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Nicole Villalpando writes about health for the Statesman.
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‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite and stomach bugs define Austin’s summer illnesses

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By Nicole Villalpando Verified
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Stomach illnesses have been common this summer in Austin. Connecticut Post file It has been the summer of viruses and parasites that cause diarrhea, some of it explosive. Most of the cases are ones that are typical for the summer, said Dr. Tara Greendyk, a pediatrician with CommUnityCare. Article continues below this ad "Warm weather viruses are different than winter ones," she said. Instead of upper respiratory colds and flus of winter, gastrointestinal viruses circulate during this time of year.
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CommUnityCare revamps foster care services, earns statewide recognition

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By Nicole Villalpando Verified
| Yahoo Verified
CommUnityCare has overhauled how it cares for children in foster care - redesigning its medical records system, training providers and adding a dedicated patient navigator - efforts that have earned it recognition as one of only two Central Texas health systems designated a Center of Excellence in foster care by Superior HealthPlan. Children in foster care often lose contact with doctors and medical records as they move between homes.
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CommUnityCare revamps foster care services, earns statewide recognition

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By Nicole Villalpando Verified
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Kimberley Johnson, the vice chair of CommUnityCare, talks about creating a medical home for children in foster care. CommUnityCare is now a Center of Excellence in foster care.
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