Healthy Conversations: Adventist Health Central Coast

According the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States; However, colon cancer screenings are saving thousands of lives every year by catching cancer before it's too late. Clinical nurse manager Douglas Roewer discusses colon cancer screenings from a patient's point of view.

If you've ever had a torn ACL, then you have likely been offered reconstruction surgery but did you know that ACL repair is another route that can get you back to activity much faster? Dr. Carlo Orlando discusses ACL injuries and whether you should repair or replace.

Nearly half of all adults in America have high blood pressure. Dr Damon McEnroe talks about high blood pressure, possible prevention and treatment methods, and more.

The human body can stretch, bend, and flex thanks to its musculoskeletal system but what happens when injury or disease damages this system and threatens your mobility? Dr. Renee Smith discusses common orthopedic issues, how you can prevent potential injury, and more. 

The American Cancer Society says skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer so how do you know if you have it? Dr. Christine Kilcline discusses everything you may want to know about skin cancer including the different types of skin cancer, how you can treat it, and more.

Have you heard the term hospitalist or ob hospitalist? What is their job and what is the difference between the two? Dr. Elizabeth Emberley discusses these differences, the benefits of having an ob hospitalist at your hospital, the types of cases they may see, and more.

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and colonoscopies are a very effective way to test, screen for, and remove polyps before colorectal cancer fully develops. Dr. Rabab Hajar discusses tips to help you prepare for a colonoscopy and what you can expect before and after the procedure.

When you have an earache, sinus infection, or strep throat, who do you see? Your ENT, or ear nose & throat doctor. Dr. Bhavishya Clark discusses the importance of having an ENT, what else they treat, and more.

It certainly isn't glamorous or talked about in everyday conversation but like it or not, for women, menopause and perimenopause are facts of life but wouldn't it be great to figure out what you may be able to expect before it happens? Julie Kean, a certified nurse midwife, attempts to lessen some of the anxiety surrounding these topics and discusses the journey of menopause.