Playground Triage: When Is the Boo-Boo Doctor Worthy?
A fun day at the playground is a frequent weekend ritual for families, but when Johnny falls or Jane gets a splinter, when do you know to seek medical attention? And what kind of medical
Should You Trust “Dr. Google”?
By Heather Bartos, an obstetrician/gynecologist and physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Denton. That new ache in your lower back. That nagging fatigue. A cough that won’t go away. You aren’t sure it’s anything,
Family Finds a ‘New Friend’ in Mobile Health Care Service
Illnesses are rarely predictable. Nor do they come at a convenient time, as Whitney Jodry knows all too well. When her oldest son Wells started showing signs of a respiratory infection and strep early one
Understanding the Common Cold
Colds may be called common, but when you have one, it’s hardly business as usual. While colds aren’t usually dangerous, they can make even the toughest customer totally miserable. This month we’re taking a look
How Nurse Practitioners Are Reinventing Primary Care
As North Texas continues to grow, so does the need for quality, convenient access to health care, especially primary care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are helping to fill an important gap, with many leading their own