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7 breast cancer myths debunked

“Don’t use antiperspirant.” “Only older people get breast cancer.” You’ve probably heard more than a few myths about breast…


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Addressing food insecurity in North Texas

Food insecurity is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as “limited or uncertain availability of…


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Cervical cancer risk factors: Know your risk

Cervical cancer affects thousands of women each year. But you can take steps to reduce your risk of getting it. Certain things…


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Colorectal cancer screenings: Know all your options

Talk with your doctor about colorectal cancer screening. Together, you can decide which colorectal cancer test is right for you.


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Communication and the post-acute care transition

Post-acute care is a critical component of healthcare outcomes as it promotes functional recovery for (primarily older) adults,…


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Heart disease risk in Black Americans

Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death among all Americans. But for Black Americans, the risk is even higher.


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How to prevent diabetes

More than 80 million people have prediabetes, a major risk factor for diabetes. People with prediabetes can take steps to…


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How to prevent diabetes complications

Heart problems, kidney troubles, digestive issues and vision problems. Unmanaged diabetes can affect just about every system in…


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How you can lower your breast cancer risk

While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, there are some things you can do to lower your chances of getting it…


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Manage stress to lower blood pressure

You can learn to cope with stress in healthy ways. Better stress management can help you control hypertension.


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Managing hypertension with food

Focus on small, heart-healthy changes to your eating plan, and you can make a positive difference in your health.


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Medically tailored meals provide healthy nutrition for the food insecure

Frank is struggling to pay for his home and the medications he needs for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a…


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Osteoporosis: What it is and how to get tested

Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone density, increasing the risk of a fracture (broken bone…


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Osteoporosis: Who is at risk and how to prevent it

Many people have experienced a broken bone (fracture) in their lives. Usually, the bone heals, and you get back to your life…


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Southwestern Health Resources a Leading ACO in Quality and Savings for Medicare Program

Farmers Branch, Texas – Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR), the clinically integrated network formed between UT Southwestern…