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Dr. Rene Rodriguez Helping Patients Live Longer

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Helping Patients LIVE LONGER Written By Marie Cook and Daniel Calderon

A native of El Salvador, Dr. Rene Rodriguez brings WellMed Model of Care to South Side at newly expanded Wooldridge clinic

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lot has changed in the nearly five decades since Dr. Rene Rodriguez began practicing medicine. A native of Guatemala, Dr. Rodriguez has called Corpus Christi home for most of his adult life, working as a primary care physician who specializes in senior care.

One thing that didn’t change much during his career was the way the healthcare system promoted an acute, emergent model of care. Patients were more likely to be seen when they were sick or in an emergency, rather than working with their healthcare team on a plan to stay well or manage chronic disease.

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cian at its newly minted South Side clinic, WellMed at Wooldridge at 5846 Wooldridge Road.

“WellMed is a company that was created by doctors, so they are very conscious of the importance of a good evaluation, the importance of good treatment and, of course, we are strong in preventive medicine,” said Dr. Rodriguez, a longtime active leader in the Nueces County Medical Society who currently sits on the Executive Board.

“It’s all about coordination of care. That way we are committed to give good service to our patients in terms of follow up and solving

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problems on the spot.� older patients.

The Wooldridge clinic is one of 13 With lab, X-ray, a procedure room WellMed clinics in the Coastal Bend, and 15 exam rooms, the expanded and among nearly 200 primary care WellMed at Wooldridge is another and multi-specialty clinics operated example of the healthcare compaby WellMed in Texas and Florida. ny’s commitment to expand access WellMed Medical Management to healthcare in the Coastal Bend. also supports nearly 11,000 indepenThe clinic also has extended hours dent physicians who contract with the healthcare WellMed has been recognized for company to support their their work in keeping the patients panels of nearly 300,000 they serve healthy and informed Medicare patients in the WellMed Network. with the latest medical information What makes the more and resources and as an industry than 25-year-old healthcare company different, leader in medical risk management, Dr. Rodriguez says, is its dilan award-winning highly effective igent focus on preventive disease management, chronic healthcare. The nationally recognized WellMed care programs and healthcare Care Model emphasizes delivery services. prevention and educating patients to be active, informed and engaged in their healthcare, particularly those with chronic disease states such as diabetes, chronic emphysema and heart disease.

With that in mind, WellMed recently invested in the expansion of the Wooldridge clinic.

The 10,000 square-footplus clinic replaces a 2,500 sf facility at the same address. The stateof-the-art medical center offers senior-friendly features including slip-resistant flooring, no-glare lighting and extra-wide hallways to accommodate special needs of

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on Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm.

In addition to serving the roster of patients seen by Wooldridge providers, the clinic also supports WellMed Network patients with contracted physicians or other WellMed clinics. So if a patient in the WellMed Network is sick on Saturday and they don’t need emergency medical attention, they can go to the Wooldridge clinic for attention. Or if they have a need for lab or X-ray, the Wooldridge clinic can provide those services.

WellMed health coaches provide WellMed Health Coaches provide coaching for self-management support, coaching for self-management focused education support, focused education for for specific disease needs, medication and your specific disease needs, meditreatment options, and cation and treatment options, and can identify additionidentify additional resources to asal resources to assist in managing disease. sist in managing your disease such Health Coaches focus as social workers, diabetic testing on patients with chronic supplies and even diabetic shoes. diseases such as Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, Ischemic Heart Disease and Chronic Obstructive PulmoCenter published in 2011 shows nary Disease/Asthma. The clinic that WellMed patients actually live even has a nail technician on staff longer compared with the general to help with the unique podiatry Medicare population. To learn needs of diabetic patients. more about WellMed, visit www.

An independent, federally fundwellmedhealthcare.com or call ed study by the Robert Graham toll-free at 1-888-781-WELL (9355).

The winds of change are blowing. And although Fall officially began on September 22nd, we all know that in South Texas it doesn’t feel like Fall until much later. But just when we think we can’t take another day of the stifling heat, there it is. Our first cold front. There is something refreshing and renewing about that first cold front. That’s what this magazine has been for me; both refreshing and renewing.

And the timing couldn’t have been better.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to the premiere issue of GoodLife Magazine.

I was living what I considered a “good life” until a family tragedy left me lost and questioning whether I would ever have a “good life” again. I wish I could say that my challenges in life are rare but they’re not. We all face trials and tribulations and have to learn to triumph over those challenges and find our way to a “good life” for ourselves and our loved ones. That is our goal at GoodLife Magazine. To help you as you strive to create a “good life” for yourselves and your families.

I am excited to share this journey with you and hope that you will find some valuable tips, inspiration and resources each month.

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et’s face it, holidays are fun, but overindulgences can leave us tired, bloated, and nutritionally starved. Studies have shown weight gain to increase over the holidays, and half that weight will stay around until summer. Yikes!

Here are some strategies to help you feel great while still enjoying all the holiday festivities you love:

1. EAT A HEALTHY MEAL BEFORE THE PARTY. Lots of water and a high protein meal is a good choice. This will keep you full and allow you to have better control over your choices. Don’t follow the ‘I am saving my calories’ mistake, it WILL backfire! If you show up famished, your blood sugar will be low, and you can guarantee you will binge on the buffet. If you happen to arrive hungry, drink at least 2 cups of water before chowing down.

always focus on it. We struggle with an internal battle of making good choices and not allowing ANY food restrictions. Food restrictions tend to have a negative affect, and the next thing we know we are eating everything we shouldn’t. Instead, survey the table and decide which treats you would like and come up with a plan (save your calories for foods you love). This may take the form of a small piece of cake or a few unhealthy appetizers.

2. ALLOW SMALL INDULGENCES. Unfortunately, during the holidays we are overly exposed to unhealthy foods which causes our minds to

3. PORTION CONTROL. Use a plate instead of continuously picking at the buffet. This will help you see just how much food you are

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4. BE MINDFUL. Pay attention to what you are consuming. This sounds a little obvious, but many times we get busy socializing and start mindlessly eating. We don’t realize how much food or alcohol we have indulged in. Also, be aware of how your food choices make you feel.

At the end of each day, evaluate the decisions you made and how your body reacted. Ask yourself the tough questions, Does this food taste better than how you currently feel? Are you proud of your food choices? Are your choices helping you towards your health goals?

5. STAY ACTIVE. Spend each morning doing at least 20 minutes of physical activity. Make it part of your morning routine to help burn calories and set your day

with positive momentum. Working out will also eliminate some of the holiday stress which usually leads to overindulgence.

6. DRINK WATER. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces per day. This will give you an energy boost, alleviate stress, and help refrain from overeating. It is the easiest way to help our bodies mentally and physically, yet we forget to make it a priority.

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eating. Focus on nutritional food first so you have less space to load on empty calories. First, try loading half of your plate with greens, then add the protein (aim for skinless pieces if you can find them), finish up with the seasonal favs.

The most important thing is to be patient with yourself. If you didn’t make the best choices, make tomorrow better. Remember, there is more to holidays than food, so focus on soaking up the ones you love.

Practice moderation, be mindful, and enjoy yourself.

For more health and fitness tips please like my community page at www.facebook.com/ashleytarabomar.

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How can you tell if that spot on your foot needs to be seen by a Podiatrist? There are a few simple questions you need to ask yourself.

Does it itch? Does the spot have scalloped or irregular borders? Does the color of the spot appear lighter or darker in the middle compared to the border? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should call your Podiatrist for evaluation of the lesion.

Living in the South Texas Coastal area, you may notice more people wear flip flops or go barefoot to stay cool. Even though the sun provides us with great Vitamin D (which helps with muscle aches and fatigue), too much sun can cause skin burns which in turn can promote cancerous cells. The feet are prime targets for melanoma.

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Remember early treatment can save lives. Many people forget to include their feet and toes when applying sunscreen. Melanoma can affect all parts of the body. So if you have unexplained discoloration of your toe nails, make an appointment with your podiatrist for your medical safety.

Cynthia Hemesath, D.P.M. earned her Medical Degree from the Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in North Chicago, Illinois. She went to complete here Residency at New Mexico VA Healthcare System, where she also completed a Surgical Residency and served as Chief Resident for two years. She is an international speaker with the Foot and Ankle Foundation. She is a diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.

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recently had a chance to hear Erik Weihenmayer speak at a health and wellness conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. His topic, ”Breaking down barriers and overcoming challenges”. All I knew, at that point, was that he had climbed the highest summit in the world, Mount Everest.

Climbing Mount Everest and facing the elements, sounded like quite a challenge to me.

But I didn’t realize until Erik walked on stage that he faced a much greater challenge than simply climbing Mount Everest.

He was more than just some guy that climbed the highest mountain in the world. Erik was the only blind man to ever climb Mount Everest. Now, he had my attention.

As we watched video of the climb and heard Erik’s account of this seemingly unsurmountable feat, the barriers I have faced in my life seemed to pale by comparison. Not only had Erik reached the summit of Mount Everest but he had climbed to the highest summits in each of the seven continents and had kayaked all 277 miles of the Grand Canyon, as well. I sat in amazement and was brought to tears as he shared how he had he found the strength to move past the challenges in his life.

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“What’s within you is stronger than what’s in your way.”

beginnings of the “No Barriers movement” and the development of “No Barriers Life Elements”.

THE NO BARRIERS LIFE ELEMENTS • VISION – Define a purpose that inspires you to give your best back to the world.

• REACH – Move beyond your comfort zone to grow and reach your goals.

• PIONEER – Persevere through challenges to innovate.

• ROPE TEAM – Collaborate and connect with others to build strong communities.

• ALCHEMY – Harness life experiences into optimism.

• SUMMITS – Find the gifts earned through the struggle.

• ELEVATE – Impact the world as a leader who serves.

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Living a NO BARRIERS LIFE

• In 2005 Weihenmayer co-founded No Barriers USA which helps those with special challenges to live active and purposeful lives. To learn more about “No Barriers”, visit www. nobarriersusa.org • Erik Weihenmayer’s third book, “No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon”, will be released February 7, 2017.

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THE NO BARRIERS PLEDGE Obstacles are all around us. They want to knock us flat on our backs and keep us from being our best selves. But inside all of us is a light that when ignited propels us through seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

I pledge to live a No Barriers Life. In doing so, I am promising to harness adversity, break through my personal barriers and create a life of purpose and impact. I will always remember that regardless of our abilities, we all have some type of barrier in our lives and that no matter what barriers I face, what’s within me is stronger than what’s in my way.

Remember, do not give up hope. For where there is hope, there is faith. And where there is faith, miracles happen.

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Erik’s goal is to help people to see that the greatest discoveries in life are those inside you and that you can use your greatest challenges as a catalyst for something better in your life rather than allowing it to crush you.

No matter what challenges you are facing, you can reframe the way you see those challenges and refuse to allow them to hold you captive. You can live a “No Barriers” life. Are you ready to take the “No Barriers” pledge? To take those challenges that you have allowed to hold you back and use them as a catalyst to move you forward to the life you deserve? I am.

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