You might be starting a new job, or your kids are about to start a new year of school, but either way you need to get your immunization records. So how can you do that without calling and asking us to mail you a copy? Here’s a step-by step guide using screenshots on how to
Hand sanitizer seems like such a simple thing. Buy it at the store, squirt a little bit in your hands, rub, and you’re done. But these days with COVID-19, we need to be a little more careful, both in what sanitizer we purchase and how we use it. Here’s some helpful info to make sure
The Do’s and Dont’s of Wearing a Mask Dr. Jason Siegel | 06/29/2020 With the City of Denton now requiring both employees and customers to wear face coverings in places of business, it’s a good time to brush up on proper mask usage and to learn that there’s a right way and a wrong way
It’s a situation that many Americans are in right now: you’re out of work due to COVID-19 and you have kids to take care of, but you just don’t have the money for your medications or for a well-visit. Plus, maybe you have an auto-immune disorder that keeps you from going out too much, maybe
Spring has sprung in North Texas! The birds are out, flowers are up, and there has never been a better time to get healthy. Getting healthy isn’t rocket science, but it can be a lot of work. Small changes to your daily habits are a good place to start. Staying healthy can help prevent
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day in February where your heart should be on your mind! February is American Heart Health Month, and this week, Health Services of North Texas is going to be looking at how exercise and a healthy heart go hand in hand. Heart Healthy Exercise Studies show that inactive people
Heat exhaustion can be a major problem as temperatures rise this summer. Here are a few tips to help avoid heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these tips to keep family members and yourself safe this summer. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water and drink water even if you are not thirsty. Stay Informed
August is National Immunization Month, make sure you keep your child’s vaccinations up-to-date! Recommended Immunizations CDC Recommended Vaccine Schedule from birth to age 6. CDC Recommended Vaccine Schedule Ages 0-18 Years. Make sure you keep up-to-date personal vaccine records. Ask the doctor or nurse to record each vaccine given on your child’s
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
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