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Meet Alejandra Derbigny, PA-C

Long before Alejandra Derbigny, PA-C, knew exactly what her career would look like, she knew the kind of difference she wanted to make. Her younger brother has cerebral palsy. Just 10 months apart, the two grew up together as Alejandra watched the medical system become a significant part of his life. “Growing up, I saw

Following His Calling: Meet HSNT Board Member Jeff Bruinsma

A Michigan native, Jeff grew up in the close-knit community of Grand Rapids and went on to earn his accounting degree from Calvin College. He began his career as a CPA, but early on, he felt called to serve in a different way. That calling led him to Suriname and Brazil, where he spent nearly

Meet Lisa Benton: An Advocate for Whole-Person Care

Ask Lisa Benton, LCSW what drew her to health care, and she probably won’t start by talking about medicine. Instead, she will focus on helping people understand their choices, good and hard. And she’ll tell you that the best health care isn’t something that’s done to patients, it’s something created with them. That philosophy has

Stride n’ Thrive 5K & Fun Run: A Community Race for Health in Denton, Texas

Looking for a fun, family-friendly 5K in Denton this summer? Join Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) for the inaugural Stride n’ Thrive 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at North Lakes Park in Denton, Texas. This exciting community event celebrates National Health Center Week and brings together runners, walkers, families, local

Health Services of North Texas to Host First Annual Stride N’ Thrive 5K Event in August 2026

For Immediate Release Health Services of North Texas to Host First Annual Stride N’ Thrive 5K Event on August 8, 2026 The Stride N’ Thrive 5K will celebrate National Health Center Week and bring the community together in support of better health for all Denton, Texas, July 24, 2026 On August 8, 2026, Health Services

Health Services of North Texas Names Four Life Board Members in Recognition of Transformational Leadership

Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) proudly announces the appointment of four distinguished leaders as Life Members of its Board of Directors, recognizing their extraordinary service and long-lasting impact on the organization and the communities it serves. An HSNT Life Member is an honorary, non-governing recognition of extraordinary leadership or service to HSNT through board member service.   During HSNT’s 38th Annual Governing Board Meeting, the Board of Directors had the privilege of

Health Services of North Texas Releases 2025 Annual Impact Report

Health Services of North Texas showcases another successful year of serving the community through quality, effective healthcare in 2025 Annual Report On April 16th, 2026, Health Services of North Texas released their 2025 Annual Impact Report, which outlines the accomplishments and achievements of the organization last year. This report includes key data metrics, event recaps,

10 Years of Impact – HSNT Staff Spotlight: Kim Alambar

For the past decade, Kim Alambar has helped Health Services of North Texas tell its story through data, ensuring that the numbers reflect the real impact HSNT has on the community. A Denton native, Kim’s path to healthcare wasn’t a straight line. Before joining HSNT, she spent nine years working as a claims adjuster at

HSNT Announces 2025 Provider Quality Award Winners

DENTON, TEXAS – February 2026 Health Services of North Texas celebrates the achievements of healthcare providers through yearly awards for excellent patient health outcomes Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Provider Quality Awards, recognizing the outstanding achievements of our healthcare providers and their unwavering commitment to

Notice Regarding a Third Party Data Security Incident

Notice: One of our vendors was impacted by a security incident, which affected some of our patients’ or their primary insured’s protected health information. Learn more HSNT is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients’ protected health information (PHI). We take this responsibility seriously and continuously work to safeguard sensitive information through

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