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10/09/2026

Texas Health shares simple tips to help protect your medical records and MyChart account from scams, phishing attempts and identity theft.

“A stolen credit card can be canceled,” Ron Mehring, chief information security officer at Texas Health Resources, says. “Your medical history is different. It is who you are.”

10/09/2026

If your recent mammogram showed dense breast tissue, here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/4y3pxeC

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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

💉 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 .
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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.

10/05/2026

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Prosper is inviting the community to participate in our Bra Art Decorating Contest to help raise awareness and encourage routine check-ups.

Create a bra design that tells a story, honors a loved one, or celebrates a survivor. One entry per person, business, or group. Decorate with paint, fabric, feathers, sequins, and more!

📅 Submission Deadline: October 9 at 3:00 PM
📍 Drop-Off Location: Texas Health Prosper Main Hospital Lobby

All entries will be displayed and voted on by staff, visitors, and the community.

Let's get creative and support breast cancer awareness together! 🎗️

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

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...