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
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
Melissa Winans For a while, Melissa Winans had her sights set on the south primarily because of the weather. After growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and spending most of her adulthood raising her family in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Melissa was ready for warmer pastures. She was tired of the cold northern winters and ¬wanted to
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
If you’ve been going to the same pediatrician since your child was an infant, you’ve probably grown to know and love them. After many years of the pediatrician learning all about your child, watching them grow and develop, and establishing a relationship with you and your family, it can be difficult – and sometimes even
Most of us remember getting hepatitis vaccines at some point in our lives, but you may be surprised to learn that there is no vaccination against the infectious disease known as hepatitis C. While hep C can certainly lead to a host of dangerous symptoms and serious conditions, it is often treatable when diagnosed early.
Howard Shaw, MD Dr. Howard Shaw describes being a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) as a kind of interpreter. He’s someone who knows administration-speak and doctor-speak, and because of that he can better guide the providers of the hospital, Medical City Denton, and can take the lead on how best to make sure that they continue