Cuero Regional Hopsital | Connect | Winter 2017

cuerohospital.org 3 ARE YOU HOPING to hold off holiday weight gain or wanting to ease some stress? If you have a wellness goal, the Bfit Cuero Wellness Center can help, says Lacy Blinka, Manager and Personal Trainer. As a member, you might want to: + + Join a group fitness class, such as Zumba, spin or water aerobics. Your new workout partners will hold you account- able and cheer you on, Blinka says. + + Try kickboxing, yoga or other virtual workout classes. If you can’t attend a scheduled class, Fitness on Demand™ lets you do similar workouts anytime with a virtual instructor on a large projector screen. + + Work one-on-one with a personal trainer. There are two on staff who can help you meet your fitness goals. + + Use the state-of-the-art cardio equipment. Touch screens let you browse the inter- net, plug in your smartphone and select a virtual scenery for your workout. + + Enjoy the heated pool, racquetball court or a hydromassage. RESOLVE TO stay well AT OUR WELLNESS CENTER Blinka often runs December membership specials. So there’s no better time to join than now. “We try to encourage people to come in, get rid of their stress and make time for their health during the busy holiday season,” Blinka says. Take steps for better health. Call the wellness center at 361-275-WELL (361- 275-9355) . Or visit cuerowellness.org . You can also stop by for a tour. The Bfit Cuero Wellness Center is located at 701 N. Esplanade St. In the spotlight Get to know two of our providers One is a general surgeon, the other a foot specialist. Meet V.A. Benavides, MD, and Neil Campbell, DPM. Q What do you do in your spare time? A Dr. Benavides (general surgeon): I read history, and I run to stay in shape. Dr. Campbell (podiatrist): I ride mountain bikes with my wife. Q Why did you decide to become a doctor? A Dr. Benavides: I wanted to be a doc- tor since high school at Round Rock. First I studied chemical engineering. A Dr. Campbell: I’d always wanted to be a doctor of some type. After visiting a podiatrist as a patient and shortly thereafter working for him, the die was cast. I entered podiatry school in 1989. Q Why did you choose your specialty? A Dr. Benavides: There’s a technical aspect to surgery—you work with your hands. And there’s a science to it, as well as a challenge. A Dr. Campbell: For one thing, the foot is a complex and fascinating struc- ture. As Socrates wrote, “When our feet hurt, we hurt all over.” Q Your favorite movie, book or sports team? A Dr. Benavides: The movie K2 . A Dr. Campbell: I’m an Aggie, so I root for my team. V.A. Benavides, MD Neil Campbell, DPM