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COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Importance of Having a Primary Care Physician
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A primary care physician, or PCP, serves as a key access point into the rest of health care. They treat patients facing a wide range of conditions and disorders, which can include anything from urinary tract infections, mental health and respiratory infections to things like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. PCPs also perform annual physicals for disease prevention, which is crucial for early detection of cancer and other diseases – helping you to detect issues earlier while they are most treatable.
PCPs can also help you navigate the complexities of health care by referring you to specialists, such as a cardiologists or gastroenterologists, for specific treatments. A PCP knows your full health picture and acts as the central hub of a broader support system of specialists, helping to coordinate complete care among all the different specialists you see by ensuring nothing is overlooked. They also help with medical management by doing things like guiding you on next steps after surgery.
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) primary care physicians focus on providing individualized care by getting to know you, your medical history and ongoing needs—collaborating with specialists to ensure you receive the treatment and care that’s right for you.
Need a PCP? MHMG has highly trained professionals throughout Greater Houston. Choose yours today by visiting memorialhermann.org/mhmg.
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COMING AUGUST
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EVENTS
The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grassfed meats, free-range chickens and eggs, local honey, small-batch foods and bakery items. Visitors can also browse art from local artisans and try delicious, ready-to-eat food from local chefs and popular food trucks while listening to the best local musicians. A festival of food and fun happening at 234 Matlage Way in Sugar Land.
Visit fortbendchamber.com/imperial-farmers-market.
A community farmers market that features organic and locally grown vegetables, fruits, baked goods, honey, artisan foods, fresh eggs, olive oil, food trucks and more. COVID-19 guidelines are in place. Market is located at 5855 Sienna Springs Way in Missouri City.
For more information, visit www.FarmersMarketPartners.com.
April 8th, 5:30 pm - 8 pm Brews & ‘Cues, Kick-Off for OakBend’s Restaurant Week
For just $50, taste delicious pairings of local craft beer, have dinner and listen to live music to support OakBend Medical Center. Reserved tables are also available. Event will be held at The Swinging Door, located at 3818 FM 359 in Richmond.
Visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org/restaurant-week/.
April 9th, 11 am-1:30 pm GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
Join the 6th annual Born to Sparkle Fashion Show and Luncheon. This special event raises funds to provide free educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with Down syndrome and increase positive awareness. Enjoy the event at the Sugar Creek Country Club, located at 420 Sugar Creek Blvd. in Sugar Land.
For more information, visit www.gigisplayhouse.org/sugarland/.
April 9th, 7 pm Fort Bend Republican Party Lincoln Reagan Dinner
Show your support for by purchasing a table, donating a live auction item or making a contribution to the Party. Event will be held at Safari Texas Ballroom, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond.
Make your reservations online at www.fbcgop.org.
April 10th, 10 am - 5 pm 4th Annual Art Walk and Motor Madness
Enjoy artisan vendors, art cars, bark in the park contest, live music food trucks and more. Event will be held at Historic Downtown Richmond along Morton St., between 2nd and 5th street.
For more information, www.historicrichmond.org.
April 29th, 11 am - 1 pm Power of the Purse Virtual Event
This years event will be held virtually benefiting OakBend Medical Center’s Workstations on Wheels. Catered lunch will be brought to each sponsor for eight people along with a live streamed program and silent auction of high end purses.
