Why Curbside Testing? July 30, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever There is a lot of confusion and sometimes deception in medical billing. There are many reasons for both of these outcomes that we won’t get into here; however, as we roll out curbside COVID testing at our locations, we have heard of other facilities that are using some questionable billing practices for Coronavirus testing. We… Read More
Options to Address Your Healthcare Needs During COVID-19 July 28, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect society, people are wondering - what about my healthcare needs? Some people have prescriptions that require refills and need to visit physicians, some have mental healthcare needs that should not be put on hold long-term, and some are even experiencing emergencies that need immediate attention. So, what are… Read More
COVID-19 Testing Explained July 21, 2020 Best Neighbors Ever, Current Events, Health & Wellness Testing for COVID-19 has been an understandably popular topic in traditional and social media alike, complete with misinformation and plenty of questions. Since this is a topic we get many questions about, we wanted to address the different types of testing available, how the tests work, and at what stage of infection they should be… Read More
The Risks of Stress Eating and Drinking July 13, 2020 Health & Wellness During times of high-stress, people often turn to comfort food or alcohol in an attempt to alleviate their stress. Many people have reported stress eating or drinking - or both - during the COVID pandemic and stay-at-home orders. But did you know there is a biological reason (in addition to psychological reasons) why people turn… Read More
5 Questions…for Returning to the Office during the Covid-19 pandemic July 8, 2020 5 Questions Employers are starting to reopen offices, with employees returning to work on a partial or full schedule. As you prepare to return back to your office, make sure that you are asking your employer or building manager the following questions to ensure your health and safety: 1. How is cleaning and sanitization being adjusted to… Read More
Summer Travel Safety During the Coronavirus Pandemic July 3, 2020 Current Events Between travel restrictions and quarantines overseas - and even some domestic - vacations have been disrupted for the foreseeable future. Experts are still advising against non-essential travel, as some parts of the US are starting to experience a second increase in COVID cases. But with many people starting to express frustration with being at home,… Read More
5 Questions – When Shopping For Health Insurance June 28, 2020 5 Questions Health insurance is complicated; it’s complicated for us, and we’re healthcare professionals. So we understand the anxiety and frustration that comes with understanding your insurance coverage and medical bills. To help our communities, we provide billing advocates that can help you navigate your insurance coverage and work with you on your bill. In addition, we… Read More
Symptoms of… Dehydration June 23, 2020 Health & Wellness While we may have just barely passed the summer solstice, we’re well into the depths of summer here in the Texas Gulf Coast. There’s no other way to put it - it’s HOT out there, and it will be for the next several months. With the heat and humidity only intensifying over the next few… Read More
Make Men’s Health a Priority June 15, 2020 Dr. Mom & Dr. Dad In addition to June being the month that we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s also Men’s Health Month. That’s right - we get an entire month to remind us that in order to be healthy and around for our families, we have to take care of ourselves. This is because men are statistically less likely to… Read More
Monthly Health Tips – Summer Sun Safety June 5, 2020 Health & Wellness It’s June in Texas, which means sun - and lots of it! Texans know that the summer heat and sun are no joke. Overexposure to heat and sun can cause a host of health issues, ranging from dehydration and heatstroke, to sunburns and skin cancer. We’ll cover symptoms of dehydration later in the month. For… Read More