San Antonio Woman Magazine

By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic I want to tell you about a patient of mine, Rebecca. A few years ago, she was the kind of person who said yes to life. She had climbed Machu Picchu, traveled the world, taught school in Havana, spent time in the islands of Mexico, and even lived abroad. She was active, adventurous, and eager to see the world. And then, little by little, things started to slow down. It began with knee pain.

By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic You know the routine. It’s 2 AM, and you’re awake again. You flip the pillow, adjust the covers, shift your legs, and try to get comfortable. A hot flash hits, and now you’re fully awake, staring at the ceiling while everyone else sleeps. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of menopausal women deal with significant sleep disruption.

By John Hogg, MD, DABR, DABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, RVT, RVS Founder, Medical Vein Clinic You experience a wave of heat. Your face flushes. Your neck and torso get sweaty. You reach for a fan or max your car’s AC.. The heat explosion lasts a few minutes, and then you get back to your day, hoping no one noticed the beads on your lips and your makeup sliding. But, hot flash is not just a temperature event. It is a vascular event.

Gina Roth, Principal Designer, Shelly Antonacci, Kory Jonsson Photography by Glass Lake Media|Construction Team: JM Design Group Tucked into the beautiful neighborhood of Bentley Manor, this Shavano Park home was already rich with character—limestone walls, exposed beams, and a thoughtful floor plan that worked well for everyday living.

Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army President/CEO, Family Service Association Photography by David Teran How has your military career prepared you for your current job? I had the privilege of being an Army Medical Service Officer and healthcare administrator, serving in military hospitals and clinics in the United States and overseas, helping to address the healthcare needs of our military servicemembers and their families’ health while also ensuring military medical readiness.

By Rudy Arispe Photography By David Teran Since founding Vision Information Technology Consultants (Vision IT) in 2003, Victoria Moore has grown her small, woman-owned company to become a trusted and reputable provider offering Cyber Operations, NOC/SOC Management, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Logistics Support as a Department of Defense contractor.

By Rudy Arispe|Photography by David Teran Ellen Schrader recalls the 16-year-old boy, who was a participant in a previous clinical drug trial to establish the efficacy and safety of a new allergy medication. As part of the requirements to determine his eligibility to participate, the teen underwent a thorough health examination, which included an EKG heart check. To his surprise, the EKG revealed that the young patient had an underlying heart condition that had never been detected.

By Michelle Vasquez|Photography by David Teran Construction is one of the most economically vital industries in the San Antonio region and one of the most overlooked for women. The sector supports 69.000 jobs across the San Antonio – New Braunfels metro area alone. It is a region with skilled tradespeople, engineers, estimators, project managers, and executives earning wages that consistently outpace the regional average.

Top to bottom, Left to Right: Ale Ramirez, 4th year Apprentice; Beth Bryan, Journeyman Inside Wireman; Deborah Reinagel, Director of Business Intelligence and Data Strategy; Grace Clary, 1st Year Apprentice; Shelby Elizondo, Warehouse and Logistics Manager; Melleson Foster, Installation and Planning Manager; Amallia Anderson, Journeyman Inside Wireman; Hind Ebrahem, BIM Technician; Dayza Rios, 2nd year Apprentice; Ashlyn Reininger, Estimator; Andi Dunlap-Galloway, Director of Marketing; Josie...

Thank you to Bill Miller Bar-B-Q for providing the photo location. Celebrating 65 Years of Excellence: Redefining Cold Chain Leadership at ARI/Arnold Refrigeration Inc. By Rudy Arispe|Photography by David Teran For as long as she can remember, Sheri Kitchen knew in her heart that one day she would be a business owner. “When some girls were playing Barbies, I was playing office,” said Kitchen, President and Co-Owner of Arnold Refrigeration Inc.