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Flu Update


Focus on Allergies

imageYour ARC allergy expert this week is Dr. Kelly A. Hetherington, Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology and Board Certified in Pediatric Medicine.

As the weather changes, so too does the allergy season, read below for a few tips on how to be better prepared.

Mountain cedar is unique to central Texas and the season lasts from December to February. Cedar allergies, often referred to as "cedar fever," can be intense and quite debilitating, causing missed days at work or school. To help reduce pollen exposure, avoid the outdoors during peak pollen times (5am-10am) and take a shower before bedtime. Most importantly, if you know you are allergic to cedar, begin taking allergy medications starting in mid to late November.

Download the Austin allergy calendar, find out more about allergy injections, or talk to your ARC primary care doctor to learn more.

 
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ARC Cedar Park Medical Plaza Adds Space, Physicians, and more

Austin Regional Clinic in the Cedar Park Medical Plaza (ARC CPMP) recently completed a 5,000 sq. ft. expansion. The new space includes doctor and administration offices and 13 new exam rooms, increasing the clinic’s total space to around 15,000 sq. ft. and a total of 39 exam rooms.

The additional space allows ARC CPMP to further expand. The clinic opened in February, 2008, with Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/Gyn) and Internal Medicine, and now includes Allergy, Dermatology and General Surgery. Three new physicans recently joined ARC CPMP: Dr. Kimberlee Coleman-Henderson (Ob/Gyn), Dr. Kelly A. Hetherington (Allergist), and Dr. Mohinder Pegany (Internal Medicine).

In addition to new physicians and specialties, ARC CPMP has also added new equipment that improves patient care. The General Surgery department has a new Breast and Thyroid Ultrasound machine, giving patients the convenience of being referred directly to ARC CPMP for diagnosis and treatment instead of having their ultrasound done elsewhere first, saving both time and expense.

The Dermatology department now has Phototherapy available for the treatment of Psoriasis, with a full-body booth as well as the capability to treat hands and/or feet. The OB/Gyn department has an expanded procedure room, and the clinic continues to offer ultrasounds and on-site lab services.

“ARC CPMP has grown faster than even we anticipated,” said Clinic Manager Lynae Harrison. “We are busy and excited about the future, and look forward to serving even more area residents.”

Request an appointment online or call 260-1581 for an appointment.

 

 
 
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