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10/08/2026

From colleagues to friends and sources of strength. 💙

When Texas Health Southwest colleagues Christal Miller and Laura Rasor both faced cancer diagnoses, they leaned on each other for support. Their shared experience transformed a workplace connection into a powerful friendship built on resilience, encouragement and hope.
Read their story in Fort Worth magazine:

Last year, Christal Miller and Laura Rasor were diagnosed with aggressive forms of cancer nearly back-to-back — but through their battles, they also became stronger individuals and closer friends.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Curtis Peery on being recognized by Intuitive as a “First Surgeon,” honoring surgeons who helped pioneer and advance robotic assisted surgery.

Dr. Peery performed his first robotic procedure in 2004 and was the first surgeon to perform robotic surgery in South Dakota. Over the past two decades, he has performed thousands of robotic procedures while educating and mentoring hundreds of surgeons in the United States and around the world.

Congratulations, Dr. Peery, on this well-deserved recognition and your continued commitment to advancing surgical care.

10/07/2026

💉 Flu season is here, and free flu shots are available across North Texas thanks to Texas Health’s Faith Community Nursing Program. Thank you to The Dallas Morning News for highlighting these community clinics and helping spread the word about the importance of flu prevention. https://bit.ly/4y4YTSJ

10/07/2026

Has cardiovascular disease become the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the U.S.? During National , Tulio Diaz, M.D., an interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, discussed heart disease and heart health with .
https://bit.ly/4hqfMCg

A North Texas cardiologist explains the risk factors behind the findings and what needs to happen to bring about improvement.

10/06/2026

Texas Health shares simple tips to help your family enjoy a healthier, safer Halloween, from managing treats to making memories together. 👻✨

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for children and families. While candy is part of the fun, parents can help kids enjoy the holiday while also encouraging balanced habits, movement, and mindful choices.

10/06/2026

Did you know PCOS is now referred to as PMOS? Learn what this change means and how it can affect your well-being. Stay informed and empowered!

September is awareness month for the condition now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Here's what changed, and what didn't.

10/06/2026

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10/02/2026

Life gets busy, but your health deserves a place on your to-do list. 💗 This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, remember that early detection starts with you. Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, offering more treatment options and better outcomes. 📅 Schedule your mammogram today: https://bit.ly/46Q97eI

10/01/2026

Texas Health is honored to support programs that help families build stronger, healthier futures. 💙 Thank you to The Turning Point, The Samaritan Inn, and Destiny's Leaders, Inc for their dedication to connecting families with resources and opportunities that make a lasting difference. We're grateful to see the impact of the Building Strong Futures initiative highlighted in the community and appreciate The Princeton Herald for sharing this important story!

Building Strong Futures is a program led by The Turning Point. It holds weekly workshops for parents and youth at the Deffibaugh Community Center in Princeton. Courtesy photo A Princeton program launched last year is helping families strengthen relationships, manage everyday challenges and connect w...

09/30/2026

Good food, great company, and healthy habits! 🥗

Participants in our healthy lifestyles program at the Community Resource Center in Allen enjoyed a hands-on cooking class focused on the nutritional benefits of fresh produce. Participants learned how simple, wholesome ingredients can be combined to create delicious, healthy meals that support overall well-being.

The best part? Everyone prepared a flavorful quinoa dish loaded with fresh vegetables and plenty of leftovers to take home, giving them healthy meals to enjoy beyond the classroom and with their families. 🍅🥕🥒 Call the Center today at 972-747-4380 to see if you qualify for program services.

09/30/2026

A painful kidney stone led to a life-changing diagnosis. Read one patient’s story and learn why it’s important not to ignore symptoms.

Guest feature by Sohrab Arora, M.D., a urologic oncologist and robotic surgeon with Texas Health Urology Specialists in Fort Worth, a part of Texas Health Physicians Group.

09/29/2026

Weight loss surgery does more than change the number on the scale—it transforms overall health. Dr. James McClintic, a bariatric surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Arlington, shares that patients often reduce or eliminate medications, move more easily, and even improve fertility. "We're making your stomach smaller, so you get full with less food and stay full for a longer period of time, because the stomach tissue that we remove is what produces the hormone ghrelin, which causes you to feel hungry," Dr. McClintic explains. Bariatric surgery is a medical treatment for serious health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. It's designed to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

New weight loss medications have changed how people talk about treating obesity, a chronic medical condition defined by excess body fat that can negatively impact overall health. With GLP-1 medications now easier to get, many assume weight loss surgery is a thing of the past. It is not. For patients...