El Paso Health | About Your Health | Winter 2021

EPH welcomes new pediatric dermatologist El Paso Health would like to welcome our newest pediatric dermatologist, Shauna E. Goldman, MD! Dr. Goldman has deep roots in El Paso’s medical community. She is the daughter of Dr. Eddie Goldman and granddaughter of the late Dr. Walter Feinberg. Dr. Goldman returned home to El Paso after she completed her dermatology residency in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her fellowship in pediatric dermatology at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. After her training, she joined the faculty of the UT Southwestern Department of Dermatology. Dr. Goldman speaks both English and Spanish and is looking forward to providing outstanding care to our members and community. Here at El Paso Health, we look forward to our partnership and working together! WELCOME TO THE EL PASO HEALTH FAMILY! Dr. Goldman is currently practicing with Brenda Simpson, MD, and Michael H. Simpson, MD, at: El Paso Dermatology 1700 Murchison Drive, Suite 215 El Paso, TX 79902 A t the time of this writing, the COVID-19 pandemic is still currently an active plague countered by rapidly developing effective therapeutic treatments and the hope of a vaccine on the horizon. Since March 2020, our nation has experienced high morbidity yet declining mortality due to a very speedy medical treatment curve. Challenges faced as medical health-care Providers initially included lack of personal protective equipment, quarantine protocols, and prevention guidelines. This has resulted in the unfortunate delay in preventive care for many patients. Sadly, some people are still afraid to go to the doctor or even leave their homes. We applaud all of you who have toiled to keep your medical practices viable in caring for your patients by staying the course and being flexible during this difficult period. Extended hours, weekend clinics, and pivoting to telemedicine (medical and behavioral) and telehealth (physical, speech, and occupational therapies) are bringing the best of our local health care to our members. High immunization rates are critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the good health of all El Pasoans. Vaccines are safer than natural immunity. Therefore, in the year of COVID-19, the flu vaccine is now even more important. As Benjamin Disraeli stated, “I am prepared for the worst, but I hope for the best.” Be well! David M. Palafox, MD In the world of COVID-19 From the Desk of David Palafox, MD, DABFM, El Paso Health Medical Director Provider Newsletter Winter • 2021 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED PO Box 971100 El Paso, TX 79997-1100 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44