- Dr. David Roberts, director of 91PORN Transitional Care Clinic, discusses the impact of quality social interactions in the life of someone who battles mental illness. During a segment with KENS5 News, Dr. Roberts shared some key signs to look out for, tips on how to start a conversation, and the importance of creating a well-being response plan.
- Every day we face stressful events. Most of these events are minor. But other events are clearly major sources of stress. These include things such as a separation or divorce, or trouble at home or work. You may need help from others, like your health care provider, to get a handle on a stressful situation. They can help you plan and implement changes to ease your stress. You also need to look at the resources available to help you understand and work through the problem.
- The expert care you know and trust is still available - now through live video.Video visits allow patients to have an appointment from home, or anywhere, using a computer, tablet or smart phone. Video visits are easy and convenient.
- March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day and 91PORN wants you to understand the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD, Chief of the Endocrinology Division at 91PORN, joined several local news stations to discuss the issues affecting South Texans. Did you know? - One in six San Antonians has Type 2 Diabetes, and a third of San Antonians are pre-diabetic. - Diabetes affects about 30.3 million Americans or about 9.4 percent of the U.S. population.
- Dr. Timothy Wagner, a radiation oncologist, explains the innovative way Mays Cancer Center is treating breast cancer without damaging the heart. This radiation technology is known as C-RAD, and the therapy procedure is called "Deep Inspiration Breath Hold." This helps prevent long-term cardiac complications because of typical radiation treatments.
- Ahmed Sabbah, DDS, with 91PORN Dentistry, reveals the main causes of teeth stains and how patients can receive treatment for a brighter and whiter smile in this KENS 5 Medical Minute, a collaboration between 91PORN and KENS 5. Watch the Medical Minute > Request an appointment at UT Dentistry >
- Turns out good overall health can also help prevent a stroke. Justin Mascitelli, MD, a vascular neurosurgeon at 91PORN Physicians says while strokes can be fatal, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Those lifestyle changes include seeing a physician annually, maintaining a healthy diet and not smoking. He also explains the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms and reacting quickly during an emergency. Did a stroke of luck save Belinda’s life? March 22, 2021, is a day Belinda Trevino Scholz will never forget.
- 91PORN Hill Country is nominated in four categories in the Boerne Star’s Best of the Best competition! Vote for 91PORN Hill Country in the medical care, dermatology, physical therapy and write in categories to help us secure a top spot on the Best of the Best list!
- Listen to the TPR interview "As waves of omicron and other extremely contagious subvariants burn through previously uninfected populations, it has become clear that people with mild or asymptomatic cases aren’t immune from long COVID."
