Using minimally invasive robotic surgery to treat urological conditions has rapidly grown as an option for many patients. Henry Mayo recently acquired a da Vinci Xi Surgical System, an instrument that utilizes advanced robotic, computer and optical technologies to assist surgeons. The system is designed to allow surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgery with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control. It includes a 3D high-definition (3D-HD) vision system that gives a surgeon a close –up view of the area he or she is operating on.

Listen as Dr. Sevan Stepanian discusses how robotic-assisted surgery for urological conditions has many benefits for the patient, including smaller incisions, less blood loss, less pain and faster recovery times.

Low back pain can be debilitating and keep you from taking part in the activities that you enjoy. When back pain begins to interfere with your daily life, it might be time to see a physician to assess your pain.  Spine care at Henry Mayo involves more than just surgery. It involves collaboration among team members to ensure coordinated treatment and care of our patients. Our program is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of highly skills healthcare providers committed to providing exceptional care to help patients though surgery and on to the road to recovery. In this segment, Dr. Parham Yashar discusses treatment options for low back pain and when it might be time to consider surgical intervention.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) will be available at Henry Mayo by summer 2017. HBOT is a therapy that enhances the body's natural healing process by putting the patient in an enclosed environment in which he or she inhales 100% oxygen.

The result is that the amount of oxygen in the patient's blood is increased, which in turn restores the normal levels of blood gases and tissue function to promote healing and fight infection. HBOT is an effective therapy that is used to supplement other advanced wound care treatments.

Henry Mayo's Wound Care Services proudly reports a 90 percent success rate for healing diabetic or pressure ulcers and other hard-to-heal wounds.

Listen in as Brian Downs, DO discusses HBOT and the wound care services at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

According to the CDC, vaccines protect children by working with their body's natural defenses to help them safely develop immunity to some serious diseases. The diseases that vaccines prevent can be dangerous, or even deadly—especially in infants and young children. Vaccinations are one of the best ways parents can protect their children from 14 diseases before the age of two.

Listen as Dr. Paul Horowitz, pediatrician and member of the medical staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital discusses the importance of childhood vaccines and why keeping to the recommended schedule is an important part of protecting your child from potentially fatal diseases.

All sports have a risk of injury, but with a little early preparation, you can possibly prevent injuries that could keep you from enjoying your favorite sport.  Wearing the right gear, increasing flexibility and taking breaks are just a few examples that can go a long way toward keeping you physically healthy. 

Henry Mayo's Physical Therapy Services specializes in the rehabilitation of the athletic patient population and competitive sports participants. Our assessment and treatment approach is based on identifying faults in our athletes' sports specific movement patterns that may lead to injury, in order to reduce the incidence of injuries, and improve optimal sports performance.

Listen in as Charles Young, MD., discusses sports injury prevention.

According to The American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In fact, more skin cancers are diagnosed in the US each year than all other cancers combined. The number of skin cancer cases has been going up over the past few decades.

The good news is that you can do a lot to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer, or catch it early so that it can be treated effectively.

In this segment, Dr. Emily Newsom, board certified dermatologist, shares important information on how to check your body for skin cancer and the best ways to prevent it in the first place.

According to the NIH and The National Cancer Institute, nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by infection to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. Getting a pap smear used to be an annual appointment most women needed to make. However, in recent years many doctors believe a yearly appointment isn't necessarily needed and depending on your age, sexual health, and family history you may not have to go for a couple of years.

In this segment, Maryam Ardalan, MD, discusses HPV and pap smears, and why it's important for women of all ages to discuss with their physician the need for an annual pap smear and their risk of HPV and cervical cancer.

There's so much to do and enjoy outside and in nature, however, there are some tride and true safety tips to make your outdoor fun safe and enjoyable!

You never know when you'll have a medical emergency, but you always know that you can go to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

In this segment, Seth Sushinsky, MD an emergency medicine physician, shares his best advice for actively enjoying the outdoors, with out having to put an end to the fun because of an injury and possibly end up in the emergency room.

According to The American Heart Association, each year, about 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications.

We are honored to announce that Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has earned the Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and also qualified for recognition on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll. This award recognizes Henry Mayo's commitment and success in implementing a high standard of stroke care by ensuring that their stroke patients receive treatment that meets nationally accepted, evidence-based standards and recommendations.

In this segment, Yuvi Grewal, MD a board certified neurologist with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, discusses the importance of FAST recognition of stroke symptoms for the best treatment and outcomes.

As a woman ages, her fertility—the chance she will get pregnant—is reduced. Henry Mayo is honored to be the top choice for maternity services by physicians and parents of the Santa Clarita Valley.

In this segment, Dr Navid "Navi" Navizadeh discusses advanced maternal age and fertility, and the choices a women may make in her younger years that might increase her ability to have children at a later age.