This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Jose Mendoza, assistant professor of Palliative Medicine at UTMB. In this week’s episode, Dr. Mendoza discusses the work the Palliative care program does at UTMB and how their main goal is helping improve the quality of life of those with complex medical illnesses. Dr. Mendoza also shares how studies have shown that people live longer with Palliative care, how you can receive help after treatment, and how they can help you and your family manage your long term medical care goals.