Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Podcast

September is National Preparedness Month. After the community experienced two major earthquakes in 2019, Stephanie Meeks, an emergency management and regulatory compliance manager with Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, discusses the importance of having an emergency plan, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Jeffrey Loh-Doyle discusses the importance of Urology within men's health.

Dr. Jennifer Prince highlights the important topics of pediatric health after more places have re-opened and summertime is here.

In light of UV Safety Month, Dr. Ali Lashgari explains the importance of looking after your skin, protecting yourself from the sun, and the warning signs to look out for.

Jim Suver, FACHE, President/CEO, discusses how Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, including testing and results, hospital preparedness, and what surge plans are in place.

Megan Stone, DO, and Stephanie Crapo, MD, provide important updates on COVID-19, including testing availability and recommendations. They also provide critical steps for prevention and how you can ensure optimal self-care--particularly when practicing self-isolation.

Heart disease risk can increase after menopause. Dr. Ghassan Mohsen discusses how to reduce this risk.

Life's challenges mean you need time to relieve your weary mind. Dr. Hani Chaabo, Family Medicine Doctor at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital's Rural Health Clinic, discusses mindfulness.

Those affected with a serious illness and their loved ones may find care to be stressful. Dr. Lawrence Cosner, Medical Director of Rural Health Clinic, discusses how palliative care works.

Pharmacists are a valuable part of your healthcare team. Dr. Meghan Aslanian, Chief Clinical and Technology Support Pharmacist, discusses the role of the pharmacist.

Some of those symptoms that are throwing you off in life could be the result of thyroid issues. Dr. Love Singh discusses what the thyroid does, how it may misbehave, and how to help it to heal.

Your back has cushioned disks to help maintain flexibility, but injury and aging can wear these disks down. Dr. Patrick Hsieh and Dr. John Liu discuss degenerative disk disease.

There are a lot of misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease. Susan Bodnar, Director of Senior Services, discusses this disease and how if affects seniors.

Type 1 diabetes affects many children. Jesse Allande, Clinical Manager of Southern Sierra Medical Clinic, explains this condition and its management.

Chronic heel pain may result from plantar fasciitis. Dr. George Rivello, podiatrist discusses this condition.

A plant-based diet can boost your health and wellness. Julie Merrell, clinical dietitian, discusses how a plant-based diet works.

While you can't control the genetic factors that influence cancer risk, you can control diet and lifestyle factors. Dr. Everard Hughes, medical oncologist and hematologist, discusses cancer risks that we can control.

How do you know if your child has the flu? Dr. Andrew Modic, Board Certified Pediatrician and Internal Medicine physician, breaks down flu symptoms and how to make your little one feel better.

National Hand Washing Awareness Week is December 2nd through 8th. It's the perfect time to brush up on hand washing technique to avoid the spread of cold and flu. Leslie O'Neill, Infection Preventionist, shares best practices for hand washing.

November is National Hospice Month. Elizabeth "Dar" Thornsbury, Director of Patient Care Services, explains hospice care.