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Passion Health Primary Care - Van Health - Van Alstyne Van Alstyne’s hometown healthcare – Compassionate primary care where relationships matter.

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲🇺🇸 National...
11/07/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲

🇺🇸 National Updates
• New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Coming in December
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release updated dietary guidelines this December. The upcoming recommendations will address saturated fat intake, ultra-processed foods, and potential adjustments to dairy and meat guidelines. 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴
• Food Safety Alert: Listeria Outbreak in Pre-packaged Pasta Meals
An outbreak of listeria linked to pre-packaged pasta meals has caused six deaths and twenty-plus illnesses across the U.S., raising concerns about food system vulnerabilities. 𝘒𝘍𝘍 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴

• Calls to Reassess Hepatitis B Birth Dose Timing
Researchers are pushing for an independent review of whether the birth-dose of the hepatitis B vaccine remains the most effective schedule choice, ahead of upcoming vaccine advisory committee discussions. 𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘛

🏥 Texas Updates
• UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry received $6 million in NIH grants for oral cancer treatment and pain-management research. 𝘜𝘛 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘰

• Beneficiaries in Texas under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are facing changes in payment timing and amounts amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮
• Texas voters approved Proposition 14, establishing the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas with a $3 billion fund dedicated to dementia research. 𝘦𝘯.𝘸𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢.𝘰𝘳𝘨+1

🌍 Global Health Alerts
• Global Aid Cuts Risk Health Gains
Global health experts warn that reductions in U.S. and European health aid are undermining preparedness and response for outbreaks, non-communicable disease programs, and maternal/child health globally. 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.𝘤𝘰𝘮+1

• More Than 100 Outbreaks Recorded Worldwide in 2025
A recent analysis shows over 100 reported disease outbreaks with human transmission across 66 countries this year, covering 20 different diseases—from vector-borne to respiratory to food-borne illnesses. 𝘒𝘍𝘍

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• Discuss upcoming dietary guideline changes with patients: emphasize whole foods, reduced ultra-processed food exposure, and lifestyle rather than fad diets.
• For patients consuming pre-packaged meals, particularly older adults or immunocompromised individuals, provide alert about current listeria risk and reinforce safe food handling.
• Stay alert to any changes in vaccine scheduling recommendations, particularly for hepatitis B in newborns—ensure communication with pediatric partners.
• Reinforce global health literacy: remind patients that aid cuts can affect vaccine/medication supply chains, especially for travelers or supported populations.
• Anticipate rising public awareness of outbreak counts—use it as opportunity to discuss preventive care (vaccination, hygiene, vector control) even locally.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-trusted-current-actionable/

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆English:Stay away from cigarette smoke and air pollution....
11/07/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆

English:
Stay away from cigarette smoke and air pollution. Practice deep breathing daily to strengthen lung function.

Telugu:
సిగరెట్ పొగ, కాలుష్యాన్ని దూరంగా ఉంచండి. ప్రతిరోజూ లోతైన శ్వాస వ్యాయామం చేయడం ఊపిరితిత్తుల పనితీరును మెరుగుపరుస్తుంది.

Tamil:
சிகரெட் புகை மற்றும் காற்று மாசைத் தவிர்க்கவும். தினமும் ஆழ்ந்த மூச்சுப் பயிற்சி செய்வது நுரையீரல் செயல்பாட்டை மேம்படுத்தும்.

Spanish:
Evita el humo del ci******lo y la contaminación del aire. Practica respiración profunda cada día para fortalecer los pulmones.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-7-2025-keep-your-lungs-healthy/

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹. 🥗 A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grain...
11/07/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹. 🥗 A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains provides essential nutrients that support brain function and stabilize mood. For example, omega-3s can reduce inflammation linked to depression, and complex carbs help regulate serotonin levels. Nourishing your body is a fundamental act of self-care for your mind.

Nourish your mind from the inside out. Let's talk about holistic wellness. Call (214) 666-6259. 🌐 passionhealthphysicians.com

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵! 🥰 It means the world to us that Ms. Hawelan Baban, NP "Hallie",  provide...
11/07/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵! 🥰 It means the world to us that Ms. Hawelan Baban, NP "Hallie", provided such supportive care for you and your loved one. Ensuring you feel heard and spending the time needed is at the heart of what we do. We're thrilled you had such a positive experience.

Your family's health is our priority. Schedule a visit with our caring team at any of our 9 locations today!

📍Plano • Frisco • Irving • Aubrey • Prosper: (214) 666-6259
📍Flower Mound: (972) 724-0500
📍Seven Points/Kemp: (903) 432-2707
📍Anna: 903-218-0628
📍Kaufman: (469) 361-0009
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🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆...
11/06/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱

🇺🇸 National Update
✅ The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the approved use of Caplyta (brand name) from Johnson & Johnson/Intra‑Cellular Therapies for adults with major depressive disorder as an add-on treatment to oral antidepressants. This marks the first new indication since J&J’s acquisition of Intra-Cellular. 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

🏥 Texas Updates
✅ The Ken Paxton-led Texas Attorney General’s office has asked a state court to block Kenvue from paying a nearly $400 million dividend to shareholders, amid a lawsuit claiming that Kenvue and its former parent (J&J) concealed risks of prenatal Tylenol use in pregnancy. 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴
✅ The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued an alert reporting a sharp increase in cases of Pertussis (whooping cough) across Texas — over 3,500 provisional cases through October this year, about four times the number reported in the same period last year. 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴

✅ The state also announces its major dependence on the federal Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) for disaster and surge readiness, having received $20 million this year — and warns that reduced federal funding would significantly weaken its ability to respond to emergencies. 𝘒𝘍𝘍 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴

🌍 Global Health Alerts
✅ World Health Organization report urges bold steps for equitable access to novel Tuberculosis (TB) vaccines — The WHO launched a landmark report outlining barriers in financing, manufacturing, and equitable distribution of new TB vaccines for adolescents & adults in high-burden countries.𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

✅ Italy to roll out a nationwide wastewater monitoring system to detect future COVID‑19 variants — With testing resources stretched, Italy’s initiative will use sewage sampling from 166 sites across the country to track viral surges and emerging strains early.𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴.𝘤𝘰𝘮

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• For depression patients: consider whether add-on treatment with Caplyta may now be an option and review eligibility and monitoring protocols.
• In pediatric and maternal care: verify pertussis immunity status of pregnant women, infants, and families; increase suspicion of pertussis in persistent cough cases, and ensure reporting of suspected cases.

• In clinic emergency preparedness: evaluate your facility’s surge and disaster plans in light of Texas’s reliance on federal HPP funding; anticipate potential funding gaps.
• For legal/medication risk patients: stay attentive to claims regarding prenatal Tylenol use — be prepared to counsel on current evidence and monitor developments.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-trusted-regionally-relevant-community-focused/

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. 🏃♀️Exercise releases endorphins, your brain's...
11/06/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. 🏃♀️

Exercise releases endorphins, your brain's natural mood lifters, which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Even a daily 15-minute walk can clear your mind, improve sleep, and boost self-esteem. Your mental and physical health are deeply connected—caring for one benefits the other.

Boost your mood with movement. For more holistic wellness strategies, call (214) 666-6259. 🌐 passionhealthphysicians.com

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. ✨At Passion Health Primary Care, patients at our Aub...
11/06/2025

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. ✨

At Passion Health Primary Care, patients at our Aubrey and Prosper clinics have the benefit of building that relationship with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗭𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹.✨

Dr. Iqbal is a board-certified Family Medicine physician whose extensive training and seven years of hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings have equipped her with exceptional skills. She expertly balances the immediate diagnostics required in urgent care with the long-term, proactive strategy of primary care.

Her focus is on preventative care, empowering her patients with the knowledge and plans they need to live healthier lives. She doesn't just treat symptoms; she partners with you to manage your overall well-being.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝗾𝗯𝗮𝗹.

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Zobia Iqbal today!
📍Aubrey & Prosper: (214) 666-6259
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𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿English:Take time to chew food well and enjoy your meal...
11/06/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

English:
Take time to chew food well and enjoy your meals. Eating slowly improves digestion and prevents overeating.

Telugu:
ఆహారాన్ని బాగా నమిలి, నెమ్మదిగా తినండి. ఇది జీర్ణక్రియను మెరుగుపరచి, అధికంగా తినకుండా నిరోధిస్తుంది.

Tamil:
உணவை நன்றாக மென்று மெதுவாக சாப்பிடுங்கள். இது செரிமானத்தை மேம்படுத்தி, அதிக உணவைத் தவிர்க்க உதவும்.

Spanish:
Tómate tu tiempo para masticar bien y disfrutar tus comidas. Comer despacio mejora la digestión y evita comer en exceso.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-6-2025-eat-slowly-digest-better/

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱🇺🇸 Nation...
11/05/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱

🇺🇸 National Updates
• Food and Drug Administration Clears Rare-Disease Drug Amid Reviewer Objections
The FDA approved a new treatment for a rare genetic condition despite significant internal reviewer objections regarding cost-effectiveness and clinical data. The approval raises questions about future reimbursement and access. Reuters
• Federal Health System Faces Prolonged Shutdown Impact
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 35th day, affecting many health programs. Food assistance, insurance enrollment support, and public-health communications remain under strain. Nevada Current+1

🏥 Texas Updates
• Texas Clinics, Hospitals Evaluating Impact of National Health Policy Shifts
Healthcare providers in Texas are preparing for downstream effects of federal policy and program disruptions—such as changes in drug pricing, potential delays in federal health program funding, and increased demand for state-level care.
• Texas Providers Note Rising Preventive Screening Among Middle-Aged Adults
A KFF Health News report highlights that more U.S. adults aged 45-49 are undergoing colon cancer screenings. Texas clinics are reportedly seeing this trend locally, enabling earlier detection of colorectal cancers. KFF Health News

🌍 Global Health Alerts
• No major new global outbreak alert published in today’s coverage.
• However, global health‐policy observers continue to warn that reduced public-health funding and shrinking global aid may undermine responses to both infectious and non-communicable diseases. ABC News+1

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• Be ready to discuss new rare-disease drug approvals with patients and counsel on access, cost, and what the approval means.
• Monitor how the federal shutdown may affect services your patients rely on—especially those in safety-net programs or needing federal-funded resources.

• In Texas clinics: prioritize preventive screenings (e.g., colon cancer) for middle-aged patients showing increased uptake.
• Stay alert to policy changes internationally that may affect patient travel, migrant health or funding of global health programs.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-trusted-timely-region-focused-2/

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺English:As temperatures cool, wear socks and gloves...
11/05/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺

English:
As temperatures cool, wear socks and gloves to maintain warmth and circulation. Good circulation protects joints and nerves.

Telugu:
వాతావరణం చల్లబడినప్పుడు, సాక్స్, గ్లవ్స్ వేసుకోండి. వేడి నిలుపుకోవడం రక్తప్రసరణను మెరుగుపరచి, కీళ్లు మరియు నరాలను రక్షిస్తుంది.

Tamil:
வெப்பநிலை குறையும்போது காலுறைகள், கையுறைகள் அணியுங்கள். வெப்பத்தை வைத்திருப்பது இரத்த ஓட்டத்தையும் மூட்டு, நரம்பு நலனையும் காக்கும்.

Spanish:
Cuando baje la temperatura, usa calcetines y guantes para mantener el calor y la circulación. Una buena circulación protege articulaciones y nervios.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-5-2025-keep-your-hands-and-feet-warm/

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲...
11/04/2025

🩺 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
F𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱

🇺🇸 National & Global Snapshot
• The open­enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act marketplace has officially begun on November 1; many states report significant premium increases as enhanced subsidies are set to expire. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘦
• Global health agencies continue to highlight risks from vector-borne and zoonotic diseases, with cross-border cooperation deemed critical.

🏥 Texas Updates
• Texans already face steeper ACA marketplace premiums this year as the expiration of enhanced tax credits looms—hospital and health policy leaders warn of large coverage loss if Congress does not act soon. 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦+1
• The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a pertussis (whooping cough) health alert for Texas, noting a recent uptick in cases across the state has triggered increased surveillance and public education efforts. 𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘴.𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘴.𝘨𝘰𝘷

💡 Clinical Tips for Providers
• Insurance Coverage: Encourage patients to review marketplace options now; highlight potential premium increases and coverage gaps if tax credits expire.
• Vaccines: Given the pertussis alert in Texas, ensure all age-appropriate pertussis vaccinations are current—especially for pregnant patients and households with young children.
• Public Health Awareness: Remind patients of the broader health care policy shifts that could affect access, affordability, and preventive services—being proactive can mitigate disruptions.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/from-passion-health-primary-care-trusted-relevant-and-regionally-focused/

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁English:Check your weight monthly and focus on steady p...
11/04/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆
T𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

English:
Check your weight monthly and focus on steady progress. Even small changes in diet and activity can improve long-term health.

Telugu:
ప్రతి నెల బరువును ఒకసారి కొలవండి. ఆహారం, వ్యాయామంలో చిన్న మార్పులు కూడా దీర్ఘకాల ఆరోగ్యాన్ని మెరుగుపరుస్తాయి.

Tamil:
ஒவ்வொரு மாதமும் எடையை சரிபார்த்து, மிதமான முன்னேற்றத்தை நோக்குங்கள். உணவு மற்றும் இயக்கத்தில் சிறிய மாற்றங்களும் நீண்டகால நலனைக் கொடுக்கும்.

Spanish:
Controla tu peso cada mes y busca un progreso constante. Pequeños cambios en la dieta y la actividad mejoran la salud a largo plazo.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
https://passionhealthphysicians.com/health-tips/tip-of-the-day-november-4-2025-maintain-a-healthy-weight/

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