Girls to Women/Young Men's Health and Wellness

09/10/2022

☀️ Cheers to GTW/YM first ever lake day. Team building in beautiful Texas weather. Our drs take off their capes from time to time.

08/23/2022

Sharlene Harden is our incredible clinic manager! She has been with Girls to Women/Young Men Health & Wellness for 9 years now. She manages all 3 of our clinic locations - Dallas, Fort Worth and McKinney!

On top of managing GTW/YM, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending quality time with their 5 kids. She is also an avid true crime ju**ie!

Thank you for all that you do for us, Sharlene!

08/23/2022

Exciting stuff happening at GTW/YM McKinney. Check it out!

Hosting this awesome program for girls 8+ to learn more about their changing bodies! Click the link to register:

https://turningteen.com/register-for-a-workshop-in-texas/

08/18/2022

🩺Check out our uniformed MAs. We love their smiling faces! I spy Dr.Blankson. He clearly got the memo🩺
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06/23/2022

Staying 😎 on Treat Thursday!
What are you doing to stay cool?

💧Don’t forget to stay hydrated!💧

06/16/2022

🧋Treat Thursday has become a thing for our staff!🧋
Check out our smi-eyes! (Smiling with our eyes) Get it 😂.

05/19/2022

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn the warning signs for su***de. Everyone can play a role in su***de prevention. Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for su***de.
💚 Know the warning signs: http://bit.ly/2xpBOgs
💚 Seek help by calling the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)'

05/19/2022

We want all our youth to have a happy and healthy summer! We’ve had a lot of questions recently and just wanted to clear up some confusion about COVID boosters. Stay safe and have fun!

· COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have waned over time after your primary series vaccination.

· People are protected best from severe COVID-19 illness when they stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes a booster for many people.

· CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 years and older get their primary series of COVID-19 vaccine, and everyone ages 12 years and older also receive a booster.

09/02/2020

Photos from Girls to Women/ Young Men’s Health and Wellness McKinney's post

08/27/2020

Parenting with Perspective Academy where parents learn about the ins and outs of ADHD and gain tools to last a lifetime

Parenting with Perspective Academy where parents learn about the ins and outs of ADHD and gain tools to last a lifetime

with Hilary K. Stern, M.Ed., CALC Parent, Educator, Certified ADHD Life Coach

04/28/2020

Dear GTW/YM Health and Wellness family,

As we continue to adjust to our new normal, we just want to take a moment to remind you that we are still open 5 days a week and available to meet all your healthcare needs. Your safety (and the safety of our staff) remains our top priority. At this time, we are not allowing anyone with known COVID-19 exposure into our office (in-car screening), and anyone with respiratory symptoms is being screened before being allowed into the building. Once screening has been completed, patients are escorted directly to the exam room where they will interact with one medical assistant and one medical provider.

We are here for all of your other needs as well. If you are not sure whether or not you need to come in for an in-person appointment, just call or send a portal message! While all providers are available via telehealth, some concerns still need an old-fashioned, in-person appointment. We will accommodate you as best as we can. Please know that we’ve done our best to keep the office environment safe and COVID-19 free.

We are all in this together; thanks for your continued support!

01/30/2020

We are currently experiencing trouble with our phone system and are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are a patient and need to reach our office please send us a message via your secure patient portal. Thank you.

10/12/2019

Girls to Women/Young Men's Health and Wellness updated their address.

Girls to Women/Young Men's Health and Wellness updated their address.

07/17/2019

Transitioning from Pediatrics to Adolescent Medicine - Good Life Family Magazine

Dr. Blankson was recently featured in this month's issue of Good Life Family Magazine! Check out the link below to read his article on young men's health and wellness!

Did you know that last month was Men's Health Month?

"The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury."

http://www.menshealthmonth.org/

By Dr. Kwabena Blankson, MD | Contributor There comes a time in every young man’s life when he walks into his doctor’s office and looks around the waiting room…hears inconsolable babies and sees snotty preschoolers…takes a seat on the brightly colored giraffe table…waits for his pediatrici...

07/01/2019

Girls to Women/Young Men's Health and Wellness updated their information in their About section.

Girls to Women/Young Men's Health and Wellness updated their information in their About section.

05/02/2019

Harry and Meghan unfollow William and Kate on Instagram -- for a good cause

We’re following the royal family this week to highlight the emphasis they are putting on mental health. Follow us throughout Mental Health Month as we highlight others who are doing the same!

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have unfollowed all of their fellow royals on Instagram, and are now following just 16 other accounts.

03/21/2019

It’s ! We want to congratulate Dr. Kelly Jameson and Becca Bishop for their amazing work co-chairing the 2019 Grant Halliburton Beacon of Hope Luncheon with speaker, Delaney Ruston, filmmaker of Screenagers!

03/18/2019

Yay! It’s ! This spotlight is dedicated to Nida, Dallas Medical Assistant and soon to be PA! She will be attending UT Health Science Center in San Antonio!
“Working with GTW/YM was such a unique experience and I love the way that the whole practice from front to back works together! Everyone is so happy to teach and I love how the doctors build great relationships with us and how they’re involved with us as a person!”
Fun Fact: She has a 6 year old cat named Pumpkin! 🐱 🎃

03/11/2019

For today’s , we are spotlighting and introducing one of our newest doctors, Dr. Kevin Windisch!
“What I like about this practice is the attention to detailed and complete care of adolescents and young adults. Working with GTW/YM has allowed me to stay in the niche that I enjoy.”
“Fun Fact: I’m a Certified scuba instructor” 🐠 🐟 🌊

03/08/2019

Happy International Women’s Day from the GTW/YM family! We have loved watching our young girls grow over the years into strong and resilient women who love and protect themselves!

03/07/2019

Our very own Dr. Lentzsch-Parcells spoke on Apps for Anxiety this week in Washington D.C. at the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Conference! The presentation was standing room only and she was awesome! Videos to follow!

02/27/2019

Earlier this week, we kicked off a new series for our Young Men’s news and today we’re announcing our Girls to Women series, ! Here’s Dr. Sugerman speaking with Alcuin School about Parenting in a Connected Digital Age! We are so excited to keep sharing more about what’s going on with GTW/YM!

02/26/2019

Today, we are kicking off a new series called ! Dr. Blankson recently presented about happiness at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center! Stay tuned for more awesome news!
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Happiness is a choice. Happiness is a habit. Happiness spreads--THANK YOU for speaking to our students on the power of positive medicine and !!

02/22/2019

It’s so awesome seeing our affiliates leading such inspiring and helpful talks! Here’s our therapist, Miki Johnston, leading a breakout session at last week’s Adolescent Symposium! We are so proud to work with her!
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It was a full house! Thanks for coming to my presentation on Foster Resilience in Children of all Ages. Great audience!

02/18/2019

Did you catch our newsletter that went out last week? GTW/YM is a proud supporter of this amazing production! Some of our very own doctors and therapists will be presenting a talk back after some showings and we highly encourage you to go see it! For more information about the play, check out our newsletter for an interview with Dr. Sugerman!

01/21/2019

Meet our Fort Worth office MA, Caitlyn!
“I love helping people reach their full health potential and I’m so honored to be working at GTW/YM! My time here has been amazing and I can’t wait for more to come. ☺️ I have two kids and just recently got engaged. I also love going to the movies and taking my Rottweiler Gracie to the dog park.”
Fun fact: She is the Pinterest DIY Queen 👑

01/16/2019

Check out this awesome blog post for from our Dallas office dietitian, Casey Bonano! Link in our bio!
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NEW BLOG POST - 3 Creative & Healthy Lunch Ideas. A consistent theme in my office is not knowing what to eat for lunch. Often times it’s stemmed from having so many rules around food that it’s difficult to come up with meals that are enjoyable. On the blog I explain what I consider necessary elements to a creative and healthy lunch, plus 3 delicious ideas simple enough to quickly assemble during the week.⠀⠀⠀

01/14/2019

For today’s MA Monday, we have Caylee! She is a medical assistant at our Fort Worth office!
“I absolutely love my Fort Worth GTW/YM Health and Wellness family, and of course all the furry friends that get to join us for work! So thankful to be apart of a wonderful clinic!
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Fun Fact: I have a fur child named Bonnie Parker 🐶, and love baking/ cooking 🍪🍲”

01/11/2019

Did you happen to check out our newsletter that went out today? With the new year, we wanted to announce the unveiling of our new and improved website! For more practice updates, fun and useful articles, and information on community events, be sure to signup to receive our newsletter! If you’re not on the mailing list, please email us at [email protected] to join!

01/07/2019

We’re back with Medical Assistant Monday! Today, we are featuring Dallas MA, Jackie! She is a pre-Physician Assistant student who will be pursuing a Master in Neuroscience at UTD starting this spring! We also want to wish her a belated happy birthday! 🎂 Fun Fact: Jackie enjoys rock climbing and yoga!

01/03/2019

We hope that you’ve had a great first few days of 2019! We are looking forward to this year and hope you are too! Be on the lookout next week for our first newsletter of the year!
#2019

01/02/2019

Fort Worth Clinic Update:
Due to unsafe driving conditions, the Fort Worth office will not be open this morning. Phone lines will remain open and clinic will open again at 1PM, if the driving conditions improve. Please be on the lookout for a update from us regarding clinic hours for today!

12/25/2018

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

12/24/2018

The GTW/YM family wishes you a safe and fun filled winter break spent with family, friends, and loved ones!

12/21/2018

Check out this timely post from Dr. Kelly Jameson on managing family members with anxiety during the holidays!
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I’ve been working with many people over the last few weeks about social anxiety & the holidays. Many people report seeing family (they don’t normally see) induces more anxiety than anything else this season. If you have anxiety, practice your strategies. If you DON’T have anxiety, please refrain from giving kids, teens and adults a hard time if they need to take a break from the group for 20-30 minutes.

12/06/2018

For today’s Therapist Thursday spotlight, we have Dr. Kelly Jameson!
“My favorite aspect about this place is the energy. It’s constantly buzzing with young people and professionals who collaborate all for the good of our patients. Honestly, each day I leave feeling good about the work we do together here.”
Fun fact: Kelly has to refrain from buying every Christmas coffee mug that she sees in the store! They bring her too much joy!

12/06/2018

Looking for a great Hanukkah gift or Christmas stocking stuffer? Well look no further because GTW/YM is selling Relax Pax! Pax is Latin for “peace” which is what these de-stress kits aim to bring! These kits can conveniently be placed in a backpack, purse, gym bag, etc. and they contain useful de-stressing items like bubbles, a stress ball, a tea bag, essential oil, an eye mask, ear plugs, and an affirmation bag! You can purchase these packs at the price of $8 from the Dallas office and ALL proceeds go towards Volunteer Adolescents Serving Together (VAST) so that they can continue funding useful volunteer programs!