Wise & Well Presented by Community Memorial Healthcare
Wise & Well is the official podcast of Community Memorial Healthcare in Ventura County.
Episodes
In this episode, we explore the vital resources available for new and expecting parents at the Community Memorial New Parent Resource Center, featuring insights from manager Ciella Baum, MPH, IBCLC, RLC. Discover the...
In this episode of Wise and Well, we explore the connection between nutrition and hospital recovery. Community Memorial clinical dietitians Hannah Reed and Stevie Flynn join us to explain the complexities of inpatient care, including the life-saving techn...
In this episode of Wise & Well, Dr. Kay Anand discusses her role as the new Medical Director of the Community Memorial Cancer Center, marking a first-of-its-kind era for oncology in Ventura. After practicing at prestigious centers across the count...
In this episode, we explore a major medical milestone for our region with Dr. David Blitzer. Alongside Dr. Li Sheng Kong and the specialized team at Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, they recently performed the f...
When it comes to cardiothoracic surgery, the language can often feel like "doctor speak." In this episode of Wise and Well, heart and lung surgeon Dr. Ryan Vela joins host Maggie McKay to bridge the gap between complex medical proced...
Dr. Yang’s journey with Community Memorial Healthcare is a remarkable full-circle story: it began in the Emergency Department as an ED scribe. Hear how his early days in the hospital shaped his pers...
In this episode, we discuss the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) at Community Memorial Healthcare. Join host Maggie McKay as she interviews Giselle Gillmon, LCSW, CPXP, and PFAC member Cassandra McCambridge, to expl...
Join Community Memorial's Medical Oncologist Dr. Carlos Orejel and Ambulatory Services Clinical Manager and Tracie Funk Director of Ambulatory Services and Cancer Center as they delve into the offerings of the Communit...
Join us for a timely and information conversation with Dr. Alison Shuman, pediatrician and Chief of Staff at Community Memorial Healthcare, about the upcoming flu season in Ventura County.
For more information, visit mycmh.org/vaccines.
On today’s episode, we’re discussing our recent recognition in geriatric care. More than 150,000 people over the age of 65 live right here in Ventura County, and that number is growing. To meet this critical need for olde...
As the county's premier birthing center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura provides award winning care and extensive support to newborns and families in our community. In this episode,...
Community Memorial Continuing Care Center in Ojai has once again earned the prestigious Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
We are joined by Rob Zitsman, Administrator of Community Me...
Join us as Dr. Matthew Hakimi, Community Memorial cardiologist, reveals the latest advancements in AFib treatment. From groundbreaking leadless pacemakers to complex cardiac ablations, we explore the leading-edge of electrophysiology at ...
In this episode of Wise & Well, Dr. Christopher Fernandez discusses addiction, its impact on individuals and families, and the link to mental health. He highlights new substance concerns like Kratom and the unique care off...
Want to know what it's really like to be a General Surgery resident at Community Memorial Healthcare? This episode of our Residency Spotlight series dives into General Surgery with Program Director Dr. Javier Romero and resident physic...
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