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Wound Care Awareness

3/6/2020
Dr. McGlone discusses wound healing and how the CGH Wound Healing Center can help with non healing wounds.

Duration:00:06:46

4 Key Concepts in Pulmonary Rehabiliation

2/24/2020
Respiratory Care Practitioner Jeanette Keegan discusses the four key concepts in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Duration:00:09:14

Colonoscopy and Colorectal Cancer - A Plan to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

2/20/2020
Stephanie Waller shares information about how colonoscopies can help prevent colorectal cancer.

Duration:00:09:58

What You Should Know About Palliative Care

2/4/2020
Dr. Jason Reter shares everything you need to know about palliative care.

Duration:00:13:26

Overcoming Stroke: How CGH Rehabiliation Helps

12/27/2019
Allison Yemm, Lyndi LeMay, Staci Dirks and Brianne Hamstra discuss how CGH Rehabiliation helps patients who have suffered a stroke.

Duration:00:09:48

Neurology: Understanding Disorders of the Nervous System

12/19/2019
Dr. Preeti Joseph explains disorders of the nervous system.

Duration:00:08:18

Opioids for Pain Management

11/14/2019
Dr. Eric Kuhns discusses opioid use for pain management.

Duration:00:11:27

Family Medicine at CGH Fulton Medical Center

11/1/2019
Physician Assistant, Kimberly Teats-Garrison and Nurse Practitioner Lynne Coffey discuss family medicine care at CGH Fulton Medical Center.

Duration:00:06:35

Basic Breast Care and How CGH Can Help

10/16/2019
Gina Grennan and Erika Adams discuss breast care health and the no cost mammograms available at CGH Medical Center.

Duration:00:08:02

Expanded CGH Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Pediatric Rehabiliation ...

6/18/2019
Physical therapists Geoff Wright and Nolan Wolfe discuss the expanded CGH physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and pediatric rehabilitation therapy programs.

Duration:00:13:20

CGH Cardiology Services

3/6/2019
Dr. Scott Reese discusses CGH's interventional cardiology services and its recent Chest Pain Center certification.

Duration:00:11:29

Living with Diabetes

8/20/2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, but up to 8 million may be undiagnosed and unaware of their condition. Listen as Dr. Mateo Reyes discusses living with diabetes and what you can do to manage your symptoms and experience a better quality of life, even with diabetes.

Duration:00:13:15

Living With Allergies

7/23/2017
It can be difficult to tell what is causing that coughing, sneezing, running nose and headaches. However, if you suffer from allergies you might be looking for ways to manage the symptoms. Listen in as Jane Unzeitig, MD, an Allergist with Doctors Hospital of Laredo Medical Center helps you to identify the triggers of an allergy, manage the symptoms, and help you better understand what is causing your allergies.

Duration:00:12:34

The Benefits of Breastfeeding: Doctors Hospital Offers Classes and Support

6/11/2017
Doctors Hospital of Laredo is proud to be entrusted with the health and care of so many of Laredo's moms and babies. We believe that a family-centered approach to childbirth can help promote the healthy growth and development of the entire family. And we're proud of our long tradition of reaching out and serving a wide range of contemporary family structures. From beginning to end, your support person will be welcomed and encouraged to participate in your childbirth experience. In this segment, Maria Noela Avila,RN, Lactation Consultant at Doctors Hospital of Laredo, joins the show to discuss the benefits of breast feeding and how Doctors Hospital of Laredo has taken a giant step towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred method of feeding for newborns and infants. Doctors Hospital joins a growing number of Texas birth facilities that are supporting new mothers and their decision to breastfeed.

Duration:00:12:58

Better Sleep For A Better You

6/11/2017
Of the nearly 70 million Americans who are problem sleepers, about half have a chronic disorder that keeps them from getting the restorative sleep they need according to the Centers for Disease Control. And many are completely unaware that something's wrong. If you sleep poorly, snore, have morning headaches or are fatigued or excessively sleepy during the day, you could have a sleep disorder. And while that can leave you tired and irritable, lack of sleep can also put a strain on relationships and affect performance at work or school. In this segment, Dr. Antonio A. Cardenas, Director of Doctors Hospital of Laredo Sleep Center, joins the show to discuss the importance of getting a good quality nights sleep and the how The Sleep Center at Doctors Hospital of Laredo can help you with sleep disorders.

Duration:00:10:16

Mako™ Robotic-Arm Technology for Knee Pain

5/16/2017
More than 15 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This disease, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, affects the cartilage in joints and may cause pain, stiffness, swelling and a limited range of motion in the knees and hips. If you have osteoarthritis, surgery to replace or resurface joints becomes an option if your quality of life is greatly diminished by the disease and you have difficulty carrying out activities of daily living. Listen as Dr. Ramon Soriano, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon and member of the Medical Staff at Doctors Hospital of Laredo discusses how surgeons at Doctors Hospital use Mako™ robotic-arm assisted surgery for knee replacement (knee resurfacing) to improve the quality of life for knee pain sufferers.

Duration:00:08:57

Identifying Diarrhea and Intestinal Parasites in Children

5/8/2017
Viruses, bacteria, and parasites are living organisms that are found all around us. They are in water and soil, and on the surfaces of foods that we eat. They are also on surfaces that we touch, such as counter tops in the bathroom or kitchen. Some bacteria live in and on our bodies and don't cause problems. Other kinds of bacteria (as well as parasites and viruses) can make us very sick if they get inside our bodies. In this segment, Dr. Asuncion Soriano, Pediatric Gastroenterologist and member of the medical staff at Doctors Hospital of Laredo, discusses intestinal parasites, diarrhea in children and what to do if you suspect that you or your child might have an intestinal parasite.

Duration:00:14:40

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

4/18/2017
Diabetes is a growing problem in the U.S. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million children and adults have diabetes. If you are told you have prediabetes or full blown diabetes, there are some very important steps you can take to manage your condition and take control of your health. Eloy Zamarron, MD discusses what you need to know about type-2 diabetes and the lifestyle changes you can make to help control it.

Duration:00:10:40

The Benefits of HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy)

1/31/2017
The Wound Healing Center at Doctors Hospital of Laredo provides a comprehensive range of services for patients suffering from chronic or non-healing wounds. The wound care program provides advanced treatment options and a team that specializes in advanced modalities in wound care. In this segment, Dr. Manuel Gonzalez, General Surgeon and the Medical Director of Doctors Hospital Wound Healing Center, discusses the amazing benefits of HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) for patients suffering from chronic or non-healing wounds.

Duration:00:08:18

Important Information About Sepsis: What You Need to Know

1/29/2017
Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Listen as Dr. Rafael Deliz, Pulmonologist and Medical Director of Doctors Hospital Intensive Care Unit, explains the importance of recognizing the symptoms of sepsis in it's early stages to get the best treatment possible.

Duration:00:08:47