Southwest Viral Med - SWVM

10/18/2025

🦷✨ Happy Dental Hygiene Month! 🍂
A healthy smile = a healthier YOU! 😁

Did you know…
🪥 Only 68% of Americans brush twice a day
💧 Fluoride helps fight childhood cavities
🧠 Oral health impacts heart, brain, and even gut health!

This month, let’s celebrate our pearly whites by:
✔️ Brushing 2x daily
✔️ Flossing once a day
✔️ Visiting your dentist every 6 months

Because when you take care of your mouth, you take care of your whole body 💪❤️

10/10/2025

👁️ October Awareness: Protecting Vision & Promoting Wellness 👁️

This month, we recognize three important observances dedicated to eye and senior health:

🔹 Contact Lens Safety Month – Practice proper hygiene when handling lenses to prevent infections and protect your sight.
🔹 Home Eye Safety Month – Did you know 90% of home-related eye injuries can be prevented with protective eyewear? Stay safe during repairs, cleaning, and yard work.
🔹 International Day of Older Persons – Celebrate and support our older adults by promoting safe environments, fall prevention, and regular vision and hearing care.

👓 Small habits—like proper lens care, using safety glasses, and keeping living spaces hazard-free—go a long way in maintaining healthy vision and independence at every age.

10/08/2025

🌸💙 Awareness is Health 💙🌸
Get informed with Dr. Alozie on KVIA

Did you know Gynecologic Cancer and Prostate Health Awareness are both honored this month?
These conditions affect millions — but early detection saves lives.

👩‍⚕️ For Women:
Gynecologic cancers can affect the uterus, ovaries, cervix, va**na, and v***a.
Watch for signs like unusual bleeding, pelvic pain, bloating, or changes in discharge.
🩺 Prevention starts with Pap tests, HPV vaccination, knowing your body, and staying active.

👨‍⚕️ For Men:
Prostate issues are common — from benign enlargement (BPH) to inflammation or cancer.
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Screenings like PSA tests and digital exams can catch it early.

👶 And for Newborns:
Over 4 million babies are screened each year — one of the most successful public-health programs ever. Early testing saves lives and supports healthy development.

📍 Local help is available through trusted partners like Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, Texas Oncology, Immunize El Paso, and more.

💪 Awareness. Screening. Prevention.
Because health begins with paying attention.

09/27/2025

Good nutrition = strong health 💪 Listen In with Dr. Alozie
• Malnutrition raises infection risk, slows healing, and drives up healthcare costs.
• Warning signs: unplanned weight loss, loss of appetite, eating very little, weakness, swelling.
• Folic acid (B9) is vital for cell growth—yet 70% of U.S. women (15-44) don’t get enough.
• Sources: dark leafy greens, beans, nuts, oranges, poultry, whole grains, fortified cereals & flours, or a daily multivitamin.
• Food safety matters: Clean ➡️ Separate ➡️ Cook ➡️ Chill. Use a thermometer—pork & seafood 145 °F, ground meats 160 °F, poultry & leftovers 165 °F.

📍 Need support in El Paso?
UTHealth Nutrition Clinic, Sun City Dietitians, El Paso County Nutrition Program, Pediatric GI of El Paso, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, You Eat I Eat Food Pantry.

09/19/2025

COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Quick Facts & Key Issues with Dr Alozie on KVIA

💉 Safe & Effective
• 250M+ Americans vaccinated safely
• 4B+ doses worldwide
• ~95% protection from severe illness & hospitalization

⚖️ Current Confusion
• RFK Jr. announced removing CDC vaccine guidance for healthy kids & pregnant women
• CDC quickly contradicted this, urging “shared decision-making” for children and offering no formal change for pregnant people
• Major medical groups are challenging the changes in court
• Infectious-disease experts (IDSA) and 1,000+ HHS staff have called for RFK Jr.’s resignation

🌴 Florida’s Move
• Florida seeks to end all vaccine mandates, including school requirements—first state to attempt this
• Would affect protections against measles, polio, mumps, chickenpox, hepatitis B (legislative approval required)

💡 Myth vs Fact
• ❌ “Natural infection is better” → ✅ Vaccines protect without risking severe disease
• ❌ “I’m safe if others vaccinate” → ✅ Herd immunity needs widespread vaccination
• ❌ “Natural remedies replace vaccines” → ✅ Only vaccines train the immune system
• ❌ “Vaccines are only for profit” → ✅ Effectiveness is independently verified

➡️ Who Can Get Boosters Easily
Adults 65+ & people with health conditions.
Younger adults/most children may need a prescription and may face a cost (~$140

08/22/2025

💉 Know the Facts About Hepatitis & Group B Strep 🦠 with Dr Alozie

🟢 Hepatitis A, B & C
✔️ Hepatitis A & B are preventable with vaccines
✔️ Hepatitis C is curable with treatment in as little as 8 weeks
✔️ Chronic Hepatitis B & C are leading causes of liver cancer
✔️ The only way to know if you have hepatitis is through testing

🟣 Group B Strep (GBS)
⚠️ Can cause bloodstream infections, meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis in newborns
✔️ Pregnant women should be tested between 36–37 weeks
✔️ If positive, antibiotics during labor help protect the baby

💡 Treatment options for hepatitis range from rest & hydration, medications, antivirals, and in severe cases, liver transplant.

✨ Early detection, prevention, and treatment save lives!

08/22/2025

08/01/2025

👁️ Protect Your Vision—It’s the Only Pair You’ve Got! 🧿
Your eyes work hard every day—give them the care they deserve!
Here’s how to keep your vision sharp and your eyes healthy:

👓 Get regular eye exams (yes, even if your vision seems fine!)
💧 Stay hydrated & blink often—especially during screen time
🕶️ Wear sunglasses with UV protection
🥦 Eat eye-friendly foods: leafy greens, fish, and citrus
💻 Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 mins, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
🚫 Don’t rub your eyes—wash them instead if irritated!

Early detection = early protection.
Take care of your eyes today for a clearer tomorrow. 🩺✨

06/14/2025

🦴 Let’s Talk Bone & Joint Health! 🦴
Do you know the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?

🔍 Osteoporosis = Bones become weak and brittle.
🔍 Osteoarthritis = Joints wear down over time, causing pain and stiffness.

🛑 Both can affect your mobility, independence, and quality of life — but they’re not the same!

💡 Prevention Tips:
✅ Get enough calcium + vitamin D
✅ Stay active with weight-bearing exercises
✅ Don’t smoke or drink excessively
✅ Keep a healthy weight
✅ Know your family history

👀 Questions to ask yourself:
• Do I get enough calcium in my diet?
• Am I moving enough to support my bones and joints?
• Have I had a bone density scan recently?
• Do I experience joint pain or stiffness often?

💬 Let’s start the conversation—drop a 🦴 if you’ve ever wondered about your bone health or want to learn more!



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05/09/2025

“Right before Mother’s Day, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs—on women and their health.”

In this segment, we’re talking all things women. From the things we do every day to the things we sometimes overlook, we’ll dive into how our choices—big and small—can impact our health outcomes. Whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional wellness, this is about understanding, empowering, and supporting the full spectrum of women’s health.