Hello Healthy – a Dignity Health Podcast

Cathy Mangaoang-Welsh shares tips on how to manage stress in an effective and healthy way.

Dr. Nadir Adam helps spread awareness around colorectal cancer.

Dr. Pavan Khanna discusses the interventional radiology program at St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Dr. Edwin Youngstrom explains kidney stones and how to treat them.

Dr. Craig Jex explains the affect diabetes has on our feet.

Laurie Wallace shares tips for how patients can manage their diabetes.

Dr. Parminder Sidhu discusses comprehensive cancer care in Merced County.

Dr. Amod Tendulkar discusses TransCarotid Artery Revascularization or TCAR.

Dr. Nadeem Goraya explains what hypertension is and the risks it presents.

Dr. Gurtej Malhi discusses the advanced GI procedures done at St. Joseph's.

Nathan Banks, a young stroke survivor, shares his story and discusses how strokes can strike at any age.

Nurse Dawn Arnsberg shares breastfeeding and natural childbirth resources in Merced County.

Listen as Dr. Fadi Saied discusses Dignity Health's Joint Replacement Surgery Program.

Dr. Sara Honari explains what an endovascular aortic aneurysm is and how to repair it.

Premature babies require special care. Dr. Phillip Cheng, neonatologist, discusses the neonatal intensive care unit.

Dr. Lorenc Malellari discusses colorectal cancer, the importance of colonoscopies, and the recent advances in colon surgery.

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. More than 87 percent of cases are ischemic stroke, which are largely treatable if a patient gets to a hospital right away. Dr. Kiron Thomas explains how to identify the signs of a stroke and why immediate treatment is vital.

Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Justin Lee discusses urinary incontinence, issues associated with an overactive bladder, pelvic floor rehabilitation and pelvic organ prolapse.

Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health, Scott Neeley, MD, discusses caring for critically ill patients and Dignity's new 24-hour intensivist program.

Lung cancer prevention starts with screening for early detection, particularly for those with risk factors. Gaurav Signh, Medical Director of Cancer Institute and Chief of Radiation Oncology at Dignity Health, discusses lung cancer symptoms, treatment, and the importance of getting screened.

Activities one takes for granted can be impacted by shoulder pain. Getting dressed, reaching cabinets, and lifting lightweight objects can be a challenge. Shoulder replacement surgery is an option for chronic issues. Jaicharan Iyengar, MD, discusses shoulder pain and joint replacement.

Asthma is a lung condition that causes airways to narrow and stimulates mucus production. Breathing becomes difficult. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Dr. Amy Mehta discusses triggers and treatment of asthma.

Losing weight isn’t always possible through diet and exercise alone. Sometimes, surgery is necessary to improve quality of life and overall health. Bariatric surgery may be an option. Dr. Cyrus Moon discusses Mercy Bariatrics Program and candidacy for bariatric surgery.

Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of the coronary arteries occurs when there is complete or nearly complete blockage of one of the heart’s arteries for 30 days or longer. It is caused by chronic build-up of artheroscleroic plaque inside the artery. Dr. Nasser Khan, cardiologist, explains the cause, prevention and treatment options for CTO.

Artificial knee replacement places an implant into the joint. When that implant fails, orthopedic knee revision may be necessary. Dr. Karl Balch discusses when knee revision surgery is needed and current techniques for this complex procedure.