Protect yourself this flu season: flu shots are here

Protect yourself this flu season: Flu shots are here

Last year, flu vaccines prevented around 65,000 hospitalizations in the US, according to the CDC. Protect yourself and your family this flu season with annual vaccinations. ARC physicians and APCs recommend flu shots for everyone ages six months and older. Schedule early in the season for your best protection and consider adding pneumococcal and RSV vaccines at your visit. To get a COVID-19 vaccine with a flu shot, simply book your COVID vaccine and request a flu shot. Read more.

Book your flu shot at ARCFluShot.com, ARC MyChart, or 512-272-4636.

New COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know

New COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know

As new COVID variants emerge, you may be wondering if the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine will keep you protected. In a recent Austin American-Statesman article, Manish M. Naik, MD, ARC Chief Medical Officer, addresses these concerns and recommends the new vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. Read more.

Expanded access for dermatology, pediatrics, and sports medicine

Expanded access for Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine

This August, ARC welcomed new specialists in Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine, while other specialists relocated. Dr. Martha I. Pyron, a new sports & musculoskeletal medicine physician at ARC Bee Cave, treats patients ages five and older, including Olympic athletes. Read more.

ARC Allergy and Asthma doctors on the move

Allergy and asthma doctors on the move

ARC Allergy and Asthma patients can choose from six ARC clinics to see one of our five allergy physicians. Drs. Alexander Alvarez, Colleen Adkins, and Hetu Parekh have recently adjusted their practice schedules, changing the locations where they provide care at ARC. Please see their website bio pages for details. Services for allergy shots and drops have not changed. Read more.

ARC MyChart upgrade offers improvements

ARC MyChart upgrade offers improvements

With the recent update, ARC MyChart now streamlines your experience, making it easier to navigate, schedule appointments, download medical records, and more.

•  Customize your homepage with shortcuts
•  Explore new options for easier and more convenient scheduling
•  Download your visit and health summaries

Important changes to Medicare

Important changes to Medicare

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15 – December 7. Due to changes this year, you may have already received a “notice of change” letter. Your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) is committed to providing you with proactive, coordinated care. Speaking with a licensed Medicare insurance broker can help if you have questions.

Call 512-400-2548 (TTY 711) or RSVP to Attend a Medicare 101 Seminar.