The importance of preventive care

Prevention is one of the most effective ways to maintain long-term health and well-being, especially as we age. Ryan Jones, MD, co-regional medical director at WellMed in North Texas, shares tips about the importance of preventive care in older adults for reducing complications, staying independent, and enjoying life to the fullest. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher. Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities: 7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer) DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer) 7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM) Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1:00-1:30 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)