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Palmdale Regional Radio episodes

  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
    Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a protocol designed to achieve early recovery after surgical procedures by helping the patient and reducing the profound stress response following surgery.

    Listen in as Kyle Cologne, MD discusses Palmdale Regional Medical Center's commitment to Enhanced recovery after surgery.
    12 min
  • Do You Suffer From Osteoarthritis? It Might Be Time to Consider Total Joint Replacement
    The most common type of arthritis leading to total hip replacement is degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the hip joint. This type of arthritis is generally seen with aging, congenital abnormality of the hip joint, or prior trauma to the hip joint.

    A team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses and staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center evaluate and treat hip and knee problems, including arthritis surgery and joint replacement, and perform hundreds of consultations, surgeries and other treatments.

    In this segment, Dr. Alon Antebi shares important information about osteoarthritis and when it might be time to consider total hip or knee replacement.
    16 min
  • Titan Nano Lock Revision Spine Surgery
    Palmdale Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of procedures to treat a number of spine injuries and conditions. A dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and skilled therapists at Palmdale Regional treat patients by using advanced technology, including nano technology.

    In this segment, Dr. Kamran Parsa discusses Titan Nano Lock Revision Spine Surgery and how this advanced new technology can achieve better outcomes for patients undergoing revision spine surgery.
    14 min
  • Minimally Invasive Lumbar Spine Surgery
    Whether you've injured your back playing football, or your spine is pressing on a nerve, the spine program at Palmdale Regional can help people who need minimally-invasive, same-day outpatient surgery, as well as those who may need more complex procedures that require inpatient rehabilitation.

    In this segment, Dr Quang D. Ma discusses minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery and how a dedicated team of surgeons, nurses and skilled therapists at Palmdale Regional treat patients by using the latest advanced technology.
    10 min
  • What Do Case Managers and Social Workers Provider for Patients?
    If you have selected Palmdale Regional Medical Center to provide your medical care, know that employees at Palmdale Regional Medical Center are committed to service excellence. Their goals are to provide you with high quality care, and make your stay as comfortable as possible. 

    Case management services at Palmdale Regional Medical Center can help patients and their families cope with the problems and stress that can often accompany illness or hospitalization. Registered nurse case managers can provide support and guidance to help deal with an illness or its treatment, as well as help make decisions about discharge plans. 

    In this segment, Maryanne Leiby joins the show to help you learn more about about what your hospital team, case managers and social workers can provide for our patients at Palmdale Regional Medical Center.
    9 min
  • Get With the Guidelines: Stroke Silver Plus Achievement Award
    If you have a stroke, getting medical care as quickly as possible can help prevent death or minimize the lasting effects of stroke. That's why it is important for you to know the signs of a possible stroke, learn your risk factors and identify what you need to do if you suspect you or a loved one is having a stroke. 

    Listen as May Ronci, RN, discusses important stroke information and The Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement award for Palmdale Regional Medical Center.
    8 min
  • When Should You Consider Chiropractic Treatment?
    According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders or the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.

    Typically, a chiropractor uses techniques to treat Nero musculoskeletal issues such as back and neck pain, pain in the joints, and headaches.

    If you've have pain in your joints, neck, or back, or have debilitating headaches you might want to consider seeing a chiropractor.

    What are the positive effects of chiropractic treatment and what can you expect from it?

    Listen in as Craig Gelfound, DC, a chiropractor and member of the Medical Staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center shares the effects chiropractic treatment can have on your body, and what you can expect from seeking chiropractic treatment.
    17 min
  • Arthroscopic Surgery for Chronic Hip Pain
    Palmdale Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of surgical treatments for orthopedic problems The team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses and staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center evaluate and treat hip and knee problems, including arthritis surgery and joint replacement.

    In this segment, Dr. Justin Sherfey, orthopedic surgeon and member of the Medical Staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, explains that when chronic pain, together with impairment of daily function, such as walking, climbing stairs and even rising from a sitting position, can be reasons to consider hip arthroscopy.
    10 min
  • The New Rehabilitation Institute at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
    Palmdale Regional Medical Center is bringing advanced rehabilitation treatment to residents of the Antelope Valley. Our new Rehabilitation Institute offers you and your family high-quality, specialized rehabilitation treatment that is close to home. 

    The new Rehabilitation Institute at Palmdale Regional provides a higher level of therapy for patients who would otherwise need to go to a long-term acute care facility or a skilled nursing facility. Our focus is to restore function and enhance quality of life for people with disabling physical or neurological conditions. Our interdisciplinary care teams provide individualized care for a variety of conditions including spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, and other illnesses and injuries.

    In this segment Ryan Tingey, the Associate Administrator of Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Teresa Mendoza, RN. the Director of The Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Palmdale Regional Medical Center discuss this exciting new advanced treatment center.

    Learn more about the new Rehabilitation Institute at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
    10 min
  • Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
    The National Cancer Institute estimates there are almost 200,000 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer in the United States annually. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the United States with approximately 28,000 men dying of it each year.

    Listen as Dr. Jaspreet Parihar, urological oncologist and a member of the Medical Staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, discusses Prostate Cancer and the use of robotic surgery as an option for treatment that can lead to better outcomes.
    10 min

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Hear up-to-date health information from medical professionals at Palmdale Regional Medical Center in this series of educational health podcasts. You can listen to each podcast or download it.