General Medicine

• Dec 11, 2025 10:09 am

What is a hospitalist?

• Dec 22, 2025 10:52 am

General Medicine / Asthma

What is asthma and what are the most common causes of asthma?

• May 1, 2019 09:18 am

What level of exercise can someone with asthma perform?

• May 1, 2019 09:15 am

General Medicine / Behavioral Health

Is hoarding a mental disorder? How common is it?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

What are the most common mental disorders?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:31 pm

What are the best ways for friends and family to support someone with mental illness?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:30 pm

What do I do if I suspect a family member has symptoms of a mental disorder? What services are available in Tuolumne County?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:30 pm

What causes mental illness?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:28 pm

When should I consider getting help for depression?

Amy DePue, DO

• Jan 26, 2015 02:05 pm

General Medicine / Dental Health

I am terrified of going to the dentist. Are there any anxiety reducing techniques?

• Dec 23, 2025 09:25 am

What is a safe and effective toothpaste?

• Dec 22, 2025 11:00 am

Why do I get cold sores?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:54 am

Do I have to get my wisdom teeth pulled?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:48 am

What can I do about my husband’s bad breath?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:48 am

What is a root canal?

• Dec 22, 2025 02:45 pm

Why do we need fluoride?

• Dec 22, 2025 02:45 pm

General Medicine / Emergency Medicine

What is your favorite thing about being an emergency physician?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

What are some of the biggest challenges working in the emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:07 am

What kind of training and experience do the emergency physicians at the Medical Center have?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:05 am

Will I have the same nurse the whole time I am in the emergency room? What can I expect from my nurse?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:03 am

What if I visit the emergency room and my condition requires specialty care?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:01 am

What are the most complicated conditions that can be treated in Sonora Regional Medical Center’s emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:00 am

How many patients do you see in the emergency department on a typical day and what are some common conditions for the visits?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:52 am

Do the emergency department nurses have any special training?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:49 am

What can I expect to happen when I get to the emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:45 am

How do I know when I need to come to the emergency room?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:43 am

If my child has a fever, when should we consider bringing her in for emergency care?

• Jan 29, 2015 11:08 am

What is the standard treatment for a rattlesnake bite?

• Jan 26, 2015 03:06 pm

What are some of the most common illnesses you see come through the emergency department in the summertime?

• Jan 26, 2015 03:05 pm

What is your favorite thing about being an emergency physician?

• Jan 26, 2015 03:04 pm

What is the difference between prompt care and emergency care?

• Jan 26, 2015 03:02 pm

General Medicine / Health Insurance

How do I know if my doctor will accept Covered California?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

How much does Covered California cost?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:36 pm

Who is eligible for Covered California?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:37 pm

Is Covered California the same as Medi-Cal?

• Jan 27, 2015 11:14 am

What has the hospital done in response to changes to Medi-Cal?

• Apr 17, 2019 03:24 pm

What do changes in Medi-Cal mean for me? Will this change my access to care?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:40 pm

What is Medi-Cal Managed Care?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:39 pm

Why did the state transition to Medi-Cal Managed Care?

• Feb 13, 2015 02:34 pm

General Medicine / Influenza

How long do colds or flu usually last? When should someone seek medical attention?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

I’ve heard that dairy products can make a cold worse. Is that true? Are some foods better than others when fighting a cold?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:09 pm

What are the best things to do if you feel a cold or flu coming on?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:07 pm

What are the best ways to prevent colds and flu?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:06 pm

What is Influenza and why should I get the Flu Shot?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:51 pm

General Medicine / Men's Health

Can I decrease my chanses of being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and what treatments are available?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:11 pm

Is treatment for BPH necessary?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:13 pm

What is BPH and what causes this condition? Can it be prevented?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:10 pm

At what age do I need to begin to be concerned about my prostate health?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:09 pm

How successful is treatment of prostate cancer?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:07 pm

How common is prostate cancer? Is it an aggressive cancer?

• Feb 22, 2019 01:18 pm

General Medicine / Otolaryngology

What can I do to quiet my husband’s snoring?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

What is balloon sinuplasty?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:02 pm

What are the treatment options for sinusitis?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:02 pm

What is sinusitis? What are the symptoms?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:00 pm

What is otolaryngology? What kind of conditions do otolaryngologists treat?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:00 pm

What causes nosebleeds? What can I do to stop this nuisance?

Daniel DuBose, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 11:04 am

I feel like I get an excessive buildup of earwax? Is that unusual? What is the best way to clean out my ears?

Daniel DuBose, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 11:04 am

What ear conditions might prevent me from flying? Why do my ears hurt so much during decent?

Daniel DuBose, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 11:02 am

General Medicine / Patient Safety

Are there any benefits for patients with a safe patient handling program?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

Are employees required to wash their hands? What other measures do nurses take to prevent infection?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:46 pm

What are some things hospital staff can do to prevent patient falls?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:45 pm

How does technology play a role in patient safety?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:42 pm

What are some of the procedures nursing staff use to keep patients safe?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:41 pm

If I am admitted to the hospital, what are some things I or my family can do to ensure my safety?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:41 pm

What processes do hospitals utilize to make sure patients receive the right care, such as medication, surgical procedure, etc.?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:37 pm

What is being done to prevent infections in hospitals?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:34 pm

Which is the biggest, most important area in Quality Management you strive to improve?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:43 pm

If I am a patient and I am unhappy about an aspect of my hospital visit, what do I do or where do I go?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:43 pm

What does the Quality Management department do at the hospital?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:41 pm

Sonora Regional Medical Center recently won an award on quality. What does that mean for patients?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:42 pm

How does Bar Coded Medication Administration protect patient safety?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:41 pm

General Medicine / Physiatry

What is Physiatry?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

What are some of the treatments you prescribe as a physiatrist?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:33 am

In Physiatry, what are some of the conditions you diagnose and how do you diagnose them?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:32 am

When are patients usually referred to a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist?

• Jan 27, 2015 08:31 am

General Medicine / Pulmonary Medicine

What is the difference between a CPAP and BiPAP machine?

• May 1, 2019 09:30 am

What is a pulmonary function test?

• Jan 28, 2015 12:17 pm

What kind of patients do respiratory therapists help and how do they help them?

• Apr 9, 2019 04:31 pm

What are some of the tests you use to diagnose respiratory conditions?

Artin Mahmoudi, MD

• Jan 26, 2015 02:57 pm

What is pulmonology and what are some common conditions that pulmonologists treat?

Artin Mahmoudi, MD

• Jan 26, 2015 02:56 pm

General Medicine / Surgery

Will I experience a lot of pain from surgery?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:23 am

Are there any medical conditions or illnesses that would prevent me from having surgery?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:36 pm

I am having a lot of anxiety about my upcoming surgery. Do you have any advice to help calm my nerves?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:35 pm

What is the likelihood of infection from surgery? What can reduce the risk of infection?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:34 pm

What are some of the things I can do to make sure my surgery will go well?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:33 pm

General Medicine / Venous Disease

Varicose veins- Why did they come back? Do the veins re-grow?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:23 am

What kind of complications might develop following endovenous ablation? If you’ve closed off my veins, how will blood get back to my heart?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:56 am

What treatments are available for venous disease? Will my condition worsen without treatment?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:55 am

Are there any measures I can take to avoid developing venous disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:53 am

Both my mother and father have varicose veins. Am I doomed?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:52 am

Aside from the cosmetic symptoms of venous disease, what are the dangers of living with this condition?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:51 am

What is the difference between venous disease and arterial disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:49 am

What is venous disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:48 am

General Medicine / Wound Care

What are the treatments for diabetic foot ulcers? Can amputation be avoided?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:23 am

Do diabetic ulcers always appear on the feet?

• Feb 22, 2019 01:20 pm

How can diabetics prevent foot ulcers?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:18 pm

Why are diabetics at high risk for developing non-healing wounds?

• Jan 29, 2015 11:03 am

Why does diabetes cause foot ulcers?

• Jan 29, 2015 11:03 am

How long will it take my wound to heal?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:24 pm

Are antibiotics a part of treatment at the Wound Care Center?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:25 pm

What conditions can complicate the healing process and how does specialized wound care help?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:23 pm

What is off-loading and how long is it required to heal a foot ulcer?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:22 pm

What is a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and how does it help wounds?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:25 pm

I’ve had a wound for almost a year. Why won’t it heal?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:21 pm

General Medicine

Who can treat me for a work injury?

Steven Shield, MD

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

What is the Process for Receiving Treatment or Benefits Under the Workers’ Compensation system?

Steven Shield, MD

• Jun 3, 2015 11:23 am

What is the difference between a CPAP and BiPAP machine?

• May 1, 2019 09:30 am

What is a pulmonary function test?

• Jan 28, 2015 12:17 pm

What kind of patients do respiratory therapists help and how do they help them?

Hernandez, BSN, RN, CWON Teresa

• Apr 9, 2019 04:31 pm

How can we prevent enterovirus or prepare for an outbreak?

Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP

• Jan 28, 2015 11:59 am

What is enterovirus?

Tim Sullivan, MD, FAAP

• Jan 28, 2015 11:57 am

What is an ostomy and other questions about ostomates

• May 1, 2019 08:57 am

What treatments are available for celiac disease?

Tami Burns, RD

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

How common is celiac disease? Is celiac disease the same as wheat allergies?

Tami Burns, RD

• Jan 28, 2015 11:33 am

What is celiac disease?

Tami Burns, RD

• Apr 9, 2019 04:41 pm

Why does my big toe nail always become ingrown?

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

Why do I have pain in my heel and what can I do about it?

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

My grandmother is always complaining about her hammer toe. Is there anything she can do?

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

Does the type of shoe I wear matter?

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

Varicose veins- Why did they come back? Do the veins re-grow?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:23 am

What kind of complications might develop following endovenous ablation? If you’ve closed off my veins, how will blood get back to my heart?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:56 am

What treatments are available for venous disease? Will my condition worsen without treatment?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:55 am

Are there any measures I can take to avoid developing venous disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:53 am

Both my mother and father have varicose veins. Am I doomed?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:52 am

Aside from the cosmetic symptoms of venous disease, what are the dangers of living with this condition?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:51 am

What is the difference between venous disease and arterial disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:49 am

What is venous disease?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:48 am

What are the treatment options for hemorrhoids?

Sheila Hodgson, MD

• May 1, 2019 09:02 am

What is your favorite thing about being an emergency physician?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

What are some of the biggest challenges working in the emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:07 am

What kind of training and experience do the emergency physicians at the Medical Center have?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:05 am

Will I have the same nurse the whole time I am in the emergency room? What can I expect from my nurse?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:03 am

What if I visit the emergency room and my condition requires specialty care?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:01 am

What are the most complicated conditions that can be treated in Sonora Regional Medical Center’s emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 09:00 am

How many patients do you see in the emergency department on a typical day and what are some common conditions for the visits?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:52 am

Do the emergency department nurses have any special training?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:49 am

What can I expect to happen when I get to the emergency department?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:45 am

How do I know when I need to come to the emergency room?

• Jan 28, 2015 08:43 am

How long do colds or flu usually last? When should someone seek medical attention?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

I’ve heard that dairy products can make a cold worse. Is that true? Are some foods better than others when fighting a cold?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:09 pm

What are the best things to do if you feel a cold or flu coming on?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:07 pm

What are the best ways to prevent colds and flu?

• Jan 27, 2015 04:06 pm

What is internal medicine?

Reiker Schultz, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 04:00 pm

Who is at most risk of being adversely affected by extreme summer heat?

Reiker Schultz, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 03:58 pm

What is asthma and what are the most common causes of asthma?

• May 1, 2019 09:18 am

Are there any benefits for patients with a safe patient handling program?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

What is a safe patient handling program?

• May 1, 2019 08:57 am

Are workplace injuries common in health care?

• May 1, 2019 08:57 am

I has a CT why do I need an MRI

• May 1, 2019 09:00 am

I think I have a contrast allergy and my doctor wants me to have a contrast study. What are my options?

• May 1, 2019 08:59 am

I’ve heard of X-ray, CT, and MRI; how many different ways are there to take X-rays?

• May 1, 2019 08:59 am

What is digital mammography?

• May 1, 2019 08:59 am

What can I do to quiet my husband’s snoring?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

What is balloon sinuplasty?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:02 pm

What are the treatment options for sinusitis?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:02 pm

What is sinusitis? What are the symptoms?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:00 pm

What is otolaryngology? What kind of conditions do otolaryngologists treat?

• Jan 27, 2015 03:00 pm

What is the most common mistake people make when taking their medication?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:55 pm

Medications people take too much of or are overly eager to turn to?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:54 pm

Side effects from a medication, is it safe to stop taking it to make it go away?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:54 pm

What is a common deficiency you see on a regular basis?

• Feb 13, 2015 02:31 pm

What are some of the benefits for patients who utilize the pharmacies affiliated with Sonora Regional Medical Center?

Sabrina Biehl

• Jan 27, 2015 02:52 pm

What is Influenza and why should I get the Flu Shot?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:51 pm

Can sleep disorders be cured? What are the treatment options?

J. Frederick Shield, MD

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

How are sleep disorders diagnosed?

J. Frederick Shield, MD

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

I have trouble sleeping, how do I know what’s disrupting my sleep? Do I need to see a doctor?

J. Frederick Shield, MD

• May 1, 2019 08:58 am

Are employees required to wash their hands? What other measures do nurses take to prevent infection?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:46 pm

What are some things hospital staff can do to prevent patient falls?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:45 pm

I take a lot of medications. How can I manage side effects and know there won’t be any interactions?

Martin Deilmann, MD

• Jan 27, 2015 02:45 pm

How does technology play a role in patient safety?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:42 pm

What are some of the procedures nursing staff use to keep patients safe?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:41 pm

If I am admitted to the hospital, what are some things I or my family can do to ensure my safety?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:41 pm

What processes do hospitals utilize to make sure patients receive the right care, such as medication, surgical procedure, etc.?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:37 pm

What is being done to prevent infections in hospitals?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:34 pm

Is hoarding a mental disorder? How common is it?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:21 am

What are the most common mental disorders?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:31 pm

What are the best ways for friends and family to support someone with mental illness?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:30 pm

What do I do if I suspect a family member has symptoms of a mental disorder? What services are available in Tuolumne County?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:30 pm

What causes mental illness?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:28 pm

What are some general ways to reduce my health risks?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:28 pm

I am a 45-year-old female and it has been at least five years since my last physical. I feel pretty healthy so what can I expect from my next visit?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:26 pm

Are there any general guidelines about when to start health screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies? What if I have a family history?

• Jan 27, 2015 02:19 pm

What level of exercise can someone with asthma perform?

• May 1, 2019 09:15 am

How does the hospitalist service work? Will my primary care physician be involved?

• Dec 11, 2025 10:09 am

What is a hospitalist?

• Dec 22, 2025 10:52 am

How do I know if my doctor will accept Covered California?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:22 am

How much does Covered California cost?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:36 pm

What are the treatments for diabetic foot ulcers? Can amputation be avoided?

• Apr 15, 2019 11:23 am

Do diabetic ulcers always appear on the feet?

• Feb 22, 2019 01:20 pm

How can diabetics prevent foot ulcers?

• Jan 27, 2015 01:18 pm

Why are diabetics at high risk for developing non-healing wounds?

• Jan 29, 2015 11:03 am

Why does diabetes cause foot ulcers?

• Jan 29, 2015 11:03 am

Who is eligible for Covered California?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:37 pm

Is Covered California the same as Medi-Cal?

• Jan 27, 2015 11:14 am

I am a sophomore in high school and considering a medical career. Do you have any advice?

Eric Hemminger, MD

• Jan 26, 2015 05:02 pm

What has the hospital done in response to changes to Medi-Cal?

• Apr 17, 2019 03:24 pm

What do changes in Medi-Cal mean for me? Will this change my access to care?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:40 pm

What is Medi-Cal Managed Care?

• Jan 26, 2015 02:39 pm

Why did the state transition to Medi-Cal Managed Care?

• Feb 13, 2015 02:34 pm

Which is the biggest, most important area in Quality Management you strive to improve?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:43 pm

If I am a patient and I am unhappy about an aspect of my hospital visit, what do I do or where do I go?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:43 pm

What does the Quality Management department do at the hospital?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:41 pm

Sonora Regional Medical Center recently won an award on quality. What does that mean for patients?

• Jan 27, 2015 12:42 pm

How does Bar Coded Medication Administration protect patient safety?