Healthy Conversations: Adventist Health Central Coast

Learn why Tenet Health Central Coast, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center has always been the leader in brain and spin care. What sets our neurosurgical care program apart from other hospitals in the area? Sierra Vista announces an exciting new partnership.

A stroke affects the arteries leading to the brain, so speed is imperative in recognizing and treating a stroke. Michelle Brimer discusses strokes.

Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable death. Stop the Bleed is a program that educates the public on how to assist in stopping blood loss during a traumatic event. DeAnna Porter, Trauma Program Manager at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, discusses this program.

Part 2: Dr. Steven Van Scoy, Neonatologist and the NICU Medical Director at Tenet Health Central Coast, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, explains what a NICU is and what it means to be the only Level III NICU in San Luis Obispo County.

What's a NICU, why is it important, what is a level III NICU. Tenet Health Central Coast, Sierra Vista is the only NICU level III in the County. What does that mean for the the community?

Michelle Shoresman, Division Manager – Health Care Access, County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency, answers your frequently asked questions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Although we have been through stay-at-home orders earlier this year, I have received many new questions this time that I would like to address for you. I hope that the following will be helpful.

Dr. Michelle Ribas discusses wounds and how to take care of wounds so they heal properly.

Y-90 is a minimally-invasive option for treating liver cancer. Tiny beads coated in radioactive material are injected into the treatment area, attacking the cancer cells. Dr. Timothy Auran, radiologist, explains how Y-90 treatment works.

Lung cancer risk is greatest for smokers. Screening is key to catch lung cancer in its earliest stages. Low-dose CT scan is recommended for individuals who are at risk. Dr. G. Zacharia Reagle discusses lung cancer risk and current screening techniques.

Your shoulder discomfort may be the result of a rotator cuff tear. Dr. Kevin Forsythe, orthopedic surgeon, discusses rotator cuff tears.

Andrea Nenow, RD and Allison McDonald, MD, RD explain if it is safe to eat during COVID-19.

Cynthia Kellerman, RN, MSN, Market Patient Safety Officer for Tenet Health Central Coast, discusses her role in the hospital, what type of hospital setting provides a culture of safety and changes that have taken place due to COVID-19.

Stephen Szabo, Director of Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Services and Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for Tenet Health Central Coast, discusses mask-wear, the impact of COVID-19 for those who already have a hard time breathing and pulmonary function testing.

Tiffany Rede, RN, BSN, an assistant director of Labor and Delivery at Tenet Health Central Coast, discusses if it is safe to deliver in a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Blake Evernden, a diagnostic radiologist with Tenet Health Central Coast, explains the importance of regular diagnostic screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert Cook, RN, MSN, Chief Nursing Officer with Tenet Health Central Coast at Twin Cities Community Hospital, discusses changes the hospital has implemented since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Pediatrician Dr. Tamara Battle gives tips on how to explain COVID-19 to your children.

In this episode, Ginger Cochran, a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator and certified exercise physiologist with Tenet Health Central Coast, discusses how to eat and drink less during the pandemic.

Much information and misinformation has been brought forth during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Infection prevention specialist, Chris Ecker, discusses current COVID-19 myths and explains what is fact and what is fiction.

Director of Nursing: Emergency Services, Bridgette Bateman, RN, describes the experiences and changes within the ER during COVID-19.

Director of medical-surgical and oncological services, Jennifer Ruby, describes the patient and visitor experience amid COVID-19 and how family members can further support their loved ones in the hospital.

Worn-out joints can be unbearable but joint replacement may improve quality of life. Dr. Dimitri Delagrammaticas, orthopedic surgeon, discusses joint replacement.

Breathing issues can be scary. Stephen Szabo, Director of Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Services, discusses common breathing issues and what to do for them.

Warm weather is perfect for outdoor play. Dr. Michael McNerney, pediatrician, discusses summer safety tips for children.