rebeccaberensmdFeb 212 minHow to eat nutritious food while caring for a newbornNutrition is an important part of postpartum recovery. You need good nutrition to recover from the losses you have experienced during...
rebeccaberensmdJan 193 minThe Benefits of Preventive CareMany people avoid the doctor unless they are feeling sick. This may be due to time constraints, cost, or not feeling like they are...
rebeccaberensmdJan 52 minHow to get the preventive care you need!There's a reason your grandmother said "prevention is better than cure!" Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take...
rebeccaberensmdNov 22, 20213 minQuestions to Ask Your DoctorWhen it comes to your health, it is important that you have all the information you need to take the best care of yourself. Your doctor's...
rebeccaberensmdOct 20, 20213 minHow a lactation consultant can help youBreastfeeding is HARD! It is a new skill for both you and your baby, and it takes time to learn. Unfortunately you have to learn this new...
rebeccaberensmdOct 11, 20212 minHow can I prevent breast cancer?Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States (after certain types of skin cancers). While advances in...
rebeccaberensmdSep 19, 20213 minTaking Care of Yourself as a Parent- Tips from a Family Physician and MomIn order to take good care of your children, you have to take good care of yourself first! If your physical and/or mental health are...
rebeccaberensmdSep 5, 20214 min5 Baby Safety Tips from a Family Physician and MomAs parents, one of our main roles is to keep our children safe. The world can be full of hazards that we never recognized before becoming...
rebeccaberensmdAug 18, 20212 minWhat is Fourth Trimester Care?The 12 week period after a child is born is known as the "4th trimester." The 4th trimester is a critical period for new parents and...
rebeccaberensmdAug 3, 20214 minThe Realities of BreastfeedingThe majority of new parents in the United States intend to breastfeed. The health benefits of breastfeeding are well known and many...
rebeccaberensmdJul 27, 20213 minThe Benefits of Direct Primary Care for Small BusinessesDirect primary care (DPC) is growing in popularity for individuals and families looking for affordable access to a personal physician,...
rebeccaberensmdJul 11, 20214 minWhy Direct Primary Care WorksDirect primary care (DPC) is a relatively new model of practicing primary care that has grown significantly in the last several years. A...
rebeccaberensmdJun 28, 20211 minMen and Mental HealthOver 20% of adults in the US suffer from mental illness. While mental illness is more common in women than men, men are less likely to...
rebeccaberensmdJun 14, 20212 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 1, 20212 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 12, 20212 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 1, 20212 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 13, 20212 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 24, 20213 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 19, 20213 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...