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Gonzaba Medical Group Celebrates its 60th Anniversary with Their Patients Support
In 1961, Margarita Valdez suffered a bite while swimming in the Texas Gulf Coast during her honeymoon with her husband, Ernest. Her leg became infected, and three days later, she began looking for a doctor back in San Antonio. Her father-in-law, a fireman, encouraged her to see “the local...
Prayer and Great Medical Care Beat COVID-19 at 106 Years Old
Minnie McRae knows first-hand that the purpose of Gonzaba Medical Group is much more than patient care. At 106 years old, she just beat COVID-19. From the time Dr. Bill Gonzaba opened the doors of his one-room clinic on the Southside of San Antonio on South Flores Street more than 60 years ago, he...
The Importance of Physical Therapy for Seniors
As you grow old, you can experience more pain and are vulnerable to more injuries. Physical therapy can help relieve pain and restore physical functions such as flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Some of the physical therapy treatments that can be used are stretching, walking,...
National Physical Therapy Month
Physical therapy is used to treat people of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform activities in their daily lives. This month, it is National Physical Therapy Month. We would like to...
What is Open Enrollment?
Open enrollment- also known as the Annual Coordinated Election Period, is typically between October 15 through December 7. This is typically the only acceptable timeframe in which you can either change your Medicare private drug plan and/or your Medicare health plan for the following year. This is...
Why Immunization Awareness is Important
Did you know in the last 50 years, vaccines have saved more than one billion lives in the United States alone? Imagine what the world would be like without vaccinations. When the majority of people are vaccinated, it can lead to eliminating preventable illness and eventually put an end to...
Dr. Bill Gonzaba Recognized for Bringing High Quality, Low Cost Care to South Texas
In Pat Lencioni’s best-selling book “The Advantage,” he identifies the healthy organization as one which will always find a way to succeed, inevitably become smarter, and tap into every bit of available intelligence and talent. Lencioni could have been describing Gonzaba Medical Group, a...
Glaucoma: Everything You Need to Know
A Guide to Glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people 60 years and older, but with early diagnosis and treatment, it can be preventable. At Gonzaba Medical Group, we specialize in senior care and believe it is important to bring awareness of conditions such as glaucoma. Here...
How Strong 65 Can Impact Your Health
STRONG65, through Gonzaba Medical Group, is a free senior health care program designed by Dr. Bill Gonzaba that promotes healthy lifestyles and fitness to seniors all over the San Antonio area. Those who sign up for the program can participate in events and activities such as: Farmers Markets...
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hematologist
Finding out you need to see a hematologist can be stressful. Most people think of cancer when they hear the word hematologist, but a hematologist actually can help people with various blood disorders. Choosing a hematologist is a personal decision, and it is essential to select one that is right...
Primary Care: Why It Is So Important
Primary care professionals serve on the front lines of healthcare. In many circumstances, they are the first point of contact in the healthcare system and are usually the first to see depression, early signs of cancer or chronic disease, and other health concerns. They ensure that patients get the...
Heat Awareness Tips
Did you know that in the last ten years, extreme heat has killed more people than any other weather condition? As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it is important to be informed about the dangers of heat. Texas summers are hot, and temperatures can reach dangerous levels. Heat-related...