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- HEALTH, FITNESS AND BEAUTY, San Marcos, TX., Sunday, July 22, 2012

MARIPOSA APARTMENT HOMESelcome to our fam-ily at MariposaApartment Homesat Hunter Roadwhere friends and

lifestyle make the difference.It is your active adult lifestylewhich helps create theMariposa way of life. A lifethat focuses on the very spiritof our foundation...our resi-dents. And, one of the bestsecrets about living here isthe affordability. You justhave to see the rest.Mariposa Apartment Homes

at Hunter Road is conve-niently located to the CentralTexas Medical Center, numer-ous restaurants, the San Mar-cos outlet malls, Target, JCPenny's and so much more.Residents are afforded in-

teresting opportunities forcontinued personal growthand enjoyment of life in a

home-like setting. Reserveone of three charming floorplans today that fits your 55+lifestyle. At Mariposa Apart-ment Homes at Hunter Roadyou’ll see what we mean whenwe say "We have a new leaseon an active adult lifestyle."Mariposa Apartment Homes

at Hunter Road features five“Spanish Mission Style” build-ings surrounding a centralcourtyard, set amidst lushlandscaping. The grounds in-clude a natural pond, com-munity resident gardening,walking trails, picnic areas,park benches and pool.Residents are afforded in-

teresting opportunities forcontinued personal growthand enjoyment of life in ahome-like setting.Mariposa Apartment Homes

at Hunter Road offers state-of-the-art facilities, a full-time

activity director, and a uniqueparing of onsite individualand social outlets. Trans-portation, provided by CARTS,is also available on a sched-uled basis M-F picking resi-dents up at the main entry ofour community.Mariposa Apartment Homes

at Hunter Road is simply notjust a living space. It is acomfortable lifestyle withspectacular facilities, commu-nity events and a unique par-ing of onsite individual andsocial activities.• Fully appointed club-

house• Resort style swimming

pool• Movie theatre• Spacious activity room

with dance floor and kitchen• Formal community living

with fireplace• Business and computer

center• Full library and study• Coffee bar area• Card room with billiards• Fitness studio• Beauty and barber salonCome build a foundation

for new friendships and com-munity with friends just likeyou who are looking for com-fortable, maintenance-free liv-ing.• Choice of three distinctive

one and two bedroom floorplans• Full kitchen appliance

package• Generous porches

and/or balconies• Decorative lighted ceiling

fans in living area and bed-rooms• Color coordinated interior

decorating• Spacious nine-foot ceil-

ings

• Coat closets, generouspantry and linen storage• Walk-in showers and gar-

den tubs available in mostunits• Full-size washer/dryer

connections• Oversized walk-in closets• High speed Internet ac-

cess and cable TV availableHow can a lifestyle like this

be affordable?The financing for Mariposa

Apartment Homes and othersimilar affordable communi-ties around the country isstructured through a uniqueFederal program.Through special allocation

of tax credits through variousstate partners and nonprofitcorporations, as well as com-mercial lending participants,the financing of these com-munities is facilitated by in-ducing bonds.

A quality 55+ lifestyle: Where friends and lifestyle make the difference

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Putting your best face forwardhe face is the most frequentplace for skin cancer toappear.A more common type of skin

cancer is basal cell carcinoma. If youare unfortunate to get it the goodnews is that it is typically the slowestgrowing and easiest to treat in thecomfort of the physician's office.Other skin cancers are squamous

cell carcinoma and malignantmelanoma. Each are progressivelymore invasive so the key is to catchthem early.Treating melanoma early can save

your life. So if a new mole appears,changes, or a new sore won't heal, tellyour dermatologist about it.Be sure and wear a sunscreen of

SPF30 or higher. This will also helpprotect your skin from skin cancerand aging prematurely. As you age,the first place to show it is your face.Skin loses elasticity over time and sundamage wreaks havoc on the collagenin your skin. This causes your skin to

look older and not have the tone andtexture you had when you wereyounger.Luckily, Dermatology Laser Center

and Spa is located right across fromCentral Texas Medical Center on Won-der World Drive. Dr. Ana Rodriguezhas been practicing medicine since1978. She opened her office in SanMarcos in 1987, and has been servingthe community ever since.Wrinkles, skin discoloration, sun

spots and skin laxity can be reducedor eliminated with the CO2 FractionalLaser Resurfacing with SmartxideDOT procedure in office with minimaldowntime.This procedure immediately tight-

ens skin and stimulates new collagengrowth.Another procedure to combat sun

damage is microdermabrasion. A pro-cedure with minimal downtime thatinvolves using a mild abrasive to re-move the outer damaged layer of skin.Hydrafacial is the latest thing that ex-

foliates as well as hydrates the skin tokeep it healthy.For cases where the lines and wrin-

kles are deeper and more stubborn,Dermatology Laser Center and Spa of-fers the MicroLaser Peel. The Micro-Laser Peel provides an immediate andnoticeable change in skins textureand tightness as compared to micro-dermabrasion, with real improvementin just a few days. This is not as deepas the resurfacing but still muchdeeper than a microdermabrasion.It is important to remember to al-

ways wear SPF if you are out in thesun as a good preventative measure,but when the damage is already done,there are options.To learn more about these proce-

dures or to schedule an appointment,please call Dermatology Laser Centerand Spa at 392-1411.

About Dr. RodriguezDr. Ana Rodriguez received her Doc-

tor of Medicine degree from the Uni-

versity of California at Irvine in 1978.After earning her medical degree, shewas commissioned by the UnitedStates Air Force and served her firsttour of duty in Italy as a general med-ical officer. She was then accepted tothe Wilford Hall Medical Center inTexas for a residency in dermatology.During her service of eight years in

the Air Force as a flight surgeon anddermatologist, Dr. Rodriguez pio-neered military usage of lasers in der-matology. After transferring to the AirForce Reserve, she returned to Texas.In 1987, she began her dermatologypractice in San Marcos.Dr. Rodriguez is board-certified in

dermatology, a fellow of the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology, a fellow ofthe American Society of DermatologicSurgery, and a member of the Ameri-can Society for Laser Medicine andSurgery. In addition, she has con-ducted Dermatologic Laser Surgeryprocedures since 1985 and holds nu-merous credentials in laser surgery.

Dermatology Laser Center and Spa can make you feel like a new person

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HEALTH, FITNESS AND BEAUTY, San Marcos, TX., Sunday, July 22, 2012 -

BATH SALTS: A new anddangerous designer drug

ath salts are a relatively new designerdrug. They are also called Ivory Wave,Purple Wave, Vanilla Sky and Bliss.The effects of these compounds

mimic amphetamines and cocaine, but on amuch greater scale, James W. Schlotter, M.D.,of Finesse Surgical Solutions, saidBased on the effects that users experience,

these compounds are acutely more toxic thanthe amphetamine and cocaine class drugsthat they were designed to emulate.They also cause more issues for law

enforcement in dealing with users who mayhave extreme paranoia and be very aggressiveand dangerous to control.People on bath salts experience agitation,

paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain and sui-cidality. A second concern is the ongoing sui-cidality in these patients, even after the stim-ulatory effects of the drugs have worn off.The DEA made the three compounds com-

monly used to make bath salts illegal by issu-ing an emergency ban last year in October.Drug design continues to evolve based on

DEA regulations of the chemicals used to

make the illegal product, as well as our abilityto detect those compounds in a drug test.Since current drug tests are very specific

(marijuana, cocaine, etc...), it makes the newdrug harder to detect.AnyLabTestNow offers many rapid drug

screenings for employers and parents.ALTN also offers many other types of drug

testing (hair, nails, blood and saliva).AnyLabTestNow offers an expanded design-

er stimulant panel. It includes 21 syntheticstimulants and the seven drugs currentlyused in making bath salts, as well as ecstasyand its metabolites and other designer drugs.Any Lab Test Now is open Monday – Friday

7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and staff members areavailable for questions by phone (512) 754-LABS.

AnyLabTestNowoffers rapid drug screenings for

parents and employers.

Hearing, vision test mayhelp with ʻbad behaviorʼ

or some children ahealth problemcould be to blamefor acting up in classor even a drop in

grades. Doctors at BaylorCollege of Medicine saywhat might look like abehavioral issue, could bea sign of hearing loss oreven a vision problem.If a child cannot hear or

see properly they cannotpay attention in class, Dr.James H. Bray said.“Children may not be

cognitively mature enoughto make the connectionthat they have a problemhearing or seeing, or theymay even feel embarrassedto say they have a problemand a natural reaction is towithdraw,” he said.Bray said the child may

not even realize there is anissue. They may think they

can hear what the teacheris saying but actually aregetting the informationwrong, so it looks like theyaren’t paying attention orare being defiant.In some cases parents

may think their child isshowing the first signs of alearning disability, which iswhy Bray said it is impor-tant to see a doctor for aproper diagnosis.“Before a parent begins

to worry, a family medicinedoctor or pediatrician canconduct a basic hearingand vision test that canidentify whether a hearingor vision specialist isneeded, or if another prob-lem is to blame,” Bray said.“They can keep an eye onthese issues by makinghearing and vision tests apart of their families annualcheck ups.”

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Robotic-assisted surgery comes to CTMCearly 30 successfulprocedures havealready been per-formed at Central

Texas Medical Center sincebecoming the first operatingroom along the IH-35 corridorbetween Austin and SanAntonio to implement a daVinci® Si™ robotic-assistedsurgery suite.The first da Vinci surgical

procedure was a gynecologicaloperation performed by Dr.Terry Irwin on May 22. Sincethen, the hospital has ex-panded da Vinci services toinclude urologic and generalsurgical operations.“Today, robotics is the

fastest-growing, most ad-vanced surgery type that is

setting an industry standard,and CTMC strives to stay onthe leading edge,” CTMCCEO/President Sam Huener-gardt said. “We made the in-vestment in da Vinci becausewe believe our patients willbenefit from the advantages ofrobotic-assisted surgery inHays County for years tocome.”The Fall issue of CTMC’s

magazine, Hill Country Health,features an in-depth pieceabout da Vinci surgery. Tosubscribe to the publication,visit ctmc.org/news/hillcoun-tryhealthmagazine.aspx.The da Vinci® Si™ ad-

vanced level of technologytakes surgery beyond the lim-its of the human hand.

The system has severalunique features designed toprovide additional clinicalbenefits and efficiency in theoperating room for the physi-cians who are utilizing therapidly emerging technology.Many of the advances

translate to patient benefits,including smaller incisionsthat lead to less stress on thebody, reduced chances of in-fection and faster recoverytimes post surgery.This year, proceeds from

CTMC’s upcoming Stars ofTexas Gala will benefit andextend CTMC’s $2 million in-vestment in da Vinci roboticsurgical services.The gala is the premiere

black-tie event in Hays

County and will take placeOct. 7 at the Embassy SuitesHotel, Spa and ConferenceCenter in San Marcos.This year’s happening will

honor local entrepreneur, de-veloper and philanthropistTerry P. Gilmore, whose vision20 years ago to embark on anew fundraiser for CTMC isstill successfully supportingservice and technology expan-sions that keep the hospitalon the leading edge.In recent years, the Stars of

Texas Gala has benefittedCTMC’s expanding cardiacservices, a new chest paincenter, an expansion of theWomen’s Center and a Neona-tal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Country performer Neal

McCoy will provide entertain-ment at the event.McCoy has sold more than

six million albums.The Stars of Texas Gala will

once again feature gourmetdining, a truly unique silentauction and an opportunity tomix and mingle with nearly500 of San Marcos’ finest.Stay up to date with the de-

tails of this year’s gala andauction items by visitingwww.facebook.com/ctmcstar-softexasgala.Tickets to the gala cost

$200 and may be purchasedby calling 753-3687.To become a sponsor or do-

nate an auction item, visitctmc.org, or email [email protected].

Central Texas Medical Center CEO/PresidentSam Huenergardt (left) shows the new daVinci® Si™ robotic-assisted surgery suite. It isthe first to be used along the IH-35 corridor.Above, country singer Neal McCoy will enter-tain at CTMC’s “Stars of Texas Gala” on Oct. 7.

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J&R Gymnastics keepskids fit while having fun

wonderful goal of every childis to have fun.Getting children into

physical activities they enjoyis a key to keeping them involvedand provides the foundation for theircontinued involvement in healthyphysical activity. Kids like variety solook for a sport that provides this orpossibly multiple sports to fulfill thisimportant element.Gymnastics is a sport that offers a

variety of fun challenges. Each appa-ratus has it own unique activitiesand skill sets.Women train on vault, uneven

bars, balance beam and floor exer-cise. Men train on vault, high bar,parallel bars, rings, pommel horseand floor exercise. Most gymnasticsclubs also utilize trampolines.The benefits of gymnastics train-

ing are broad. In vault, runningskills are developed along with handeye coordination. Skills at bars

develop hand and upper bodystrength. Balance beam and pommelhorse enhance core strength whilealso improving balance in a varietyof dynamic planes. Floor exercisewith all the rolls, handstands, cart-wheels and other fun skills aids inmultiple areas of motor skill develop-ment. Trampoline provides an oppor-tunity to enhance overall spaceawareness.Students may begin gymnastics at

any age with the youngest studentsstarting structured classes at 18months. The majority of gymnasticsclubs group students based on ageand ability to provide an appropriatepeer group.James Jeffers along with his wife

Robin have owned and operated J&Rgymnastics for more than 21 years.With operations in San Marcos, NewBraunfels and Seguin they provideinstruction to more than 1,200 stu-dents every week.

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B&J Pharmacy: Helpingyou on a path to wellness

&J Pharmacy is a wellness-oriented pharmacy thattreats you as an individual.We deal with primary pre-

vention and underlying causesinstead of just the symptoms, fromeveryday illness to chronic disease.We offer wellness consultations,

natural remedies and nutritionalsupplements and hormone salivatesting.B&J Pharmacy specializes in com-

pounding for you and your pets. Toensure that you can get on yourpath to wellness we also offer cus-tom fit therapeutic and diabeticshoes and inserts. We stock diabeticand nebulizer supplies too.Our pharmacy accepts all major

insurance companies and we areMedicare and Medicaid DMEapproved.We are more than just a pharmacy

and want to work with you as awhole person to achieve optimalwellness. We want you to live your

best life.Come by and talk with us, we

can’t wait to help you on your pathto wellness.Wimberley Pharmacy B&J

Pharmacy, Inc. – where servicemakes the difference. Your com-pounding and wellness specialists.• Wimberley Pharmacy @ (512)

847-2288• B&J Pharmacy @ (512) 392-3301• www.hillcountryrx.com

Left to right, are Stacy Peteson, RebeccaCable, Ela Anderson and John Anderson.

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PTRC: Quality therapy for 25 yearshysical Therapy and RehabConcepts has been in busi-ness for 25 years serving SanMarcos are area residents

with a wide array of services in alarge 5,000 square foot facility.Owners Melesa Yager, Duane Wied-

ing, Vikki Hill and Kirk Painter are allphysical therapists and have 16 otheremployees in various capacities assist-ing them in meeting client needs.“We treat many injuries and aide in

recovery of many diseases and postsurgical care,” Painter said. “Our goalis to remain a premiere therapyprovider for Hays County.”PTRC offers many specialties in-

cluding aquatic therapy, arthritis,back and neck pain, knee problems,inner ear and balance problems, neu-ropathies of the lower extremities, sta-bilization exercises for the spine,stroke and wound care among others.McKenzie treatment by a certified

therapist in the areas of spinal de-rangements (discs), spinal dysfunc-tions (tissues) and posturaldysfunctions (posture) are also avail-

able.In the area of before and after surgi-

cal procedures, PTRC works with pa-tients having total knee replacement,ACL reconstruction, meniscus tearsand repairs, ankle, rotator cuff repairand shoulder surgeries, total hip re-

placement, spinal fusion and laminec-tomy and carpal tunnel release.PTRC also works with industrial

and corporate clients offering on-siteErgonomic evaluations, on-site exer-cise instruction, work conditioning,functional capacity evaluations, and

various drug testing panels and tests.Offering long hours to meet client

needs, PTRC is open from 8 a.m. - 7p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fri-day, and from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. onTuesday and Thursday.Located at 915 Hwy. 80 (next to

Hastings), the toll free number is 800-511-3080 or direct at 512-353-4575.More information is also available onthe website, www.ptrc-tx.com.

P PTRC offers manyspecialties including aquatictherapy, arthritis, back andneck pain, knee problems,inner ear and balanceproblems, neuropathiesof the lower extremities,stabilization exercises for thespine, stroke and wound careamong others.


CommuniCare: Quality,affordable care right here

ommuniCare Health Centers(CCHC) has been servingBexar County since 1972, andHays County since 2009.

With now five service locations in-cluding San Marcos and Kyle, Com-muniCare’s mission is to providecomprehensive, affordable, qualityhealth care while responding to thechanging needs of the community andrespecting the dignity, values and cul-ture of the individual.CommuniCare Health Centers has

state of-the-art medical, dental andbehavioral health facilities that enableCommuniCare to provide criticallyneeded health services to children, in-dividuals, and families in the HaysCounty and south Austin area.CCHC provides integrated health-

care services to enhance the coordina-tion of care, while simultaneouslyincreasing prevention, early detection,and continuity of care in the commu-nity.CommuniCare accepts most private

insurances, Medicaid/CHIP, Medicare,and offers adjustable fees to self-paypatients using a sliding fee scalebased on the patient’s family size andincome.In addition, CCHC offers a college

student program which charges stu-dents a flat fee of $50 for their medicalor behavioral health office visits, rou-tine lab work, and some vaccinationswith a valid student I.D.For information about Communi-

Care Health Centers, or to make anappointment at one of our locations,visit www.communicaretx.org.

CommuniCare Health Centershas state of-the-art medical,dental and behavioral facili-ties that enable CommuniCareto provide critically neededhealth services to children,individuals, and families.

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Donʼt fry! Childhoodsunburns dangerous

ummer — and all that out-door summertime fun — ishere. And with some simplemeasures, you can protectyourself and your family

from the dangerous rays of the sun.The most deadly form of skin can-

cer is melanoma, and from 1985 to2008, the number of new cases hasbeen increasing by an average of 2.6percent worldwide each year. In2012, it is estimated that more than76,000 new melanoma cases and9,180 deaths will occur in theUnited States.So the National Council on Skin

Cancer Prevention has designatedthe Friday before Memorial Day as“Don’t Fry Day” to raise awarenessof skin cancer prevention. Thecouncil encourages everyone — chil-dren and adults — to protect theirskin as they head outdoors thissummer.Melanoma is rare in children and

adolescents — less than 1 percentof total cases. However, this agegroup has seen an alarming in-crease in new cases, with the ratedoubling in the last 20 years.There are 300 to 420 new diag-

noses of melanoma in childrenunder 18 in the United States eachyear, and frequent childhood sun-burns can lead to skin cancer as anadult.Long-term sun exposure is the

main risk factor for the developmentof melanoma in both children andadults. No one’s skin is immune tothe deadly effects of the sun’s ultra-violet rays.However, children with light skin,

hair and eyes and numerous molesare at the highest risk. But at leasthalf of all melanomas in childrendevelop with no identifiable predis-posing risk factors.It is important to recognize the

early signs of melanoma before thedisease progresses. Parents shouldpay attention to changes in theirchild’s skin. Moles or pigmentedspots should be checked monthlyfor the classic “ABCDE” dangersigns:• Asymmetry — one side does not

look like the other side• Border — an irregular, scalloped

or poorly defined border• Color — color variation from one

area to another, shades of tan,brown or black, but in children,

may also be white, red or blue• Diameter — usually greater

than pea-sized but may be smallerin children• Evolving — any skin lesion that

is changing in shape, size or colorOther important warning signs

include the appearance of a newbump or nodule, or a colored molespreading into surrounding skin.Other signs include redness orswelling beyond the mole, pain, ten-derness, itching, bleeding or a scalyappearance.To prevent melanoma, avoid fry-

ing in the sun. The American Acad-emy of Pediatrics and the AmericanMelanoma Foundation offer severalimportant sun safety guidelines:• Keep infants younger than 6

months out of direct sunlight.• For children older than 6

months, apply a minimum of SPF30 sunscreen 15-30 minutes beforeexposure and re-apply every 2hours.• Limit sun exposure during the

hours of highest UV index, typically10 a.m.to 4 p.m.• Wear a hat with a brim and

sunglasses with at least 99 percentUV protection.• Remember that sunburns hap-

pen even on cloudy days and UV re-flection from sand, water, cementand snow doubles the amount of UVexposure.The best way to teach sun safety

to children is to practice it yourself.Set good sun safety examples foryour children.The National Council on Skin

Cancer Prevention recommends“Slip! Slop! Slap! and Wrap” — slipon a shirt, slop on sunscreen of SPF30 or higher, slap on a hat, andwrap on sunglasses.Parents should evaluate their

child’s skin monthly and alert theirpediatrician to any suspicious skinlesions.The best approach to early recog-

nition of skin cancer is to knowyour child’s skin. The best approachto early prevention is to protect yourchild’s skin from the sun.So, protect your family and enjoy

your summer.

Dr. Austin is a scholar in the Com-parative Effectiveness Research onCancer in Texas (CERCIT) consor-tium.

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n ocean away fromLondon, employees ofCentral Texas MedicalCenter (CTMC) begantaking part in their

own summer Olympics onJuly 15.Grouped in teams of six,

participants are keeping trackof the number of miles theywalk, run, bike and swimthrough Aug. 25.Other types of exercise can

also be converted into milesthrough an online activity cal-culator that converts varioustypes of physical exercise intomiles.At the end of the competi-

tion, gold, silver and bronzemedals will be presented tothe top three teams, and thetop individuals who completethe most miles will be in therunning for one of four $50Academy gift cards.The initiative is part of

CTMC’s ongoing effort to im-prove the overall wellness of

its workforce. The CTMCHealthy 100 program waslaunched last November.The program is designed to

encourage employees to makehealthy lifestyle choices thatwill keep them living well for100 years. Each quarter, em-ployees at CTMC have the op-portunity to attendpresentations, obtain freemonthly glucose screeningsand participate in various ac-tivities intended to encouragea healthier way of life. At theend of the quarter, pointsearned convert to dollars.The Healthy 100 concept is

based on a faith-basedlifestyle and wellness programcalled Creation Health that isunique to Adventist HealthSystem, CTMC’s parent. A setof eight core principles helpguide followers of the programto lead a healthier lifestylethat, in some parts of theworld, have been shown tohelp humans reach the age of

a healthy 100 and beyond.The principles outlined inCreation Health can be viewedat www.creationhealth.com.“Our goal with CTMC’s

Healthy 100 program is tohelp employees head off po-tentially serious medical con-ditions and help them finallyend habits they already know

are unhealthy,” CTMCCEO/President Sam Huener-gardt said. “The program isbased on principles that havebeen studied worldwide tohelp people achieve their besthealth.”The Healthy 100 employee

wellness program also pro-vides employees with re-sources to help keep them ontrack throughout their jour-ney to better health. A varietyof tools are available onCTMC’s employee wellnesswebsite, ctmchealthy100.com,including digital coaching anda health risk assessment.Pam Foster, RN, MSN, FCNtook one of CTMC’s healthrisk assessments in Februaryand, based on the results, de-cided to make some changes.“I love that CTMC is really

committed to providing oppor-tunities for employees to de-velop healthier lifestyles,”Foster said. “I turned 50 thisyear so in January I decided I

want 50 more years out ofthis body, and I needed tomake some changes in mylifestyle to achieve that goal.”Foster, who has lost 37

pounds, organized a Zumbaclass for employees at thehospital to attend three timesa week.In addition to focusing on

its own employees’ wellness,CTMC is expanding theHealthy 100 concept to thecommunity by making up-grades to the walking trailthat wraps around the hospi-tal’s main campus andthrough ongoing outreachwith a number of area busi-nesses and manufacturesthat helps bring screeningsand education to their em-ployees at the worksite.For information about

CTMC’s other wellness andhealth education program-ming, visit ctmc.org or call theCTMC Institute for HealthyLiving at 753-3818.


Wellness efforts paying off for CTMC employeesA set of eight core

principles in CreationHealth help guide

followers of theprogram to lead a

healthier lifestyle that,in some parts of the

world, have beenshown to help humans

reach the age ofa healthy 100and beyond.

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MedPark Hearing Center listensto help you improve your hearingMedpark Hearing Center focuses

on taking care of your entire ear andhearing needs.They offer earwax removal, middle

ear infection treatment and full audi-ological evaluations to both childrenand adults.Medpark Hearing Center is physi-

cian owned and endorses seven dif-ferent hearing aid brands, since eachhas its own special features.Both of these factors help keep the

cost to the patient down, and putthe patient first and foremost.Another convenience for the

patient is that Medpark HearingCenter Service all makes and modelsof hearing instruments.Anthony Atencio, Hearing

Instrument Specialist (H.I.S.), takeshis clients’ needs to heart, recom-mending only what they need, andnone of what they don't.Anthony listens to each clients

problems and concerns, and recom-mends the hearing instrument thatwill best fit their lifestyle and budg-et, instead of recommend a cookie-

cutter hearing aid.Each patient at Medpark Hearing

Center is treated like family.If you think you might have hear-

ing loss, give Anthony a call to setup your free hearing evaluation at393-8899.

Pictured above, left to right, are Dr.Edward Tomaneng, Anthony Atencio,Connie Tomaneng, Beatriz Paiz, Nancy

Walker and Dolores Gutierrez.

Anna Manning: Coaching helpsclients turn dreams into reality

oes a lack of confidencekeep you stuck? Does theword "diet" make youcringe?

Anna Manning, owner of IdealWeight Coaching and Ideal LifeCoaching, understands how faileddiets have all but destroyed manypeople's dreams of ever achievingtheir ideal weight and their ideal life.Through her proven coaching tech-niques, she helps her clients turndreams into reality – permanently."I don't use the concepts behind

dieting or weight loss programs tohelp my clients achieve their idealweight. Excess weight is a symptom,never the problem. I focus on findingand eliminating the problem. I workon rooting out the offending and sab-otaging beliefs that created theweight or confidence issue, and thenI help my clients create new beliefsthat practically melts the excessweight off, but it is NOT an overnightprocess."Coaching is not therapy, which

deals with the past. Coaching works

with the present and creates strate-gies for ensuring a better future. Hercoaching keeps her clients focusedon the present. "You can't changethe past; you can only change the fu-ture, and that's what my clients do -they change their future, one step,one day, and one pound at a time."Since Anna coaches over the

phone, as well as in person, she hasclients all over the United States. Allcoaching is based on the needs of theclient, and she works with theirschedules whenever possible.Anna has an MBA and an MS from

UT Dallas, and she is a graduate ofCoach University, Corporate CoachUniversity and the RelationshipCoaching Institute. Ideal weightcoaching is her passion, but she alsocoaches in other areas, such as rela-tionship issues, career planning,conflict in the workplace, and smok-ing cessation.For information, see her website

www.idealweightcoach.com orwww.annamanning.com or call herat 830-837-5940.

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Comfort Connection offersHealth Training Services

ealth Training Services, LLCwas founded in 2008 byGail Zavala, RN and herhusband Alex Zavala.

The school provides classes to pre-pare individuals to become a nurseaide and medication aide.The mission of Health Training

Services is to assist individuals whohave the desire and heart to achievebasic knowledge and skills to carefor individuals requiring assistancewith activities of daily living.Health Training Services is com-

mitted to providing a quality educa-tional experience and promotingbasic care skills and education toindividuals who are beginning theircareer in healthcare or who are con-tinuing to pursue their career.The school is committed to having

a working relationship with the com-munities in Central Texas by pro-moting a safe and effective environ-ment for learning by which exempla-ry student performance results in

hiring and retaining skilled staff towork in the community.

Health Training Servicesis offering flexible classes:• The school offers American Heart

Association Heart Saver and HealthCare provider CPR/AED classesonsite and offsite CPR classes avail-able•Prepare for the State Nurse Aide

Copetency and Evaluation Examwith flexible day, evening and week-end classes.•Nurse Aide and Medication Aide

Training• Flexible 0 percent financing

options available for classes. Theschool accepts credit cards, checksand cash.This program is regulated and

approved by the Texas WorkforceCommission, Career Schools andColleges, Austin.For information, call Gail Zavala,

RN/Program Director at 754-9647.

Comfort ConnectionYour alternative for aging loved ones designed to meet your needs

with home, hospital, nursing home and retirement home caren our mobile society, familymembers often live far away andcannot help their loved ones asmuch as they want to.

Even for those who do live nearby,the demands of a family, career, andthe need of an aging family membercan be overwhelming.No matter what circumstances,

Comfort Connection will work withall interested parties-whether onemember or an entire family, to devel-op and coordinate a personalizedcare plan that ensures the highestquality and most cost-effective pro-grams and services for loved ones.Lawyers, financial planners, or

other interested parties may identifyspecific areas of concern, but do notalways have available resources tocoordinate multiple services for theirelderly and disabled clients whichmay include extensive ongoing andadvanced communication and coor-dination among family members,physicians and other health care

providers.Comfort Connection knows your

goal is to allow your loved one toremain in their community livingsafely and comfortably in their home.The goal of Comfort Connection is

to help your loved one to maintaintheir health, well being and qualityof life so they may, whenever possi-ble do just that. For questions, call392-4663 for more information.Comfort Connection, a comprehen-

sive Licensed Home Health andPersonal Assistance Service is hereto help you and you loved ones over-come this challenge.We provide the highest quality of

healthcare services in the comfort ofthe home, while assisting with thegoal of safety and independence.Comfort Connect currently pro-

vides home health care for portionsof Hays, Blanco, Caldwell, Comal,Guadalupe, Travis and Bexar coun-ties. Owned and operated by GailZavala, RN.

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Wisdom teeth: Good time for removalt is hard to believe that summer-time is here, with family vaca-tions, picnics in the park andhopefully a little time for some

rest and relaxation.This season also provides an ideal

opportunity to remove impacted orunerupted teeth while your school-aged children are home during thesummer. And, in fact, the AmericanAssociation of Oral & MaxillofacialSurgeons considers removal duringthe teenage years timely.We, at LoneStar Oral & Maxillofacial

Surgery, specialize in advanced surgi-cal methods for the mouth, face andjaw. Our mission is to meet every pa-tient’s unique needs and exceed theirexpectations by providing the highestquality care and personal service in arelaxed, safe and comfortable environ-ment.

Wisdom TeethThird molars, also known as the

“wisdom teeth,” are the last teeth todevelop. They usually develop as anadolescent and attempt eruption be-

tween the ages of 17 and 22. Mostpeople do not have enough room leftin their jaws for the wisdom teeth toerupt, leaving them trapped in the jaw(impacted) to varying degrees. Others(10-20 percent) may have room forthem to erupt into position, and whilenot very functional, they may chooseto keep and maintain them.Most wisdom teeth, including

erupted ones, will over a lifetime re-quire removal for various reasons.These include pain, infection, decay,compromise or loss of the adjacentsecond molars, formation of pathology(cysts and tumors) and an adverse ef-fect on the alignment of the remainingdentition.The various positions of unerupted

wisdom teeth are the best indicator oftheir likelihood for causing problems,for example, those partially exposedthrough the gum tissue will eventuallyget infected. Completely impactedwisdom teeth are most likely to causepathology, and erupted wisdom teethare most likely to get decay.Most people will have four wisdom

teeth, but some have more and somehave less. The same person may havewisdom teeth at several differentstages of eruption, so that each toothrepresents a distinct clinical situation.Your dental professional should as-sess your specific situation to helpmake decisions on the need for re-moval or periodic observation.The decision for wisdom teeth re-

moval is also greatly affected by theage and health of the patient, thepresence of symptoms such as pain orinfection and the careful considerationof the benefits of treatment againstthe surgical risks and hardships.If judged that they will predictably

cause problems, there should be con-sideration for their removal in ateenage patient since that will repre-sent the maximum benefits over time,with the least surgical hardships andrisk.

Wisdom tooth removal istypically effective in preventing:• Pain and infection, including low

grade infections that can represent

general health risk to the heart, kid-neys and other organs.• Gum (periodontal) disease in the

second molars next to the wisdomteeth, due to difficulty accessing andcleaning the wisdom teeth.• Development of pathology (cysts

and tumors) arising from the teeth tis-sue.• Orthodontic relapse or worsening

of teeth crowding and alignment.• Decay and loss of tooth structure

in the wisdom teeth and the secondmolars due to the difficulty in cleaningaround the wisdom teeth.When any of these conditions arise,

your dentist or healthcare providermay determine that wisdom tooth ex-traction is necessary and refer you toan oral and maxillofacial surgeon.For more information on wisdom

teeth or “third molar” extractions,contact your general dentist.You can also visit our website at

www.LoneStarOMS.com for moreinformation on wisdom teeth extrac-

tions or any other services provided byLoneStar OMS.

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magine being faced with thefact that you must go to a sen-ior care facility. We know thatyou are scared and concerned

with what may lie ahead.Now for a moment imagine this:You have made your choice to go

to Regent Care, one of the newestand most beautiful facilities in SanMarcos. You are brought to theentrance of the building. There yousee a warm patio environment withlots of room to converse with friendsand family. You follow the red carpetthrough the door where you aregreeted by warm smiles of theadmissions staff. After speaking withthem you are escorted to your room.There you find a hand written wel-come letter along with a mint onyour pillow. You begin to think howpleasant of an experience this mayactually be.The more time you spend at

Regent Care the more you find thatthere is always something to do.

From little things like Valentinesking and queen crowning, to Fridayhappy hour where beer, wine andspirits are served.The ladies especially love our tea

time where our antique tea cart isrolled out and hot tea is served toour residents in real china. Ormaybe it is the candlelight dinnersthat you will love the most.Whatever it is, Regent Care dedi-

cates itself to you by customizingitself for each resident, and our staffis dedicated to making you as com-fortable and relaxed as possible.

Seniors: Regent Caregives families a choice

Regent Care customizesitself for each resident,and our staff isdedicated to makingyou as comfortableand relaxed as possible.

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School: Kids with communicationdisorders can succeed – with helpChildren with language and hearingdisorders face many challengeswhen they enter the classroom. Alack of understanding could lead topoor academic performance and asense of social isolation. But clini-cians at UT Dallas’ Callier Center forCommunication Disorders say par-ents, teachers and other childrenmay minimize difficulties by follow-ing these tips:1. Talk to such children face-to-

face and on their level. This not onlyhelps them realize you are talking tothem, but it also helps you betterunderstand what they’re saying.

2. Slow your rate of speech, pro-viding them with more time toprocess what you’re saying.3. Simplify your language. Use

shorter, simpler but grammaticallycorrect phrases to help with compre-hension.4. Give only one or two directions

at a time. This improves understand-ing and encourages participation.5. Use visual information when

possible. Pictures, facial expressions,gestures and simple drawings all aidunderstanding.6. Sit such children close to the

teacher. This helps them pay atten-tion better and also helps ensurethey hear what is said.7. Give children enough time to re-

spond. After you ask a question orgive a direction, wait five to 10 sec-onds because they sometimes needmore time to process information.8. Provide structure and routine as

much as possible. This allows chil-dren to visualize and anticipate whatis expected during the day.9. Provide some forewarning before

transitions. Physically approach achild and tell him or her that you areabout to transition to another activ-ity.10. Give the child a job. Giving a

child responsibilities helps with at-tention and compliance because allchildren thrive when they feelneeded.


Preschool: Teachingchildren independentliving skills important

on’t leave young children outof the back-to-school prepara-tions – get a head start ongiving them responsibilitiesthat will teach them impor-

tant skills for the future, says a Texasdevelopmental pediatrician.“Teaching simple independent living

skills at a young age can help a childlearn how to take care of themselveson their own,” Dr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, said. “Many parents do notrealize that there are simple choresyoung children are capable of com-pleting.”As the child grows older, he or she

can accomplish bigger tasks, ulti-mately paving the way for a responsi-ble self-sustaining adulthood, shesaid.Some of the skills parents can help

their children learn and at what ageinclude:

Age 2“Generally at age 2, a parent can

show their child how to clean up,”Spinks-Franklin said.If a child drops a piece of paper,

show them how to pick it up and putit in the trash, she said. When theyplay, have them put their toys awaywith adult assistance so that nexttime, the child can do it themselves.“This is a very simple way to teach

the child responsibility,” she said.“From an early age, the child shouldlearn age-appropriate responsibilityfor action. If you play, you clean upafter yourself.”

Age 3Many parents also do not realize

that at age 3, a child can help withlaundry, Spinks-Franklin said.“They can help put away laundry

and eventually learn how to matchsocks,” said Spinks-Franklin. “Again,the key word is keeping the chore sim-ple.”

Age 4At four years, a child is perfectly ca-

pable of making a peanut butter andjelly sandwich, pouring their own bowlof cereal and even using the toaster,Spinks-Franklin said. “With adult su-pervision, these are perfectly appropri-ate tasks to give your child.”

Also, let them pick out their clothes,she said. “A parent may need to helpbutton or zip clothes and tie shoes butgive the child some responsibility inthe dressing process.”Other skills they can learn include

bathing, brushing their teeth andhelping clean up their room. A 4-year-old can even help sort laundry by col-ors—whites versus darks.

Age 5At age 5, when the child is ap-

proaching elementary school, they canhelp set the table.“Now this does not mean they can

carry around the fine china,” saidSpinks-Franklin. “But a parent canshow them where the silverware goeson the table, for example, or how tosort the silverware in the drawer.”Importance of teaching both boys

and girlsSpinks-Franklin emphasized the

importance of teaching these skills toboth boys and girls versus reservingthe household chores for girls. “Re-member, these will build responsibil-ity across the board.“If a parent does not start teaching

these skills at a young age, and per-haps waits until adolescence, thechild may resist,” said Spinks-Franklin.“The child should be able to start

helping wash and dry dishes at age 8,sweep the floor and clean their roomsby 9, and by middle school iron theirclothes and clean the bathroom.”

Allowing to problem solveLastly, it is important for a child to

learn how to problem solve, think crit-ically and learn from their own mis-takes, said Spinks-Franklin. “This canbe taught at an early age as well,” shesaid. “For example, if you are tellingthem not to jump on the couch, andthey continue to jump anyway andfall, try not to rush to rescue them ifthey are not seriously hurt.The child will learn that they can

fall if they jump from the couch. Iflater in middle school, the child doesnot complete their homework assign-ment and gets a zero on the assign-ment, do not make excuses for them.Step back and let them learn from theconsequences of their actions.

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Austin Ear, Nose &Throat Clinic offerspediatric, adult care

he Austin Ear, Nose & ThroatClinic offers professional careto adults and children.It is located at 211 Elmhurst

Dr., Suite E, in Kyle, (512) 268-5282.

Thomas Nowlin, MDDr. Nowlin is a graduate of the Uni-

versity of Texas Medical School atGalveston and completed his resi-dency in Otolaryngology, Head andNeck Surgery at Tripler Army MedicalCenter in Honolulu, Hawaii.During this time he served as an of-

ficer in the United States Army. Hecontinued his call of duty at FortHood, treating thousands of activeduty and retired soldiers and theirfamilies.Dr. Nowlin served as Adjunct Assis-

tant Professor of Surgery at F. EdwardHerbert School of Medicine, Uni-formed Services University of theHealth Sciences.His memberships include the Texas

Medical Association and the TravisCounty Medical Society. Dr. Nowlin isboard certified by the American Boardof Otolaryngology/Head and NeckSurgery.Dr. Nowlin’s scope of practice in-

cludes ear disorders, allergy, hearing

aids, facial plastic surgery, advancedsinus surgery and cancers of the headand neck. He enjoys treating bothadult and pediatric patients.He is available in the South Austin

office and the Kyle Office. He strivesto stay abreast of the latest technolog-ical advances in medicine and workstoward developing a trusting relation-ship with his patients.Dr. Nowlin is a native Texan, avid

outdoorsman and hunter. He and hisfamily enjoy exploring all the wonderTexas has to offer.

Amber Bass, Au.D, CCC-ADr. Bass finds great satisfaction in

assisting her patients with hearing de-vices that allow them to vastly im-prove their communication skills. Shehas obtained experience working withpediatric patients at Arkansas Chil-dren’s Hospital, where she held agraduate assistantship.Dr. Bass is certified by the Ameri-

can Speech Language Hearing Associ-ation, a Fellow of the AmericanAcademy of Audiology and is licensedwith the State Board of Hearing Ex-aminers in the state of Texas.Her personal interests include run-

ning, traveling and playing the piano.

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Heat and lunch box foodshen packing aschool lunchduring theextreme heat,

parents need to be con-cerned not just withnutrition but with foodsafety as well.Some safe foods in the

extreme heat includepeanut butter and jellysandwiches, fresh fruitand veggies – minus theranch dip – and non-re-frigerated milk that ispackaged in a juice-boxtype container.Experts also recom-

mended tuna or chicken“kits.” These come with

mayonnaise in a smallpacket that must remainunopened until it ismixed in at the lunchtable.Health experts have

some other advice thatwill keep lunches safe:• Don’t assume a cold

pack is staying frozenuntil your child eatslunch. Ask your child ifit is still frozen when heor she finally sits downfor lunch or if it is softand mushy. If it’s nolonger frozen, avoidpacking foods that mustfollow the golden hourrule.

• Freeze juice pouchesand other drink contain-ers overnight. They canserve as an extra coldpack and should thawby lunchtime.• Make sure to buy in-

sulated lunch boxes toprovide extra protectionfrom the heat.• Pay attention to

where you buy items inthe grocery store. Forexample, if you buypudding from the cerealaisle, it is safe to eat.But if the pudding waspurchased in the dairysection, it must followthe golden hour rule.

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Hays Nursing and Rehabputs ʻcareʼ before all else

ays Nursing and Rehab hasbeen a part of the SanMarcos community for over22 years.Hays was founded by 7

Day Adventist’s and prides itself onmaking sure all its residents needsare met. Pastors from the 7 Day Ad-ventist church and most denomina-tions make routine visits to HaysNursing and Rehab, making sure theresident’s religious and spiritualneeds are met.“We proudly serve our residence

with the utmost care and attentionthey deserve,” says Marketing Direc-tor Rosie Jimenez.“We pride ourselves in our close

knit relationships between staff mem-bers, our residents’ and their families.We embrace family visits, giving resi-dents freedom and the lifestyle theylove and enjoy through interactionand the wide array of activities weoffer,” Jimenez said.Activities include big screen TV in

the living and dining rooms, Hays’

own bus which allows residents totake shopping trips, go sightseeingand to watch other entertainmentevents. The facility boast spaciousoutdoor sitting areas giving residentseasy access to enjoy some sunshinewhen the need arises.“We not only assist with senior

care; but are also a full rehabilitationfacility. We have a variety of activi-ties that promote healing, mobilityand the well being of our residents,”Jimenez said.Hays Nursing and Rehab also has

a specialized Golden Oasis (SecureMemory Care) Unit that offers specialattention and expertise to those whoare suffering from memory loss. “Ourphilosophy is to create a home likeenvironment, maintain resident’smaximum level of functioning, main-tain independence and self esteem,introduce individualized activitiesand provide emotional comfort,”Jimenez said.Come by 1900 Medical Parkway or

call 396-1888 or (830) 491-9236.

Hveryone knowsthat HEB is theplace to go forgroceries andprescriptions.

But what a lot of peo-ple are unaware of arethe health screeningsHEB offers.We offer screenings

to manage your health,time and budget. Stopby any HEB Pharmacythe second Saturday ofthe month from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. Our certifiedscreeners offer:

Blood Glucose FREEBlood glucose tests

are done to check fordiabetes or hypo-glycemia.

Blood Pressure FREEMany people have

high blood pressure foryears without knowing

it. Uncontrolled highblood pressure can leadto stroke or heartattack.

Cholesterol $3.99If cholesterol levels

are high, you probablywon't have any signs orsymptoms, so a choles-terol test is an impor-tant tool. High choles-terol levels are a riskfactor for heart disease.

Quarterly Diabetes(A1C) $29.99This test provides

you with the "big pic-ture" view of your aver-age blood sugar controlover a period of several

months to help youmanage your diabetes.

Complete Cholesterol$29.99 (fasting required)A complete, or total,

cholesterol test meas-ures all the choles-terols—including the"good" HDL choles-terol—and triglyceridesin your blood.We'll also answer

questions about med-ications and compli-ance. FSA Accountsaccepted.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 9a.m. - 6 p.m. & Sun.10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HEB offersfive screenings

at pharmacy

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“Know yournumbers. Comesee us on secondSaturdays forscreenings,” saidPam Dickens,HEB PharmacyManager.

Exercise is medicinePrescription Fitness

Kimberli Herring

ACSM Certified Personal TrainerCPR/FirstAid/AED Certified

(512) [email protected]

rxfitnesspt.com

Stage 4 Breast Cancer Survivor

Personal training services offered:


Thorpe Lane Pharmacysimplifies staying healthy

Would you like to ensurethat you use your prescrip-tion medications safely, andthat they’re as effective as

possible?How about, having peace of mind

knowing your local community phar-macy will have your refill prescrip-tions ready to be picked up andconvenient to your schedule, with lit-tle to no wait time?If so, Thorpe Lane Pharmacy has

programs available to help you.• Our customers enjoy the experi-

ence of our “Complimentary RefillReminder“ program. Our pharmacystaff will contact automatically con-tact you prior to your prescription re-fill date to ensure no changes havebeen made, then schedule a conven-ient time and day for you to pick upyour medications. If you have no re-fills, Thorpe Lane Pharmacy willgladly contact your provider for re-fills.• Our “Simplify My Meds” program

will coordinate your regularly sched-uled medications to be refilled on ap-proximately the same day eachmonth, to create consistency, mini-mize trips to the pharmacy, savingyou time and money.• Our “Med Pack” program, pro-

vides specialized packaging to organ-ize your medications for simple,morning, noon, evening and bed timedoses. We take the time to personallypre-pack your prescription medica-tions, providing you an easy visualreminder that you have taken yourmedication.Prescription medications can help

us live better and longer lives how-ever, if not managed properly canalso cause problems.Count on Thorpe Lane Pharmacy’s

dedicated staff to assist you in sim-plifying the personalized manage-ment of your prescriptionmedications, ensuring safety and ef-fectiveness, while saving you timeand money.

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Coping with cancer; newapproach to fighting back

ince being diagnosed withStage 4 metastatic breastcancer in 2004, KimberliHerring has devoted her life

to health and fitness.She had a plan to help cancer pa-

tients during and after treatment bycoordinating with doctors and creat-ing a fitness plan that helps preventmuscle wasting, combats depressionand gets the patients active. That'swhere Prescription Fitness camefrom concept to reality.Kimberli went through the Ameri-

can College of Sports Medicine to gether personal training certification,and is currently pursuing her certifi-cation as a Cancer Exercise Trainer(CET).She started Prescription Fitness to

help others achieve total wellnessthrough a means of exercise and nu-trition under your own doctors su-pervision.

Kimberli graduated from South-west Texas State University in 1995with a Bachelors Degree in Scienceand has remained active in the com-munity ever since.Kimberli is the treasurer of Angel

Drops, a charity devoted to promot-ing health and fitness for youth inHays County, and works with theHealthy City Task Force who pro-motes nutrition and exercise in theHays County Area.“It's important to realize health

isn't chiseled abs or weighing a cer-tain number,” Kimberli said. “Healthis about you being active and livingyour best life starting now. Every-thing else falls into place once youhave the fundamentals down.”To contact Kimberli about creating

and implementing a total wellnessplan, call her at (512) 970-1358 orsend any questions [email protected].

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Corridor Primary Care:Always there to assist

o parent ever wants tothink about their childbeing ill, or needingcare, but if you should

ever find yourself in that posi-tion know that CorridorPrimary Care will be there foryou.Corridor Primary care has

been serving the San Marcosarea for more than 24 years.With locations in both Kyle andSan Marcos, we are here withmore than 40 employees toserve you.All physicians are board cer-

tified. Our pediatricians carefor infants and children to 18years of age and provide pre-ventive care as well as care ofall illnesses.Dr. Moore and his staff take

care of adult illness, manage-ment of chronic conditions andadult preventive medicine, aswell as women’s health issues.

Nexan Nursing & Rehab hasbeen proudly serving SanMarcos in the same locationfor 36 years now, and their

staff of 70 professionals is one of thelongest tenured in the area.Offering rehabilitation and long

term care, they are fully staffed withRNs and LVNs as well as a psychia-

trist and psychologist on staff withDr. Charles Anderson, medicaldirector.“We also have a secure unit for

Alzheimer’s patients,” M.J.Shipman, administrator of TexanNursing & Rehab, said.Located at 1600 IH-35 North, the

facility provides 24/7 care.

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36 years: Texan Nursing & Rehabprovides 24/7 care for its residents

Food allergies should be managedFood packages often come with thecaution, “Warning: may containpeanuts,” and for good reason. It’sestimated that more than 1 millionAmericans suffer from peanut aller-gies and their reaction if exposedcan be life-threatening.Other common food allergies are to

cow’s milk, tree nuts, fish and shellfish, egg and even some fruits andveggies.Symptoms of food allergies can

range from mild to severe and can af-fect various parts of the body, in-cluding the digestive system, therespiratory system and the skin.The best tactic is to avoid foods

that cause allergies altogether. Butin addition, medications such as an-tihistamines and corticosteroids areavailable to help manage symptoms.Allergy sufferers should wear a

medical bracelet or necklace.


SANMARCOS FAMILYMEDICINEan Marcos Family Medicine isproud to introduce Dr. VipMangalick, their newestprovider. Dr. Mangalick had

his first interaction with San Marcospatients at this year’s CTMCHealthCheck where he read lab re-sults for patients.“I am very excited to move to San

Marcos and join the team at SMFM.”Dr. Mangalick said.“In searching for places to settle

after my medical training, I foundthe people of San Marcos to be espe-cially friendly and inviting and in-stantly fell in love with them and thegreater Central Texas area.“I entered the medical field with

the intention of helping people takecontrol of their own health matters.To achieve this seemingly simple goaltakes great effort from all involved.Having found a very strong and car-ing team at SMFM, and met so manyfriendly people in the surroundingarea, I feel compelled and honored tobring you my very best.

“Outside of work I enjoy travelingto learn about other cultures, lan-guages, and... cuisines! It makes menot only appreciate other ways ofdoing things, but also makes me ap-preciate what we have at home.”

Dr. Mangalick joins SMFM

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SMFM brings An Orange a Day to CTMC HealthCheck

Safety Month is agreat time to spreadthe message of sun,fun and UV safety toyour community.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is themain cause of skin cancer. UV rayscan also damage your eyes.

Anyone can get skin cancer, butthe risk is greatest for people with:• White or light-colored skin withfreckles• Blond or red hair• Blue or green eyes

You can take these stepsto help prevent skin cancer:• Stay out of the sun between 10a.m. and 4 p.m.• Use sunscreen with SPF 15 orhigher.• Cover up with long sleeves and ahat.• Check your skin regularly for anychanges.

July is UV Safety Month

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anMarcos Family Medicinejoined with other vendors atthe CTMC HealthCheck thisyear. Patient care coordinator

Deborah Martinez (left) and officemanager Fancy Green (right) wel-comed hundreds of people throughtheir booth this year, letting themknow about all the services SMFM hasto offer:• Preventative Health• Women’s Health Care• Acute Care: Injuries and Illnesses• Dermatology Care: Rashes, Acne,Moles, Skin Cancer Screening andBiopsy, etc.• Chronic Disease Management: High

Blood Pressure, Cholesterol,Diabetes, etc.• Procedures• In-office Cardiac Testing, LungTesting, & Allergy Testing• In-Office Laboratory for most labs• Workman’s Compensation Injuries• Helpful appointment reminder callsto your home• Electronic Prescriptions• Lab Results on your schedulethrough our Televox• After Hours On-call Physician foremergencies• Extended Hours- before work,evenings and Saturdays

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Meet Mia Painter, FNP-C, oneof SMFMʼs great health providers!

ertified Family NursePractitioner Mia Painter isone of San Marcos FamilyMedicine’s great health

providers.Mia never had a question that she

would end up in the medical field.She has always been drawn to thescience behind medicine and howthe human body functions.She just likes the fact that being a

provider allows her to help peopleevery day, whether through healthpromotion or disease treatment.Mia enjoys working at SMFM be-

cause of its staff; the physicians areall very supportive and truly careabout their patients and providingthe best care possible and the officestaff makes the office more like afamily environment.Mia's care and concern for patients

shows in the office as well as out ofthe office. She recently returned froma medical mission trip to Honduraswhere she spent the week with agreat group of volunteers from Cen-

tral Texas MedicalCenter, includingsix medicalproviders from thearea.They were able

to provide medicalcare to individualsand families whowould not other-wise have accessto treatment. Intotal, 1,960 peoplewere cared for infour days.

The trip was important to Mia be-cause it shows a small group of peo-ple can make a difference by givingtime and effort.Mia said it would be difficult to

choose just one lasting memory fromthe trip. She will never forget thegratitude provided to the team by allthe patients. Even something assimple as cleaning a wound or wash-ing out ears resulted in a big smileand "muchas gracias."

Mia with one of manysweet babies she

cared for in Honduras.

Dr. Vip Mangalick

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Bedtime: Advised ʻScreenTimeʼ varies by individual

t’s the advice that we all know,but want to ignore – to get a goodnight’s sleep, no screen timebefore bed.

A breaks it down for us, and saysthat screen time actually varies byperson and by the type of screen.“Browsing the internet on a bright

screen is not good for healthy sleeppractices, and is worse than some-thing like an eReader before bed,” Dr.Philip Alapat says.For good quality sleep, Alapat says

you should have a scheduled bedtime,it should be at night, and for seven toeight hours.A bright computer, television or

even an eReader doesn’t always fitinto the equation.Alapat emphasizes the importance

of sleep being nocturnal, because itfalls within the normal circadianrhythm to be sleepy in dark, low lightsituations.Bright screens are intrusive and

can disrupt the quality of sleep, par-ticularly for those who are more proneto insomnia.Alapat says that within a routine,

reading is fine before bedtime, even onan eReader. However, if you’re havingdifficulty falling asleep, reading in bedis counterproductive.“Your body perceives this as the

norm, and it’s hard for your brain toshut off to get to sleep after lying inbed reading. Consider doing yourreading elsewhere, such as the livingroom,” he said.Alapat also says that any behavior

that activates your brain – anythingthat will keep you engrossed – is notconducive to maintaining nightlysleep.If you insist on watching television

before bed, adjust the settings on thescreen so that it’s less bright, and trynot to sit right in front of a big televi-sion.“Research shows that circadian

rhythm is disrupted by bright light ex-posure during night time, so any typeof bright lights can interfere with yourcircadian rhythm,” said Alapat.The bottom line is that different

routines work well for different people,so adjust nighttime screen time to fitwhat works best for you.

Ease your child back into school:Develop a plan; talk about fears

I Bright computer screensare intrusive and candisrupt the quality ofsleep, particularly forthose who are moreprone to insomnia.

Establishing a normalschool routine can behard for children of anyage after the long lazydays of summer.Dr. James H. Bray, a

family psychologist andassociate professor offamily and communitymedicine at Baylor Col-lege of Medicine, offersthe following tips to helpmake going back toschool a less stressfulexperience for childrenand parents.

• Get kids into theschool mode early. Many

children have a summerschedule that includesstaying up late andsleeping in. Kids need atleast a week beforeschool starts to get backinto the schedule.

• Develop a plan.Doing things like buyingsupplies and clothes,and finding out aboutschedules and teachersin advance, rather thanwaiting to the lastminute, helps reducestress for parents andkids.• Talk with children

about their fears andconcerns and do someadvance problem solvingand planning.

• Get involved withyour child's school bygetting to know theteacher and discussingtheir expectations.

• Talk to your childrenabout what they want toaccomplish and get outof their school year. Dis-cuss their academic andsocial goals, but empha-size balance.

Denturesand DentalServices

entures and DentalServices offers generaldentistry as well assame-day dentures,adjustments for den-

tures and many more options.We offer a great quality

product for the lowest price.We have our own in house

lab which allows us to maketop quality dentures and al-lows us to make any adjust-ments in the office if needed.At Dentures and Dental

Services we care about our pa-tients and we do all that wecan to ensure they are com-fortable.Our friendly staff is here to

serve our patients and all oftheir dental needs.We are conveniently located

in Kyle in the Lowe's ShoppingCenter on Kyle Parkway off ofexit 215 from IH-35.


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Breakfast crucial to learningParents wouldn’t send their children toschool without their pencils and note-books, and they shouldn’t send themoff to school without a nutritiousbreakfast either, according to a nutri-tion expert.“A healthy breakfast is important for

several reasons,” Dr. Teresia O’Connorsaid.Research has shown that children

who eat a nutritious breakfast in themorning have an easier time focusingon their schoolwork since they are notdistracted by hunger, according toO’Connor. In addition, skipping break-fast can increase the risk of weightproblems.

Incorporate food groupsShe suggests incorporating multiple

food groups in the morning to ensurechildren are eating a healthy breakfast.This includes whole grains, which helpyou stay fuller for longer. Examples ofgood whole grain breakfast foods in-clude oatmeal, whole wheat toast andwhole grain cereals.Breakfast is also a good time to eat

fruit, said O’Connor. Although 100 per-cent juice can count toward a servingof fruit, whole fruit provides dietaryfiber, which is a part of a healthy dietand can help prevent heart disease andcancer.Many schools now have free break-

fast programs. O’Connor suggests thatparents talk to their children aboutwhether they would prefer to eat break-fast at home or at school and decidewhat would be best for the family. Theimportant thing is to be sure that chil-dren eat one healthy breakfast every-day and not two breakfasts, whichadds additional calories.

Get children involvedin choosing a lunchWhen it comes to packing a lunch,

O’Connor suggests setting expectationsfor what can be packed. This couldmean that parents and children agreeto pack a sandwich, fruit, vegetableand drink each day, but have childrenpick out which fruit or vegetable theywant to include in the lunch. Be sureto use a cool pack when packing a

lunch that includes cooked meats ordairy to ensure they are safe for eating,said O’Connor.If children are buying lunch at

school, O’Connor suggests talking tochildren about what they are eating.”It is good to encourage children to

eat a variety of different foods, includ-ing lots of fruits and vegetables be-cause different types of foods providedifferent types of nutrition,” she said.Parents can help by being aware of

what foods their children are eatingthroughout the day and week andmaking fruits and vegetables availableand ready to eat.It’s also important to teach children

that treats can be a part of a healthy,balanced diet, but in moderation, saidO’Connor. Parents and children cantalk about which day of the week theywant to include a treat in their lunch.Small treats are OK now and then, butnot on a daily basis. O’Connor suggeststhat parents also check with theirschools because many have restrictionsas to what treats students are allowedto bring to school.


Centers for Cancer Care: Changingtechnology ... while changing livesancer. It's probably the scari-est diagnosis a person canreceive. It is a perceived deathsentence, but cancer treat-

ment has come quite a long way inthe past decade.With a focus on patient education

The Centers for Cancer Care is morethan a cancer treatment center; it fo-cuses directly on each person’s spe-cific needs and treats them like family.With locations in San Marcos, Kyle,

New Braunfels, Bastrop, Kerrville,Fredericksburg and Uvalde, its mis-sion is “Helping cancer patients be-come cancer survivors.”Recently, the Wonder World Center

for Cancer Care has undergone a topto bottom innovation to improve theexperience of patients visiting theclinic for treatment.Starting in March, the Wonder

World Center for Cancer Care beganrenovating its interior and upgradingequipment. After reopening July 9, theoffice welcomed back patients whowere thrilled with the new look.

One of the new rooms at the Won-der World Center is a new and modernpatient education resource center,which is used to educate people onthe journey that they are about to em-bark on and how they can play an ac-tive role in their own cancertreatment.“We give our patients 110 percent

effort and we want them to have thetools they need to do their part tocome out on top!” Josh Swindle, teamleader and board certified RadiationTherapist at the Wonder World loca-tion, said. “We don’t commute fromout of town. We live here and we treatour patients like our own neighborsbecause they are!”Upon entering the office you can

feel something different. It isn't thenew furniture or the smell of freshpaint. You feel you are welcome.Dr. Lawson is warm, friendly, and

always has a smile on his face. There'sno uncomfortable clinical or sterilefeeling, and there are always warmfresh cookies on the counter.

Every patient room has pictures cel-ebrating survivors, including picturesfrom the annual picnic the centershost for its patients.The most memorable is a picture of

Maisie Barry throwing the ball thatsank Dr. Lawson at last years picnicwhen he offered the chance to let for-mer and current patients take aim athim in an old-fashioned dunkingbooth.Along with the facelift to the build-

ing came upgraded equipment. In ad-dition to the traditional form ofThree-Dimensional Conformal Radia-tion Therapy (3-D - XRT), the WonderWorld Center now hosts a newly in-stalled digital Varian Linear Accelera-tor that offers Intensity ModulatedRadiation Therapy (IMRT).Put in simple terms, IMRT treats

cancer far more precisely by hittingthe tumor from multiple different an-gles at different intensities to dramati-cally increase the dose deliveredwhere it is needed while being moregentle than ever to nearby healthy tis-

sues.This machine also takes digital body

scans before delivering each treatmentso that the treated site is preciselymapped. This cuts down on unneces-sary multiple appointments at thehospital for separate scans and savesthe patient and their family many,many trips not to mention time andenergy. That’s why IMRT capable lin-ear accelerators can fight cancer withfar less side effects than ever before!What this means for the patient is

that they get to spend time living lifeinstead of at the doctor's office. “Fi-nally the days of our friends, neigh-bors and loved ones having to travelmany miles into the gridlocked trafficof Austin and San Antonio for world-class cancer care are over!”The Centers for Cancer care has

three locations located in and aroundHays County, the Hilltop Center forCancer Care in Kyle, the WonderWorld Center for Cancer Care in SanMarcos, and the Sundance Center forCancer Care in New Braunfels.

Back-to-school checklistshould include eye exam

reparing for the startof a new schoolyear?Remember to get a

new backpack, paper andpencils, and get your chil-dren's vision screened aspart of their back-to-schoolchecklist.“Poor vision can interfere

with learning, school per-formance, participation insports and other activities,as well as self esteem,”Dr. Kimberly Yen, assis-

tant professor of ophthal-mology, and anophthalmologist at TexasChildren's Hospital, said.Yen said if parents know

that eye problems run intheir family or if they sus-pect problems, it is espe-cially important that theirchild receive eye exams reg-

ularly.All children should have

their eyes examined, as partof their well-child check upsand children who exhibit nosigns of visual problemsshould have their visionscreened by age three.Good eye care should also

include wearing protectiveeyewear during sports activ-ities. Children who playbasketball, baseball andracquet sports are moresusceptible to eye injuries.Sports goggles can signifi-

cantly reduce the likelihoodof potentially sight damag-ing injuries.Good vision not only

helps children develop inthe classroom, but itteaches them the life-longvalue of regular visionscreenings.

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Student athletesʼ healthstarts off the field of play

ven though it is stu-dents who will betaking the field asextracurricular

school activities begin, doc-tors say parents play animportant role in keepingtheir kids safe.Family health history, es-

pecially heart illnesses, isimportant information fordoctors to know during anexam, Dr. John Rogers, pro-fessor of family and commu-nity medicine, said.A certain type of heart

murmur and rapid heartbeats can be detected dur-ing a physical, but the examcan't determine if past fam-ily members have heartproblems or if anyone hasdied suddenly due to a car-diac problem.Being armed with that in-

formation helps doctorsknow whether the student-athlete should undergo anechocardiogram or ultra-sound for a more in-depthexamination.Parents’ knowledge of

their child’s previous in-juries can also be helpful.Teens may downplay an in-jury, because they don'twant it to prevent themfrom taking part in their fa-vorite sport. However, a par-ent might remember lastingeffects that will help doctorsdetermine the severity of theinjury.Rogers said other issues

that cannot be detected dur-ing a physical are light-headedness or shortness ofbreath that is not propor-tionate to the exertion levelof the activity.

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Do kids needsports drinks?Although children may re-

quest sports drinks, theyoffer little advantage overcool water, say nutritionists.Sports drinks are de-

signed to benefit athletesengaged in continuous,high-intensity aerobic work-outs that last for 90 minutesor more.But, if the availability of

sports drinks encouragesyour kids to drink, considermaking your own. Combinecaffeine-free herbal tea, alittle sugar, a pinch of salt, afew ounces of orange juice,and chill in individual bot-tles.Active kids need to fill up

on fluids to prevent dehy-dration. Children should beencouraged to drink beforeheading outside and every15 to 30 minutes duringplaytime activities.


Healthy skin startswith annual exam

The Summer Sunand Your SkinAs the summer heats up,

Vitalogy Skincare warns ofthe risks of sun tanning.Underneath a lovely new

tan, the sun is destroyingskin tissue, breaking downelastin and collagen, andcausing mutations that canlead to skin cancer.A tan may look nice for

now, but prevention is the keyto keeping skin beautiful,youthful, and healthy, saysDr. Eric Adelman, founderand medical director of Vital-ogy SKINCARE.Wearing sunscreen is one of

the easiest ways to protectskin and prevent skin cancer,but many people do not knowthe importance of wearing itdaily, especially in Texaswhere the sun shines stronglynine months out of the year.“Preventive medicine has

always made sense to me.When you find a skin cancerearly it is has a very high cure

rate, but when found late andhas progressed it can bemuch more difficult and evendeadly.” he saysThe American Academy of

Dermatology recommends anannual full body skin exam,but the general populationoften neglects this simple pre-ventive ritual. While breast,prostate, lung and colon can-cer rates are decreasing, skincancer rates are increasing.The bottom line is that an-nual skin screenings savepeople’s lives.

Welcoming Dr.Carlos Gomez-MeadeDr. Carlos Gomez-Meade, a

Fellowship Trained Mohs Sur-geon and Board Certified Der-matologist, is the newestaddition to Vitalogy Skincare’steam.Dr. Gomez-Meade was born

and raised in Brownsville,Texas and considers himself aculinary aficionado as well asa sports enthusiast.

Dr. Gomez-Meade has ex-tensive training in Dermatol-ogy and Mohs micrographicsurgery.Mohs surgery is an ad-

vanced surgical technique forthe removal of skin cancer. Itoffers the highest cure rate forskin cancer with minimalscarring. If the need for sur-gery arises to remove a skincancer, Dr. Gomez-Meade iswell qualified.Not only is he highly

trained, Dr. Gomez-Meade ispassionate about his workand takes a personable ap-proach to his patient’s care.

Comprehensive CareAlthough Vitalogy’s main

focus is medical dermatology,it also offers cosmetic optionsincluding Botox®, Juvederm®and Radiesse®, InnovativeMedical Spa services are alsoavailable that include laserskin treatments, chemicalpeels, facials and home careproduct lines. Our San Mar-cos Medical Spa Aestheticiansoffer complimentary consulta-tions to determine appropriateand customized treatmentsfor a number of skin condi-tions.

After only four years, Vital-ogy has eight locations andcan be found in Georgetown,Cedar Park, San Marcos, Bas-trop, Dripping Springs, Bur-net, Horseshoe Bay andMarble Falls. The practice’shigh rate of returning patientsand word-of-mouth referralsmade that kind of expansion

possible.“Customer care, from the

latest skincare treatment topatient waiting time, is ourpriority,” says Kimberly Burk,Marketing Manager. “A pa-tient’s experience with Vital-ogy SKINCARE is what bringsthem back along with theirfriends and family.”

Vitalogy welcomes Dr. CarlosGomez-Meade to San Marcos

Dr. Carlos Gomez-Meade

Safety first: Back-to-school backpack remindersWhen children start piling

their new school supplies intotheir backpacks, parentsshould be aware of how muchweight they are carrying, ac-cording to an expert at BaylorCollege of Medicine.“Carrying a heavy backpack

can be an issue, and parentsshould be sure children arecarrying no more than 10 to15 percent of their bodyweight in their backpacks,”Dr. Rubin Bashir at BCMsaid. “For example, a 100pound child should not carry

a backpack that weighs morethan 15 pounds.”Bashir said that research

has shown some relation be-tween increased backpackweight and an increase inback pain in children.As children get older, the

books get heavier, so heavybackpacks are hard to avoid,acknowledges Bashir.If a child complains of back

pain, parents are advised tolook into how much weightthey are carrying in theirbackpacks.

Bashir also makesthe following suggestions:• Be sure children are car-

rying backpacks on bothshoulders• Make sure backpacks are

not hanging low, but are snugand high on children’s backs• Use backpacks with a

waist strap to help carry theload• Keep an extra copy of

books at home so childrenaren’t carrying them to andfrom school

PHYSICIANSDIRECTORYAesthetician

Dermatology Laser Centerand Spa

1340 Wonder World DriveSuite 2301 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-1411 www.skinmagic.com

Nataleigh WallingAesthetician

Dentistry

Dentures and Dental Services 5695 Kyle ParkwaySuite 250Kyle, TX 78640 512-268-0333 www.kyledentures.com

Rajat DiwanDDS

Dentistry

Dentures and Dental Services 5695 Kyle ParkwaySuite 250Kyle, TX 78640 512-268-0333 www.kyledentures.com

Irina MalakhovaDDS

Dermatology

Vitalogy SKINCARE 1320 Wonder World Dr.Suite 108San Marcos • 512-393-DERM(3376)Dripping Springs • 512-829-4429www.vitalogyskincare.com

Eric AdelmanDO, Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon

Dermatology


Carlos Gomez-MeadeDO, Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon

Dermatology



Ana RodriguezMD

Dermatology


Gilbert Saenz, IIIPA-C

Dermatology


Amara SayedDO

Dermatology



Emily WoodallPA-C

ENT/Otolaryngology

Live Oak Health Partners1340 Wonder World DriveSuite 4301 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-353-6400 http://liveoakhealthpartners.com

Michael BlairDO / ENT / Otolaryngology

ENT/Otolaryngology

Medpark Hearing 2000 Medical Pkwy#B&C San Marcos, TX 78666 512-353-8899 www.medparkhearingcenter.com

Edward TomanengMD / ENT / Otolaryngology

Family Practice

Charles P. Anderson, MD1400 North State Highway 123San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-3663

Charles P. AndersonMD / Family Practice

PHYSICIANSDIRECTORYFamily Practice

Live Oak Health Partners 177B Kirkham CircleKyle, TX 78640 512-405-0077 http://liveoakhealthpartners.com

Eric ArhelgerMD / Family Practice

Family Practice

Live Oak Health Partners 950 FM 2325Suite BWimberley, TX 78676 512-847-6795 http://liveoakhealthpartners.com

Eric PriceMD / Family Practice

Family Practice

San Marcos Family Medicine 2406 Hunter RoadSuite 106San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-7686 www.smfm.net

A. Lane LeeMD / MBA

Family Practice


Richard R. LaueMD

Family Practice


Vip MangalickMD

Family Practice


Patricia MossburgMD

General Surgery

Live Oak Health Partners 177B Kirkham CircleKyle, TX 78640 512-405-0077 http://liveoakhealthpartners.com

Erik AndersonMD / Surgury

General Surgery


Alcides CairusMD / General Surgery

General Surgery

Robert Duran, MD1305 Wonder World Drive# 308San Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-7300

Robert DuranMD / General & Vascular Surgery

General Surgery


Charles MathisMD / General Surgery

Hearing InstrumentSpecialist

Medpark Hearing 2000 Medical Pkwy#B&C San Marcos, TX 78666 512-353-8899 www.medparkhearingcenter.com

Anthony AtencioHearing Instrument Specialist

PHYSICIANSDIRECTORYInternal Medicine


Janet StricklandMD / Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine


Gladys WengDO / Internal Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery


Stuart ShapiroDO / Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery


Amanda IvyDO / Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatrician

Communicare Health Center1340 Wonder World DriveSuite 4201 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-1718 www.communicaresa.org

Melinda HollidayPediatrician

Pharmacist

B&J Pharmacy 2111 Hunter RoadSan Marcos, TX 78666 512-392-3301 www.hillcountryrx.com

John AndersonR Ph / Owner

Physical Therapist

Physical �erapy& Rehab Concepts

915 Hwy 80San Mar PlazaSan Marcos, TX 78666 512-353-4575 www.ptrc-tx.com

Viki HillPhysical �erapist / Owner

Physical Therapist



Kirk PainterPhysical �erapist / Owner

Physical Therapist



Melesa YagerPhysical �erapist / Owner

Rheumatology


Hassan AlissaMD / Rheumatology

Radiation Oncology

Wonder World Centerfor Cancer Care

1340 Wonder World DrSan Marcos, TX 78666 512-396-2500 http://thecentersforcancercare.com

Scott LawsonMD

Hilltop Center forCancer Care

Hays Medical Office Building 11180 Seton Parkway, Suite 150Kyle, TX 78640 512-504-0255 http://thecentersforcancercare.com

Sundance Center forCancer Care

2020 Sundance ParkwayNew Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-4200 http://thecentersforcancercare.com

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