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09/09/2025

Back to school time comes with a new set of germs ... help keep your family healthy this year with these tips:

It’s that time of year again — lunchboxes are packed, backpacks are zipped, and the school buses are rolling. But along with the homework and after-school activities, something else tends to make an appearance this season: germs.

09/08/2025

Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions — especially about food! 🥗

✔️ What foods should you avoid?
✔️ Is sushi safe now?
✔️ Do you really need to “eat for two”?

The truth is, smart nutrition can help support your baby’s development and your health throughout pregnancy. Learn which foods to enjoy, and which to skip, in this helpful article: https://bit.ly/4kQsfNW

09/08/2025

Stay aware of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)—the most common type of heart arrhythmia. Early detection can help prevent stroke, blood clots, and heart failure. Take care of your heart! ❤️🩺

Learn more at TexasHealth.org/Heart

09/07/2025

Is a personal nutrition platform for you? We've looked at the pros and cons:

You’ve probably noticed social media buzzing about virtual nutrition platforms. These virtual platforms are growing fast, and they’re gaining traction by offering quick, personalized access to registered dietitians, often promoting little or no out-of-pocket costs thanks to insurance coverage.

09/05/2025

What causes hormonal acne? We've put together some tips for how to handle it.

Breakouts aren’t just a teenage problem. For many adults, especially women, acne can show up well into their 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. And when it does, hormones are often to blame.

09/05/2025

When baby Charlotte arrived more than five weeks early, the Butts family found themselves on a path they hadn’t anticipated—but they weren’t alone. The Texas Health Frisco NICU team stood beside them every step of the way.

For the first five and a half weeks of Charlotte’s life, the NICU staff provided not just medical care, but also comfort, support, and love.

“Those days were hard and scary,” Charlotte’s parents shared, “but the NICU staff made it easier. Each and every one of them touched our lives in their own special way. They loved our girl and cared for her when we couldn’t. We were taught so much as new parents—and we brought Charlotte home feeling confident.”

From celebrating milestones to offering reassurance in the most overwhelming moments, each NICU nurse demonstrated their passion and purpose. “It showed every single day.”

This NICU Awareness Month, we honor the tiniest fighters, the families who walk through uncertainty with courage, and the extraordinary caregivers who help them grow stronger—together.

Learn more about NICU services at Texas Health at TexasHealth.org/NICU

09/04/2025

Is the investment Texas Health is making into the communities working? Are the grants making a difference? The answer is in the numbers. Measuring the impact of a community health program is essential. In addition to the number of people served, it is important to show how the program made a difference—for example, participants experienced an increase in access to healthy food and a decrease in depression. Through grants, we’re proud to share the measures of success through the Texas Health Community Impact 2023-2024 Evaluation Report found here: https://bit.ly/3JuKefZ, created by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

09/04/2025

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy, even if you’ve never had blood sugar issues before. It happens when pregnancy hormones affect how your body uses insulin, leading to higher-than-normal blood sugar levels. 🤰🍎

The good news? With a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and support from your care team, most women can manage gestational diabetes and go on to have healthy pregnancies and babies.

Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3IGuC8T

09/04/2025

What are some often ignored signs of stress in men, and how can you handle it? Read on for more:

Stress doesn’t always look the way you expect it to. While you might think of stress as feeling anxious or overwhelmed, it can also show up in ways that are easier to brush off —like irritability, fatigue, or changes in sleep or appetite.

09/03/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Kameasha Slaughter and Willie Austin, our two Champions of Excellence for August 2025! 🏆

The Champion of Excellence award recognizes employees who represent Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork with outstanding dedication and service.

When compassion met action, Kameasha and Willie didn’t hesitate. On a sweltering 90-degree day, they stepped in to help an elderly patient and her husband—who was struggling to locate his car. Their kindness, patience, and teamwork turned a stressful moment into a powerful reminder of what it means to truly live the promise.

👏 Thank you, Kameasha and Willie, for going above and beyond. Your empathy and dedication inspire us all.

09/02/2025

Thanks for discussing the new blood pressure guidelines with Dr. Brandie Williams, on the Stephenville medical staff.
https://bit.ly/4oWc1Gh

Previous guidelines allowed for limited amounts of alcohol, but the latest recommendations suggest you’re far better off without it.

09/02/2025

Life’s first moments can be the hardest for the brave infants and their families who find themselves in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. During September, we celebrate NICU all-stars and those who help make dreams come true for the littlest fighters.

Learn more about NICU services at Texas Health at

After birth, your baby may require a little additional care due to prematurity, weight or other medical issues. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is outfitted with specialized equipment and staffed with neonatologists on the medical staff, therapists and nurses, available around the clock to c...

09/01/2025

Texas Health leaders and community stakeholders joined together Friday to celebrate the recent start of construction of Texas Health Hospital Forney, the city’s first full-service acute care hospital. Slated for completion in 2027, the new hospital will include an emergency room, surgical suites, labor and delivery services, advanced imaging, and 64 beds upon opening with room for future growth.

08/29/2025

Feeling "off" lately? It might be perimenopause. This natural transition can start as early as your mid-30s, bringing changes to your periods, sleep, and mood. Don't brush it off - talk to your doctor about managing symptoms and protecting your long-term health. We're here to support you through every stage of life!

When you’re in your 30s or 40s, it can be easy to brush off menopause as something you only need to start thinking about once you enter your 50s, but your body often starts changing long before that. If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling “off”— maybe your periods are irregular, you...

08/28/2025

From prepping for surgery to holding your baby for the first time, here’s what you need to know before, during, and after a C-section: https://bit.ly/4kXBImN