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...
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...
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...
rebeccaberensmdFeb 22, 20212 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...
rebeccaberensmdJan 25, 20215 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...
rebeccaberensmdNov 4, 20204 minWhat is a deductible?Your deductible is the amount you are expected to pay before your insurance will cover your healthcare costs. This is a commonly confused...
rebeccaberensmdOct 28, 20204 minWhat is a health insurance premium?Your premium is the amount you pay each month to be a member of your health insurance plan. That is ALL you get for the money you pay for...
rebeccaberensmdOct 16, 20203 minOpen Enrollment 2020 in Houston, TXOpen enrollment will be here before we know it! At this time of year, many families and small business owners are working hard to do...
rebeccaberensmdSep 2, 20205 minShould I get a flu shot this year?The seasonal flu vaccine is given every year during flu season to reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization due to the flu....
rebeccaberensmdAug 19, 20208 minWhen should I go to the emergency room?So you're feeling sick and need to see a doctor- where should you go? The emergency room? An urgent care? Schedule an appointment with...