Kelsey-Seybold Clinic

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic broke ground on a new, standalone, state-of-the-art clinic in Aliana, a planned community in unincorporated Fort Bend County. The 54,000-square-foot clinic is projected to open in the fall of 2025 with space for up to 27 providers. Aliana Clinic will be located at 11225 W. Grand Parkway South and will increase access to comprehensive primary and specialty care for adults and children. This will be the fifth Kelsey-Seybold location serving Fort Bend County residents, including patients living and working in Aliana, Pecan Grove, Waterside Estates, Long Meadow Farms, and New Territory. #KelseySeyboldClinic #fortbendcounty #PrimaryCare #SpecialtyCare #AlianaClinic

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Rosenberg is opening soon! This 54,000-square-foot clinic will have space for 30 providers, an on-site laboratory, and X-ray with additional diagnostic services to be added in the future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnk99di2 #KelseySeyboldClinic #HelloRosenberg #FortBendCounty

🩺 November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It may come as a surprise that 98 million Americans are diagnosed with prediabetes, which is when blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to meet diagnostic criteria for Type 2 diabetes.  Prediabetes is one of the risk factors of Type 2 diabetes, along with:   ◻️ Being overweight  ◻️ Being 45 or older  ◻️ Having a close family member with Type 2 diabetes  ◻️ Lack of physical activity (i.e.: being physically active less than three times a week)  ◻️ Having had gestational diabetes  ◻️ Being African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, or Pacific Islander    The good news is that prediabetes may be reversed. With regular exercise, managing diet, and relieving stress, the risks of developing Type 2 diabetes may be reduced. Talk to your Kelsey-Seybold primary care clinician if you think you may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes.  #KelseySeyboldClinic #DiabetesAwareness #HealthyLiving

🩺 Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer among both men and women in the United States. Diagnosing lung cancer at an early stage may increase your chances of successful treatment, which is why early detection is crucial for your general health and wellbeing.   Talk with your doctor if you experience any of the following common symptoms of lung cancer:   ◻️ Coughing   ◻️ Chest pain  ◻️ Wheezing  ◻️ Shortness of breath  ◻️ Coughing up blood  ◻️ Fatigue  ◻️ Weight loss with no known cause    👉 Is screening for lung cancer right for you? The American Cancer Society recommends yearly screenings for lung cancer with a low-dose CT scan for people between the ages of 50 and 80 years who:  ◻️ Smoke or used to smoke  ◻️ Have a history of smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years    👨⚕️ The best thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to avoid smoking. Nearly 90 percent of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking tobacco products, which can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body. “It’s never too late to take charge of your health – no matter how long you have been a smoker, quitting smoking will lower your risk of lung cancer,” says Samim Jafri, MD, a pulmonologist and critical care physician at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.   For help quitting smoking, talk to your primary care provider about whether smoking cessation therapies are right for you.  #KelseySeyboldClinic #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #CancerAwareness

Coming soon: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Rosenberg! Rosenberg, Richmond, Missouri City, and all nearby Fort Bend County residents can say #HelloRosenberg! Opening just north of the Brazos Town Center located at 3915 Kians Way, Richmond, TX 77469. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfzueMJj #KelseySeyboldClinic #HelloRosenberg #FortBendCounty

#DYK: One year ago, we broke ground at the future site of the new Rosenberg Clinic, and now we’re counting down to our grand opening! Discover what’s in store for our community: https://lnkd.in/gsR7PAqc #HelloRosenberg

Flu season is here. Protect yourself, and the people you love, by receiving a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the flu shot be received annually for everyone 6 months old and older. For those who do not want a shot in the arm, a nasal spray option is available and effective. #KelseySeyboldClinic #FluPrevention #Healthcare

🩺 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While there is no way to know with certainty if you are going to get breast cancer, there are some risk factors to consider.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some common breast cancer risk factors that cannot be changed include:   ◻️ Advanced age   ◻️ Genetic mutations  ◻️ Reproductive history – beginning menstruation before age 12, and menopause after age 55  ◻️ Having dense breasts   ◻️ History of breast cancers or breast diseases  ◻️ Family history of breast or ovarian cancer  ◻️ Treatment using radiation therapy  ◻️ Exposure to the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES)  While these risk factors may influence your individual risk for breast cancer, they do not necessarily determine whether you will get the disease.   Other risk factors for breast cancer that you may be able to change include:  ◻️ Lack of physical activity  ◻️ Being overweight or having obesity after menopause   ◻️ Some hormone replacement therapies and certain oral contraceptives  ◻️ First pregnancies after age 30, not breastfeeding, and never carrying a pregnancy to term  ◻️ Alcohol consumption  ◻️ Smoking – and exposure to other carcinogenic chemicals  Speak with your primary care provider about your individual risks for breast cancer, and make a plan for appropriate screenings and activities to help lower your risk from modifiable risk factors.  #KelseySeyboldClinic #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionBreastCancer #Healthcare

🩺 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. With the prevalence of the disease, it is important that women, and even men, focus on prevention. Tools like regular mammograms may help with early disease detection.  There are many myths surrounding breast cancer that could mean the difference between life and death when it comes to early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Understanding breast cancer is the first step to beating it.  To learn more about common misconceptions of breast cancer and the importance of regular screenings, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gjjHH8mG #KelseySeyboldClinic #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetectionBreastCancer #WomensHealth #CancerPrevention #Healthcare

🩺 Radiation therapy is a common and effective treatment option for breast cancer. It’s a process that uses high-energy X-rays to target and destroy cancer cells. A radiation oncologist may or may not recommend radiation depending on factors such as the stage of breast cancer and the type of surgery a patient received.   “While radiation therapy can be lifesaving, every person reacts differently to treatment, and there may be side effects,” says Scott Barton, MD, chief radiation oncologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. “Some side effects are mild and short-term, resolving within months after treatment ends, whereas others may take longer to appear and heal. With our continuous adoption of new techniques for the delivery of radiation at Kelsey-Seybold, side effects are becoming less likely and less bothersome. It’s essential to communicate with your care team about any changes you experience.”   Side effects of radiation therapy may include:  ◻️ Fatigue  ◻️ Low blood counts   ◻️ Skin irritation, dryness, and color changes   ◻️ Breast soreness  ◻️ Breast swelling from fluid build-up  ◻️ Heart complications  ◻️ Rib fractures   ◻️ Lung damage  ◻️ Nerve damage in the shoulder and arm    At about one year post radiation treatment, you shouldn’t notice any new side effects. If you do see changes in breast size, shape, appearance, or texture, it’s important to speak with a doctor right away.   Radiation therapy can sometimes be a difficult and grueling process, but you are not alone, and there are management strategies that can help! Remember to rest, hydrate, moisturize, and lean on your care team, family, and friends for support.  #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #RadiationRecovery #StayStrong #SideEffects