We are a Patient-Centered Medical Home MEHOP Family Medicine – Bay City provides health care as a recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home. What it means to be a Patient-Centered Medical Home Our patients get to choose their primary care provider from our selection of Medical Doctors (MD), Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Our selection of Family… Read More
Changes To Voting By Mail
Tips to Voting by Mail in the March Primary Many of our seniors, clients, community, and church members are used to voting by mail. However, the new voting law made changes to the Ballot by Mail(BBM) application. Previously, if you voted by mail in the past many counties would automatically send a ballot by mail… Read More
COVID-19: Testing and Vaccines Continue in 2022
MEHOP Continues Efforts To Meet Community Need Our clinics and mobile COVID Team continue their efforts to meet the needs of Matagorda and Wharton Counties through their response to COVID-19. During clinic hours, we provide COVID-19 testing at our Family Medicine and Pediatric locations in Bay City and Wharton. Our Family Medicine clinic in Bay… Read More
Is COVID-19 On The Rise Again?
December data shows a slight increase in number of COVID-19 cases. During the month of November, Matagorda and Wharton Counties saw a downward trend in COVID-19 cases. As of December 20th, that trend appears to be taking an upward track. According to the CDC, Matagorda County’s seven day average for positive cases is 4.57 with… Read More
Notification of Bid Solicitation
Opportunity to submit proposals for Master Planning Services for Matagorda Episcopal Health Outreach Program at its Bay City and Wharton, Texas sites. This proposal would not include final design, construction documents or construction phase services. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING Your proposal would provide Basic Master Planning Services to Client for this project located in Bay City and… Read More
Employers: Guiding Employees To Better Health
For Employers, Employee Health Matters Employers are positioned daily to help guide their employees towards better health. Health is more than the absence of disease; it is a resource that allows people to realize their aspirations, satisfy their needs and to cope with the environment in order to live a long, productive, and fruitful life1.… Read More
Monoclonal Antibodies: Treating COVID-19
When given early, monoclonal antibody treatment can significantly reduce the risk of experiencing severe COVID-19 symptoms and possible hospitalization. Treatment options are available for those with mild to moderate symptoms. It is best not to postpone treatment and to speak with your health care provider about recommendations for the best treatment option for you, based… Read More
Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Four Things You Can Do For A Healthy Pregnancy Taking a proactive role in the early stages of pregnancy will help keep yourself and your developing infant healthy. 1. Begin Prenatal Care Prenatal care through a health care provider, such as an OB/GYN, should begin as soon as pregnancy is confirmed. Prenatal care can help… Read More
MEHOP Offers Mobile COVID Services For Your Business
MEHOP’s mobile COVID team will come to you! Do members of your staff need the COVID-19 Vaccine? Our mobile COVID Team can come to you! Call 979-479-6582 for scheduling or for additional information. There is no cost associated with this service. Small business, big business, we have you covered in Matagorda and Wharton Counties.
Protecting Yourself from the COVID-19 Delta Variant
By Rebecca Myers, MSN, RN, NPD-BC for MEHOP Four Things You Can Do TODAY to Protect Yourself from the COVID-19 Delta Variant As the delta variant continues to spread at an alarming rate, there are at least four things you can do for yourself and those around you: Get vaccinated. The delta variant is the… Read More