HEALTH & WELLNESS | COVER STORY
OneMed Lake Nona
ELEVATING the STANDARD of CARE BY AMADO J. BOBADILLA
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indy was a beautiful, vivacious young woman in her mid-30s. She was active socially, had a promising career and a happy, carefree outlook on life. That is, until recently. Lately, she was uncharacteristically thirsty and was experiencing tingling in her hands, arms and legs. Despite an increased appetite, ravenous at times, she was losing weight, which was great at first, but as the weight loss continued, she became concerned, especially since it was accompanied by an ongoing fatigue that she couldn’t shake no matter how much she slept or how often she rested. Now, sitting in her doctor’s office, she understood why. She had diabetes.
Her OneMed primary-care physician watched it all, and then she moved in with a plan that would eventually dispel the darkness and put spring back in her step. Ongoing collaboration with her psychiatry colleagues has allowed her to perceive the emotional indicators such
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devastating news can bring to a patient, and she was ready for the long heartfelt conversation that was to follow. The doctor listened as Mindy poured out her heart in tears and anger, and emptied herself of all the emotion, fear and trepidation she was feeling. Recognizing Mindy’s mental-health needs, the OneMed psychiatrist was integrated for col-
laborative care, and together their compassionate efforts built a bridge of hope. This integrative approach allowed for Mindy to get back to her old self—confident, expectant, and up for the challenges her new life would pose. Mindy now knows that there is great value in not only maintaining her physical health, but also now her “mental health.”
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The news hit her like a ton of bricks. Her spunky, energetic demeanor deflated. A dark cloud of hopelessness came out of nowhere, hovered over her and depleted her joy and purpose.
