May 17, 2020                                    THE WEEKLY DOSE                    The latest news and updates for Physicians in Bexar County
In This Week’s Issue
· BCMS COVID-19 Resource Page · Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for COVID-19 · Health Advisory: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) · COVID-19 Printable Resources · COVID-19 Safety Poster at Your Practice · Free PPE Supplies · University Health System Weekly Newsletter				Circle of Friends ¤ Spotlight ¤ Edward Jones Garcia- Ayala International MedPro Group
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Important Physician News and Deadlines
Health Advisory: Updated Guidance for COVID-19 As of May 11, San Antonio Metro has updated guidance for healthcare providers on testing criteria and disease reporting. No symptoms are required for testing. View Health Advisory Health Advisory: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) As of May 14, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing background information on several cases of a recently reported multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19); and a case definition for this syndrome. View Health Advisory COVID-19 Printable Resources COVID-19 Testing – What You Should Know - Poster Social Distancing for Exempt Businesses - Poster CDC Re-Opening Checklists for Schools and Businesses - Checklists COVID-19 Safety Poster at Your Practice TMA has created a digital poster you can share with patients before they arrive that outlines your COVID-19 safety precautions. The poster includes steps for patients, such as calling ahead to learn your practice’s facemask policy, completing intake forms before arriving, and asking family members to stay home. Free PPE Supplies Need PPE for your practice? BCMS can help! Physician practices in need of PPE, please click here to indicate your PPE needs. Requests are filled as donated supplies are available.
Upcoming Events
Tele-Town Hall Focuses on Treating OB/Gyn Patients May 18 │7pm TMA’s next Tele-Town Hall  meeting on COVID-19, specifically for Texas OB/Gyns. Pick up your phone at 7pm when TMA calls you. Metro Health Weekly COVID-19 Medical Provider Update May 19 │6pm Panelists Dr. Junda Woo and Dr. Anita Kurian will provide COVID-19 updates and local guidance, and will answer questions. This event requires registration! Register Here Annual Border Health Conference SAVE THE DATE: June 23
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