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.

Robotic surgery is improving patient outcomes. Dignity Health Medical Group Merced has the only four daVinci trained surgeons in the area. Dr. Alfred Johnson discusses how robotic surgery works with the daVinci system, what procedures are available at Merced, and how this technique benefits patients.

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.