Docs in a Pod presented by WellMed

Occupational Therapy Month

April is Occupational Therapy Month. But what is occupational therapy, and how does it compare to physical therapy? Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C from Homecare Dimensions, breaks down everything you need to know.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square. 

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

Can you lower your risk of diabetes-related complications? This week co-hosts Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square and Ron Aaron discuss how to prevent or delay diabetes complications and how to improve overall health.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

 

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

 

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

 

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

 

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

 

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1:30 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health disparities that affect minority populations and promote efforts to improve the health of all Americans.

Dr. Brooke Mobley, associate medical director over skilled nursing care in Tampa Bay, Florida, and associate medical director of North Pinellas Hospitalist Medicine for Optum Care of Florida, explains how you can bring awareness to minority health issues and improve your overall health.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

 

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

What is Irritable bowel syndrome? (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an illness that causes stomach pain and problems with bowel movements. Do you think you may have IBS? Sheri Nieto, NP from WellMed at Kenworthy, details everything you need to know about IBS. Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Olivia Rahma, NP from WellMed at Ninth Avenue.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Emergency Room 101

There is no universal rule as to when you should visit the emergency room. However, there are certain medical conditions that typically require immediate medical attention.

Join Gabriela Trevino, DNP, FNP-C from WellMed at Medical Tower for a discussion on emergency room utilization. Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz Eisenberg and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square to learn how to be prepared in case of an emergency.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

 

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier.

 

Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

 

Dealing with anxiety when visiting the doctor

Why am I so nervous for my doctor's appointment?

The best way to handle doctor office anxiety is to just do it. Family Nurse Practitioner Sai-Han Yu, from WellMed at Grissom, explains why you should not have any fear seeing your physician.

Tune in with co-hosts Gina Galaviz and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

 

Sleep Aids: What works and what to avoid

Can’t fall asleep? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with sleep issues, and the causes can be complex. Dr. Marwa Abd Alla from WellMed at Cullen Park explains the different types of insomnia, what causes them and how to get a good night’s sleep.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Audrey Baria from WellMed at 9th Avenue North.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Six things to prevent colorectal cancer

What is colorectal cancer, and what are ways to prevent the illness? Dr. Kathleen Berger from WellMed at St. Joseph discusses everything you need to know about the disease and how to prep for a colonoscopy.

Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Audrey Baria from WellMed at 9th Avenue North.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Building stronger bones

Did you know as we get older our bone density starts to change? Fortunately, regular exercise and healthy habits can go a long way toward strengthening your bones.  

This week, Dr. Alisa Holland from WellMed at Bayside in Tampa, Florida discusses different tips for strengthening your bones. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Understanding mental health stigma in black communities

February is Black History Month. Not only is it a month to celebrate the history and achievements of African Americans, but it is also a month to shed light on issues that concern black communities. 

This week, Dr. Jacqueline Carruthers from WellMed at Saint Edwards in Houston, Texas breaks down the stigma around mental health. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square.

Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher.

Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities:

7 to 7:30 a.m. CT:

San Antonio (930 AM The Answer)

DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth])

6:30 to 7 p.m. CT:

Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer)

7 to 7:30 p.m. CT:

Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM)

Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities.

1 to 2 p.m. ET:

Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)