We welcome a new co-host to WellMed Radio: Marissa Charles, D.O., primary care physician and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She discusses the “D.O. difference” and what makes a D.O.’s approach to practicing medicine unique. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. WellMed Radio airs on Sundays in San Antonio at 6 p.m. on KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com ....
May 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 78
Dr. Aparna Vallabhaneni (WellMed at Georgetown) talks with WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron about what may be next for the COVID-19 virus in the coming months. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. WellMed Radio airs on Sundays in San Antonio at 6 p.m. on KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com .
May 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 77
Visiting your doctor through a video app used to be a timesaving convenience for minor illnesses and injuries. COVID-19 has thrust telemedicine into the spotlight as a safe way to see your doctor while adhering to social distancing measures. Dr. Charles Van Duyne, Chief Medical Information Officer, USMD, and Associate Medical Information Officer, WellMed Medical Management, talks with WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron about how to navigate a successful telemedicine visit with your physician. WellMed ...
May 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 76
Dr. Omprakash Pansara, WellMed at South Parsons in Tampa, Florida, dives into the differences between viruses and bacteria and the most effective way to diagnose and treat them. The discussion includes an analysis of what we know to date about the COVID-19 virus. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. WellMed Radio airs on Sundays in San Antonio at 6 p.m. on KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthca...
Apr 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 75
A bit of genetic material and a protein coat—AKA a virus--are the cause of many illnesses, including COVID-19. Osman "Ossie" Ahmed, MD, DPh, WellMed Medical Director, discusses viruses and COVID-19 with WellMed Radio cohosts Joshua Beck, MD and Ron Aaron. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier with hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Joshua Beck. WellMed Radio airs on Sundays in San Antonio at 6 p.m. on KLUP...
Apr 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 74
WellMed Chief of Palliative Care Dr. Elizabeth Glazier joins WellMed Radio co-host Ron Aaron to share what should know about palliative care. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier with hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Joshua Beck. WellMed Radio airs on Sundays in San Antonio at 6 p.m. on KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com .
Mar 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 73
Monica Brown, DO and Megha Patel, NP (WellMed at South Stuart, Florida) join WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Mar 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 72
It seems like only yesterday you were sitting in an exam room in a paper gown, breathing in and out while your primary care doctor pressed a stethoscope to your back. Paulina Thanawala, DO, USMD Frisco Clinic, talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron about the importance of the annual medical exam for all adults including critical issues, benchmarks, vaccines, and more.
Feb 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 71
Simply saying those two words makes people cringe. The pain from kidney stones is said to be worse than childbirth. Dr. Niraj Badhiwala, urologist from Urology Associates of North Texas (and former kidney stone sufferer) runs through kidney stone prevention, diagnosis, and treatment with cohosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron. Plus more on prostate health and urinary tract issues.
Feb 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 70
Now that the New Year is now just the Year, nutrition resolutions and willpower can start to wane. WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron speaks with Dr. Robert Ross from South Alamo Medical Group on how to keep the momentum going on your nutrition and weight loss goals.
Feb 03, 2020•26 min
Yes, THAT change. Dr. Mahnaz Rahman, OB/GYN at USMD Denton North, turns up the air conditioner and has an enlightening conversation about menopause with WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron. Join Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron every weekend for WellMed Radio, 30 minutes of education and conversation to help you get healthy, stay healthy and live healthy. Learn more about WellMed at www.wellmedhealthcare.com
Jan 27, 2020•26 min
Living with a chronic condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure (CHF) can take a toll on a person’s well-being. WellMed Radio cohost Dr. Joshua Beck discusses living with and managing these and other chronic health conditions.
Jan 22, 2020•26 min
Do you hate shingles? We hate shingles. Co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron discuss shingles (booo!) including new developments in prevention and treatment, plus a discussion on common skin conditions.
Jan 13, 2020•26 min
Dr. Steven Argumedo (WNI – South Alamo Medical Group) discusses common urinary conditions that occur in adults, like UTIs, incontinence, urinary leakage and BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) with WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron.
Jan 02, 2020•26 min
WellMed Network physician David Mullican, M.D., FAAFP (South Alamo Medical Group) and WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron discuss sleep problems millions of Americans face nightly, including insomnia, periodic waking and sleep apnea.
Dec 16, 2019•26 min
Ron and Dr. Beck discuss health symptoms that tend to reoccur -- including stuffy noses and coughs -- what to look out for and when you might need to see your doctor.
Dec 10, 2019•26 min
Ron Aaron and Dr. Beck discuss the top 10 fears adults have as they age and provide some suggestions that can help.WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron discuss health issues affecting older adults. You won’t want to miss out on news that can help you live your healthiest life.Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com
Nov 25, 2019•26 min
Vaccines can keep you alive and well. WellMed physician Dr. Vrajesh Shah discusses why it’s important to get the flu and pneumonia shots, and what other vaccinations you might need. Reminder: it’s never too late to get your flu, pneumonia and other vaccinations!WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron discuss health issues affecting older adults. You won’t want to miss out on news that can help you live your healthiest life.Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com
Nov 20, 2019•26 min
Dr. Ninza Sanchez (WNI, South Alamo Medical Group) joins Dr. Beck and Ron to discuss the DASH diet, what it is, how it can help you lower your blood pressure and improve your health. WellMed Radio podcasts are informative discussions on health topics such as controlling diabetes, recognizing the symptoms of heart disease and the importance of keeping up with your regular preventive health screenings. WellMed physician Dr. Joshua Beck joins veteran broadcast Ron Aaron as they talk about health is...
Nov 12, 2019•26 min
Dr. Beck and Ron are joined by WellMed Network doctor Carlos Porter, MD, from Porter Medical Associates discuss the DEXA scan, a highly-precise x-ray used to screen bone density, and treatment methods for thinning bones (osteoporosis).
Nov 04, 2019•26 min
Dr. Jesus Rodriguez discusses preventive colonoscopies, mammograms and other preventive screenings, what they entail and how they can save your life.
Oct 28, 2019•26 min
WellMed Network doctor Alessandro Valverde, MD discusses Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NFLD), what it is, how it’s diagnosed and what treatments are available.
Oct 22, 2019•26 min
Ever wonder what those numbers on your medical records mean? Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tamika Sanchez talk with Cassandra Barnes, senior clinical code consultant with WellMed, about how the program DataRAP, which keeps up with those numbers, or codes, help your health care provider make sure you are receiving the right treatment. WellMed Radio podcasts are informative discussions on health topics such as controlling diabetes, recognizing the symptoms of heart disease and the importance of keep...
Oct 18, 2019•26 min
WHAT?! Co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron discuss (loudly) hearing loss and how to mitigate the effects, and what happens when joint pain turns into joint replacement.
Oct 14, 2019•26 min
Dr. Clint Anderson of Family Medical Home Physicians joined Dr. Beck and Ron Aaron in the studio to share his tips on kicking hypertension and avoiding diabetes.
Oct 09, 2019•26 min
WellMed Radio co-host Dr. Joshua Beck discusses diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other sleep disorders plus an in-depth conversation on erectile dysfunction.
Sep 09, 2019•26 min
Dr. Cheryl Winchell from WellMed at Sebastian, Florida discusses vaccinations at every stage in life.
Sep 04, 2019•26 min
WellMed providers Dr. Jesus Rodriguez and Benjamin Gibson, PharmD offer advice on medication adherence and controlling diabetes and pre-diabetes.
Aug 26, 2019•26 min
It’s no secret that quitting smoking or chewing (or vaping) tobacco and nicotine products isn’t easy. WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Joshua Beck and Ron Aaron discuss nicotine cessation with WellMed provider Dr. Manuel Jain.
Aug 19, 2019•26 min
A team of palliative providers (Dr. Sally Kelley, DNP Merlyn Palacios and LMSW Carmen Scott) gives the rundown on the finer points of palliative care.
Aug 13, 2019•26 min
