COVID-19 and the Latinx Community
Latinx people are hospitalized for COVID-19 at four times the rate of white people. These staggering national statistics also hit close to home right here in Charlotte.
COVID-19
A Doctor and Mother of Four Plans Back-to-School During COVID-19
When we send our kids to school where we can’t be present to protect them, we as parents need to feel confident they know what to do. That gives us…
Socialize Safer – Build Your COVID Bubble
As the pandemic drags on month after month, the need for socialization intensifies. The question is: can we set ourselves up to have a social life and still mitigate the…
Coronavirus in Charlotte
Tryon Medical Partners Updates Tryon Medical is participating in the Phase 3 trial of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the company Moderna in partnership with Javara Research. The trial is…
Five Reasons to Schedule Your In-Person Annual Wellness Check
My partners and I have all seen patients who have avoided coming to the office for in-person visits during the past three months because they have been worried about contracting…
COVID-Safe Travel Tips From a Globe-Trotting Doctor
To continue traveling safely during COVID-19, consider these doctor-approved tips to stay active during vacations this summer.
Face Masks 101 – From Purchased to Homemade, What You Should Know
As we have entered North Carolina’s three-step plan to reopen the economy after the spread of COVID-19, it is important to think about the safest ways for your family to…
Women and Worry – How to Handle Your Anxiety (Like During a Pandemic)
At this point, it may have been a while since you last stepped on a plane, but it’s likely you still remember the adage about masks. During their safety spiel,…
Mental Wellness – Four Signs It’s Time to See a Doctor and Where to Begin
Imagine anxiety is like a pot of water on the stove. We have a baseline level of water but stress-inducing situations each add a little more. Something happens at work…
Think You Need a COVID-19 Antibody Test? Read This First.
As it’s a new coronavirus, we are constantly learning and discovering information about COVID-19. From symptoms to testing, we have worked through many unknowns together, sharing the most up-to-date information…