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About Alan Dennington, M.D.

Alan Dennington

Dr. Alan Dennington

Strategic Advisor and Board Member

Founding Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alan Dennington believes strongly in telemedicine’s ability to transform healthcare delivery for patients. He sets a high bar for virtual care, and is focused on building the best possible provider network for TimelyCare. A seasoned entrepreneur and emergency medicine physician, Alan has a wealth of healthcare experience from serving in the emergency department at Baylor Grapevine to owning and operating an urgent care center.

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College Student - Higher Education - Fall Semester
  • August 11, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Higher Education

CDC Tips for Social Distancing and Maintaining a Healthy Campus

When asked how colleges and universities should plan their possible campus reopenings for the fall semester, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says there is no “one size fits all” model. The location...
Man Running Outside
  • June 12, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Student Health

Men’s Health Week: 4 Tips to Improve Health

There is a silent health crisis in America. On average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and...
student looking at phone
  • April 23, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Medical

How Telehealth Can Support Increased Demand for Medical Care

When demand for medical care dramatically increases, what’s the best option to ease the burden on our healthcare system? In the case of the current COVID-19 crisis facing the U.S., the answer is telehealth. Reports indicate that telehealth visits increased...
  • April 13, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Telehealth

State Licensure Considerations for the Adoption of Telehealth Services in Higher Education During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unprecedented demand for telehealth services. analysts expect virtual healthcare interactions to surpass 1 billion by year’s end, according to recent reports. And healthcare resources at higher education institutions are dealing with a student population...
  • April 7, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Medical

Telehealth Services: A Cost-Effective Solution to Student Care

When college students get sick away from home, they most likely head to the emergency rooms of their local hospitals first. For these students, seeing their primary care providers may not be an option, and the need to see a...
Rise of Alcohol Use in College Students
  • April 2, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Student Health

Statistics and Signs of Substance Abuse in College Students

Transitioning from high school to college gives many students the independence that they’ve never had before. This can be exciting and liberating but also easily abused. The pressure of fitting in, meeting new people, participating in activities, and balancing schoolwork...
  • March 2, 2020
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Student Health

College Students: 4 Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel

According to a recent article published by Travel Market Report, 1.5 million college students travel for spring break at some point between late February and mid April. While traditional beach getaways are still popular for spring break, Gen Z would...
  • September 24, 2019
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Student Health

Creating a Healthy College Environment on Campus

It’s true that our metabolism slows down with age. Therefore, young and active college students might think there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to healthy activity, but it’s not so cut and dry. Staying fit while on campus...
  • January 31, 2019
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Student Health

Cold vs. Flu vs. Allergies: Which One Do I Have?

We all know the feeling. You wake up one morning with that familiar soreness in the back of your throat, the cringe with every swallow. Up next is the runny nose, cough, body aches, and the list might go on....
College student with a cold
  • January 25, 2018
  • Alan Dennington, M.D.
  • Higher Education

Staying Healthy in College During Flu Outbreaks

Time to get smart about flu outbreaks on campus Your students may be the smartest, most responsible kids to ever grace a college campus. But guess what? Despite the deadly nature of flu, they likely fail when it comes to...
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