by fhca2021 | Jun 9, 2022 | Health News
Our eyes are like little cameras with lenses made mostly of water and protein. They keep our vision clear. But as we age, the proteins may clump together and cloud a small area of the lens. This is known as a cataract. If you live long enough, odds are you will get a...
by fhca2021 | May 24, 2022 | Health News
For Some, Lupus Can Be Mild, For Others It Can Be Life Threatening Did you know around 1.5 million Americans are living with lupus—while countless more are not aware they have it? Family HealthCare Associates wants to take a moment during “National Lupus...
by fhca2021 | May 13, 2022 | Health News
When You Have a Stroke, Every Second Counts In February, the American Heart Association reported that strokes are on the rise for young people. Coupling that with the recent news that the model Hailey Bieber had stroke-like symptoms, Family HealthCare Associates...
by fhca2021 | Apr 22, 2022 | Health News
Would you know if a child was being abused in your world? Let’s say you had a bad feeling about the well-being of a child that would not go away, would you know what to say, or do? Knowing that child abuse affects millions of American children every year,...
by fhca2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | Health News
We spend time worrying about the health of our heart, brain, lungs, and liver—but what about our kidneys? Even though they may not get the same attention as our other vital organs, it is vital that we take care of them. That is why Family HealthCare Associates is...
by fhca2021 | Feb 23, 2022 | Health News
Many expecting mothers are not aware of the risks of prenatal infections (even though they affect more than 50% of adults over 40). One reason is many of these illnesses are not life threatening, so people wrongly assume they can’t hurt you. Family HealthCare...
by fhca2021 | Feb 11, 2022 | Health News
According to the CDC, 1 in 4 adolescents report verbal, emotional, physical or sexual dating violence each year. Victims of dating violence are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide and engage in risky behaviors like using drugs, alcohol...
by fhca2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Health News
Today we honor the path that female doctors have paved since 1849 as we recognize National Women Physicians Day. This day marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. Family Healthcare...
by fhca2021 | Jan 24, 2022 | Health News
All parents want to have healthy children, but sometimes a lack of education and preparation can affect your baby’s health before it is even born. Family HealthCare Associates would like to take this time during “National Birth Defects Awareness Month” to...
by fhca2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | Health News
If our thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating our body’s metabolism, growth, and development, how is it possible that 60% Americans who have a thyroid disease don’t know they have it? The easy answer is many of the 20 million cases in the U.S. have mild...
by fhca2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | Health News
Our entire Electronic Patient Health Record and Billing system will be down and will be undergoing routine maintenance: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 noon and will be back up Monday, December 13th at 8:00 am. Colleyville and Arlington After-hours clinics,...
by fhca2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | Health News
Trying to quit smoking during a stressful time in your life can be a huge challenge. It takes a plan, and it helps if you do it with others, so Family HealthCare Associates encourages our patients to put down their tobacco, or vaping products on November 19th , and...
by fhca2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Health News
We will be open the following hours on the day after Thanksgiving: Fielder – Closed Green Oaks – Closed Mansfield – Closed Viridian – Closed Richardson – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Allen – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plano – Closed...
by fhca2021 | Oct 26, 2021 | Health News
To All of our Valued Patients, The following is important news from your physicians at Family HealthCare Associates. We want to make sure to inform you about an upcoming change here at FHCA … and what it DOES and DOES NOT mean to all our valued...
by fhca2021 | Oct 25, 2021 | Health News
Do you know what to do if a loved one experiences a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in your presence? It’s one of our worst nightmares but considering it’s the third leading cause of death in America, being prepared just might save their life. Family HealthCare...
