At one point in time, contracting HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) was almost certain to be a fatal diagnosis. Fortunately, sweeping advances in medicine and technology have now made it possible for patients with HIV to lead long, healthy lives. However, it is still critical that men and women with HIV understand how to
When you have hepatitis C, a manageable viral disease, our professional team at Health Services of North Texas can help. Our health centers have an experienced infectious disease management team that offers confidential hepatitis C treatment. Our goal is to help our patients live a healthy and active life, regardless of whether or not they
The end of the year can be an exciting time as we celebrate the holidays, enjoy time off of work, and visit with friends and loved ones. However, this time of year also marks the peak of flu season. As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to be
Making time for self-care is extremely important when you’re living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Along with taking antiviral medications, HIV+ patients can benefit from finding healthy activities to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Health Services of North Texas, our compassionate team offers confidential care for patients throughout Denton, Plano, and Wylie,
We understand how confusing and complicated Medicare can be. There are a variety of benefits and coverages available through Medicare, including Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs. To further complicate matters, some healthcare providers do not accept all Medicare plans. So, why is Medicare important, and what does Medicare cover? At Health Services of North
At Health Services of North Texas, we offer sports physicals to make sure that your child is healthy enough to engage in a physical activity they enjoy. Many extracurricular activities or school-related sports require this physical for participation. We recommend that you schedule your kids’ sports physical a few weeks prior to the due date.
At Health Services of North Texas, we offer comprehensive care to patients with HIV or AIDS. Whether infectious disease management services or virus testing, our HIV care is always confidential and private. We are here for Denton and Collin County patients who may have been exposed to HIV, who live with HIV, or who have AIDS.
Nobody is ever ready for a cancer diagnosis, and nobody ever wants to hear one, so when Talia Thornton did a usual check of her body and found some strange lumps on her breast, she immediately started to worry. It couldn’t be a tumor, right? But how would she know? How will she pay for
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
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