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This past year, we've isolated ourselves into our homes to avoid catching and spreading COVID-19. While effective, @DellMedPeds resident Sravya Reddy, MD, explains a consequence of this: the increased threat of harm from intimate partner violence. https://t.co/SjXB7j8ZRB

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With #SuperBowlSunday around the corner, millions of people will settle in to watch the big game. But the @CDCgov is urging Americans to celebrate this year's game in a safe, nontraditional way. #StayHomeStaySafe https://t.co/JR1ATl2eFR

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Children and teens across the world are suffering from a lack of sleep amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. @DellMedPeds resident and @texmed physician member @rodden_g, MD, explains how we can promote healthy sleep for them during and after the pandemic. https://t.co/AFXMGR7jpU

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Tomorrow (Jan. 23) is Maternal Health Awareness Day in Texas. Austin OBGYN and @texmed physician member Rebecca Teng, MD, explains the need for state leaders to extend Medicaid coverage to a full year after a woman gives birth. https://t.co/Jx9IcDCyqu

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"If Texans prioritize our general health needs as we fight to avoid COVID-19, we not only boost the overall health of our community but also avoid suffering other health problems..."@Health4Texas' Shao-Chee Sim, PhD, writes in our latest post. READ HERE: https://t.co/0ziHSB7bjl

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According to the @Health4Texas Texas COVID-19 Survey report released late last year, Texans have been skipping or delaying medical care. Shao-Chee Kim, PhD, explains why these findings are concerning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/0ziHSB7bjl

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Throughout the pandemic, many physicians have struggled to secure personal protective equipment. @mapledpc physician Manvinder Kainth, MD, who received a shipment of PPE from @texmed, shares why having the proper equipment is so crucial. https://t.co/F0TLaLbLEr

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"Light at the end of this tunnel." @texmed Past President David Fleeger, MD, talks about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and what vaccination means for the community going forward. #BeWiseImmunize https://t.co/YLbRvCmn8V

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"Please. Please. Rethink interacting with people outside of your home. I know this exhausting. I’m tired. I miss my old life." @unmc hospitalist Allison Ashford, MD, urges the public to help physicians and act smarter during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/M7qshJaL2m

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How can we celebrate the holidays with loved ones while reducing risks of spreading COVID-19? @texmed COVID-19 Task Force physician Trish Perl, MD, and TMA public health staff member @MeredithVinez address it in the latest Practice Well podcast. https://t.co/fYqo5PlqQN

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If you're headed to the polls today, read up on how to vote safely to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. #ElectionDay2020 #ElectionDay #Vote2020 #VoteSafely https://t.co/16es317K6Z

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As #COVID19 continues to dominate headlines, much of the information can be conflicting and confusing. @DellMedPeds resident Emily Dewar, MD, and @texmed COVID-19 Task Force physician @ValerieBSmithMD set teh record straight on seven COVID-19 myths. https://t.co/AbQ8xFQFWT

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Voting is incredibly important for the health and well-being of our communities. Our latest "Medicine With A Med Student" blog post explores the significance of researching a political candidate's health care initiatives. https://t.co/iWpBje7anE #Vote2020 #VoteSafely

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Have you voted yet? Before you head to the polls, here are some tips on how to vote safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. #VOTE #Election2020 https://t.co/16es31plvz

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With COVID-19 still a threat, it's crucial to protect yourself from another illness expected to hit this season: #influenza. Read up on the ten reasons to get your flu shot. #BeWiseImmunize https://t.co/4aLeZmRKb3

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Flu season is here, so be proactive about your health! In a time when community health is front and center, getting a flu shot is more important than ever. #BeWiseImmunize https://t.co/R7yC5dBxBu

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Today is #InfluenzaAwareness Day. Many physicians and health experts believe this flu season will hit with full force because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The best way to protect yourself from the flu? Getting a flu shot! #BeWiseImmunize https://t.co/ZJVLLPyHZA

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The deadline to fill out the #2020Census is Sept. 30. In our latest post, Austin pediatrician and @texmed member Lauren K. Gambill, MD, (@renkate) explains why it's more than just a form. https://t.co/mdGfmpCkNO

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Improving attitudes about vaccines is essential for our health and health of the community - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. @UTHealthSA medical students set out to do just that with a flu clinic at @AlphaHomeSATX, writes @RyBreadWealther. https://t.co/Fxb6c9vVyl

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As we learn more about COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic, there are still many questions. @texmed's @lychristina1 and TMA COVID-19 Task Force member Trish Perl, MD, talk face masks, testing, safe vs. risky activities, & more on TMA's PracticeWell podcast. https://t.co/gSvvxHvtU0