The Senior Hour Hosts: Barbara Cochran and Kevin MacDonald  GUEST:  Sondra Wollenman On today’s show, your hosts Barbara Cochran and Kevin MacDonald talk with Sondra Wollenman, RN at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.  They talk about the services offered, specifically Palliative Care for those suffering from chronic illnesses.  They help guide the patient through medical choices, therapy and more. https://youtu.be/XZ6N48_x4ws ...

Kelly Walsma, M.D., is board-certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care medicine and was recently appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Board of Directors on March 7. Dr. Walsma has served as an Intensivist Physician at Henry Mayo since 2017. She currently serves as President of SCCT Medical Group and is Chair of Henry Mayo’s Ethics Committee. Dr. ...

Victoria Schooler, PA-C, has joined Henry Mayo Newhall OB-GYN, officials announced Friday. Schooler is a board-certified Physician Assistant with experience in outpatient obstetrics and gynecology. She cares for patients from puberty through menopause, providing a full range of women’s healthcare services, including prenatal and postpartum care, contraceptive management, fertility counseling, menopause management, and preventive screenings. “I was drawn to the ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy, the first and only FDA-approved therapy that could reduce muscle damage in heart attack patients after percutaneous intervention. SSO2 therapy is an innovative treatment designed to reduce heart muscle damage after a severe heart ...

When hospital care doesn’t meet expectations, families often feel uncertain about their rights. Knowing your legal protections can help you navigate situations like medical errors or negligence. Emergency scenarios sometimes result in injuries that might have been preventable. Understanding the frameworks that safeguard patients ensures accountability and supports recovery. What options exist for recourse when things go wrong, and what ...

On August 3, 1975, a major milestone in Santa Clarita Valley history was reached: Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital officially opened, beginning operations with just 100 beds, including intensive care and coronary units. The hospital’s opening marked the culmination of a decade-long community effort to provide modern healthcare for the growing region.  Long before the City of Santa Clarita was ...

Hosts: Barbara Cochran and Kevin MacDonald Guest: Sondra Wollenman On today’s show, your hosts Barbara Cochran and Kevin MacDonald welcome Sondra Wollenman, Nurse Practitioner at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.  They discuss Palliative Care, which is Sondra’s specialty.  Palliative care is to ensure the patient has quality of life while battling a serious or terminal illness.  Her team helps the ...

Hosts: Barbara Cochran and Mike Dowler Guests: Dr. Christopher Foss On today’s show, your hosts Barbara Cochran and Mike Dowler welcome Oncologist Christopher Foss.    Together, they discuss cancer awareness and treatments, as both Barbara and Mike are cancer survivors.  They also talk about the Relay For Life event happening on May 3 at Central Park.  Participants can walk the ...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrated 40 Years of being a level II trauma center in Valencia on Tuesday.  “My son wouldn’t be here without the trauma center and I know about that golden hour, and I could easily speak from the city, but I’ve lived this and couldn’t be more appreciative,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth.  The Los Angeles ...

Hosts: Barbara Cochran & Dr. Thomas Polucki Guests: Karen Warmack of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Mark and Aimee from Guirguis and Gibbs In the first half of the Senior Hour today, your hosts talk with Karen Warmack of the Behavioral Health Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.  Karen talks about the importance of staying aware of “SAD” or Seasonal Affective ...