Advice for Healthy Living

By: Manuel Jain, MD What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is excessively high. Insulin, a hormone, normally aids in […]

By: Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW Why is breathing  4-7-8 – so helpful and what does it do for us? Conscious Breathing during these challenging Covid-19 times is sweeping our […]

By: Andrew MacKinnon, MD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health concern that can affect the entire body, a common diagnosis in veterans. Developing PTSD involves living in […]

Nurse practitioner Tiffany Todd challenges others to never stop learning. Todd developed a love for learning at a young age. The daughter of two educators, she was reminded that there […]

Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancerous and can spread. Ovarian cancers were […]

This annual campaign began in October 1985 as an organized movement to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and finding a cure. It also […]

It has been a beautiful experience working with patients since the day I started as a Medical Assistant (MA) with WellMed. They are like my own family. We serve a mostly older […]

With information readily available at our fingertips, there is opportunity for misinformation. During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, let’s debunk some prostate cancer myths to help clear up confusion and keeping […]

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By: Alisa Holland, MD August is National Immunization Awareness month, a great time to review what vaccinations may be needed for every member of the family. In addition to parents […]

By: Paul Kostamo, M.D. If you’re planning to spend extended time outside during the 2021 summer season, beware the dangers of the summer heat. Types of heat-related illnesses • Heat […]

By: Robin M. Eickhoff, M.D. This blog first appeared in San Antonio Medicine in May 2021 My entire life, I have battled weight. My mother says she named me after […]