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
Managing COVID-19 has been challenging for families all across the U.S. While the pandemic affects us all, it can be especially difficult for teenagers. In the last year, teens have been missing out on in-classroom learning, sports games, dances, and extracurricular activities. The coronavirus vaccine is one of the most important ways for teenagers and
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we here at Health Services of North Texas felt it was important to return to our roots for a moment and talk about the intersection of mental health and HIV. It’s common for health issues to cause or coexist with things like depression and anxiety, but a diagnosis of something
Telemedicine is helping healthcare providers better respond to the needs of Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. While these technologies have some limitations when it comes to treating patients, it is a great way to get the resources you need without leaving the comfort of your living room. At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), we
Many of our patients at Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Our dedicated team of board-certified physicians and medical professionals at HSNT understand why you may have questions about getting the COVID vaccine if you have already had COVID-19. Many of our patients are also concerned about the
For adults, self-diagnosing a concussion is not terribly challenging. When it comes to children, however, a concussion may be more difficult to recognize, and the child may not be able to accurately describe how they are feeling. For this reason, it is critical that parents, teachers, coaches, and other caregivers are familiar with the signs
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. This is spread through contact with blood from someone who is infected. There are many ways that Hepatitis C can be spread from person to person. For many people, it is a short-term illness; however, more than half of those who become