As the situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly evolves, Advanced OBGYN continues to adapt and to plan how to best take care of our patients. COVID-19 is currently spreading through the community of Houston. We are available to patients who need Obstetrical and Gynecological services, however, we also would like to protect our staff and patients from exposure and spread of the virus. Keeping that in mind, we ask the following…
Do NOT visit our office if you have any of the following:
- If you are feeling ill in any way
- If you have recently traveled
- If you have a known sick contact
If you are visiting our office, we ask the following:
- Do not bring visitors with you to your visit
- Practice good hand hygiene
- Use a tissue if you do sneeze or cough, and then throw the tissue away.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding symptoms, testing, or treatment, please visit the following websites for the most up-to-date information.
www.cdc.gov
www.txmed.org/coronavirus
www.acog.org
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Our physicians are deeply saddened by the devastation that Hurricane Harvey has brought to the Greater Houston area. Please review the below list for some resources that can help those affected recover and move forward from the impacts of this storm.
Applying for Federal Disaster Assistance
Website: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
Phone (TTY): 1-800-462-7585
FEMA Links
Filing a Claim: https://www.fema.gov/nfip-file-your-claim
Harvey Rumor Central: https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey-rumor-control
Find Your Towed Car
Website: http://www.findmytowedcar.com/
Phone: 713-308-8580
Recovering from a Disaster
Website: https://www.ready.gov/recovering-disaster
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a nationally recognized nonprofit that provides assistance after disasters such as Tropical Storm Harvey, is offering several disaster relief and recovery resources throughout the community.
Disaster Relief & Recovery Services: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services
Home Relief Assistance
TexasRescueMap.com/Muckmap
Houston’s First Baptist Church: Download and fill out request form for assistance by clicking here.
Christ Evangelical Presbyterian: Download and fill out request form for assistance by clicking here.
Second Baptist Church: Download and fill out request form for assistance by clicking here.
Mattress Firm Voucher
The United Way of Greater Houston
The United Way of Greater Houston, which has long been a valued partner of Memorial Hermann’s, has established a fund to help with storm-related needs and recovery in our community. You can also receive help by dialing 2-1-1.
Also, the United Way of Greater Houston has provided an After the Storm guide to help those affected recover. Visit the webpage to view and download the guide by clicking here: https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/flood/after-the-storm
THA Hospital Employee Assistance Fund
In addition, the Texas Hospital Association have created the THA Hospital Employee Assistance Fund to help hospital employees who experienced significant property loss or damage during Harvey.
Texas Department of Insurance
Help After Harvey: http://www.tdi.texas.gov/consumer/storms/helpafterharvey.html
Houston Emergency Operations
Website: https://www.houstonemergency.org/
Health Precautions: https://www.houstonemergency.org/precautions-to-avoid-the-health-effects-of-disasters/
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