Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

Kicking the habit: tips to reduce nicotine usage

It’s no secret that quitting smoking or chewing (or vaping) tobacco and nicotine products isn’t easy. WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron discuss nicotine cessation with WellMed provider Dr. Manuel Jain.

Palliative Care Rundown

A team of palliative providers (Dr. Sally Kelley, DNP Merlyn Palacios and LMSW Carmen Scott) gives the rundown on the finer points of palliative care.

Let’s talk “bugs”: staph, MRSA and other serious infections

Staph, MRSA, and other infections can be very serious and difficult to treat. WellMed doctor Alisa Holland, MD discusses diagnosis and treatment of these and other infections.

Making Your End - Of - Life Wishes Known Through An Advance Directive

Dr. Linda Villarreal from WellMed at Edinburg talks about end of life documents, including durable power of attorney for health care and "do not resuscitate" (DNR) orders, what they are and why such documents are important to have at any age.

What's in a supplement?

Many people take supplements, but few have any idea what are in them, the efficacy of their components or what interactions can happen when taken with prescribed medications. WellMed Radio co-host Dr. Joshua Beck gives a rundown on supplements and how to take them safely.

Hot Flash! Tips for avoiding the dangers of the high temps and sun of summer.

Ron and Dr. Beck discuss the dangers of summer, including high temperatures and sun, and how to avoid heat illness and skin cancer.

Take Only As Prescribed Safe Medication Adherence

Dr. Marie Mae Martinez talks about medication adherence and the obstacles that people face when trying to stick to a carefully prescribed regiment.

Getting To Know Dr. Beck

We spent some time getting to know WellMed Radio’s new co-host, Dr. Joshua Beck: his background, his family, what he loves most about practicing medicine and his passion for martial arts.

Is Your Thyroid Doing Its Job?

Dr. Rafia Aftab from WellMed at Mesquite explains what the thyroid gland does, what happens if it stops working properly and what can be done to help.

Rheumatoid Arthritis – It Affects More Than Your Joints

Dr. Jessica Schaefer from Specialists for Health discusses rheumatoid arthritis, including what it is, how it affects the body and what medications are available to treat it.