Advice for Healthy Living

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 […]

For WellMed trainer Jessica Hawkins, Pride Month represents how far the LBGTQIA community has come in recent years. “Pride Month is a testament to the hard work from previous generations […]

By Yoon Hang “John” Kim, M.D. Living with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past year has left its mark on us all. The isolation of being in quarantine, fear of […]

Sometimes everyday living is a chore. Most people don’t think twice about the ability to dress themselves or make a meal. For others, it’s a different story. When pain, injury […]

By George Rapier, M.D. As I write this, Texas and a few other states will no longer require people to wear a mask in public. In Texas, all businesses—including restaurants, […]