Reflections from Pam Barnes, HSNT CFO Featured in the biannual HSNT Impact Brief My mother, Rosemary Barnes, was many things. She was tender and practical, strong-willed and soft-hearted, deeply kind and quietly rebellious. She didn’t have a middle name, but her maiden name was Price, and in some ways, that word has followed me my
At Health Services of North Texas, our mission is guided by compassion, innovation, and a deep belief in what’s possible when a community comes together. Thanks to your partnership, we served over 19,000 patients in 2024, a 16% increase in just three years. Our clinical outcomes continue to exceed national benchmarks in diabetes and blood
If you or someone in your family gets help paying for health insurance through the Marketplace, we’ve got an important reminder for you. Starting mid-April, you might get a letter called an FTR Recheck Notice. It’s just the government’s way of checking in about your taxes. If you get this notice, it means you may
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DENTON, TX – March 6, 2025– Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) proudly recognized exceptional healthcare achievements at their annual Provider Awards ceremony, spotlighting clinical excellence and patient-centered care that outperforms national standards. These prestigious awards showcase HSNT providers who consistently exceed expectations in managing chronic conditions, improving patient access, promoting immunizations,
At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), the Equity Quality Navigation (EQN) Team is making an impact on patient care in our community. Whether it’s helping uninsured patients enroll in Medicaid, coordinating screenings, or facilitating seamless transitions after hospital visits, the EQNs are an unseen force bridging the gaps in healthcare. “We’re here to serve.
At Health Services of North Texas, we’re always looking for ways to improve patient care while reducing strain on our clinical teams. One of the most effective tools we used in 2024? Standing orders. Standing orders are pre-approved protocols that allow our medical staff—such as nurses, medical assistants, and office teams—to carry out specific tasks
At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), we are dedicated to cultivating leadership and growth within our team. Today, we celebrate the achievements of three Medical Assistant 2 (MA2) graduates. Their tenacity, dedication, and commitment to advancing their skills embody the values of HSNT and enhance patient care through their exceptional leadership and clinical expertise.
If you meet Abbie Fisher, APRN, CNM, MSN, you’ll notice her calm and compassionate demeanor immediately. Abbie’s philosophy of care centers on meeting patients where they are, building trust and meaningful relationships that go far beyond the delivery room. “Midwifery is about so much more than delivering babies,” Abbie shares. Born in Oklahoma and raised
We’re seeing more cases of walking pneumonia this fall, especially among young kids—even as young as 1 and 2 years old, which is unusual. Walking pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, can look like a common cold but sticks around longer. If you or your child has a fever lasting more than three days, a lingering
In a quiet moment of reflection, James Henderson recalls the challenges he faced growing up in East Tennessee, watching his family struggle under the weight of medical bills. “One of my parents was medically disabled,” James shares, “and even with insurance, the stress spread through the whole family. Healthcare doesn’t just affect one person—it touches