Symptoms of an Infection with BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 The subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 account for nearly 70 percent of cases in the U.S. in December 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People infected with these subvariants also tend to report cold-like symptoms: sore throats headaches runny noses fever and night sweats…
Flu Updates for the 2022-23 Season According to the CDC, the best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. If you are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. High risk populations can include: Adults 65…
What You Should Know About the RSV Virus Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV typically appears in the fall, winter and spring; however, Arizona has seen more than twice the number of reported RSV cases this year compared to this same time last season. RSV or respiratory syncytial virus infects the lungs and the respiratory tract. The…
Why Integrated Healthcare Works Integrated care involves the collaboration of medical and behavioral services to treat the whole person. Primary care is more effective when medical, mental health, lab and prescription services are addressed in one healthcare setting. Examples of Integrated Care An example of the need for integrated care might be the newly diagnosed…
The Mental Health Crisis Among Children The emergence of omicron is particularly devastating to many who hoped the pandemic was beginning to wind down, with vaccines widely available and many schools and offices reopening. With the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 waves hitting during the third year of the pandemic, children are feeling frustrated, anxious and…
5-2-1-0 Let's Go Arizona What are the main causes of childhood obesity? Lifestyle issues — too little activity and too many calories from food and drinks. Children rely on adults to shop for groceries, prepare meals, have snacks available, organize their schedules, and set boundaries on screen time. Set a positive example and get back…
60% More Contagious Delta Variant Now in Arizona The Delta variant originally found in India is estimated to be 60% more contagious than U.K. alpha variant, which recently caused 70% of COVID-19 cases in Arizona. Arizona Public Health Association Executive Director Will Humble said experts “expect that the Delta variant will be dominant by mid-to-late…
Use Telehealth for These Checkups These healthcare consultations can be addressed by telehealth with your provider by phone or laptop at home. Telehealth (also called telemedicine or telemed) is a great way to check in with your Primary Care provider without having to go into the clinic. Your provider can assess your current health and…
Walk-In Clinic For Teens at Lake Powell Medical The Teen Walk-in Clinic at the Lake Powell Medical Center in Page, Arizona, is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The Teen Clinic offers free, confidential sexual health care and education; birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and counseling…
Dr. Matthew Nelson Joins Lake Powell Medical Ctr Lake Powell Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Nelson, D.O., has joined our healthcare team. Dr. Nelson is a specialist in Family Medicine and Obstetrics and received his medical degree from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. He has served at St. Joseph’s Medical…