We understand how confusing and complicated Medicare can be. There are a variety of benefits and coverages available through Medicare, including Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs. To further complicate matters, some healthcare providers do not accept all Medicare plans. So, why is Medicare important, and what does Medicare cover? At Health Services of North
No parent or guardian wants to receive the news that his or her child has tested positive for COVID-19. However, it is certainly possible for children to contract the illness, and it is important to know what to do in the event that your child receives a positive COVID-19 test. The professional team at Health
At Health Services of North Texas, we offer sports physicals to make sure that your child is healthy enough to engage in a physical activity they enjoy. Many extracurricular activities or school-related sports require this physical for participation. We recommend that you schedule your kids’ sports physical a few weeks prior to the due date.
At Health Services of North Texas, we offer comprehensive care to patients with HIV or AIDS. Whether infectious disease management services or virus testing, our HIV care is always confidential and private. We are here for Denton and Collin County patients who may have been exposed to HIV, who live with HIV, or who have AIDS.
Nobody is ever ready for a cancer diagnosis, and nobody ever wants to hear one, so when Talia Thornton did a usual check of her body and found some strange lumps on her breast, she immediately started to worry. It couldn’t be a tumor, right? But how would she know? How will she pay for
As soon as you learn that you’re pregnant, you may start thinking about baby names, picking out nursery decor, and imagining how your growing belly will look. During this exciting time in life, it is also important to protect the health of yourself and your baby with comprehensive prenatal care. From tracking fetal growth to
Healthcare providers are in the business of changing lives. That’s why PAs like HSNT’s Beverly Johnson do what they do, and why she feels that her job is so rewarding. “I performed a colposcopy after a patient had an abnormal Pap smear and precancerous cells history, [before I joined HSNT],” Beverly says. “The biopsy revealed
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
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