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

I am writing with this week's local health update.

In the last week we have continued to see drastic increases in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.

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?"

I am writing with this week's local health update. In the last week we have continued to see drastic increases in COVID-19 case numbers. More concerning however…

As of June 22, Judge Hidalgo has signed an order mandating a Health and Safety policy be adopted by all businesses providing goods and services to the public.

I am writing with this week's local health update. We have continued to see an increase in percent positivity since last week's update. ICU occupancy and overall hospital bed occupancy rates have continued to increase, and ICU occupancy

June 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 to the health of families and communities but often is ignored or postponed as other family or career obligations take priority.

I am writing with this week's local health update. We have continued to see an increase in percent positivity since last week's update. ICU occupancy remains near the warning zone but has not yet passed that point.

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…

Before I continue with my usual weekly update about the local state of the coronavirus pandemic, I want to expand on the statement I made on social media earlier this week.

Since last week when I reported that Texas had been combining antibody and viral test results, the data has been retroactively updated. You can find this information here.

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…

As you may have heard, it was reported yesterday that Texas DSHS has been combining results for viral genetic material (nasal/throat swabs) and antibody tests.

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.

I am writing with another update on coronavirus in Houston.

First, I would like to address recent reports of Multisystem Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome related to COVID-19.

Vida Family Medicine is a unique direct primary care practice located in the Houston Heights.

Governor Abbott's reopening plan is in full swing. Phase III is due to begin next week on May 11 with the initiation of expanded testing sites and contact tracing efforts. You can read more about Governor Abbott's plan here

Texas has begun phased reopening of businesses. Many people in essential occupations have been working throughout the pandemic, others have been furloughed or laid off…

As you know, Governor Abbott's plan to reopen Texas began yesterday. He has ordered certain businesses to be able to open at 25% capacity, including restaurants, movie theaters, retail stores, and malls. A detailed report of the plan to reopen Texas is available here