rebeccaberensmd7 days ago2 minWhat is covered at a man's annual check-up?We know that men are more likely than women to skip their annual check-up. What happens at that visit that men are missing out on? An...
rebeccaberensmdJun 12 minTop Health Concerns for Men in Houston, TXJune is National Men's Health Month and the week leading up to Father's Day is celebrated as Men's Health Week. Men's health is critical...
rebeccaberensmdMay 122 minAffordable Ways to Promote a Healthy WorkplaceHappy and healthy employees are more productive and more likely to remain loyal to their company. It benefits the business as a whole to...
rebeccaberensmdMay 12 minWhy Promoting Employee Health MattersAs a business owner, yourself and your team are your most valuable assets. This is especially true for solo entrepreneurs- without you...
rebeccaberensmdApr 132 minLife After COVID-19 VaccinationMore and more people are getting vaccinated and it is so exciting! While we are all anxious to get back to "normal," there are important...
rebeccaberensmdMar 243 minScreening and treatment for prediabetes in Houston, TexasPrediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but is not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. This condition...
rebeccaberensmdMar 193 minHow does direct primary care work with prescriptions in Texas?Direct primary care (DPC) memberships usually include all in-office and virtual visits without additional co-pays or charges, but...
rebeccaberensmdMar 35 minHow can I increase my milk supply?Many new parents who choose to breastfeed experience anxiety that their child is not getting enough milk. We live in a society that likes...
rebeccaberensmdMar 23 minA Doctor's Perspective on Governor Abbott Lifting the Mask MandateI'm tired. Just like everyone else, I wish the pandemic was not happening. I wish I could do all the things I used to love- going out to...
rebeccaberensmdMar 14 minHouston COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateThe FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization. This vaccine was created by Johnson and Johnson and unlike...
rebeccaberensmdFeb 222 minNational Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2021This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are physical and mental illnesses that affect people of all...
rebeccaberensmdFeb 115 minCDC COVID-19 UpdateI am writing with another COVID-19 Update! The CDC made some changes to recommendations yesterday surrounding the vaccine that I wanted...
rebeccaberensmdJan 283 minAsymmetric Milk Production: Is it a problem? What can I do?This is a photo of one of my morning pumping sessions when my baby was about 11 weeks old. The bottle on the left shows the 4oz that was...
rebeccaberensmdJan 255 minPap smears and HPV- are you up to date?Many patients dread going to the doctor for their pap smear. However, this screening test is important and potentially life-saving. First...
rebeccaberensmdJan 123 minAnother COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateI wanted to provide another quick update on the COVID-19 vaccine availability in the Houston area. Texas will now be distributing the...
rebeccaberensmdDec 28, 20206 minCOVID-19 Vaccine UpdateI am excited to be able to share a COVID-19 vaccine update! Although I have not been sharing as many updates recently while I am home...
rebeccaberensmdNov 9, 20203 minOne More COVID-19 Update I wanted to share one last COVID-19 update before my baby is born! Although I will still be available to current patients for any medical...
