Passion Health Primary Care - Anna

Passion Health Primary Care - Anna Van Alstyne’s hometown healthcare – Compassionate primary care where relationships matter.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🦃Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving fil...
11/27/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🦃

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and good health.🥘🧡

In observance of the holiday, all Passion Health clinics will be closed on Thursday, November 27. We will resume our normal operating hours on Friday, November 28.

As you celebrate, please remember that your well-being is our priority. For urgent medical needs while we are closed, please visit your nearest urgent care center or emergency room.

𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧.

More exciting news! Our commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to announ...
11/25/2025

More exciting news! Our commitment to exceptional, patient-centered care continues to grow, and we’re thrilled to announce that 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 "Augmented Primary Care" is opening brand-new clinics in 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘅𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 very soon! 🎉🏥

This expansion means more convenient access to compassionate, comprehensive primary care right in your community. We can’t wait to become your trusted health partner in these vibrant cities. 🌟

Stay connected with us for updates, opening dates, and practice details!

📞 Phone: 214-666-6259
🌐 Website: www.passionhealthphysicians.com

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𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻! 👶✨𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀! Passion...
11/25/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻! 👶✨

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀! Passion Health is growing, and we are so excited to announce that Passion Health Pediatrics is coming to your community soon!

We are dedicated to providing the same exceptional, compassionate care you expect from Passion Health, now tailored specifically for your children. From newborns to young adults, our future pediatric practices will be focused on supporting your child's health and happiness every step of the way.

Stay tuned for our official opening date! We can't wait to help your family grow up healthy.

📞 Call us today: 214-666-6259
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🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 & 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 ...
11/14/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 & 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱

🇺🇸 National Updates

✅ Major ACA Subsidy Risk for Next Year
Health insurance experts warn that expiration of enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act could push premiums sharply higher for many Americans, especially in states like Texas. The subsidies currently help hundreds of thousands maintain affordable coverage. 𝘒𝘖𝘔𝘖 +1

✅ Telehealth & Medicare Uncertainty Amid Funding Freeze
With recent federal budget and funding issues, the status of key programs like Medicare’s telehealth and hospital-at-home services remain uncertain. Providers may face coverage gaps if authority isn’t renewed. 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

✅ Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Surge in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a health alert after more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough were reported in October — about four times the number from the same period last year. Expect heightened risk in infants and communities with lower vaccination rates. 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝘮

✅ Legal Action in Texas Over Child Toothpaste & Tylenol Claims
A Texas court is weighing whether the Texas Attorney General’s Office can block a dividend payment from Kenvue Inc. (maker of Tylenol) over alleged misleading claims about acetaminophen use during pregnancy. This may signal increased regulatory scrutiny of drug and consumer-health messaging in Texas. 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

🌍 Global Health Alerts

✅ WHO Issues First Global Guidelines on Diabetes in Pregnancy
World Health Organization released its first comprehensive guidelines for managing diabetes during pregnancy—affecting about 1 in 6 pregnancies globally (~21 million women per year)—with 27 key recommendations on care, screening, and prevention. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

✅ Climate-Driven Disease Surge & Global Health Plan at COP30
At the COP30 climate summit, health officials spotlighted sharply rising dengue and yellow fever cases in South America alongside climate impacts on health systems. Brazil and the WHO launched the “Belém Health Action Plan” aimed at bolstering surveillance and response in a hotter world. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯+1

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers

Alert patients about possible health insurance cost increases if ACA subsidies expire—consider outreach to at-risk patients.

For Texas: ramp up pertussis screening, immunization outreach (especially around infants), and reinforce vaccine messaging.

Address consumer-health concerns: stay ahead of regulatory changes concerning OTC drug and supplement messaging (e.g., pregnancy use).

For diabetes in pregnancy: update protocols to align with WHO’s new guidelines—review screening, monitoring, and patient education.

Consider climate-related risks: vector-borne diseases like dengue/yellow fever may impact patient travel history and emerging community risk in warmer zones.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-timely-regionally-relevant-globally-informed/

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝘆𝗮 𝗕. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡, 𝗙𝗡𝗣-𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲!👩⚕️✨We are thrilled to announce that Ms. ...
11/14/2025

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝘆𝗮 𝗕. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗡, 𝗙𝗡𝗣-𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲!👩⚕️✨

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Divya B. Parmar, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is now seeing patients at Passion Health Primary Care in both our Frisco and Anna, TX locations.

As a compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner, Ms. Divya is dedicated to providing patient-centered primary care for individuals and families of all ages. She offers comprehensive care for chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and preventive health needs.

Ms. Divya brings a wealth of experience from her time at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she managed care for complex cardiac patients. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman's University and has contributed to meaningful research on women's reproductive health.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Spanish, she is passionate about providing culturally sensitive and accessible care to the diverse communities of North Texas.

We are confident Ms. Parmar will be a wonderful addition to our team and a trusted healthcare partner for you and your family.✨

Schedule an appointment with Ms. Divya today!

📍Frisco : (214) 666-6259
📍Anna: 903-218-0628
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𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲English:Use smaller plates and serve moderate portions. Cont...
11/14/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲

English:
Use smaller plates and serve moderate portions. Controlling portion size helps maintain healthy weight and digestion.

Telugu:
చిన్న ప్లేట్ వాడి, తగినంత మోతాదులో మాత్రమే భోజనం వడ్డించండి. ఇది బరువును నియంత్రించి జీర్ణక్రియను మెరుగుపరుస్తుంది.

Tamil:
சிறிய தட்டில் உணவை எடுத்து மிதமான அளவில் சாப்பிடுங்கள். இது எடையையும் செரிமானத்தையும் கட்டுப்படுத்தும்.

Spanish:
Usa platos pequeños y sirve porciones moderadas. Controlar el tamaño de las porciones ayuda a mantener un peso saludable y buena digestión.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:

Use smaller plates and serve moderate portions. Controlling portion size helps maintain healthy weight and digestion.

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲🇺🇸 National Updates • The U.S. is exiting ...
11/13/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲

🇺🇸 National Updates
• The U.S. is exiting a 43-day federal government shutdown: Donald Trump signed the funding bill on November 12, restoring many federal health‐ and food‐assistance programs. Reuters
• Discussions are underway about direct healthcare payments and tariff dividends as part of federal policy shifts, which may affect coverage and affordability landscape. 𝘈𝘭 𝘑𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘢+1

🏥 Texas Updates
• A whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in Texas has surpassed 3,500 cases through October 2025, the highest statewide total in over a decade. The state health agency is issuing alerts and urging vaccinations for children and pregnant women. 𝘒𝘚𝘈𝘛+1
• The shutdown ending ensures that Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) should see full benefits restored within days. 𝘒𝘌𝘠𝘌
• A rural hospital in Olney, Texas, built a new facility but removed labor & delivery services due to budget/operational issues, leaving a large region without local obstetric care—highlighting serious rural access gaps. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦

🌍 Global Health Alerts
• While not a specific new disease alert today, the global health landscape remains shaped by heightened surveillance of vaccine‐preventable outbreaks and public health system pressures due to funding and policy shifts.
• Relatedly, global aid and health system readiness remain central as nations face resurgence of infectious disease threats, vaccine gaps, and preventive‐care shortfalls.

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• Review immunization status for children and pregnant women, especially for pertussis (whooping cough) in Texas; consider outreach and booster messaging.
• Inform patients about the end of the federal shutdown and restoration of nutrition/assistance programs—be prepared for increased patient access and referrals.
• In rural practice settings, anticipate continued obstetric access issues—identify referral pathways and emergency transport plans for maternal care.
• Stay alert to emerging global public-health vulnerabilities and consider travel or exposure histories when patients present with atypical symptoms.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care/

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱English:Call or meet a friend or relative every few days. Staying...
11/13/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱

English:
Call or meet a friend or relative every few days. Staying socially active keeps your mind sharp and mood positive.

Telugu:
ప్రతి కొన్ని రోజులకు ఒక స్నేహితుడు లేదా బంధువుతో మాట్లాడండి లేదా కలవండి. సామాజికంగా చురుకుగా ఉండడం మానసిక ఆరోగ్యాన్ని మెరుగుపరుస్తుంది.

Tamil:
சில நாட்களுக்கு ஒருமுறை நண்பர் அல்லது உறவினருடன் பேசுங்கள் அல்லது சந்தியுங்கள். சமூக உறவு மனநிலையையும் அறிவாற்றலையும் மேம்படுத்தும்.

Spanish:
Llama o visita a un amigo o familiar cada pocos días. Mantener la actividad social mantiene la mente ágil y el ánimo positivo.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-12-stay-connected/

Your mood is like an emotional weather report—it can be sunny, cloudy, or stormy, and it can change throughout the day. ...
11/13/2025

Your mood is like an emotional weather report—it can be sunny, cloudy, or stormy, and it can change throughout the day. 🌦️ Understanding that moods are fluid and influenced by many factors (like sleep, stress, and social connections) is key to navigating them. It's okay not to feel okay all the time. Acknowledging your mood without judgment is a powerful step toward emotional well-being.

If your mood feels consistently affected, it may be time to talk to a professional. We can help you identify triggers and build coping strategies. Call (214) 666-6259.
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 🩺Discover a holistic approach to health with Dr. Praveena...
11/13/2025

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮 🩺

Discover a holistic approach to health with Dr. Praveena Sunkara, a board-certified Internist and esteemed FACP. Specializing in Obesity Medicine, she provides expert, patient-centered care at our Aubrey and Frisco clinics.

Dr. Sunkara offers comprehensive management for:
• Unhealthy Weight & Chronic Conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension) 🩸
• Mental Health Support (Depression, Anxiety)
• Knee Pain Management
• Preventive Health & Wellness Strategies

As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Sunkara creates personalized action plans that empower you to take control of your health journey. Her collaborative philosophy ensures you receive empathetic care in an environment of trust and open communication.

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🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹🇺🇸...
11/12/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹

🇺🇸 National Updates

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Moves to Remove Black-Box Warnings on Menopause Hormone Therapy
The FDA announced the removal of strong black-box warnings from over 20 menopause hormone therapy (MHT) products, stating the earlier documented risks—such as certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and dementia—were overstated after new analyses. Some experts express concern about the speed and transparency of the process. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines on Deck for December
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release updated dietary guidelines in December. These are expected to address obesity, saturated fat limits, ultra-processed foods, and school/military nutrition. 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula
An outbreak investigation by FDA and CDC reveals 15 infants across 12 states with suspected or confirmed botulism linked to consumption of a particular brand of infant formula. Hemifarms emphasize immediate cessation of that product. 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

🏥 Texas Updates

Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Cases Surge in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports more than 3,500 pertussis cases through October 2025 in Texas—nearly four times the number this time last year. Most cases are among children, raising serious concern for infant patients.
𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘰 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴-𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴

Flu Shots Urged Ahead of Holidays
DSHS released a news alert (Nov 10) advising Texans to include flu vaccination in their Thanksgiving planning as respiratory virus season begins to intensify. 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴

🌍 Global Health Alerts

World Pneumonia Day (12 Nov) Highlights Ongoing Risk to Children and Older Adults
The World Health Organization (WHO) marks Nov 12 as World Pneumonia Day, cautioning that pneumonia remains the leading infectious killer of children under five worldwide, and poses high risk to older adults and those with chronic conditions. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Global Infectious Disease Surveillance Flags Multiple Risks
According to the International Society for Infectious Diseases’s ProMED database (Nov 12), recent alerts include: increased influenza activity in Indonesia, fatal Japanese encephalitis cases in Nepal, nosocomial Candida auris infections in Bangladesh, rising antimicrobial-resistant Klebsiella in Brazil, and more. Strong global vigilance is needed. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘔𝘌𝘋

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers

Review hormone therapy practices: counsel menopausal patients on the evolving risk/benefit landscape given the FDA label changes.

Begin or intensify flu-vaccine outreach: remind patients that flu season is underway and holiday gatherings increase risk.

With pertussis surging in Texas, ensure Tdap vaccination for adolescents and pregnant patients; reinforce cough-illness protocols and infant protection strategies.

For patient and caregiver education: highlight pneumonia risks in vulnerable populations (young children, older adults, chronic illness) and encourage vaccination (e.g., pneumococcal, influenza).

Maintain awareness of global alerts—especially travel-related risk exposures—for influenza, Japanese encephalitis, Candida auris, and antimicrobial-resistant organisms.

Ensure high-risk patients (infants especially) are not exposed to the recalled infant formula—check feeding history and counsel parents accordingly.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-current-verified-clinically-useful/

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲English:Monitor your blood pressure regularly, even if...
11/12/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

English:
Monitor your blood pressure regularly, even if you feel fine. Early detection helps prevent heart and kidney complications.

Telugu:
మీకు ఆరోగ్యం బాగానే ఉన్నప్పటికీ రక్తపోటును క్రమం తప్పకుండా కొలవండి. ముందుగా గుర్తించడం గుండె, మూత్రపిండ సమస్యలను నివారిస్తుంది.

Tamil:
உடல் நலம் நன்றாக இருந்தாலும் ரத்த அழுத்தத்தை வழக்கமாக சரிபார்க்கவும். முன்கூட்டியே கண்டறிதல் இதயம் மற்றும் சிறுநீரக பிரச்சனைகளைத் தடுக்க உதவும்.

Spanish:
Controla tu presión arterial con regularidad, incluso si te sientes bien. Detectarla a tiempo previene problemas cardíacos y renales.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-12-check-your-blood-pressure/

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