Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

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.

Survival Of The Fittest: why exercise is critical for good health

WellMed nurse Bethany Davis, RN, shares her knowledge on the critical role diet and exercise play in achieving and maintaining good health.

The importance of getting vaccinated

Everyone including older adults need their vaccinations. Dr. Sarah Gardner from USMD Richland Hills covers which shots you need and why, including dispelling some common misconceptions.

Know Your Nurse: An introduction

Tomika Sanchez, Clinical Programs Special Projects RN joins Ron Aaron to talk about her 20-years as a registered nurse, why nurses are so important and why she loves her career.

Seniors, know your feet! With Cory Wallace DPM

Cory Wallace, DPM , WellMed Specialists for Health - Podiatry, provides expert information to seniors and others on what they should know to keep feet healthy.

Risky business -- older adults in the hospital with NP Dziuk

Hospitalizations, depression and chronic diseases pose special risks to older people. Hosts NP Cora Dziuk and Ron Aaron discuss why older adults are more at risk during a hospital stay.

Finasteride and your prostate – what you should know with Dr. Ian Thompson

Dr. Ian Thompson, president, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center and lead researcher discusses a study of men with prostate disease and the prescription medication Finasteride.