MedCare is Experiencing Phone Difficulties

As of today, February 20th, MedCare is experiencing technical phone difficulties. Your call is important to us and will be returned in the order it was recieved. If you are calling about an emergency, please hang up and call 911. If your call is not immediately answered, please leave a message and your call will be returned. If you have not received a return call within 15 minutes of leaving your message, please call our main number again at 713-995-9292. We appreciate your patience during this time. We hope to have our phone system up and running very soon.

 

MedCare Pediatric Group, LP was a major sponsor for Milesotones' 6th annual Trees for Tots event on December 3rd. With the generous donations and contributions from all of the sponsors, there were over 200 Christmas trees and ornaments that were available to be given out to the families of children with special needs. Families enjoyed holiday treats and hot cocoa, as well as having their picture made with Santa and his elves. We are honored to be a part of this heartfelt gesture to all of the families. Their gratitude and expressed appreciation each year keeps us wanting to do more. If you or your company would like to join MedCare Pediatric Group, LP with this rewarding event in 2012, you can contact Macanda Hinchey-Block at 713-773-5123. Sponsorships include publicity on their website, logo/name on event shirts and banners, as well as on printed materials. For more information on MedCare Milestones and other events and charity contributions they support, please visit their website at www.medcaremilestones.org. 

Respite Care 

Do you know a parent or special need parent that could use a break? We offer Respite Services at each of our outpatient Rehab Centers. This FREE program provides a safe and caring environment for special needs children and their siblings so that their parents may enjoy a little free time to themselves. Our program is offered periodically througout the year on Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Please contact any of our offices for more information.  

HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE, SO BE PREPARED WITH 2-1-1 ASSISTANCE… 

When hurricanes are on the way, don’t stay. This is the message of the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management who wants everyone that needs transportation out of a hurricane zone to know that options are available when it comes to evacuating. Individuals who need a ride may call 2-1-1 to register for evacuation transportation. Trained specialists will take personal contact information and ask additional questions about any special medical needs that may affect the type of transportation a person needs. The Special Transportation Registry is open year-round for registration, although it is heavily advertised during hurricane season from June 1 – November 30.  

2-1-1 Texas/United Way Helpline is available 24 hours/day 7 days/week and individuals who need assistance may discuss available options with a specialist and learn about services in their local area. During disaster events, 2-1-1 is activated by local and state emergency management officials to disseminate official information about shelter availability, evacuation routes, road closures, and other important information about the situation. Specialists have access to language interpreters in more than 150 languages. For the Transportation Assistance Registry, dial 2-1-1 to register. 

Measles in Houston 

Recently, there has been an increase is diagnosed measles in the Houston area. Because of these cases, all healthcare providers in Texas are asked to consider measles in the differential diagnosis of febrile rash illness.

Measles is a highly contagious febrile rash illness caused by a virus transmitted via the respiratory route. The incubation period averages 10-12 days without seeing any signs or symptoms. After about 14 days from exposure, you see a rash with fever that generally lasts 2-4 days and is characterized by fever, increasing and often peaking at 103°-105°F. Fever is followed by the onset of cough and/or conjunctivitis. Koplik spots are considered to be true sign for measles and appear blue-white spots on the bright red background of the inner cheek of the mouth. These spots can occur 1-2 days before rash to 1-2 days afterwards. The measles rash begins at the hairline and gradually proceeds to face and upper neck and from there downward and outward. Complications can include middle ear infections, pneumonia, swelling of the brain and seizures.

A case of measles must be reported immediately to the state or local health department. If you suspect a patient has the measles, the following steps should be taken:

1.      Isolate the patient.

2.      All visitors and staff working with the patient should use airborne precautions (masks).

3.      See a doctor and get tested

4.      Report the patient to the health department- Fort Bend County Health & Human Services-281-342-6414 

For more details on immunizations and vaccination schedules per the CDC, visit their website.

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Wants to Hear from You!

Fort Bend County Health & Human Services is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, Enable Fort Bend. Formerly know as the Medical Special Needs Awareness Program, Enable Fort Bend is a new registry for individuals in the county who may require additional assistance during emergencies. The information provided by registrants will give Fort Bend County important information that can be used to make better plans for people who may need to be relocated within the county due to local circumstances during emergencies or natural disasters.

It is important for individuals to fill out the survey if you or a family member:

• Have a physical or mental disability
• Need assistance with daily medical care
• Need electricity for your medical care or equipment
• Use medical equipment at home
• Are elderly and need extra assistance
• Have any other condition that you feel may need extra help in an emergency

To fill out the survey online visit www.enablefortbend.com

Other ways to fill-out the survey:

For more information contact Melanie Manville, 281-238-3551, melanie.manville@co.fort-bend.tx.us

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Comments from our employees:

“What a wonderful feeling it is to be a part of a company that cares as much about the employees as it does for their patients”

“I have only been with MedCare for a few months and I can tell you by far this is the best place I have ever worked. The things that this company does for the patients, their families and the employees are just amazing. Words can not express how truly great it is to come to work every day for such a great company.”

“I wish MedCare would have been picked #1, because it is the greatest family I have ever worked for over my 37 years of being a nurse. I would have never thought I had to move all the way down to Texas from Michigan to find such a great company to work for.”

“The many ways you touch people makes such a difference.”
                                                                                   Kay Von Heeder, RN

"Thank you for my job! I love working here and I love the people I work with."  
                                                                                               Ashlie Bienek    

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