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Texas is slowly reopening, but the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. Truth is, reopening only works if we do it safely. And each of us plays an important role in limiting the spread of the virus and protecting our community, especially the most vulnerable. So we spoke with Dr. Ricardo Lemos, CHI...
In an executive order issued on May 6, Texas Governor Greg Abbott expanded the openings of several businesses and activities to further restart the economy during the pandemic. As part of this most recent order, gyms and salons are allowed to open as early as May 18th. But did you know these...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many people are looking for ways to get back to work and stay safe while doing so. Here are some of our guidelines for protecting yourself and your fellow employees while interacting at work. Create a Plan for Returning to Work Safely Depending on your industry,...
In this episode of the Inside Health Podcast, Kevin Keys is joined by Dr. Kia Parsi, Chief Medical Officer for CHI St. Joseph Health, and Dr. Gabriel Neal, Director of Texas A&M Family Care. They discuss a potential vaccine for COVID-19 and how it could benefit the community and healthcare...
There are things we can all do to help contain the spread of COVID-19. If you plan on leaving your house, be sure to take these five essential pieces of advice with you. 1. Wear a Mask Many cases of the virus caused by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, so wearing a mask in public can prevent the spread of...
Nurses Week is more important than ever this year. In honor of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the World Health Organization has declared 2020 the International Year of the Nurse. And with so many of our brave healthcare professionals working tirelessly due to the strain...
In this episode of the Inside Health Podcast, Dr. Clint Cheng, a family medicine physician with CHI St. Joseph Health, joins host Kevin Keys. Together, they discuss how primary care offices are screening patients for potential signs of COVID-19, the CHI St. Joseph Health respiratory clinic,...
Staying home for this long is no picnic, but we’re able to stay safe thanks to the hard work and dedication of our community’s frontline workers. All the healthcare teams, EMS, police, rescue workers, firefighters, and others who are going into work each day to help us during the COVID-19 pandemic...
While the large majority of COVID-19 cases can be treated at home, severe symptoms may require a trip to the hospital. The rate of hospitalization for this virus increases with age, so while those younger than 50 years of age with COVID-19 have a hospitalization rate of 0.1–7.4%, older populations...
In this episode of the Inside Health Podcast, host Kevin Keys sits down with Dr. Paul Goen, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, to discuss how COVID-19 has changed the way our doctors in the emergency room are seeing patients. They cover topics like how upper respiratory patients can...
It’s never been easier to meet with a doctor! Virtual Visits offer convenient access to trusted care from anywhere. And you can have peace of mind knowing we accept all major insurance plans. Learn more about how to make an appointment.