Martha Ford, DO (WellMed at New Tampa - Florida) talks with WellMed Radio hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Marissa Charles about how blood donation can help in the fight against COVID-19. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h6t67-fa18eb or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live h...
Feb 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 108
Samir Derisavifard, MD (USMD Center for Advanced Pelvic Medicine and Bladder Health, Arlington, Texas) talks with WellMed Radio hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Marissa Charles about urinary incontinence in both women and men. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rx9zu-f96398 or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stor...
Feb 01, 2021•26 min•Ep. 107
Simarta Brennan-Prescod, MD (Optum – Northeast; St. Petersburg, Florida) talks with WellMed Radio hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Marissa Charles about the importance of blood donation during COVID-19 Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8gcpn-f8977f or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to h...
Jan 25, 2021•26 min•Ep. 106
Steve Ramirez, MD, FAAFP (WellMed Medical Director - Austin) talks with WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron about why it's important everyone get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Cohost Dr. Marissa Charles was on special assignment. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-g5hhc-f80b30 or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners disc...
Jan 19, 2021•26 min•Ep. 105
Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD (WellMed Medical Director of Integrative Medicine) talks with WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron about integrative pain management approaches to health care. Cohost Dr. Marissa Charles was on special assignment. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-i2wzf-f76425 or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners...
Jan 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 104
Emily Isaacs, MD (USMD Fort Worth Clearfork) talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about rheumatic diseases, how they're diagnosed and treatment options. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s77s3-f457a6 or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you li...
Dec 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 103
Martha Ford, DO (WellMed at New Tampa) talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about skin cancer screenings, diagnosis, and treatment. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tu3qa-f3b2bc or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. WellMed ...
Nov 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 102
Jessica Buzenas, MD (South Alamo Medical Group) talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about how simple lifestyle changes can improve your health. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3wdw7-f1ccaa or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live health...
Nov 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 101
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men as they age. It’s also one of the most treatable if caught early. Dr. Manuel Jain (WellMed at Haines City, FL) discusses prostate cancer with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. Listen to the podcast here https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tqjcs-f12152 or by searching for WellMed Radio in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Pandora, Stitcher and Spotify. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affectin...
Nov 02, 2020•26 min•Ep. 100
Ninza Sanchez, MD (South Alamo Medical Group) talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about how and why colorectal cancer screenings can save lives. 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 Tampa at 1:30 p.m EST on AM 860/FM 93.7 The ANSWER and in San Antonio at 6 p.m. CST at KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com . Now more than eve...
Oct 28, 2020•26 min•Ep. 99
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It can develop a variety of issues such as psoriasis, eczema and cancer – especially as you age. That’s why proper skin care and regular screenings are important. Dr. Marini Fowler (Westlake Dermatology) talks with cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and broadcaster Ron Aaron about what you can do to care for your skin. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. ...
Oct 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 98
We talk a lot about getting regular health screenings—for a good reason! These screenings can help your doctor discover health problems before they become serious, which is important during this pandemic. Dr. Nikhil Agarwal (WellMed at Cedar Park, TX) discusses screenings with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. 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 Su...
Oct 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 97
Family Nurse Practitioner Alba Baylon, FNP-C (South Alamo Medical Group) talks about diagnosing and treating high blood pressure with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. 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 Tampa at 1:30 p.m EST and in San Antonio at 6 p.m. CST at KLUP. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com . Now more than ever, WellMed CAR...
Oct 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 96
This year, fall and winter bring two viruses to the table: influenza and COVID-19. Angelica Contreras, DO (WellMed at Rosewood, Austin, TX) discusses this unique situation facing the health care this winter. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com . Now more than ever, WellMed CARES about keeping you safe and healthy....
Sep 28, 2020•26 min•Ep. 95
Jack Lewis, M.D. (USMD Mansfield Urology Clinic) talks with WellMed Radio co-host Ron Aaron about prostate cancer, diagnosis and treatment, plus an overview of diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones. 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 . Now more than ever, WellMed CARES about keeping you s...
Sep 21, 2020•26 min•Ep. 94
Falls become increasingly dangerous as you grow older. Even an active, healthy adult can be sidelined by a bad fall. WellMed primary care physician Cheryl Tapp Winchell, DO (WellMed at Sebastian joins WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron for a discussion on the best way to prevent falls in your home. 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 A...
Sep 14, 2020•26 min•Ep. 93
WellMed medical director Dr. Lewis Greenberg discusses diagnosing and treating sleep apnea, other sleep disorders, and more with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. 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 . Now more than ever, WellMed CARES about keeping you safe and healthy....
Sep 08, 2020•26 min•Ep. 92
Derick Young, MD (WellMed at Windcrest, San Antonio) talks with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about why flu shots are even more important this year in light of COVID-19, which is still a very real threat. 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 ....
Aug 31, 2020•26 min•Ep. 91
When you suffer from back pain, it’s nearly impossible to focus on anything else. With a background in physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, Lindsay Argo, MD (USMD), shares her knowledge on how to treat back pain with hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. 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....
Aug 24, 2020•26 min•Ep. 90
Life has changed considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s completely normal to have a difficult time adjusting. Dr. Nanda Bysani (USMD – Carrollton Clinic) discusses adjusting to the new way of living in 2020 with WellMed radio hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron. 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.wel...
Aug 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 89
COVID-19 is on the forefront of everyone’s mind, but flu season is right around the corner and it’s still a potentially deadly threat. Co-hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron discuss the importance of getting a flu vaccine and living in the new normal of the COVID-10 pandemic. 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 ww...
Aug 17, 2020•26 min•Ep. 88
WellMed Director of Integrative Medicine Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, talks with WellMed Radio co-hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron about alternative treatments and approaches for managing disease plus use of acupuncture to reduce chronic pain and more. 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 ....
Aug 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 87
With the reopening of businesses and schools, the number of cases of coronavirus diagnosed in younger people is increasing. Dr. Carol Stewart-Francisco (WellMed at Longwood) discusses ways to stay calm and stop the spread with WellMed Radio host Ron Aaron. 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 ...
Jul 27, 2020•26 min•Ep. 86
The coronavirus pandemic forced many people to cancel or postpone elective surgeries for the foreseeable future. Dr. Juan Rodriguez-Rodriguez and Dr. Alexis Silva-Vega (WellMed at Oak Commons) discuss with WellMed Radio cohosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron why to hold off on elective surgeries during COVID-19. 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 Anton...
Jul 20, 2020•26 min•Ep. 85
Cris Sierra, vice president, transportation operations for WellMed’s Comfort Care Non-Emergency Medical Transportation discusses with WellMed Radio’s co-hosts Dr. Marissa Charles and Ron Aaron everything caregivers and others need to know about the service. 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...
Jul 13, 2020•26 min•Ep. 84
In the early 2000s, two severe viral respiratory illnesses spread quickly and left devastation in their wake. Coronaviruses was the cause of both SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). However, after an initial rapid spread, SARS and MERS were contained. Epidemiologist and WellMed medical director Dr. Osman Ahmed discusses why COVID-19 is different and why it’s so important to take steps to stop the spread, and new testing methods being introduced. ...
Jul 06, 2020•26 min•Ep. 83
Only weeks after relaxed restrictions, parts of the U.S. are seeing a resurgence in COVID-19. NP Kimberly Bradley (WellMed at Sebastian) shares what protocols are in place to treat patients safely while preventing spread of the virus, along with new developments like the “Grandpad.” 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...
Jun 29, 2020•26 min•Ep. 82
COVID-19 has created a new normal, and many people are struggling to cope. Dr. Benjamin Stevens (WellMed at New Braunfels) talks about the pandemic’s effect on mental health and how to get help for yourself or a loved one. 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 Saturdays on KLUP 930AM The Answer in San Antonio. Visit us at www.wellmedhealthcare.com.
Jun 22, 2020•26 min•Ep. 81
Here is a term you don’t hear every day: antimicrobial stewardship. It’s critical to treat infections effectively with antibiotics, but misuse can lead to antibiotic resistance—which can be a BIG problem. Dr. Dawn Rudd (WellMed at Medical Center) talks about protecting the integrity and therapeutic value of antibiotics on WellMed Radio. WellMed Radio focuses on health issues affecting adults. Providers and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. WellMed Radio airs o...
Jun 15, 2020•26 min•Ep. 80
Dr. Alisa Holland (WellMed at Bayside) discusses the necessity of adapting to previously unorthodox methods of seeing patients, including the rapid rise of telehealth services. Telehealth services for WellMed patients can be accessed at www.myhealthteamnow.com 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....
May 26, 2020•26 min•Ep. 79
