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.
Finding out you are pregnant can be one of the most surprising, joyous, or, perhaps, long-awaited moments of your life. You may begin to think of baby names right away, start shopping for the nursery, or imagining what your little one will look like. Amidst all the excitement, however, it is critical that mothers-to-be seek
Finding out that you’re going to have a baby is, undoubtedly, one of the most exciting – and terrifying – experiences in life. There are countless things to begin thinking and worrying about, including how to set up your nursery, whether or not you are going to breastfeed, and what you will name your baby.
It’s a situation that many Americans are in right now: you’re out of work due to COVID-19 and you have kids to take care of, but you just don’t have the money for your medications or for a well-visit. Plus, maybe you have an auto-immune disorder that keeps you from going out too much, maybe
Dear HSNT Patient and Stakeholder, It is with great hope and expectation that I know we will come out of this stronger and more resilient than ever, ready to tackle the opportunities this world presents. For the moment, I ask that you do everything possible to distance yourself physically, not socially, your social connections
Spring has sprung in North Texas! The birds are out, flowers are up, and there has never been a better time to get healthy. Getting healthy isn’t rocket science, but it can be a lot of work. Small changes to your daily habits are a good place to start. Staying healthy can help prevent
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day in February where your heart should be on your mind! February is American Heart Health Month, and this week, Health Services of North Texas is going to be looking at how exercise and a healthy heart go hand in hand. Heart Healthy Exercise Studies show that inactive people
Heat exhaustion can be a major problem as temperatures rise this summer. Here are a few tips to help avoid heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these tips to keep family members and yourself safe this summer. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water and drink water even if you are not thirsty. Stay Informed