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Happy New Year from PHC!

Happy New Year from PHC!

2018 has zoomed along to the end in a fleeting moment. This is the time of the year we stop to reflect, remember the year behind us and look forward with great anticipation for the year to come. The Deadly Consequences of Insulin Rationing Type I diabetes is an...

3 Reasons to Get Your Annual Flu Shot  

3 Reasons to Get Your Annual Flu Shot  

The influenza virus (most commonly known as the flu) is a virus that is not only highly contagious but can lead to other health complications and even death if not treated. There are misconceptions about getting an annual flu shot. Learn more about why you should get...

5 Common Winter Illnesses & Their Symptoms

5 Common Winter Illnesses & Their Symptoms

Winter has arrived, and with it comes cold and flu season. You do your best to keep yourself and your family healthy, but despite your best efforts, you may still find yourself ill. Common Winter Illnesses It's important to keep well during the holidays, particularly...

The Deadly Consequences of Insulin Rationing

The Deadly Consequences of Insulin Rationing

Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to destroy the cells in your pancreas that produce insulin. About 5% of the population has Type I diabetes, and for these people, medication isn’t optional. The treatment for Type I diabetes is to take...

PHC Announces New Eligibility Policy

PHC Announces New Eligibility Policy

PHC Provides community healthcare for those in and around the Pasadena, Texas area. Their goal is to reduce or eliminate community health disparities through healthcare and outreach.  New Eligibility Policy PHC offers a sliding scale discount for patients who qualify....

A Basic Guide to Understanding Hepatitis C

A Basic Guide to Understanding Hepatitis C

Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a virus. The virus invades the cells in the liver and causes swelling, fibrosis and overall dysfunction. Anyone who has this disease, even without symptoms, can give it to someone...

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