Coryell Health

Coryell Health Adds Bariatric Surgeon to Existing Weight Loss Program

Posted: April 23, 2021 Updated: January 6, 2022 by Four Columns

Obesity is a disease that can be treated through medical interventions, and Coryell Health is excited to welcome Dr. David Gochnour, weight loss and bariatric surgeon, to the team. Scientific evidence shows that even a small amount of weight loss adds up to dramatic improvement in obesity related conditions as well as overall health. With the addition of Dr. Gochnour, as Coryell Health Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Medical Director, Coryell Health will now offer both a medical weight loss program (Ideal Protein), complemented by bariatric surgery, to maximize results and long term success.

Considering medical weight loss or bariatric surgery?

Call 254-404-2555 for more information if you are overweight, and you’re ready to make a change.

To Protect Yourself, Your Coworkers, Your Patients, Your Family, and Your Community

Posted: April 7, 2021 Updated: April 13, 2021 by Four Columns

To continue to control and suppress spread, we must take the fight to the virus, continue to stand together to tackle what is the greatest public health challenge of a generation. We have come so far, but it is not over. It is crucial to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect individuals at increased risk of severe illness, including older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions. When possible, get a COVID-19 vaccine. Also, take steps to reduce the risk of infection:

Schedule you and your adult loved ones 16+ for a COVID-19 Vaccine at CoryellHealth.org/Vaccine or call (254) 248-6381
Avoid close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters) with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.
Keep distance between yourself and others (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters).
Avoid crowds and indoor places that have poor ventilation.
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Cover your face with a cloth face mask in public spaces.
Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you’re sick.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
Stay home from work, school and public areas if you’re sick, unless you’re going to get medical care.

Healing. Caring. And maybe a little bit of joke sharing… Happy National Doctors’ Day to our amazing doctors

Posted: March 30, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 by Four Columns

If there’s a practitioner on Coryell’s medical staff that you’d like to thank, please add a comment to this post. All of them are #CoryellHeroes! #TeamCoryellHealth

We are asking people to continue masking. We know that it works.

Posted: March 3, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 by Four Columns

With respect to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, Coryell Health will continue to keep safety as the number one priority. Masks will remain a requirement in all of our facilities, even after vaccination. “Removing state mandates does not end personal responsibility,” Abbott cautioned. “Personal vigilance to follow the safe standards is still needed to contain COVID. It’s just that State mandates are no longer needed at this time.”

Our position to continue masks on all Coryell Health campuses is based on hard data and science, aligns with recommendations from the CDC, and the advice of leading medical and scientific leaders. Masking, hand washing, and staying home when sick are safety measures that have been proven to save lives. We are diligently working to vaccinate and protect our community against COVID. The pandemic is not over, and our safety measures should not be, either. We urge you to continue to strive to protect those around you by following the CDC masking guidelines.

Coryell Health COVID-19 Response Team

Posted: February 25, 2021 Updated: April 21, 2021 by Four Columns

Introducing Coryell Health COVID-19 Response Team! This group is a significant part of our continued response to implement strategies to keep our community safe and defeat Coronavirus! We want to say thank you to this group and other volunteers, for working in the cold, on their feet, from sun up to sun down, with the mission to provide the life-saving vaccinations to individuals from all over the state. Coryell continues to receive more vaccines due to our Vaccine Hub status. Please continue to check our website www.coryellhealth.org/vaccines to check for openings.

Got Plaque? Access your risk for heart attack or stroke with Calcium Scoring

Posted: February 23, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 by Four Columns

Get a Calcium Scan done to understand your future risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

FIND OUT YOUR SCORE

Book During February/March $50 │Same Day Appointments │Results in 24/48 Hours

Call (254) 865-2166 for appointments.

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, also called a coronary calcium scan, is a test that measures the amount of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries.

Every person with a moderate risk of heart disease can benefit from a heart CT scan

Early detection of atherosclerosis, the buildup of plaque in and on artery walls, could save lives. Plaque that builds up in blood vessels can eventually burst and cause blood clots, leading to a heart attack or stroke. The greater the coronary calcium score, the larger the amount of plaque is in the artery wall, and the greater the risk of a heart attack. The calcium score is thus a good predictor of a heart attack, giving your doctor valuable information to factor into your plan of care.

Book your appointment from now until the end of March and receive the test for HALF OFF regular pricing.

To find out more about calcium scoring, please visit heart.org.

Coryell Health Vaccine & Weather Update

Posted: February 11, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 by Four Columns

• If you have a vaccine appointment, but would like to reschedule due to weather, you will not lose your spot.
• If you have a vaccine appointment today, please drive up under the awning over Coryell Health Medical Clinic, Building 2.
• Coryell Health staff will be contacting all patients scheduled for COVID vaccines this afternoon and tomorrow to reschedule your appointment next week.

Saturday’s 2nd Dose Clinic Will Be Held as Scheduled
• Please check our website or Facebook for future updates
• Saturday, Feb 13, 2021, Vaccine Clinic has no openings and is for 2nd dose vaccine patients only

Quick Care Clinic Closing at 5pm Today, Feb 11th
• To ensure the safety of our staff and patients during this inclement weather, Coryell Health Quick Care Walk-In Clinic will close at 5pm

Coryell Health Provides Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic in Copperas Cove

Posted: February 10, 2021 Updated: March 29, 2021 by Four Columns

Coryell Health administered 600 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru vaccination clinic in Copperas Cove on Saturday. The city of Copperas Cove worked in conjunction with the Copperas Cove Independent School District, Coryell Health, Coryell County, and numerous support groups helped host the COVID‐19 vaccination drive-thru clinic in Copperas Cove from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Gary Young, the Copperas Cove emergency management coordinator.

The clinic was held at Copperas Cove High School’s rear parking lot at 851 W. Ave D, and those getting a vaccine were required to be a Texas resident and pre-approved through an appointment. As is the case across the nation, all appointment slots filled up Tuesday within an hour of the slots being available online, according to Young.

Texas Health and Human Services (THHS) continues to provide guidelines for who is allowed to receive the vaccine. People who meet the 1A and 1B criteria are eligible to be vaccinated.

1A includes front-line healthcare workers and residents at long-term care facilities plus people over 65 or with a chronic medical condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from COVID‑19, according to the state health department.

The 1B criteria refers to People 65 years of age and older or people 16 years old and older with at least one chronic medical condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19, according to the state health department. As Coryell Health receives vaccine shipments, dates for future vaccine clinics will be provided on our website for registration.

Dr. Diedra Wuenschel, Coryell Health physician, Medical Clinic Director and Coryell County Health Authority stated, “It’s a vital part of our mission to preserve the health of the communities we serve and providing a drive-thru vaccine clinic in Copperas Cove was a natural next step after the smooth event we had in Gatesville only a few weeks prior. We’ve been doing vehicle testing at our clinic, and we’ve been doing outside car medical visits. The amount of vaccine shipments from THHS determines how many appointments Coryell can make available. We hope to continue receiving more vaccine from the state, so we can protect more people.”

When Coryell Health receives the next vaccine shipment, open appointments will be available on our website at www.coryellhealth.org/vaccine, or read more at http://lnk4u.us/YhJm9lC.

Coryell Health Offers Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Care to Patients of All Ages

Posted: February 8, 2021 Updated: March 29, 2021 by Four Columns

Central Texas Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center physician, Dr. Paul Bednarz to provide treatment for all areas of foot and ankle reconstruction and traumatic repair.

Coryell Health welcomes Dr. Paul Bednarz, board certified orthopedic surgeon, with a subspecialty in foot and ankle surgery. Foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons are able to effectively treat complex lower extremity conditions in conjunction with the rest of the body. They specifically evaluate foot problems but can also review other orthopedic issues that may be contributing to foot and ankle pain.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Bednarz specializes in all areas of foot and ankle reconstruction and traumatic repair to include fractures, sports injuries, overuse injuries, ligament injuries, ligament reconstruction, tendinitis, tendon injuries, bunions, toe deformities, arthritis, joint preservation, fusions, joint replacement and complex osteotomies.

Dr. Bednarz is seeing patients in Coryell Health Medical Building 2, as well as Coryell Health Medical Clinic- Waco. The Waco clinic is located off of Franklin Drive and Hwy 84.

To find out more about Dr. Bednarz and Central Texas Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center visit https://www.ctxfootankle.com/. To make an appointment, ask your primary care provider to send a referral to Dr. Bednarz office.

Phone (254) 313-9559 | Fax (254) 522-7964 | Email: info@ctofac.com

Secure Text Message Will Be Sent to Schedule 2nd Vaccine

Posted: February 5, 2021 Updated: April 8, 2021 by Four Columns

If you have received your first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Coryell Health, you will be receiving a secure text message that contains a link for scheduling your second dose. Expect to receive this text message 5-7 days prior to your second dose due date. If you do not have access to text messaging, you will receive a phone call from Coryell Health to schedule your second dose appointment.

Coryell Health Administers +1,000 Vaccines in 3 Days- Currently Awaiting More to Come

Posted: January 25, 2021 Updated: March 29, 2021 by Four Columns

Coryell Health hosted a mass vaccination clinic, vaccinating 765 people on Saturday, and over 1,000 since receiving the vaccines on Thursday. Coryell Health was designated a COVID-19 vaccination hub last week.

In coordination with city and county officials, it was determined the best way to get as many individuals vaccinated quickly, would be to host a drive-thru vaccination clinic at the Gatesville Civic Center to ensure the safety of both volunteers and vaccine recipients.

Coryell Health opened up the appointment only schedule online, and as the case across the state, appointments filled up within minutes.

“This was a natural next step when we found out we would be a Vaccine Hub. We’ve been doing vehicle testing at our clinic, and we’ve been doing outside car medical visits,” said Dr. Diedra Wuenschel, Coryell Health Medical Clinic Director and Coryell County Health Authority. “It’s a vital part of our mission to preserve the health of the communities we serve. We were concerned that rural areas wouldn’t receive enough vaccines, so we applied to be a vaccine hub and the state approved us. We ended the vaccine clinic on Saturday without any vaccines left- another step toward leaving the pandemic in the past.”

“We are making plans for the future on how we will strategically disseminate vaccines to Coryell County over the next weeks and months,” said David Byrom, CEO of Coryell. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have had to respond quickly to challenges presented in this rapidly evolving situation. Expediting vaccination against COVID-19 is extremely important to us. The amount of vaccine received determines how many appointments Coryell can make available. We hope we can begin receiving more vaccine from the state, so we can protect more people.”

When Coryell Health receives the next vaccine shipment, open appointments will be available on our website at www.coryellhealth.org/vaccine.

Coryell Health Named Vaccination Hub While Awaiting Another Vaccine Shipment

Posted: January 20, 2021 Updated: March 29, 2021 by Four Columns

Coryell Health is excited to announce that we have been designated as a Covid-19 Vaccination Hub. This means that we will be receiving shipments of vaccine over the next several weeks in order to begin vaccinating Texas residents. Coryell Health is scheduled to receive our first shipment of Pfizer vaccines for the community this week and have scheduled an appointment only vaccination clinic on Saturday, January 23 at the Gatesville Civic Center. All appointments have been filled for the vaccination clinic on Saturday and we currently have no availability for this event.

Please check the following website link to www.coryellhealth.org/vaccine

Commonly Asked Questions:

Can I call and leave my name on a waiting list for the vaccine?

The Covid-19 vaccine waiting list is no longer available. Please visit our website at coryellhealth.org to obtain the registration link to sign up for the vaccine.

Can I call for a vaccine appointment?

No, all appointments must be made through the website link https://app.blockitnow.com/consumer/coryell-health.

How does the link work?

The link will remain the same for all vaccine events and can be checked as frequently as you would like. It is located on our website (coryellhealth.org). Appointments will be opened up as we receive vaccine.

I put my name on the waiting list, does this confirm my appointment?

No, this does not. You must complete registration through the link in order to confirm registration. You will receive a confirmation of your appointments once registered.

I got a text, but when I clicked on the link, I was not able to select a time. Do I have an appointment?

If you were not able to schedule a time, you do not have an appointment. Please continue to check the website for newly opened appointments at www.coryellhealth.org/vaccine

Can I walk-in to the clinic scheduled for Saturday and receive a vaccine?

The clinic on Saturday is for appointment only. We will not have available vaccines to administer for walk-ins.

Will you get more vaccines?

We hope to be receiving vaccine weekly from the state and will be making these available to the community as we receive them. Please check our website for updates on future shipments and open appointments.

COVID-19 hotline voicemail box (not for appointments):

(254) 248-6381

COVID-19 Vaccine email:

covidvaccine@coryellhealth.org

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