Texas Health Adult Care

04/05/2025

A new three-year agreement has been reached with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. This means all Texas Health and UT Southwestern hospitals, facilities, and employed and affiliated providers are in network. We understand from BCBSTX that it may take several weeks for its system to update. If you received care April 1or after, in-network rates will be honored. You should keep your scheduled appointment and can schedule new visits and be assured that in-network rates will apply.
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.southwesternhealth.org/bcbs
Thank you for trusting us with your care.

11/11/2024

For men everywhere, the journey to health empowerment begins with understanding the significance of preventive health screenings. These screenings put you in control of your own well-being and future. Learn more at the link below!

As men, it's not uncommon to focus on work, family, and other responsibilities while neglecting your own health. But guess what? Your health matters too! Regular preventive health screenings are like little check-ins with your body, helping you stay on top of your health game and catch any potential...

05/21/2024

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. What's your favorite way to promote self-care? Comment below!

09/10/2023

There is truly a special bond between a Grandparent and Grandchild that can not be explained. We would like to take a moment today to reflect on that relationship and all of the love that outpours from it!

💕Happy National Grandparents Day!

08/28/2023

It’s National Red Wine Day! Need another reason to relax with a 🍷 at dinner? A recent study from the American Heart Association claims that a glass or two of wine with meals may lower Type 2 diabetes risk, so pour a glass and enjoy!

Source: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/03/03/a-glass-or-two-of-wine-with-meals-may-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk

08/18/2023

It’s National Fajita Day – and it’s Friday! Coincidence? I think not.

How will you be celebrating tonight? Bonus points if you drop your recipe in the comments below 👇🏼

07/27/2023

Did you know that what you eat can impact your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Check out this article about the two foods that can increase your risk.

More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 90 percent of those people have type 2 diabetes. About 1.7 million or one in twelve Texas adults are diagnosed with diabetes, another 425,000 are undiagnosed and more than a million are estimated to have pre-diabetes and are at high risk fo...

07/21/2023

What is tonic water and does it have benefits? Read on to find out:

Leg cramps can be a real pain — literally! If you’ve experienced the discomfort of sudden muscle contractions in your legs or feet, you know just how much it can disrupt your sleep and daily activities, and you may be desperate to find relief.

07/17/2023

What are the best ways to eat for heart health? Read on to find out:

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women worldwide, but there are ways to significantly reduce your risk. Along with regular exercise and not smoking, a healthy diet is a major factor in helping to keep heart disease at bay. In the past, we’ve discussed various different diets and thei...

06/26/2023

Did you know that strength and flexibility play a crucial role in maintaining a vibrant and fulfilling life as we age?

Check out this article to learn more about the importance of staying fit for healthy aging. 🏋️‍♀️

It's never too late to prioritize your well-being! Let's stay strong and flexible together! 💪

With everything life throws us, staying physically active as we age seems to get increasingly difficult to work into our schedule. After all, following a hard week’s work, the couch and a cool refreshment sound more appealing than hitting the treadmill.

06/15/2023

Curious about the medication celebrities are using for weight loss? Our latest blog post reveals the facts behind this popular trend:

Recently, there has been a surge in celebrities and social media influencers using semaglutide (also known as Ozempic and Rybelsus), a type of medication traditionally used to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. However, many of them aren’t using the medication to help treat their diabetes, but i...

06/09/2023

Looking for more in your nonalcoholic beverage? Read about the latest trend: functional mocktails. Our blog post explores how these innovative drinks are reshaping the nonalcoholic landscape. 🍹

In the past, if you looked for a festive alternative to an alcoholic beverage, or a “mocktail,” you may have either been presented with slim offerings or none at all. However, there’s been a push in recent years for more places to offer up nonalcoholic beverages — and not just a mishmash of ...