Due to the pandemic, some parents have delayed doctor visits and immunizations for their babies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported fewer children and infants having recommended vaccinations during the spring 2020 lockdowns, leaving those children at higher risk of getting diseases like the measles. While it’s understandable that parents are worried […]
You love spending time at home with your kids, but you might not have anticipated just how much time this would be at the start of the pandemic. Now that cold weather is sweeping the nation, families will be at home and indoors even more. Fortunately, the magic of imaginative play not only keeps kids […]
As many people head to the polls to cast their vote in the 2020 presidential election, there is another important decision millions of Americans will make: choosing their health care coverage for 2021. Open enrollment season is here, a time when millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch […]
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, many Americans have canceled or postponed non-emergency doctor visits. At first, practices were temporarily closed, but later patients avoided visits out of fear of exposure to COVID-19. In a Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll from May of this year, nearly half (48%) of respondents said that they or someone in […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has transformed our daily lives. When the quarantine started in March, no one knew how long it was going to last. It is important to be vigilant and take Coronavirus precautions so we can keep ourselves healthy. To stay healthy, you need to take extra care of yourself. Here are 5 ways […]
Deaths from the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have surpassed 140,000 in the United States and mourning the losses of these lives is important. In addition, we are also mourning lost habits and ways of life that are casualties of the coronavirus. Going out with friends, hugging a grandparent, even opening a door in a public place […]
Our practice was founded with the priority to provide access, inclusion, and opportunity. Our team represents our commitment to these principles, and is symbolic of how important diversity is to us. As a healthcare team, we see the horrific effects of racism in our hospitals and community every day. As women’s healthcare providers, we are acutely aware that […]
You can screen yourself for coronavirus if you believe you have some of the common symptoms, such as a fever, a dry cough, or shortness of breath. Consider the following: Have you been exposed to a large group of people in the last 72 hours without practicing social distancing? You should know it is possible […]
Thank you for being a valued patient here at Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. We wanted to reach out to you about the current COVID-19 situation. First and foremost, we want you to know we are here for you and your ob-gyn needs. We are doing everything we can to create a safe environment for […]