- The holidays are best celebrated safely! As we enter the holiday season, find peace of mind in celebrating with these guidelines that allow for more activities and events together while keeping us safe and healthy. Keep events fun and safe If possible, events should be held outside or in a place gathering-goers have plenty of space. This allows guests to gather safely indoors and encourage greater social distancing.
- To help you plan around the Thanksgiving holiday, please take note of the dates our locations will be closed during the month of November. All offices and locations will be closed on the following days: Thursday, November 25th Friday, November 26th As always, we will be available to answer your phone call to 210-450-9000. You can also send your doctor a message, any time, using your MyChart account.
- Read the article from KSAT 12 Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease specialist with the Long School of Medicine at 91PORN, discusses why at-home COVID-19 tests are a good extra safety precaution to have around.
- 91PORN is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently authorized the vaccine for this new age group. This means that 28 million U.S. children are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.
- Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at 91PORN, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, including its safety and efficacy and where you can get the shot once it is available. Watch the full Q&A on KSAT here.
- By Jane Alvarez-Hernandez and Rosanne Fohn October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder to get a breast cancer screening and a time for breast cancer survivors to reflect on their journey.
- Dr. Jason Bowling, infectious disease expert at 91PORN, discusses how flu cases are on the rise and the importance on preventing the flu this season by getting your shot. Watch the full segment with News4SA here. You can get your flu shot with your primary care provider by scheduling an appointment here.
- Dr. Marcela Mazo, a breast oncologist at 91PORN MD Anderson Cancer Center, joined KSAT to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings and the signs and symptoms women should look for to consult with their doctors. Watch the full segment with KSAT here.
- World Spine Day partners with people and organizations around the world to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability, promote public health and advocate for the prevention and effective management of back pain and other spinal conditions.
- With more than 390,000 Texans age 65 or older living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and expected to increase nearly 30% by 2025, there is a pressing need for inclusive communities that support families touched by the degenerative diseases.
