Newswise — The threat of H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, is looming and a resurgence this fall is almost inevitable. Experts from The Methodist Hospital in Houston — recently named one of U.S.News & World Report's "Honor Roll" hospitals — can provide you with the most timely and accurate information. Here are our list of experts:
Dr. Ashley Drews - Assistant professor of clinical medicine at The Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical College. She is an expert on topics related to infectious disease, including swine flu and seasonal influenza. Among other professional memberships, Dr. Drews is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the Houston Infectious Disease Society.
Dr. Jeff Kalina - Associate medical director of emergency medicine at The Methodist Hospital. Dr. Kalina is an excellent source of information on what to expect in the ER and other various aspects of swine flu. He is also the director of disaster response for the Texas Medical Center with regards to swine flu.
Dr. Janice Zimmerman - Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at The Methodist Hospital and a professor of clinical medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. She can offer expertise on what to expect when you have to be hospitalized with swine flu as well as many other topics related to the virus.
Dr. Keith Reeves - OB/GYN at The Methodist Hospital. Dr. Reeves can share knowledge on how the virus will affect pregnant women, one of the at-risk groups.
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