The Denton Back to School Fair was a HUGE success. Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the health fair and to the vendors who spent the day with the families getting them ready for the school year. See you next year! Valued Community Partners Thanks to the tremendous
Plano Children’s Medical Clinic is pleased to announce that Veronica Teran, PNP has joined our provider team. Ms. Teran brings with her a tremendous passion for health education and a wealth of experience providing medical care. Ms. Teran tells us this about relating to her patients, “I can empathize with my patients. I know where
HSNT is recognizing organizations that are making a difference in Denton County. Nicole Owens, who is a community educator of Denton County Friends of The Family, portrayed how she is making a difference through DCFOF. Their mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive services to those impacted by rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, while
Did you know that leaving food out in the sun for too long can increase bacteria growth? Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor meals with friends and family. Because warmer temperatures can spoil food easily, it is important to be careful about the ways we handle food. Bacteria grows rapidly in the
Who knew what this weekend would bring with temperatures going as high as 88 on Friday evening with 110% humidity to a chilly wind coming through Saturday evening taking us down to a cool WINDY 46 by Sunday morning. Through the years many people have come to look forward to this weekend and they come
As I was brainstorming content for National Nutrition Month, a thought crossed my mind—“what if I featured a community garden for our readers?” I quickly began researching and came across the Plano Community Garden. For those of you all who are familiar with the Plano Community Garden, feel free to scroll on to our fun
Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year. But, over 80% of the outbreaks occur from November to April. You may hear norovirus illness called “food poisoning” or “stomach flu.” It is true that food poisoning can be caused by noroviruses. But, other germs and chemicals can also cause food poisoning. Norovirus illness is not related to
Did you know that there are different types of fat? Are you up-to-date on where the most dangerous fat is located? MyFitnessPal dives deep into the fat facts to bring us an informative article that is guaranteed to support our healthy resolutions! Location: Your body’s fat impacts your health differently depending on where it’s stored.
You’ll never know that this chocolate cake is made with sweet squash! This recipe is perfect for those picky eaters. At 105 calories a slice, this cake is not only guilt free but a delightfully decadent dessert! Fudgy Chocolate Cake Serves 12 | Prep Time: 25 min | Cook Time: 25 min Ingredients
It’s that time of the year, coughs, colds, and fevers, yikes! Young children get an average of 8 to 10 colds a year and it could be higher if your child is in daycare or school. Did you know that a cold can last 2 weeks or longer? Cough and colds are caused by