Not every Physicians Assistant treats just the body. Some treat the mind, as well. HSNT’s Sonia Ochoa Thomas, like other PAs, has practiced in a variety of fields such as pediatrics, internal medicine, and general medicine. But having been with HSNT for 4 years, Sonia feels her biggest impact comes from providing psychiatric care for
Laurie has been serving the community with HSNT for eight years, but that’s not all she does! In her spare time she loves to decorate and is always looking for ways to optimize her space. Laurie feels she really makes a difference when it comes to her patients that suffer from infectious disease. “I always
Dr. Dean Perkins It’s not uncommon for people to bounce around different careers in their lifetimes. Passions change, priorities change, and sometimes life just makes those decisions for you. For Dr. Dean Perkins, these decisions were ones he made himself, but it’s nonetheless surprising to learn that someone who started college thinking he was going
As parents and caregivers, we all want to see our children thrive. It is normal to have questions about your son’s or daughter’s physical, social, and emotional development throughout their childhood. However, if you begin to have concerns about their growth rate or notice a difference in their development compared to other children their own
Hepatitis C is a liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. This is spread through contact with blood from someone infected. There are many ways that hepatitis C can be spread. For many people, it is a short-term illness; however, more than half of those infected deal with a long-term and more
Michael Foster Michael Foster is the textbook definition of a native Dentonite. Born and raised here in the county, Michael went to school in Pilot Point, graduated from UNT, got married, built a house in Aubrey, had two daughters, and is now co-owner of an accounting firm. Yet it wasn’t until years later that he
Perhaps the last time in living memory anything similar to our current COVID-19 situation has happened was the HIV/AIDS outbreak that began in the 1980s. While there were the H1N1 and Ebola scares in the United States more recently, today’s pandemic can be especially concerning to those of us who live with HIV or AIDS
While it’s normal for children to get a fever sometimes, it’s important to know when you see a doctor for a fever. A fever is a sign that the body is fighting off an infection. The body’s internal thermostat raises the body temperature above normal to reset the body when it is experiencing illness, such
As of 2019, approximately 38 million people worldwide were living with human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV. Because HIV can lead to widespread issues and serious health complications, it’s important to recognize the early signs and symptoms if you think you may be at risk. Starting HIV treatment early not only slows to
Learning that you’re expecting can be one of the most exciting things to happen in your life. Most women begin thinking about baby names, nursery ideas, and who their little one will look like almost as soon as they get a positive pregnancy test! In the midst of all of the excitement, though, it is