Having been with HSNT for 10 years now, Karishma Patel is a PA who has seen her share of patients and families in need. But she says that’s what it’s all about – quality healthcare for those who need it the most. “I once had an uninsured pediatric patient I was able to convince into
Dr. Dean Perkins It’s not uncommon for people to bounce around different careers in their lifetimes. Passions change, priorities change, and sometimes life just makes those decisions for you. For Dr. Dean Perkins, these decisions were ones he made himself, but it’s nonetheless surprising to learn that someone who started college thinking he was going
As parents and caregivers, we all want to see our children thrive. It is normal to have questions about your son’s or daughter’s physical, social, and emotional development throughout their childhood. However, if you begin to have concerns about their growth rate or notice a difference in their development compared to other children their own
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
Michael Foster Michael Foster is the textbook definition of a native Dentonite. Born and raised here in the county, Michael went to school in Pilot Point, graduated from UNT, got married, built a house in Aubrey, had two daughters, and is now co-owner of an accounting firm. Yet it wasn’t until years later that he
While it’s normal for children to get a fever sometimes, it’s important to know when you see a doctor for a fever. A fever is a sign that the body is fighting off an infection. The body’s internal thermostat raises the body temperature above normal to reset the body when it is experiencing illness, such
As of 2019, approximately 38 million people worldwide were living with human immunodeficiency virus, more commonly known as HIV. Because HIV can lead to widespread issues and serious health complications, it’s important to recognize the early signs and symptoms if you think you may be at risk. Starting HIV treatment early not only slows to
Learning that you’re expecting can be one of the most exciting things to happen in your life. Most women begin thinking about baby names, nursery ideas, and who their little one will look like almost as soon as they get a positive pregnancy test! In the midst of all of the excitement, though, it is
Updated 9/2/2020 We’ve received a lot of feedback about our old phone system and what we could do to improve it – and we listened. As always, you can still reach us through our online form, but if you want to know what t o expect when you give us a call, check out this
In our continuous effort to maintain your health and safety, HSNT is going the extra mile in our efforts to keep you and your family safe from infection at our health centers. Last week all of our health centers were treated with a special antimicrobial disinfectant called BioShield. What Is It? BioShield is a surface