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Patient Handbook

Patient Information & Forms

Welcome, and Thank you for choosing East Texas Border Health DBA Genesis PrimeCare (GPC). We realize that you have a choice in medical providers and are pleased that you have chosen GPC as your Medical Home.

Breast Education

Understanding Breast Cancer

Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.

Elder Abuse Prevention

Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Adult Protective Services (APS) is working with community partners and professional groups around the state to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Vaccination Schedules

Vaccines are Safe

Before a vaccine is ever given to people, FDA oversees extensive lab testing of the vaccine that can take several years to make sure it is safe and effective.

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Colorectal Cancer

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Whether you or a loved one are worried about getting colorectal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through colorectal cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.

HPV-Human Papillomavirus

Prevent 6 Cancers with the HPV Vaccine

HPV vaccine helps prevent 6 types of cancer later in life. Getting your child vaccinated against HPV now can help keep him or her healthy well into adulthood.

Smoking Cessation

Making the Decision to Quit Smoking

Smokers often say, “Don’t tell me why to quit, tell me how.” There’s no one right way to quit, but there are some requirements for quitting with success. Key steps for quitting are covered here.

OBSTETRICS

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Early Pregnancy Symptions

Signs & Symptoms

While pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are the only ways to determine if you’re pregnant, there are other signs and symptoms you can look out for.

Third Trimester

Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the third trimester:

First Trimester

Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the first trimester:

Second Trimester

Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the second trimester:

DIABETES

Understanding Diabeties

Where You Need to Be

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place.

Coke, Pepsi, Sodas?

What Are You Drinking?

Just one or two sodas per day can increase the risk of FATAL heart disease or heart attack by 35%

Glucometer

Glucometer Reading

Read the user manual that comes with your blood glucose meter. Call the toll-free number on the back of the meter if you have a question or problem.

Most Unhealthy Cereals

Unhealthy Cereal

Not all of them are created equal. Some parents actively oppose cereal because so many of them have loads of sugar.

Recipes

Reuben in a Bowl

Great recipe for Diabetics.

Recipes

Spinach Pie

Great recipe for Diabetics.

Recipes

Diabetic Friendly Tomato Pie

Great recipes for Diabetics.

Self Care

AADE7 Self Care Behaviors

Diabetes is a complex and serious disease, and managing it every day can be challenging. To help, diabetes care and education specialists have developed seven key areas to focus on.

Shopping List

Use this guide on your next trip to the grocery store

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Low Carbohydrates

Low Carb Eating

Maintaining good blood sugar control can greatly reduce the risk of complications. One of the ways to achieve better blood sugar levels is to follow a low-carb diet.

Kids with Diabeties

Healthy Food for Kids

Have kids who are hooked on junk food? With these simple tips, you can get kids to eat right without turning mealtimes into a battle zone.

Recipes

Pot Pie Recipe

Great recipe for Diabetics.

Activity Fun Sheet

Diabetic Word Search Puzzle

Fun Sheet

B.E.A.D.S

True or False Questionnaire

Use this guide to answer common questions.

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Healthy Portions

Healthy Portion Control

A visual hand guide to healthy portion size .

Low Sodium Diet

Too much sodium in your diet makes your body hold on to too much fluid. This fluid can collect where it shouldn’t: in your hands, legs, ankles, ect. This may cause problems if you have liver, heart, or kidney disease.

Recipes

Applesauce Meatloaf

Great recipe for Diabetics.

Recipes

Black Bean Brownie

Great recipe for Diabetics.

Recipes

Low Carb Strawberry Smoothie

Great recipes for Diabetics.

PEDIATRICS

Well-Child Care Visits

Parents know who they should go to when their child is sick. But pediatrician visits are just as important for healthy children.

Baby 8-12 Months

Physical, Social & Cognitive Skills

Your baby will give you the most important information—how he or she likes to be treated, talked to, held, and comforted. This section address the most common questions and concerns that arise during the first months of life.

Birth - 3 Months

Physical, Social & Sensory Milestones

Your baby will give you the most important information—how he or she likes to be treated, talked to, held, and comforted. This section address the most common questions and concerns that arise during the first months of life.

Baby 4-7 Months

Physical, Social & Cognitive Skills

Your baby will give you the most important information—how he or she likes to be treated, talked to, held, and comforted. This section address the most common questions and concerns that arise during the first months of life.

RESOURCES

Patient Information & Forms

Welcome, and Thank you for choosing East Texas Border Health DBA Genesis PrimeCare (GPC). We realize that you have a choice in medical providers and are pleased that you have chosen GPC as your Medical Home.

Understanding Breast Cancer

Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.

Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Adult Protective Services (APS) is working with community partners and professional groups around the state to raise awareness about adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Vaccines are Safe

Before a vaccine is ever given to people, FDA oversees extensive lab testing of the vaccine that can take several years to make sure it is safe and effective.

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer

Whether you or a loved one are worried about getting colorectal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through colorectal cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.

Prevent 6 Cancers with the HPV Vaccine

HPV vaccine helps prevent 6 types of cancer later in life. Getting your child vaccinated against HPV now can help keep him or her healthy well into adulthood.

Making the Decision to Quit Smoking

Smokers often say, “Don’t tell me why to quit, tell me how.” There’s no one right way to quit, but there are some requirements for quitting with success. Key steps for quitting are covered here.

OBSTETRICS

Signs & Symptoms

While pregnancy tests and ultrasounds are the only ways to determine if you’re pregnant, there are other signs and symptoms you can look out for.

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Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the third trimester:

Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the first trimester:

Changes to Your Body

During pregnancy, many changes will happen to your body to help nourish and protect your baby. The following is a list of changes and symptoms that may happen during the second trimester:

DIABETES

Where You Need to Be

Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place.

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What Are You Drinking?

Just one or two sodas per day can increase the risk of FATAL heart disease or heart attack by 35%

Glucometer Reading

Read the user manual that comes with your blood glucose meter. Call the toll-free number on the back of the meter if you have a question or problem.

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Unhealthy Cereal

Reuben in a Bowl

Spinach Pie

Diabetic Friendly Tomato Pie

AADE7 Self Care Behaviors

Diabetes is a complex and serious disease, and managing it every day can be challenging. To help, diabetes care and education specialists have developed seven key areas to focus on.

Shopping List

Use this guide on your next trip to the grocery store

Low Carb Eating

Maintaining good blood sugar control can greatly reduce the risk of complications. One of the ways to achieve better blood sugar levels is to follow a low-carb diet.

Healthy Food for Kids

Pot Pie Recipe

Diabetic Word Search Puzzle

True or False Questionnaire

Use this guide to answer common questions.

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Healthy Portion Control

A visual hand guide to healthy portion size .

Low Sodium Diet

Too much sodium in your diet makes your body hold on to too much fluid. This fluid can collect where it shouldn’t: in your hands, legs, ankles, ect. This may cause problems if you have liver, heart, or kidney disease.

Applesauce Meatloaf

Black Bean Brownie

Low Carb Strawberry Smoothie

PEDIATRICS

Well-Child Care Visits

Physical, Social & Cognitive Skills

Physical, Social & Sensory Milestones

Physical, Social & Cognitive Skills