Advice for Healthy Living

by Carol Zernial, WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director While cleaning out the piles of articles, papers, books, cassettes, etc. that belonged to my mother, we discovered that her anxiety was […]

By Dr. Christopher M. Thompson Cardiologist – WellMed / Specialist For Health February is when we traditionally present our loved ones and friends with Valentine cards, candies and gifts. But […]

by Joseph Aigner-Varoz, Sr. Director, Clinic Operations Support This coming month marks several recognition celebrations for a few of our amazing WellMed clinical teams. Throughout the month of November, we […]

By Brittany Shoemake, M.D. Awareness of a disease begins with education. Breast cancer is no different. It’s important to understand what it is so you know what to do if […]

By Armando Gutierrez, MD Summertime means mosquitos—and mosquito bites. In some parts of the southernmost United States and the Gulf Coast, mosquitos are a year-round nuisance. Mosquitos can be much […]

by Henry Calderoni, M.D. Though natural disasters and other emergencies are perilous for everyone, people 60 and older are especially vulnerable. Limited mobility, impaired hearing or vision and reduced cognitive […]

By Mario Siervo, MD As members of the Baby Boomer generation reach what was once considered their “golden years,” many are re-defining what it means to be an older adult. […]

by Joseph Aigner-Varoz Senior Director, Clinic Operations Support The American Nurses Association’s theme for this year’s National Nurses Week is “Nurses: Inspire.  Innovate.  Influence.” National Nurses Week was first observed […]

by Joseph Aigner-Varoz Senior Director, Clinic Operations Support Patient Experience Week, which runs from April 23-27, is an annual event to celebrate accomplishments, re-energize efforts, and honor our outstanding team who […]

by Joseph Aigner-Varoz Senior Director, Clinic Operations Support March is National Social Work Month.  During the entire month, we celebrate Social Workers across WellMed and across the nation to recognize […]

By Saritha Pothuluri, MD As a primary care physician specializing in senior health care, I’m no stranger to a common malady in older adults: hypertension, more commonly referred to as […]

By Carol Zernial In late January, the President signed the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act into law. The new law requires the Secretary of Health […]