DVD, Videos and Audio Lectures
Audio Lecture
- Health Insurance, Medicare and You* -- Lawrence Shapiro, M.D.
Video Lectures (Online)- Asthma Education Series (YouTube)
- CMG doctors answer your questions about pregnancy (YouTube)
- Hand surgery: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The listed education DVD/videos and audio lectures are available on loan from the Health Resource Center, which is located on the 3rd floor of the Mountain View Center. Please call 650-934-7380 to reserve a copy. A deposit is required for checking out material.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Dr. Tej Singh: This lecture defines what an abdominal aortic aneurysm is and discusses the risk factors, symptoms, treatment options.
- Adult Solutions for Adult Acne, Dr. Tin Tin Tun: In this lecture, Dr. Tun covers the cause and treatment of acne and rosacea, and dispels skin care myths.
- Advance Health Care Directives, Betsy Carpenter: This lecture explains what an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD) is, what it covers medically and legally, and how to ensure it is used properly.
- All About Cholesterol, Dr. Douglas Tong: Learn about cholestal and how to keep it under control.
- Alternative Medicine, Dr. Ravin Agah: A comprehensive overview of herbal products covering their properties, use and precautions.
- Arthritis and You, Dr. Jeffrey Brown: What is rheumatoid arthritis, what causes it, and how do you treat it?
- Arthritis of the Hand, Dr. Ronald Hay: This lecture covers different types of arthritis, as well as current treatments.
- Asthma, Dr. Michael Mulligan: Find out about asthma, including what it is, as well as symptoms, triggers, medications and control.
- Be Smart with Your Heart: Heart Disease and High Risk Groups, Dr. Chad Rammohan: What is heart disease, and what are the the risk factors, treatment and prevention?
- Eye Health, Dr. Tanya Ghosh: Learn about proper eye health care and about conditions such as dry eye, conjunctivitis and cataracts.
- Getting Off on the Right Foot -- Foot Health, R. Jensen, D.P.M.: How do you keep your feet healthy? How do you treat plantar fascitis, arthritis, heel pain, and bunions?
- Got Heartburn? It Might be GERD, Dr. Nicole Simpson: This lecture discusses the symptoms and treatments for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD).
- Health Insurance, Mediare and You, Dr. Lawrence Shapiro: Dr. Shapiro explains the different types of insurance plans, the pros and cons of an HMO and how to make Medicare work for you.
- Healthy Environment, Dr. Cindy Russell: This lecture covers how to create a healthy home, toxic household products and how to live a "green" lifestyle.
- Hearing Loss, Dr. Meredith Saito: In this lecture you will learn about different types of hearing loss, hearing devices, and how to protect your hearing.
- Managing High Blood Pressure, Dr. Douglas Tong: A comprehensive look at hypertension focusing on the effects of high blood pressure on health, risk factors, and guidelines of treatment and prevention.
- Matters of the Heart: Heart Health for Women, Dr. Jane Lombard: Specifically for women, this lecture discusses why heart health is different for women and risk factors related to heart disease.
- Menopause and More, Dr. Vivien D'Andrea: Includes the different stages of menopause, current therapies and lifestyle changes to reduce symptoms, and concerns of postmenopausal health, such as osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer.
- Modern Drug Development, Dr. Steve Carlson: How do drugs make it to our pharmacies? Dr. Carlson explains this process from research and development to clinical trials.
- Osteoporosis, Dr. Todd Kaye: Discover how to prevent and treat osteoporosis while learning how our bones work and who it most at risk.
- Skin Cancer, Dr. Tin Tin Tun: Learn about the dangers of excessive sun exposure, how to prevent skin damage, and how to recognize and treat various types of skin cancer.
- Sleep Disorders, Dr. Vivien Abad: This lecture covers diagnosis and treatment of abnormal sleep behaviors, such as sleep walking, sleep terrors and restless leg syndrome.
- Spinal Smarts: Managing Back Pain, Dr. Rajan Perkash: This lecture covers the anatomy of the spine, how back injuries occur and treatment options.
- Taming Nasal Allergies, Dr. Rubinstein: This lecture covers treatments for allergies, such as recognizing triggers, over-the-counter medications and when to see a professional.
- The Future of Cancer Treatment, Dr. Edmund Tai: A very in-depth lecture on how cancer develops, different types of cancer and treatment options.
- The Truth about MRSA Staph Infections, Dr. Daniel Shin: Dr. Shin explains what an MRSA Staph Infection is, how it is spread and current treatments. He includes a brief history and case example of an outbreak.
- Thyroid Disease, Dr. Todd Kaye: What are the various thryroid conditions, such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules.
- Vascular Health, Dr. Tej Singh: In this lecture Dr. Singh explains how to keep our veins and arteries healthy, focusing on risk factors such as diabetes, smoking and hypertension. He also covers aneurysms, varicose veins and ulcers.
- What's In Your Medicine Cabinet, Dr. Minerva Navarro: This lecture covers how we use medicine as we age. It also includes the importance of medication management and tips, as well as keeping a detailed medication history. A great lecture for senior health.
* Available in both DVD/CD format.
Health Education Class Line
650-934-7373.
