Jim Suver, FACHE, President/CEO, discusses how Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, including testing and results, hospital preparedness, and what surge plans are in place.

Megan Stone, DO, and Stephanie Crapo, MD, provide important updates on COVID-19, including testing availability and recommendations. They also provide critical steps for prevention and how you can ensure optimal self-care--particularly when practicing self-isolation.

Heart disease risk can increase after menopause. Dr. Ghassan Mohsen discusses how to reduce this risk.

Life's challenges mean you need time to relieve your weary mind. Dr. Hani Chaabo, Family Medicine Doctor at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital's Rural Health Clinic, discusses mindfulness.

Those affected with a serious illness and their loved ones may find care to be stressful. Dr. Lawrence Cosner, Medical Director of Rural Health Clinic, discusses how palliative care works.

Pharmacists are a valuable part of your healthcare team. Dr. Meghan Aslanian, Chief Clinical and Technology Support Pharmacist, discusses the role of the pharmacist.

Some of those symptoms that are throwing you off in life could be the result of thyroid issues. Dr. Love Singh discusses what the thyroid does, how it may misbehave, and how to help it to heal.

Your back has cushioned disks to help maintain flexibility, but injury and aging can wear these disks down. Dr. Patrick Hsieh and Dr. John Liu discuss degenerative disk disease.

There are a lot of misconceptions about Alzheimer's disease. Susan Bodnar, Director of Senior Services, discusses this disease and how if affects seniors.

Type 1 diabetes affects many children. Jesse Allande, Clinical Manager of Southern Sierra Medical Clinic, explains this condition and its management.