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Tresa McNeal, MD, discusses how kids play a role in fighting the pandemic and what every parent should know when it comes to vaccinating their child.

Fully vaccinated and planning to travel? Here's what you need to know after you get the COVID-19 vaccine and how to travel safely.

How much longer will we need to wear masks? And why? As more people get vaccinated, Tresa McNeal, MD, addresses whether to wear a mask or not to wear a mask.

Exercise for all of us is important and exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic is equally, if not more important. But exercise these days can be challenging and it can carry some risks. Here are some ways to stay safe while exercising at the gym.

Vaccination hubs are popping up around the country to try and facilitate getting COVID-19 shots into arms. Here's what you need to know about vaccine hubs and what you can expect.

We now have 3 choices of COVID-19 vaccines in our country — Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Which one should you choose? Is one better than the others? David Winter, MD, breaks down the differences between the three vaccines.

The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines each require two doses several weeks apart. If you've received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, here's what you can expect after you get the second dose.

After receiving the vaccine for COVID-19, you might be wondering what happens with our immune systems? What actually goes on? Here is how vaccines work and how we can achieve herd immunity.

The COVID-19 vaccine is new and different but how does it compare with the flu vaccine? Tresa McNeal, MD, talks about the similarities and differences of both vaccines and how each one works to fight off viruses.

For those of you who have had the COVID-19 vaccine or are considering the vaccine, David Winter, MD, talks about what you can expect afterward and the next steps you should follow.

As coronavirus variants continue to emerge, should you double up on masks? David Winter, MD, talks about what is meant by an appropriate mask and whether you should wear two masks or one.

We hear that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is changing, developing variants that may have different characteristics. What does this mean? David Winter, MD, breaks down what we know so far about the new COVID-19 variants.

Are there certain foods that can lead to a quicker recovery from COVID-19? Can taking vitamins help prevent COVID-19? David Winter, MD, shares insights on these common questions and how you can prevent and treat COVID-19 at home.

Receiving a vaccine is a very personal decision and it's normal to have questions. In this episode, Tresa McNeal, MD, talks about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, how the vaccination process works and what to expect after you receive the vaccine in order to help you make an informed decision.

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase worldwide and specifically in our own communities, it is comforting to know that new treatment options are being developed. David Winter, MD, talks about one of the newer developments — monoclonal antibodies.

What should you do if you think you've been exposed to COVID-19? David Winter, MD, simplifies the various testing options to help ease confusion and ways to safely quarantine at home.

With the new COVID-19 vaccine being distributed across the nation, many people are wondering who will get it? When? How? David Winter, MD, answers some of these frequently asked questions related to vaccine distribution and what we know so far.

If you, a family member, or friend tests positive for COVID-19, how do you let others know? Karen Brust, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple provides advice on how to reach out to your contacts and what to do when you test positive for COVID-19.

Are you considering a sporting event? If so, here are some ways to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other infectious diseases and maximize the fun.

How far can the coronavirus travel in the air? David Winter, MD, answers this common question about air transmission of COVID-19 and how to stay safe when you're in public spaces.

It's a challenging time to navigate how to celebrate the holiday season amid COVID-19, and many are wondering if it's safe to go to holiday gatherings. Tresa McNeal, MD, talks with Karen Brust, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, about how to plan safe holiday gatherings and ways to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that yes, face masks work both directions — for the person wearing the mask and for those around them. David Winter, MD, discusses this latest update and the ways you can minimize the spread of the virus.

If you had COVID-19, are you protected from getting it again? David Winter, MD, answers this question and whether long term immunity from COVID-19 is possible.

As the coronavirus continues to spread in our country and around the world, it is important to know where and how it is spreading. One place you may not have suspected is in your own home. In this episode, David Winter, MD, talks about ways to combat the virus if someone in your household is diagnosed with COVID-19, and how to stay safe and healthy.

David Winter, MD, talks through the latest information on COVID-19, from symptoms to testing, and everything else in between you need to know about the virus.

Will cooler weather intensify the spread of COVID-19? Why might a virus be more contagious in cold weather months? David Winter, MD, answers these common questions and how to stay safe when the temperatures drop.

David Winter, MD, discusses the importance of not delaying screening for breast cancer during COVID-19.

With the holidays around the corner and families preparing for fall festivities, Tresa McNeal, MD, talks about ways you and your family can practice health and safety measures while still having fun.

Tresa McNeal, MD, talks about the upcoming flu season and how to practice safe care measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about COVID-19 and the flu: https://bit.ly/2FOkVFj

You may have heard the term "herd immunity" more frequently since COVID-19 reached our communities, but what does it mean? David Winter, MD, provides clarity on what herd immunity is and and how we can each help slow the spread of viruses such as COVID-19 and the flu.

Having a Baby? Here's what mothers and soon-to-be parents can expect from COVID-19 testing and how the process works leading up to childbirth.

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we have recently expanded digital care options via the MyBSWHealth app and online portal to provide support for children who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. In this episode, Tresa McNeal, MD, discusses the new pediatric digital at-home monitoring journey and how parents can access the screening questionnaire either at bswhealth.com/COVID19 or on the MyBSWHealth app, which can be downloaded by texting BETTER to 88408 or by visiting the App Store or Google Play.

COVID-19 has presented significant challenges to the senior citizen population, whether at home or in a residential facility, and has not only impacted these community members but those who interact with them. In this episode, Aval-Na'ree Green, MD, a geriatrician on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, talks about ways geriatricians are facilitating better times for seniors and their loved ones and offers advice for those community members self-isolating at home due to concerns about their age and risk factors.

Wondering if it's safe to schedule an in-person eye exam? Or curious about which eye conditions warrant a visit to the eye doctor? Sudhir Shenoy, MD, an ophthalmologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock, discusses how we're keeping patients safe inside our eye clinics amidst COVID-19 and answers some of the most common questions people have about their eye health.

Still confused about masks? David Winter, MD, breaks down the purpose of wearing a mask, how to properly wear one, and ways Baylor Scott & White facilities are implementing mask-wearing to keep patients and employees safe.

As we continue to learn about the nuances of the virus that causes COVID-19, we are also learning about the symptoms related to COVID-19. In this episode, David Winter, MD, gives an update on the latest symptoms that suggest COVID-19 and which symptoms indicate a need for medical attention.

Have you seen your primary care doctor lately? In this episode, Jason Ramm, MD, family medicine physician at Baylor Scott & White Health, discusses care in the outpatient clinics — what's new, what's the same and what you can expect when you come for a visit.

In this episode, Jeff Michel, MD, a cardiologist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, joins us to talk about cardiovascular care amid COVID-19. Dr. Michel discusses the latest safety protocols and procedures, innovative cardiac care technology, and when to seek medical care for heart conditions.

If you find yourself needing to go to the hospital for non-COVID-19 related conditions, it's important to know the steps we're taking to keep you safe. In this episode, Kevin Chang, MD, and Carey Savoie, RN, of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple join us to talk about our increased safety measures, what to expect during your hospital stay, and when to seek medical care.

It's important to not delay care, especially in the event of a stroke. Jennifer Rasmussen-Winkler, MD, director of cerebrovascular disease in Central Texas at Baylor Scott & White Health, joins us in this episode to talk about how COVID-19 has affected stroke care, when you should go to the hospital, and the important role telemedicine plays in stroke care today. Dr. Rasmussen-Winkler also breaks down the B.E. F.A.S.T. acronym and how it can help you identify the signs and symptoms of a stroke.

All of us who have ever been a kid or have children know that well-child visits are essential in monitoring growth and development. In this episode, Tresa McNeal, MD, joins Jamie Avila, MD, Director of General Pediatrics in Central Texas at Baylor Scott & White Health to talk about the importance of well-child check-ups for both physical and mental health and how COVID-19 has affected these visits.

In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases — and to protect the safety of patients and staff — we have updated our visitor policy, beginning Tuesday, June 23. In addition, we have expanded our screening criteria to include two more symptoms to align with recently updated public health guidance.

Baylor Scott & White Health is one of three health systems in North Texas that are working together to expand access to COVID-19 testing and education in southern Dallas County. In this episode, David Winter, MD, joins Jeffrey Zsohar, MD, medical director of Baylor Scott & White's Community Care Clinics, to discuss the latest drive-thru specimen collection site at Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center and how we're safeguarding our communities during COVID-19.

*Disclaimer: In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases — and to protect the safety of our patients and staff — we will no longer allow visitors, beginning Tuesday, June 23. This podcast episode was recorded prior to the recent changes. Please visit BSWHealth.com for more information on our visitor policy updates. Since COVID-19 reached our community, visitor policies have changed quite a bit. As part of the new COVID-19 Safe Care plan, Tresa McNeal, MD, explains the latest visitor policy changes and what visitors can expect when they step inside our hospitals and clinics.

To help patients navigate the uncertainty of their COVID-19 diagnosis, Baylor Scott & White has now introduced the COVID-19 Home Monitoring Digital Care Journey. In this episode, David Winter, MD, walks through what patients can expect in the digital care journey and how our physicians are with them every step of the way.

Are you an expectant mother during COVID-19? Tresa McNeal, MD, sits down with Aleigha Delukie, DO, an OB/GYN at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, to answer the most common questions from expecting mothers and share how we're enhancing our COVID-19 safety measures.

Even though COVID-19 is at the top of everyone's mind, it's important not to delay care for other health care needs. Tresa McNeal, MD, talks about the enhanced ways in which you can safely access your care team and how to schedule appointments and procedures through the MyBSWHealth app.

Just how safe are surgery centers, clinics, and hospitals? David Winter, MD, explains in detail how far we at Baylor Scott & White are going to make sure that your visit will be safe and trouble-free.

As the world becomes more digital during this unprecedented time of COVID-19, so does healthcare. Tresa McNeal, MD, joins Nick Reddy, Chief Digital Officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, to talk all things virtual health, when to use it and how to access it through the MyBSWHealth app. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this pilot episode, David Winter, MD, introduces new preventative measures and innovative care options as part of the new COVID-19 Safe Care plan at Baylor Scott & White Health. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com