When it comes to providing a perspective on the care received at a health center, there’s nobody quite like the patients themselves. When Belinda Hernandez first came to Health Services of North Texas as a patient in 2020, she was reeling from an unexpected HIV diagnosis. “I was just completely shocked, you know,” Belinda said.
Ideally, adults can visit their health care facilities at least once a year to have their medical checkups, but it may be more depending on the level of your care. Regular visits to your provider are crucial to maintaining optimal health and a great opportunity to check on your medications and lifestyle. If you are
Health Service of North Texas welcomes Dr. Achala Ellepola, M.D., F.A.A.P., to our Pediatric Team. Dr. Ellepola, M.D., F.A.A.P. brings with her 25 years of pediatric experience and the expertise that comes along with being a lifelong learner of medicine, a practitioner of medicine, and a parent of three grown children. “Pediatrics is very rewarding
As of August 16th, Health Services of North Texas in Plano, also known as the Collin County Center, has moved to a new location! With three compassionate providers and expanded services, we’re poised to make an even bigger impact on the lives of families in Plano. The new health center is conveniently located at 5501
If you’ve been following the news on COVID-19 lately, you probably know about the “Delta variant,” a more contagious and dangerous strain of the virus that’s become the leading variant in the United States. As of July 20th, it now accounts for 83% of all new COVID-19 cases. Despite these numbers, if you’re vaccinated there’s
Bringing home your baby can be an exciting and nervous time in your life. At Health Services of North Texas and Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic, our goal is to offer newborn care in the easiest and most efficient way possible. During your child’s first pediatric visit, our team will take extra care and assess the
Summer vacation is an iconic time in a child’s life – it’s an exciting few months filled with opportunities for adventure, vacations, and fun with friends. However, it’s important to remember that while there’s more time to play outside, there’s also more time available for some unhealthy habits to develop, like over-snacking or excessive screen
It was the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression when everything was slowly unraveling in the economy. Especially worried were the educators that had to teach the children and young adults of the country. On the campus of what is now UNT, two educators came up with the idea of a credit union
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. WIC was developed to protect the health of low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and small children. WIC efficiently and effectively provides breastfeeding support, nutritious food, social services, and healthcare referrals to
As COVID-19 continues to impact countless people around the world, everyone is wondering how to get out of lockdown and return to normal activities again. Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) is proud to provide coronavirus vaccines so men and women can protect themselves and their surrounding communities in Denton, Plano, and Wylie, TX. Patients