The Doctor Is In: Parents, Don ’t Miss Kids’ Routine Care, Vaccinations
Across Texas and the nation, many parents are anxious about taking their children to the doctor for fear of exposing them to COVID-19, but physicians are here to offer reassurance and a reminder. While the fear is justifiable, Texas doctors advise parents that routine well visits are safe and important for their child ’s health, and assure them “the doctor is in.” (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Foundation Adds Trustees, Elects Officer
Two physicians and a medical student have joined the Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMAF) Board of Trustees, and the Board has selected a new officer. The new trustees and officer began serving this summer for TMAF, the philanthropic arm of the Texas Medical Association. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Policy Expert Selected as TMA VP of Medical Economics
Robert C. Bennett, an Austin-based health policy expert, was named the Texas Medical Association ’s (TMA ’s) vice president of medical economics. In his new role, Mr. Bennett will develop and manage TMA’s medical economic policy and advocacy at the state and national level. He also will develop strategies and support services that help physicians navigate health care rules and regulations, while le ading a staff division. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Statement on In-Person Convention Cancellation
“The physicians of Texas are pleased that the Republican Party of Texas will not hold its convention as an in-person event in Houston next week. The Houston area, unfortunately, is a hotbed of infections from the novel coronavirus. The most recent state figures show Harris County with 24,000 activ e COVID-19 cases, a nearly 30% increase from the week before..." (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In-Person Convention Poses ‘Significant’ Health Risks
Statement by Texas Medical Association President Diana L. Fite, MD, regarding the Texas Republican Party ’s decision to hold an in-person state convention. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Applauds Governor ’s Mask Order
“The physicians of Texas are very pleased that Governor Abbott is following the science. There is no question about it – face masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. They help protect the people wearing masks, and they help protect the people around them..." (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - July 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Calls on Republican Party of Texas to Cancel In-Person Meeting
Editor's note: TMA sent the attached letter to the Republican Party of Texas this morning. We are hopeful the party will follow our recommendation. "Dear Mr. Dickey, Ms. Jackson, and Mr. Whatley:On behalf of the more than 53,000 physician and medical student members of the Texas Medical Association, I am writing to recommend that Republican Party of Texas (RPT) reconsider its decision to conduct your state convention as an in-person function in Houston on July 16-18. This is just not the time to bring thousands of the party faithful from around the state to an indoor meeting in a county that, as I write, reports ...
Source: TMA News Room - June 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA: As Governor Reinstates Limits, All Texans Must Do Our Part
“We absolutely must stop the spread of COVID-19 in Texas. Governor Abbott’s actions today are intended to do just that. But Texans also need to take responsibility to protect ourselves and each other from this virus without government mandates. I know we are all smart enough to do this on our ow n: wash our hands frequently, stay home when possible, and practice social distancing and wear masks when we are out.” (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 26, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA Statement Regarding Governor ’s COVID-Fighting Orders
Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President Diana L. Fite, MD, regarding Gov. Greg Abbott ’s executive order today expanding hospital capacity and decision to pause further reopening. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Physicians Committed to Keeping Texas Hospitals Open Amid COVID-19 Spike
“In many parts of our state, COVID-19 is making a terrifyingly strong return. Hospitals are activating surge plans to make room for more seriously ill patients – whether with COVID-19, other diseases, or significant trauma..." (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
TMA: Governor is Right; Act Now to Stop COVID-19 Spread
“The physicians of Texas greatly appreciate Governor Abbott using the power of his office to warn Texans about the serious, ongoing threat of COVID-19 and to recommend that Texans take proven steps to protect themselves and their neighbors. The governor is right – COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in Texas..." (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Over 65? Have a Disability? Stay Safe; Stay Healthy; Vote
Opinion piece by Texas Medical Association (TMA) physician leaders, about voting safely during the pandemic. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Texas Doctors Laud Fort Worth Physician, Installed Today as AMA President
When Fort Worth allergist Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, becomes president of the American Medical Association (AMA) this evening, it will be the natural culmination of an exceptional physician ’s outstanding career, Dr. Bailey’s Texas colleagues said. (Source: TMA News Room)
Source: TMA News Room - June 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
