Community Hospital Long Beach has a commitment to provide comprehensive mental health treatment interventions to help adults through their times of crisis. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment Community Hospital Long Beach offers that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Listen as Dr. Todd Hutton, M.D., medical director, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, Community Hospital Long Beach explains who is appropriate for TMS, what are the response rates that he is seeing, what other conditions might this be used for and what is being researched?

Why is it important for an individual to choose the right doctor? What are some things you should consider when choosing a doctor? What is the difference between a doctor associated with an IPA or a Medical Group? What are the benefits of choosing a doctor that is part of an integrated healthcare system? These questions and many more are answered as Dr. David S Kim, MD gives you the insight on choosing a doctor during open enrollment and what extra services MemorialCare Medical Group offers that some other IPAs or Medical Groups might not.

October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. The MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial urges women to know what is normal for their bodies and know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Early detection is crucial in the battle against breast cancer. Listen as Homayoon Sanati, MD, Medical Director, MemorialCare Breast Center, Long Beach Memorial discusses how can women reduce their risk of breast cancer.

Richard Reitherman, PhD, MD discusses three breast screening methods for earlier and more precise detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. In addition, he describes the dense breast law, as well as when genetic counseling is recommended. Some questions he answers are how frequently women should get mammograms and what are the screening methods at the MemorialCare Breast Center at Saddleback Memorial.

Neurologist, Mindy Bixby, DO, discusses the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, commonly referred to as non-motor symptoms. Dr. Bixby explains how to identify and differentiate these symptoms from other disorders and when it's time to visit your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. She also covers therapy and treatment options if diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease or other movement disorders.

While Saddleback Memorial plans for perfect deliveries and healthy babies, it has an on-site level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and an expert team dedicated to caring for medically fragile infants who require special attention. This special unit provides piece of mind knowing that should the need arise, Saddleback Memorial can provide immediate, advanced care for your newborn. Dr. Ronald Naglie, M.D. come on the show to discuss how a NICU differs from other types of "ICU's" and to describe the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to pregnancy, delivery and baby's post-delivery care.

It has been reported that 23.6 million people or 7.8% of the population in the U.S. have diabetes. Type 2 is the most common and there are certain risk factors you should be aware of. Some of those risk factors we can control. Some we can not. However, there is mounting evidence that a healthy diet and good nutrition can help in controlling diabetes. You can even prevent this type of Diabetes. Listen as Dr. Kristine Arthur offers her best advice on preventing and controlling Type 2 Diabetes.

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a time to celebrate the lives of children battling childhood cancer. It also is a time to raise awareness about the immense impact of this disease. Each year in the U.S. there are approximately 13,400 children between birth and 19-years-old who are diagnosed with cancer. About one in 300 boys and one in 333 girls will develop cancer before their 20th birthday. Dr. Jerry Finklestein comes on the show to raise awareness and to give us perspective on what a child with cancer goes through.

Infertility is the impaired ability to become pregnant or carry a baby to term. Approximately 1 in 5 couples have trouble conceiving a child. Both men and women and be infertile, so what are the fertility evaluation and treatment options for men and women? Board Certified Ob/Gyn and Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Dr. Jane Frederick, FACOG explains the effect of age on reproduction, as well as the latest advances in the causes of infertility.

New advances and developments in technology offer faster recovery, improved outcomes and better quality of life for individuals undergoing joint replacement surgery. Younger people can continue their active lifestyles without pain. Orthopedic Surgeon at the MemorialCare Joint Replacement Center at Orange Coast Memorial, Trong Nguyen, MD teaches you about the latest advancements and techniques used with joint replacement surgery to get you back to the things you love – faster.