Weekly Dose of Wellness

In this episode, Phillip Yuan, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, discusses how MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is revolutionizing spine surgery with the Stryker Q Spine Guidance 5 System with Copilot. He explains how this advanced tec...

In this episode, Dr. Ioana Pal, adolescent psychologist at the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will explore the emotional and psychological toll school shootings have on children and teens. Whe...

In this episode, Stephanie Davis, Speech-Language Pathologist at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, shares what every parent should know about pediatric speech therapy, from understanding what it is and how it works to knowing when it might benefit your child.

Speech-language pathologists do more than help children say their first words, they support development in areas like speech sounds, language, social communication, and...

As fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, emergency departments across the country brace for one of their busiest times of the year. In this episode, Tassia Trink, Trauma Service PI Coordinator at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will talk about firework safety and the very real risks families face when fireworks are handled at home. From sparklers to backyard fireworks shows, no fire...

Would you know what to do if someone was bleeding out — at school, in a car crash, or during a mass casualty event?

In this eye-opening episode, Tassia Trink, Trauma Service PI Coordinator at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, shares the vital skills behind the "Stop the Bleed" initiative. This national campaign is turning everyday people into emergency responders by teaching simple, life-saving ...

In this episode, Dr. Torin Cunningham, medical director of the Orthopedic Center at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will discuss scoliosis in children – a condition that, when detected early, can lead to better long-term o...

This podcast episode explores the life-saving power of clot-busting drugs in stroke treatment and why every second counts when a stroke occurs. Dr. Patel explains how these medications work, the critical time window for thei...

In the episode “The Role of Occupational Therapy in a Children’s Hospital”, expert Dr. Shawna Townsend will explore the essential role of occupational therapy in children's hospitals. Listeners will discover how occupat...

Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should and should not be confused with a heart attack. Leading and advanced treatment can help improve the symptoms of heart failure and may help some people live longer. Dr....

Dr. Asif Harsolia debunks the common misconceptions or misunderstandings of radiation treatment. By providing better understanding of what radiation treatment is and what it entails can help provide a better understanding to patients who are ...

In this episode, Mitchell Tsurudome, PT, discusses common vestibular issues such as dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders, which can increase the risk of falls, especially in older adults. He highlights the spe...

This podcast will focus on the scope of practice and responsibilities of social workers in children’s hospitals, highlighting their critical role in supporting families and patients. Lori Rabner and Ana Perez Rodriguez will speak to their work in helping families navigate complex medical conditions, manage emotional and psychological challenges, advocate for the needs of children and families, and access community resources such as...

This podcast explores the critical role of support in stroke recovery, featuring insights from Lenna Chitgar, neuroscience nurse navigator at Saddleback Medical Center. Lenna discusses the challenges stroke survivors and caregivers face, the ...