If you meet Abbie Fisher, APRN, CNM, MSN, you’ll notice her calm and compassionate demeanor immediately. Abbie’s philosophy of care centers on meeting patients where they are, building trust and meaningful relationships that go far beyond the delivery room. “Midwifery is about so much more than delivering babies,” Abbie shares. Born in Oklahoma and raised
We’re seeing more cases of walking pneumonia this fall, especially among young kids—even as young as 1 and 2 years old, which is unusual. Walking pneumonia, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, can look like a common cold but sticks around longer. If you or your child has a fever lasting more than three days, a lingering
In a quiet moment of reflection, James Henderson recalls the challenges he faced growing up in East Tennessee, watching his family struggle under the weight of medical bills. “One of my parents was medically disabled,” James shares, “and even with insurance, the stress spread through the whole family. Healthcare doesn’t just affect one person—it touches
Born and raised in Texas, Stephanie Perez has spent the last decade making an impact as part of Health Services of North Texas (HSNT). Her journey with HSNT began in 2014 when the Plano Children’s Medical Clinic and Wylie Children’s Medical Clinic joined forces with HSNT. Starting as a receptionist, Stephanie quickly became an integral
At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), we believe in the power of community and the joy that comes from helping others. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, “Good as Gold,” on Friday, November 8—an evening filled with laughter, good company, and an opportunity to support vital patient care in
Dr. Gerardo Rodriguez is a family medicine physician with a strong background in public health and a commitment to serving the community. If you meet Dr. Rodriguez, you’ll likely hear his laughter before you see him. “Laughter is the best medicine for the soul,” he shares, believing that joy and laughter are integral to fostering
Recently, two of our Family Nurse Practitioners, Lijo Abraham and Nisha Abraham, earned an advanced certification in psychiatric and mental health from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This additional training equips them to better understand and manage the mental health challenges many of our patients face. In North Texas, and especially in Denton
Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), a healthcare nonprofit with a 35-year history of serving the North Texas community, is honored to announce its participation in North Texas Giving Day 2024. This annual event, hosted by the Communities Foundation of Texas, is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation and will take place on
In August of 2024, Health Services of North Texas (HSNT) received a Health Center Quality Leader badge from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the year 2023. Quality Leader badges are awarded to community health centers across the U.S. that have made significant strides towards improving progress on HRSA’s designated clinical quality measures.
Last week, we proudly joined nearly 1,500 community health centers across the United States in celebrating National Health Center Week . In recognition of this significant week, we were honored by proclamations from the following: The City of Denton The City of Lewisville The City of Plano Denton County In addition to these proclamations, our