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Pamela Payne-Foster
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
<p>Pamela Payne-Foster is a preventative medicine specialist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Payne-Foster specializes in the health of individuals, communities, and particular populations, focusing on how to protect and maintain health as well as prevent disease and dangers. As a preventative health specialist, Payne-Foster participates in the planning and evaluation of health services, researches diseases in specific populations and helps manage health care organizations. Preventative medicine specialists can specialize further in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, or public health and general preventive medicine.</p>
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Pamela Payne-Foster
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Meharry Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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What can I do on the plane to prevent me from getting sick?
Wearing a mask and using sanitizer will help. Dr. Pam
Are there any medications that can prevent nausea on the plane?
Ask your pharmacist for any over the counter medication that is good for nausea/motion sickness, etc. Dr. Pam
Should I not travel if I have chest pains?
Hello, I would continue to consult provider about chest pain and as long as they clear you for travel, you can go. Dr. Pam
What should I do if I feel dizzy during my flight?
Problems in the inner ear sometimes cause these symptoms but it could be the symptom of another health issue. I would get checked out by your health care provider ASAP.
What can I do to prevent anxiety before my trip?
I would suggest checking in with your regular provider to give you an anti-anxiety medicine. You might also consider a mild sleeping aid to relax you during the flight. Dr. Pam READ MORE
I would suggest checking in with your regular provider to give you an anti-anxiety medicine. You might also consider a mild sleeping aid to relax you during the flight. Dr. Pam
Do antibiotics work even for a viral infection?
The Z pac (antibiotics only work for bacterial infections). I would ask provider why they prescribed. Good infection control including washing hands and using antibacterials, covering READ MORE
The Z pac (antibiotics only work for bacterial infections). I would ask provider why they prescribed. Good infection control including washing hands and using antibacterials, covering mouth when coughing, etc. cuts down on spread of viral infections to others. Dr. Payne-Foster
Do hand sanitizers really work?
Yes, they contain anti-microbials that kill many bacteria, etc that cause infections. Dr. Pam
How can I prevent a staph infection?
Staph infections can be spread person to person through contact with direct infection/wound. If the person is undergoing treatment (antibiotics) that decreases your chances of READ MORE
Staph infections can be spread person to person through contact with direct infection/wound. If the person is undergoing treatment (antibiotics) that decreases your chances of infection. While undergoing treatment, they can isolate themselves from the office, but can return with medical advisement. You can avoid close personal contact with infected persons as well as use universal precautions (use gloves, disinfectant, wash hands) to decrease risk of infection. Dr. Pam
What can be done to prevent spreading the flu?
Wash hands frequently. Wear masks. isolate your husband from children. Sanitize surfaces........even with precautions- still possible to get the flu because difficult for children READ MORE
Wash hands frequently. Wear masks. isolate your husband from children. Sanitize surfaces........even with precautions- still possible to get the flu because difficult for children to follow strict protocols........that's why illnesses spread among kids in day cares and schools. Dr. Pam
Is there anything I can do to prevent getting cancer?
Depending on the type of cancer that runs in your family, that can assist you in getting regular screenings to catch cancer early for better outcomes. This is called secondary READ MORE
Depending on the type of cancer that runs in your family, that can assist you in getting regular screenings to catch cancer early for better outcomes. This is called secondary prevention. Overall good health also appears to be linked to primary prevention such as nutrition and exercise. Dr. Pam
Is there any preventive medicine for arthritis?
Not really aware of any preventive medicine at this time. Perhaps there might be some herbal or alternative medicine approaches to arthritis which you may want to explore. Dr. READ MORE
Not really aware of any preventive medicine at this time. Perhaps there might be some herbal or alternative medicine approaches to arthritis which you may want to explore. Dr. Pam
How can I improve my mother's balance?
You might want to have her checked out to make sure there is not a medical reason for her imbalance. The other exercises that help with balance or yoga, pilates and water aerobics READ MORE
You might want to have her checked out to make sure there is not a medical reason for her imbalance. The other exercises that help with balance or yoga, pilates and water aerobics which are all low resistance exercises for older adults. DR. Pam
How can I prevent pneumonia for my father?
Hello, There are no medicines to prevent pneumonia, but maintaining good handwashing and other strategies to prevent one from spreading pathogens to your grandfather as well as READ MORE
Hello, There are no medicines to prevent pneumonia, but maintaining good handwashing and other strategies to prevent one from spreading pathogens to your grandfather as well as getting therapy quickly when symptoms appear is the best strategy. Dr. Pam
What are the best medicines to avoid motion sickness?
Hello, There are some great over the counter medicines aimed at addressing motion sickness. My husband has taken before cruises. Ask the pharmacist. Additionally, you can go to READ MORE
Hello, There are some great over the counter medicines aimed at addressing motion sickness. My husband has taken before cruises. Ask the pharmacist. Additionally, you can go to a provider and get a patch which has same medicine and is effective. Pamela Foster
How can I prevent my hair from graying?
Heredity is strongly correlated w graying but asking a dermatologist might be helpful. Dr Pam
Is there a way I can prevent my child from catching the common cold and flu?
Certainly good hygiene such as handwashing cuts down the chances of catching communicable illnesses like the flu and cold, however, small children usually don't pay much attention READ MORE
Certainly good hygiene such as handwashing cuts down the chances of catching communicable illnesses like the flu and cold, however, small children usually don't pay much attention to spreading germs through coughing, runny nose so they often are inherently at risk. Of course staying up to date on all immunizations cuts down the risk of serious illness when children are infected. There are natural remedies that appear to boost immunity like Vitamin C and zinc and even herbal remedies like elderberry, etc. I would also suggest visiting WebMD for more advice. Dr. Pam
I have been a chain smoker for 20 years and I have recently quit. How can I prevent lung diseases?
Patient, No matter how long you have smoked, each day with reduced or no smoking helps tremendously.
I am planning to travel to Africa for work in the next month. Do I need to get vaccinated?
Yes but it will depend on the particular country. Please visit a health care provider or travel clinic or your local health department for appropriate vaccines. PHF
