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How to Celebrate Halloween While Social Distancing

How to Celebrate Halloween While Social Distancing

Oct 21, 2020

Like most activities and holidays in 2020, Halloween might look a little different this year. According to the CDC, door-to-door trick-or-treating where candy is passed out to children is considered a high-risk activity. However, there are still a variety of fun ways to enjoy the spooky holiday...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Children’s Health
General Health & Wellness
How to Vote Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How to Vote Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 15, 2020

You might be wondering, is it safe to go out and vote with the looming threat of a pandemic? There are a lot of factors to consider when answering this question. Is the virus stagnant or spreading in your area? What safety protocols are being taken at your polling place? Do you have a higher risk...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
3 Flu Myths You Shouldn't Fall for This Year

3 Flu Myths You Shouldn't Fall for This Year

Oct 09, 2020

Getting a flu shot has never been more important. By vaccinating against the flu, you are reducing its spread during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping local hospital systems manage capacity throughout the season. Don’t let these misconceptions stop you from getting immunized. Myth #1: “The flu vaccine...

General Health & Wellness
Infectious Diseases
Primary Care
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Heart While in Quarantine

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Heart While in Quarantine

Sep 29, 2020

When people began quarantining at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, many began adopting unhealthy coping mechanisms. Since going to the gym wasn’t an option, many people became more sedentary. Factor in emotional eating, drinking more alcohol than usual, dealing with additional stress,...

Cardiovascular Care
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Diet & Fitness
Resolutions - Body
COVID-19 and the Safety of Elective Procedures

COVID-19 and the Safety of Elective Procedures

Sep 24, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic began sweeping through Texas in mid-March, Texas Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended hospitals from offering elective procedures in order to ensure more hospital space for suspected COVID-19 cases. Things seemed to return to normal as time went on, but he placed...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How to Ease Aches and Pains from a Quarantine Lifestyle

How to Ease Aches and Pains from a Quarantine Lifestyle

Sep 21, 2020

A lot of people have been working remotely since the pandemic began sweeping the U.S. in March, which adds up to nearly 1,000 hours of sitting on a couch or in a makeshift home office. All of that time can lead to some serious problems if you aren’t sitting properly or taking time to be active....

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Chronic Pain
Governor Abbott Announces New Business Guidelines | 9/17

Here’s Your Recap of Governor Abbott’s 9/17 Press Conference

Sep 21, 2020

On September 17, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He applauded Texans for taking COVID-19 seriously and announced a new plan to increase capacity in Texas businesses. Here’s more information on his new guidelines. Hospitalization Numbers Drive Decision...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
 How Parents Can Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at School

How Parents Can Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at School

Sep 15, 2020

As in-person classes begin, parents may wonder what they can expect from a school year during a pandemic. In compliance with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), all teachers and staff will be required to self-screen and be prepared to self-isolate if they show symptoms or were exposed to someone who’...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
How Contact Tracing Works

How Contact Tracing Works

Sep 14, 2020

While contact tracing has become a major topic in the past few months since the pandemic began, it’s been in practice for years as health officials try to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The general thought behind this practice is to identify people who may be infected as a result of...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Infectious Diseases
What Going to an ER During a Pandemic Looks Like

What Going to an ER During a Pandemic Looks Like

Sep 14, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, emergency rooms across the country have seen a drop in the number of patients. After looking into these numbers, experts found that there weren’t fewer emergencies happening, but rather, people were concerned about catching COVID-19 and were...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Emergency Care