Congratulations to Dr. Allison Urrutia for be selected as one of Texas Top Doctors for 2021 in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is humbled to be awarded this honor. Dr. Urrutia has a continued commitment to her patients and providing comprehensive care.
The Travis County Medical Society in accordance with Austin Public Health has updated the guidelines on quarantine duration. Please refer to the image below.
The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and recently released statement regarding COVID-19 Vaccination use in pregnancy and lactation. In summary, pregnant and lactating women who are at high risk of contracting the virus, should be offered the vaccine. The vaccine is a mRNA, non live vaccine and does not interfere with genetics. The vaccine has not been tested in pregnant women, thus the risks to patient and fetus are unknown. The notable side effects are: allergic reaction, rash, flu-like illness.
We advise high risk patients to consider receiving the vaccine. Please see the link below for more information.
Given the recent rise in COVID19 cases in Austin, St. David’s Medical Center Women’s Services has updated the policies and procedures. Below is information regarding protocols for our pregnant patients. Please review at your convenience. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest guidelines from the hospital and CDC.
As we move into the endemic, new screening protocols have been put in place by the CDC and Texas Medical Association. Our office will comply with the screening guidelines. Please make note of these guidelines outlined below:
At St. David’s Medical Center:
At Gynics Associates:
Are you expecting? Would you like a tour of St. David’s Medical Center? We know it may be difficult at times to tour the hospital before your big day given the current COVID-19 Pandemic. We have made a brief virtual tour to assist you. Click on the link here to take a virtual tour or go to our FAQ page for access to the tour. If you have questions or would like more information, we are happy to assist you.
PROTOCOL FOR ENTERING HOSPITAL IN EVENING
Hours of 8PM – 6AM
There has been a new protocol placed for entering the
hospital in the evening due to COVID-19.
DO NOT ENTER THROUGH ER
You will need to enter through the main entrance, call
512-544-4121 to Labor and Delivery and let them know
you are there, they will then send a security guard to
escort you to Labor and Delivery to be assessed.
We advise you to please contact your physician prior to
going to hospital.
Thank you,
Gynics Associates
512-451-3131
To Our Gynics Patients:
Gynics Associates is committed to the health and safety of our patients, families, visitors and team members. We are closely monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation.
As the spread of COVID-19 continues to be a growing concern, we are taking extra precautions to protect our staff and clients such as disinfecting all exam door handles and surfaces after each appointment, disinfecting all door handles and bathrooms continuously throughout the day. Hand sanitizer will be readily available for staff and patient use. We have removed all magazines and newspapers from our lobby and treatment rooms.
For the time being we continue to remain open during normal business hours to serve our patients. Effective 03/23/2020, Gynics Associates will postpone all Annual Exams until after 04/03/2020. For anyone else who would feel more comfortable postponing your non-urgent appointments, please call the office and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment. Please keep in mind that as the situation progresses, and recommendations change, we may have to push out these exams even further. We will continue to see our pregnant patients and patients needing to be seen for a problem. visit. During this time, for those patients who are unable to come in for their appointment, many prescriptions (depending on the type), can be refilled without a doctor visit. This will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Our doctors are continuing to deliver babies and perform surgeries at St. David’s hospital. **See below for St. David’s rules and restrictions.
In an effort to minimize exposure and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have instituted the following policies:
Thank you all for your continued understanding during this uncertain time. Please keep in mind that this situation is fluid…circumstances and recommendations change everyday. We will do our best to keep you informed. You can visit our website (www.gynics.com) for further updates and as always, you can call our office with questions. As it may be necessary to reduce our staff in the future, please keep in mind that phone wait times may increase. The doctors and staff sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding.
Gynics Associates
Allison A. Urrutia, M.D. Cynthia D. Coyne, M.D.
Deleia G. DeLeon, M.D. Courtney E. Wiener, M.D
How should I take care of myself or family members if I suspect COVID-19 or test positive?
If you display any signs of COVID-19, the best course of treatment in the majority of cases is to stay at home and treat your symptoms with over the counter medications. Here is what our Gynics doctors recommend:
When should I call my General Practitioner/Primary Care Physician?
Call your doctor If you experience:
Can I do a video visit with my Gynics doctor?
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St. David’s Visitor Guidelines as of 03/16/2020, Please visit the hospital website…www.stdavids.com to access the most up-to-date information.
To assist members with this evolving public health emergency, Travis County Medical Society is updating its Coronavirus Resources page as new information is received from public health authorities.
The following critical advice, released yesterday by Austin Public Health, has been added. Please note the new specified control measures, which impact hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities:
Advice comes as new control order instructs healthcare facilities to implement sanitation and screening measures
Critical advice has been issued for people in Austin-Travis County who are aware they have had contact with an individual with COVID-19.
Interim local heath authority Dr. Mark Escott has laid out important guidance aimed at reducing the spread of the disease as investigations into the first local cases continue.
Based on these first three cases, Austin Public Health (APH) epidemiologists and nurses are currently conducting contact tracing on hundreds of people.
The new advice states:
Separately, Dr. Escott has issued a new control order instructing all healthcare facilities in Austin-Travis County to implement a range of sanitation and screening measures.
The new specified control measures, which impact hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, mandate that:
“Preserving healthcare system functioning is paramount during the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Escott. “I believe this order is an appropriate control measure to ensure healthcare facilities can continue to provide care for all patients at the appropriate level while reducing the transmission of disease.”
The order follows similar measures last week aimed at securing long-term care facilities, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Separately, emergency rules have been adopted mandating restaurants and other food establishments to take a range of actions to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County.
Travis County Medical Society
4300 N Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78756
tcms@tcms.com
After 16 years serving the Austin community, in January 2020 Dr. Robert Crumb is relocating to New Zealand. He has accepted an academic faculty appointment with the University of Otago in Dunedin. He has enjoyed the privilege to care for many wonderful patients and he will treasure the memories he has made. We appreciate his dedication and service to the Austin and Gynics communities. His presence will be deeply missed.
Congratulations to Dr. Allison Urrutia for be selected as one of Texas Top Doctors for 2021 in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Travis County Medical Society in accordance with Austin Public Health has updated the guidelines on quarantine durat