & Memorial Hospitals (Bakersfield); Mercy Medical Center (Merced); and St. Joseph's Medical Center (Stockton).

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    • May 3, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Hello Healthy – a Dignity Health Podcast

    Improve the Quality of Your Life: Benefits of Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023


    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.

    The Road to Recovery: Substance Use Disorder Trends & Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023


    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.

    Basics of Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023


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

    Total Joint

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023


    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.

    Ankle Arthritis/Total Ankle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023


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

    Knee Osteoarthritis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023


    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.

    Healthcare You Need in Your Community: CareRite Now at Inserra Supermarkets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023


    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.

    Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023


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

    Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023


    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.

    Mind-Body Connection of Eating Disorders: How to Treat Both for Overall Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023


    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, ...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022


    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!

    The Unexpected Correlation Between Metabolic Disease and Shoulder Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022


    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.

    Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center Support Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022


    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 Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022


    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

    Obesity Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022


    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.

    Stroke: The Golden Hour(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022


    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).

    Monkeypox, COVID-19, and Polio – What You Need To Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022


    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.

    Sudden Cardiac Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022


    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.

    What First Responders Want You to Know About Calling 9-1-1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022


    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.

    Caring for a Stroke Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022


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

    Modern Day Application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022


    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?

    What is Aphasia and What Do You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022


    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.

    Bariatric Surgery and Healthy Weight Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022


    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.

    Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022


    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.

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    Understanding the Omicron COVID-19 Surge: Symptoms, Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022


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

    Breast Cancer in the Age of COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021


    Dr. Nicole Gordon discusses breast cancer.

    Young People Facing Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic Offered New Hope — and a New Program — with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021


    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.

    Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021


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

    The Third Shot and COVID-19 Boosters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021


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

    GERD Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021


    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.

    Safe Sleep for Infants

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021


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

    Treatment Options for Knee and Hip Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021


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

    Skin Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021


    COVID-19 Vaccine Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021


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

    What You Need to Know When It Comes To COVID-19, Pregnancy, And The Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021


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

    One Patients Journey with Colorectal Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021


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    Limb Salvage: Management Of The Limb At Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021


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

    How to Treat Text Neck & Computer Spine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021


    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.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021


    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.

    Overview of Lung Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021


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

    Hernia Repair Performed Laparoscopically

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021


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

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    Epilepsy Patient Testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020


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

    How Hip Arthroscopy Can Help With Your Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020


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

    Center of Excellence - Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020


    Dr. Justin Lee discusses minimally invasive gynecology surgery.

    Obesity and COVID-19 Complications

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020


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

    Prostate Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020


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

    TAVR: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020


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

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    The ExcelsiusGPS, New Technology for Spine Surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020


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

    Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction and the Role of Masks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020


    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.

    COVID-19 and Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020


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

    Advancements in Pacemakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020


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

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