PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH How to Handle Your Health Care Needs During a Pandemic
T Dr. Lubna Chaudhry
he COVID-19 pandemic has changed our communities and reshaped how we get health care. While social distancing remains important as we move forward, taking care of ongoing health needs should also be a top priority. When you need care, it’s important to take action right away.
Postponing health care visits or treatments may actually hurt your health in the long run. If you delay going to the doctor for small problems like a rash, an infected toenail or urinary tract infection, these issues can become bigger problems and may require urgent attention. Now is the time to be proactive about identifying health risks and following through on treatment plans. “Preventive care can include health screenings, vaccinations, medications and treatments. It’s important to continue with any
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recommendations made by your doctor,” said Dr. Lubna Chaudhry, primary care physician specializing in family medicine at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in League City. “You could face bigger health problems down the road if screening tests or current health issues are ignored.” If you have a chronic condition, you should work with your doctor to improve your health. “Taking care of current health issues will enable you to better ward off future infections or illnesses,” said Dr. Donald Brown, primary care physician specializing in internal medicine at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in League City.
PUTTING SAFETY FIRST
As we navigate how to interact within the community, we’re learning that COVID-19 may be with us for a long time. While we wait for answers on vaccines and immunity, we’re finding ways to adjust to a new normal and return to our daily activities in a safe manner. This involves wearing masks in public, keeping 6 feet apart from others and staying vigilant about handwashing
To schedule an appointment with Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in League City, please visit houstonmethodist.org/pcg/league-city or call 281.523.3130.
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