Medical Information

 Below are some resources we think you will find helpful.  These sites do not necessarily represent our views, and their advice cannot be a substitute for the advice of your own physician.

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General Health and Preventive Care

 

https://familydoctor.org A searchable, general health information site.

BMI Calculator  While BMI (body mass index) is not a precise measure, it can be useful in assessing risk of diseases due to weight.  (We measure both BMI and Body Fat (a more accurate measure) during Wellness Visits.)

Newborn screening (Texas Department of State Health Services), Information about the requirements of the newborn screening program and about the specific conditions tested.

We provide Newborn screens in our office.  See our Price list

Obesity, Overweight, and Weight Loss

Calorie needs estimate

National Weight Control Registry, see strategies from those successful in weight loss

Pregnancy

We provide prenatal care in our office (find out more here), but sometimes a woman's needs go beyond just getting prenatal care.  The resources below may be helpful.

Pregnancy Assistance Center North  A non-denominational, non-political organization that provides information and support to women with an unintended pregnancy.  Located in The Woodlands and in Conroe.

Pregnancy, Parenting, and Postpartum Counseling Services Resource List, A list of resources maintained by the Texas Department of State Health Services

Tomball Pregnancy Center  A privately funded organization that provides free pregnancy-related assistance and counseling

Resources for those with disabling conditions and their caregivers

Dealing with chronic disabling conditions can be extremely difficult for patients and their caregivers.  Below are some resources that provide general information as well as assistance in finding local resources and support groups.

Alzheimer's Association

Family Caregiver Alliance Resource Center

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Tobacco cessation (ACS)  Information from the American Cancer Society on all forms of tobacco and resources for quitting.

Traveler's Health

We provide travel health consultations in our office (find out more).  Below are some further resources:

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Traveler's Health  Vaccine and other health recommendations for nearly every country in the world

CIA - The World Factbook A resource for general information, including safety concerns, about foreign countries

International SOS  A organization providing assistance with trip-planning as well as with medical emergencies in foreign countries (including Medevac).  Requires membership

World Health Organization (WHO) - International Travel and Health, Extensive information about various travel health topics