Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

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.

Getting Help For Depression, Anxiety And Other Mental Health Conditions

Mental health problems can affect your quality of life. Ron and Cora talk to Dr. Gabe Ortiz about common mental health conditions, including addiction, and how to find help.

These Shoes Are Made For Feet

The average adult spends about four hours per day on their feet—sometimes more. And when your feet hurt, it’s hard to focus on anything else. WellMed Radio guest Cory Wallace, DPM, discusses bunions, hammertoes and other common foot conditions and their treatments, and why a well-fitting shoe can make a big difference. www.wellmedhealthcare.com

Social Determinants Of Public Health

Anil T. Mangla, B.Sc., MS., PhD., MPH., FRSPH, Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and the Director of Public Health and Research at University of the Incarnate Word-School of Osteopathic Medicine, talks about the social determinants that factor into the health of a community. Vaccines, food availability and education all factor in to public health.

It's Time To Talk Colonoscopies

Getting older? You’re getting wiser, perhaps getting reading glasses…and getting some new screenings as part of your regular preventive health care. Drs. Riya Joseph and Anup Kumar from WellMed at South Buckner stress the critical importance of colonoscopies and other screenings.

Take a deep breath: conditions that affect the lungs (and heart)

Nothing else matters when you can’t breathe. Dr. Gabriel Ortiz-Varela, San Antonio Premier Internal Medicine, discusses various pulmonary conditions with hosts Ron Aaron and FNP Cora Dziuk.

The Lowdown On Strokes

Strokes don’t exist in a vacuum. WellMed Specialists for Health cardiologist Dr. Chris Thompson dives into the many factors that contribute to strokes and heart disease.

Eating Well As You Age – How a Good Diet Can Help Keep You Healthy

WellMed RN and Educator June Jacobs discusses strategies for improving your diet, including choosing better foods and how to modify your meals to be healthier.

Coping With A Diagnosis Of Type 2 Diabetes

A new diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes often comes with another clinical diagnosis: depression. Bridget Wilson, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator and WellMed Clinical Educator, knows the road to managing diabetes can be hard. She shares how to cope with the new emotions while creating a new path of healthy living.

Prescription medication and other topics

Cora and Ron talk about several topics relating to older adults, including prescription medications – how refills work, why it matters if you miss doses and why you should talk to your physician if you are having difficulties tolerating or affording your medications.