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Category: Health & Wellness

When Should You See a Doctor for Depression?

Recognizing and understanding depression is crucial, especially for those living in Denton and Collin Counties. This common yet serious mental health disorder can affect anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle. If you’re starting to worry that you or a loved one may be experiencing symptoms of depression, it’s essential to consider professional help. Healthcare providers

It’s a Good Time to Get a Sports Physical

With summer here and fall just around the corner, now is the ideal time to get your child’s sports physical at Health Services of North Texas in Denton, Plano, or Wylie, TX. School sports will be starting before you know it, and ensuring your child is ready is a significant part of the process. Offering

Should You Still Get the COVID Vaccine?

Since it’s been more than three years since the COVID pandemic started, many people wonder if getting the COVID vaccine in Collin and Denton Counties is still necessary. At Health Services of North Texas in Plano, Wylie, and Denton, our experienced team understands the questions surrounding COVID vaccination and is committed to helping patients understand

Three Signs You May Need Substance Use Treatment

Substance use and abuse is a common problem, though it often goes undiagnosed, underreported, and/or untreated. In fact, one of the major barriers to getting help for substance abuse is simply not recognizing or acknowledging when it’s needed. At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), our dedicated, caring teams of providers in Denton and Plano,

How to Maintain Good Health During Your College Years

With all that college has to offer — education, parties, sports, dorm life, and new friendships and relationships — there is much to be excited about. Still, college students and those preparing to leave for college should have a good understanding of what health risks they may face in this new stage of life and,

Don’t Lose Your Medicaid Benefits

Medicaid is an essential program that helps millions of people stay healthy and receive the medical care they need. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the federal government passed a law that allowed Texans to automatically keep Medicaid coverage (called continuous Medicaid). Now, this has changed, and residents must take action to renew their plan

How Can Patients Living with HIV Maintain Self-Care?

With HIV self-care, you’ll want to stay current on taking care of yourself by properly taking your HIV antiviral medications, undergoing any necessary medical treatments, eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, and managing stress so you can live a long life. If you are struggling to self-care with HIV, then we encourage you to

Four Tips to Prepare for the COVID-19 Vaccine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is an unprecedented threat to public health, and everyone must take the necessary precautions to protect themselves. Vaccines are our best chance to safeguard ourselves and others from the virus. Health Services of North Texas understands that getting vaccinations can be a daunting process. This is why we have compiled four tips

What do Doctors Check for During a Sports Physical?

Most people are familiar with a basic sports physical — an examination by a doctor (or pediatrician) to make sure your child is healthy enough to participate in sports. So what happens during this appointment, and how does the Health Services of North Texas help? This week, we explore the key elements of a physical

How to Access Your Immunization Records – August 2023

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

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