Open enrollment will be here before we know it! At this time of year, many families and small business owners are working hard to do their research and find a high-quality but affordable option for healthcare in the new year.

October is breast cancer awareness month! This year many patients have delayed their routine preventive exams and cancer screenings due to the pandemic, so this month I want to remind everyone to get your screenings done!

The seasonal flu vaccine is given every year during flu season to reduce the risk of serious illness and hospitalization due to the flu. The flu vaccine is different each year as researchers adjust it to try to best protect

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 your primary care doctor?

This week, many safety net primary care clinics including the Harris Health System and the Houston Health Department have been forced to temporarily suspend or significantly reduce in-person visits due to staffing shortages caused by the surge in hospitalizations from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 their newborns.

Providing healthcare benefits to employees is known to improve employee retention and job satisfaction, but as health insurance premiums have soared, small businesses…

Many people have heard of "concierge medicine," but the term "direct primary care" is less well known. When I tell people about my direct primary care practice, often the first question I am asked is "so are you a concierge doctor?"

Most people believe that having health insurance is necessary to access healthcare. While health insurance is important to limit out of pocket costs in the case of a catastrophic event such as an ICU stay or a cancer diagnosis…

Vida Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice. Direct primary care is a new concept to most patients (and even doctors!), but the model has been growing over the last several years…

People often ask me how I decided on the name "Vida Family Medicine." The word "vida" means "life" in Spanish. I chose this name for a few reasons.