A Simple Lifesaving Shock
Arlington resident Darlene Jackson was pulling weeds in her garden last April when she suddenly felt like a tree limb had hit her head. She felt disoriented but was not in pain. She soon learned
Living the healthiest life possible with Clinic Connect
When it comes to living out our community health-focused mission, we walk the walk at Texas Health Resources. Thanks to Clinic Connect, an enhanced Texas Health grant program, more underserved North Texans now have access
Texas Health Southwest Gives Mom ‘Great Birthing Story’
The only real expectations mom-to-be Kelly Burns had for her first birth experience were to be well cared for while in the hospital and to have things go smoothly. Although she ultimately encountered a few
How Nurse Practitioners Are Reinventing Primary Care
As North Texas continues to grow, so does the need for quality, convenient access to healthcare, especially primary care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are helping to fill an important gap, with many leading their own primary
How to Reverse Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a precursor to full-blown diabetes — a warning sign that something needs to change. At this early stage, a few simple lifestyle adjustments may help turn the tide and keep a dangerous disease
Labor Day Safety Tips
Another summer has flown by, kids are heading back to school and Labor Day is just around the corner. While the long weekend is a great time to plan one last family picnic, camping trip
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease – Infographic
Alzheimer’s is a condition that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior, and it affects nearly 44 million people worldwide. In observance of World Alzheimer’s Month, we’re breaking down the facts about the disease and
Survivable and Common, Being Aware of Prostate Cancer Risk Saves Lives
About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society says—a statistic that means the odds are good you or someone you know will have or has had prostate cancer.
Ovarian Cancer—Another Reason to Not Skip That Yearly Exam
This year, 22,440 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Even more alarming, about 14,080 women will die from ovarian cancer this year. Ovarian cancer is fifth in all cancer
Finding Breastfeeding Help
As Alexandra Paterson knows all too well, every baby is different when it comes to breastfeeding. The 36-year-old mother delivered her third child, son Cole, in July 2017 and had high hopes of breastfeeding him
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