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Nutrition plays an important role in patient care and recovery. My Plate was developed by the USDA in 2011 as an update from the Food Pyramid to help guide Americans toward healthy eating by using an illustration of a plate. In this podcast Jennifer Lyman, RDN, from Temecula Valley Hospital, provides helpful tips to help your family eat right.

Matthew J. Gargulinski, MD discusses the latest advancements in knee replacement & the exciting new technology of patient-specific instrumentation.

Spinal stenosis, also known as spine narrowing is when the spaces between your spine constrict and put pressure on your nerves. Spinal stenosis typically occurs in your neck and low back.Even though you may not experience any symptoms, some of the most common include pain, muscle weakness, numbness, and impaired bladder and bowel movements. Our treatments goals are to reduce pain and help you return to a pain free, active lifestyle.Here to discuss how spinal stenosis is diagnosed, and the latest treatment options available to reduce your pain, is Hector Pacheco, MD. He is an Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgeon and a member of the medical staff at Temecula Valley Hospital.

The hormones the thyroid gland produces greatly influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body. As a result, thyroid disorders can be varied and can range from nodules to hypothyroidism to life threatening cancer.In this segment, Dr. Matthew Leach discusses thyroid disease, nodules and what treatment options are available at Temecula Valley Hospital.

According to the CDC, as many as 30 million people are estimated to have chronic kidney disease. Here to speak with us about kidney disease and the steps you can take to protect your kidneys is Dr. Eric Yan. He is a Nephrologist with Nephrology Associates Medical Group, and a member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital.

Temecula Valley Hospital is excited to announce it broke ground in April for the hospital's first floor expansion project. A 28,000 square foot addition to the first floor on the east side of the hospital will allow the hospital to expand its cardiovascular, stroke and surgical services. The project will enable the hospital to advance its capabilities of these services to better meet the needs of the community.Here to tell us about this exciting expansion project is Darlene Wetton. She is the Chief Executive Officer for Temecula Valley Hospital.

A good nights sleep is vital to your everyday health.  Sleep apnea, which is defined as a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep, is a major cause of sleep deprivation. If left untreated, sleep apnea can affect your thinking, work and school performance and even your weight. Listen as Talha Memon, MD discusses sleep disorders and the importance of getting a good nights sleep to help you stay healthy.

According to the National Institutes of Health, one in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 has P.A.D., a condition that raises the risk for heart attack and stroke.  Listen in as Niraj Parekh, MD, a cardiologist and member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, discusses Peripheral vascular disease and the treatments available at Temecula Valley Cardiology Medical Group.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. An estimated six million people in the United States have AFib. With the aging of the U.S. population, this number is expected to increase. There are many treatment options that can help treat and monitor AFib. They may involve medications, procedures or both. Listen in as Nader Nashaat Attia, D.O, cardiologist and member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, discusses the treatments to help you manage and live with your atrial fibrillation.

According to the CDC, people in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. There are many things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age.Listen in as Karen Muchowski, MD, board certified Family Physician and member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, discusses the importance of keeping active and maintaining a healthy diet as you age.

If you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin often feel itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology this is a condition that can affect up to 40 to 60 million Americans nationwide. People with allergic rhinitis generally experience symptoms after breathing in an allergy-causing substance such as pollen or dust. In the fall, a common allergen is ragweed. In the spring, the most common triggers are grasses and pollen.Listen in as Matthew Leach, MD, ENT and a member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, discusses Allergic Rhinitis & Allergy Testing and Treatment.

A rotator cuff tear is a common cause of pain and disability among adults. According to the American academy of orthopedic surgeons, close to 2 million people in the United States went to their doctors because of a rotator cuff problem.A torn rotator cuff can weaken your shoulder. This means that many daily activities, like combing your hair or getting dressed, may become painful and difficult to do.Rotator cuff injuries are also very common sport related injuries, especially in sports that require repetitive overhead arm motions.Listen in as Dr. Andrew Erwteman discusses Rotator Cuff Tears and the treatments available at Temecula Valley Hospital.

Kidney stones are one of the more common disorders of the urinary tract. Each year in the United States, according to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 300,000 people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems.A stone may stay in the kidney or break loose and travel down the urinary tract. A small stone may pass all the way out of the body without causing too much pain, However, a larger stone may get stuck in a ureter, the bladder, or the urethra. A problem stone can block the flow of urine and cause great pain.Listen in as Dr. Ben Larson discusses the latest developments in the treatment of kidney stones.

Loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, is a problem that many experience as they age. Having the inability to control when you urinate or dealing with urinary leakage can cause embarrassment and affect your quality of life.Listen in as Monisha Crisell, MD discusses the help available to you at Temecula Valley Hospital if you're suffering from incontinence.

Going in for surgery can be scary. The thought of general anesthesia can be something that keeps people from getting a much needed procedure. Anesthesiologists are the person in the room that will provide continuing assessment of a patients care. Anesthesia is considered very safe, but while the idea of "going under" may worry you, the risks of anesthesia are pretty low.Jared Chase, DO, Anesthesiologist and a member of the medical staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, is here to discuss the vital role an anesthesiologist plays before, during and after surgery.

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes among adults. Unhealthy weight and physical inactivity, also significant national health problems, are both contributing factors to the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes.If you have diabetes, screening for early diagnosis is essential.The earlier that you diagnose diabetes, the better chance you can decrease the risk of developing diabetes complications, and treating it appropriately.Maisara Rahman, MD, is here to explain the importance of early diabetes screening and how you can manage your diabetes for a better quality of life.

Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. They can be painful and unpleasant to look at. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet.Dr. Allen Chan is here to discuss the treatment options for those sometimes painful, unsightly varicose veins.

The goal of palliative care is to help patients with serious illnesses feel better. It prevents or treats symptoms and side effects of disease and treatment. Palliative care also treats emotional, social, practical, and spiritual problems that illnesses can bring up. When patients feel better in these areas, they have an improved quality of life.Larry Boggeln, MD,  Palliative & Hospice Care Specialist at Temecula Hospital. is here to to speak about Palliative Care and how it is improve the quality of life for people with serious illness.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association estimates that more than 71 million Americans — one in five people — have one or more types of cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, congenital cardiovascular defects and congestive heart failure.It is very important to take care of yourself if you've been diagnosed with any type of heart disease. Even though you may have heart disease, you can help control it, reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack and improve your chances of living a long life.Temecula Valley Hospital, in collaboration with the University of California San Diego Health, help provide cardiothoracic surgery services to residents of the greater Temecula Valley region. Through the experience of cardiothoracic surgeons from UC San Diego, the hospital can provide advanced cardiac and interventional procedures closer to home.Andrew Ho, MD, Chief of Staff-Elect of the Medical Staff, and Medical Dir

Some very common soft tissues injuries involve muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries can often occur during sports and exercise activities, but even sometimes simple everyday activities can cause an injury. Matthew Gargulinski, DO, board certified orthopedic surgeon and a member of the Medical Staff at Temecula Valley Hospital, is here to give information on how to prevent the most common sports injuries and the ways to keep your body healthy while getting fit and having fun.