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A patient at Baptist Hospital lies in a prone position while on a ventilator during the height of COVID-19 in August 2021 – Dr. Arfeen told The Examiner that once a patient’s symptoms become severe enough to necessitate a ventilator, their chances of survival become a coin flip.

A patient at Baptist Hospital lies in a prone position while on a ventilator during the height of COVID-19 in August 2021 – Dr. Arfeen told The Examiner that once a patient’s symptoms become severe enough to necessitate a ventilator, their chances of survival become a coin flip.

No end in sight to COVID, doctors warn

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, August 18, 2022
“COVID is here to stay; we know that – and, for sure, we know the pandemic is not over,” says Diagnostic Group pulmonary critical care physician Dr. Qamar Arfeen, who has tackled COVID care in both Beaumont’s major hospitals, as well as Houston-area facilities.
Monkeypox marks on a hand

Monkeypox marks on a hand

Monkeypox: causes, symptoms

Jennifer Johnson
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Beaumont Public Health Department (BPHD) reported the first case of monkeypox this past week, and the city’s Epidemiology Division is still investigating and obtaining details on the case as of press time.
Dr. Soberon and Dr. Fowler

Dr. Soberon and Dr. Fowler

Editorial: A User Manual for Good Health

News Staff
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and as internal medicine physicians, we would like to prescribe good health as the best gift you can give yourself or the men you love. Few investments promise such profitable, lifetime returns like a strong body.
Child receiving a vaccine

Child receiving a vaccine

COVID making a comeback, but not in Beaumont

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
April 24, the COVID-19 transmission rate for the Greater Houston Area was 1.0, which “indicates the virus continues to spread in our community,” according to the Texas Medical Center.
A CDC graphic detailing what to do if you're at a high risk for severe COVID-19

A CDC graphic detailing what to do if you're at a high risk for severe COVID-19

Infusion center shutters as 'surprising success'

Scott McLendon
Thursday, March 17, 2022
After hosting approximately 8,000 potentially life-saving infusions for Southeast Texans who suffered COVID-19 symptoms, the area’s Regional Infusion Center closed March 11 after “serving its purpose.
Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

More COVID, less drugs

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 27, 2022
As hundreds of Southeast Texans test positive daily with the Omicron variant reportedly responsible for more than 99% of new cases, COVID-19 mitigation and treatment options continue to emerge and evolve. Even as 590 Beaumont-area residents tested positive from Jan. 23 to 26, the U.S.
Students work in a classroom with masks on

Students work in a classroom with masks on

'Stay home if sick,' and other common sense ways to keep schools open

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
“In an effort to reduce school spread and keep our schools open, we are highly encouraging everyone to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 by doing the following,” begins communication sent from the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) to parents entering the MLK Day holiday...
In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

Federal officials announce mass mask giveaway

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White House officials this week revealed that the federal government plans to ship N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers at the end of the week, with plans to make the masks free and available to the wider public the following week.
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