On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the current outbreak of coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

ARC continues to monitor the  updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and is aware of the case in San Antonio.  We have established protocols for staff, nurses, and physicians to follow for a variety of infectious diseases, such as influenza (flu) and related viruses like the COVID-19. These protocols ensure that our response is consistent with the standards of the CDC and local and state health departments.

Since 1980, ARC has kept our promise of providing you with coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible health care. As we grow throughout Central Texas, we hope to remain your front door to health – whether a physical door, a digital door, or a door not yet imagined.

“When you have an injury or pain from physical activities, you may think ‘My pain is not important enough to see a doctor’,” says Dr. Brandon K. Zinn, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine physician at ARC. Hear Dr. Zinn explain why it is important in this recent podcast.

“You can learn a lot from the screen,” says Dr. Jacqueline F. Fournier, Pediatrician at ARC Dripping Springs, “but it needs to be used correctly and in moderation.” Hear more about screen time limits for children on this recent episode of ARC DocTalk on KVUE-TV.

“For the standard allergy sufferer, the best thing is to be really proactive about treating the allergies,” says Dr. Elisabeth A. Clayton, ARC Allergy and Asthma physician. Learn more about treatments for both standard and severe allergies on the ARC DocTalk on KVUE-TV.

“What can you do if your medication is causing weight gain?” asks Dr. Stephanie A. Ericson, Internal Medicine physician with ARC Healthiness. Dr. Ericson discusses medication-related weight gain in this recent podcast of the ARC Healthcare Minute.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that  James C. Anderson, IV, MD, Pediatrician, has joined the team at ARC Far West.

“At ARC, you have a healthcare team that uses electronic medical records and a patient portal to give you easy access to quality care for your child when you need it most,” says Dr. Helena C. Gonzalez, Pediatrician at ARC Far West, in this recent podcast.

““The notion that exercise must really be hard or painful to be beneficial is simply wrong,” says Dr. Ross E. Hairgrove, ARC Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine physician. Hear more about starting a new exercise regimen in this podcast from ARC Healthcare Minute.

ARC expands to its 12th city in Central Texas with the official opening of ARC Georgetown today!

““For the correct diagnosis and treatment of chronic sinusitis, I suggest you talk to an ENT who can work with you to help alleviate symptoms early and avoid complications,“ said Dr. John “Caleb” Simmons, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) physician at ARC South 1^st Specialty and Pediatrics when discussing chronic sinusitis on this recent ARC Healthcare Minute.

Austin Regional Clinic is happy to announce that Sonika H. Momin, MD, has joined the ARC Family Medicine team.