Americans urged to get boosters to fight Omicron variant
Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine are not enough to stop the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made that comment during a recent virtual briefing at the White House.A booster shot can […]
Uribe, Jarrar offer services for treating teen depression
By Tere SiqueiraWhen Kansas City area parents want to seek professional help for their teens suffering from depression, Carolina Uribe and Ada Jarrar are among the professionals they consult.Uribe and Jarrar are bilingual clinical therapists at the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Uribe has 30-plus years’ experience as a licensed clinical […]
Free COVID-19 Vaccinations Still Available During Busy Holiday Season
Siguen disponibles vacunas gratuitas contra el COVID-19 durante la época navideña ¡El Departamento de Salud Pública del Gobierno Unificado (UGPHD, por sus siglas en inglés) seguirá ofreciendo vacunas contra el COVID-19 gratuitas durante la temporada festiva ocupada! Y como muchos de nosotros estamos planeando pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos durante las fiestas, los expertos […]
How to stay healthy during the holidays
Commentary by chara Thankfully, after being separated for a long time because of the COVID pandemic, many families are celebrating the holidays together again.If you are gathering with your loved ones this holiday season, it is important to stay healthy and take some precautions. Here are a few tips to help you to do so: […]
How to handle stress and depression during the holidays
Commentary by Roberta Pardo Commentary by Roberta PardoThe holiday season is not cheerful for everyone.In juggling cooking meals, shopping for presents, baking, cleaning and entertaining, the holidays can be stressful. The COVID-19 pandemic is adding a layer of stress and worry, particularly if it has affected your holiday plans.Fortunately, there are some things that can […]
WHO warns new COVID variant poses “very high” risk
By Roberta PardoThe World Health Organization (WHO) warned Monday (Nov. 29) that the global risk from the new COVID variant, named omicron, is “very high” based on early evidence, as reported by the Associated Press.The assessment from the U.N. health agency stated the mutated coronavirus could lead to surges with “severe consequences.” That is the […]
Eligibility for COVID-19 booster varies, CDC states
By Chara For anyone who has been vaccinated for COVID-19 and is wondering about booster shot eligibility, there is an answer: It depends.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people can receive a booster shot of the original vaccine they received or a different booster. For each vaccine, however, the CDC […]
Gutierrez joins CenterWell’s KCMO staff
By Tere Siqueira Dr. Anthony Gutierrez is filling a new position with CenterWell Midtown on East Armour Boulevard.Recently, the bilingual internist joined as a staff physician at the Kansas City, Missouri, facility. He will offer bilingual care for seniors who are more comfortable speaking Spanish.Gutierrez, who studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed […]
Cases of obesity, type 2 diabetes in children increasing
By Roberta PardoResearchers nationwide are reporting that pediatric obesity and a condition that often accompanies it, type 2 diabetes, have spiked since the pandemic began, particularly among Black, Hispanic and low-income children.A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the pandemic appears to have worsened the nation’s pediatric obesity […]
How to prevent diabetes with dietary changes
Commentary by Tere Siqueira How to prevent diabetes with dietary changes Type 2 diabetes can be avoided. Or at least delayed.Healthy lifestyle habits that include a balanced diet, regular physical activity and maintaining an average weight can prevent or delay this chronic disease – the most common type of diabetes in adults. Some dietary changes […]