02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
Cholesterol Basics
Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? Is lowering your cholesterol a goal? The first step is to find out: what is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods, such as food from animals, like dairy products (whole milk), eggs and meat.
The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. Its cell walls, or membranes, need cholesterol in order to produce hormones, vitamin D and the bile acids that help to digest fat. But, the 9.5 a small amount of cholesterol to meet its needs. When too much is present health problems such as coronary heart disease may develop.
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02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
What is the Flu?
October Newsletter 2009
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About Dr. Karen Thampoe:
Dr. Thampoe is an Internal Medicine specialist. She has a primary care family practice in Katy, Texas – a suburb in West Houston.
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02.11.2009
Newsletter - Dr. Thampoe Health News
Worried about catching the flu or swine flu? Want to learn some ways to prevent flu? Then read on to learn more about flu — what flu is, how flu is spread, and who’s at greatest risk for getting flu. Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing flu — and we want you and your family members to stay well!
What’s the difference between cold and flu?
The common cold and flu are both contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract. Although the symptoms can be similar, flu is much worse. A cold may drag you down a bit, but the flu can make you shudder at the very thought of getting out of bed.
Congestion, sore throat, and sneezing are common with colds. Both cold and flu bring coughing, headache, and chest discomfort. With the flu, though, you are likely to run a high fever for several days and have headache, myalgia, fatigue, and weakness.
Usually, complications from colds are relatively minor, but a severe case of flu can lead to a life threatening illness such as pneumonia. More than 100 types of cold viruses are known, and new strains of flu evolve every few years. Since both diseases are viral, antibiotics cannot conquer cold or flu. Remember: Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections.
About Dr. Karen Thampoe:
Dr. Thampoe is an Internal Medicine specialist. She has a primary care family practice in Katy, Texas – a suburb in West Houston.
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26.10.2009
Benefits of Concierge Medicine
Concierge Medicine is available in Houston to provide personal premium health care.
How much would it be worth to you to have your own Personal Physician that you could see anytime, call anytime, email or text anytime, and have access to anytime you had a question about your health?
How long does it currently take you to get in to see your physician?
Are you tired of needless follow-up visits and costly co-pay fees?
Can you call your physician anytime for simple questions and advice?
Concierge Physician Associates brings back the days where physicians were accessible and affordable to their patients. This is a Marcus Welby-like approach that has been lost in a highly regulated and impersonal Health care system.
We offer A REAL SOLUTION to those wanting more from their Doctor/Patient relationship.
The overwhelming benefits of concierge medicine can be summed up in a single word: TIME.
There is time for the doctor to listen to the patient; time to delve into complex medical problems; time to do meaningful preventive Care. Concierge doctors also serve the important role of patient advocate during a medical crisis, helping people negotiate through our broken medical crisis when they become ill. When necessary, they can find the best specialist to meet your needs.
We do not screen prospective patients on the basis of health or insurance status— anyone can become a Concierge Physician Associates patient. Additionally, we do not pre-screen or decline to accept patients because of their age; race; religion; national origin; health condition, including the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; sexual orientation; education; economic status; employment status; or citizenship.
Concierge Physician Associates patients register then pay for services on a month-to-month basis. There is no long-term contract.
In a Health Care System struggle to provide affordable, comprehensive health care, Concierge Physicians Associates is that Fresh, New option that people are wanting and deserve…Now, it’s here!
*If you have additional questions about Concierge Physician Associates’ patient services, monthly care fees or how to register, please call our Concierge Physician Associates Member Services at (281) 500 – 8176 or email Concierge Physician Associates at katy@myvipdoc.com
22.10.2009
News
by Sarah Varney of NPR
October 21, 2009 from KQED
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Courtesy of Sarah Varney - Sarah Varney's employer-provided HMO covers her, her husband and their son. The premium — including what her employer pays — is $1,600 a month. Varney decided to find out why her insurance is so expensive.
Perplexed by the unusually high rates she was paying for her employer-provided health insurance, NPR member station reporter Sarah Varney set out to better understand the system. She discovered that small companies’ rates are dictated by the demographics of their work force — and when the work force is small, it can spell complications, higher prices or both.
We’ve heard a lot about how tough it can be for people to buy health coverage directly from insurers. They can be charged more if they’re older, sicker or female. You might think that if your employer provides your health insurance, you’re immune from all that.
Well, it may surprise you to learn that how much you pay can have a lot to do with what your co-workers look like.
Looking at my paycheck, there’s a long list of taxes and deductions: Social Security, Medicare and a little money toward my retirement. The biggest deduction of all? My health insurance premium — it’s a whopping $600 a month for a standard Blue Cross HMO plan for my husband, my toddler and me. My employer kicks in another $1,000 for a grand total of $1,600 a month…. more on full story.
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