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

How Parents Can Make Halloween Healthier in 2026 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.

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!

PCOS Has a New Name: What PMOS Means for the 1 in 8 Women Who Have It September is awareness month for the condition now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Here's what changed, and what didn't.

Advance Care Planning: What I Need to Know
Plan Today for Peace of Mind Tomorrow

Advance Care Planning is the process of preparing legal documents that allow you to name someone you trust to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself.

No matter your age or health status, this FREE educational course will help you understand your options and complete important legal documents so your wishes are clearly communicated to your loved ones and healthcare providers.

Attend This FREE Course To:

✅ Learn about Texas laws regarding advance care planning and how to ensure your wishes are honored.

✅ Discuss ways to talk with family members and loved ones about future healthcare decisions.

✅ Prepare legal documents to share with your family and healthcare team.

Course Description

This is an in-person course.

This FREE two-hour class will explore Texas Advance Directive documents, including:

Medical Power of Attorney
Directive to Physicians (Living Will)
Other important advance care planning considerations
Course Details

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:
Texas Health Azle Health & Education Building
108 Denver Trail
Azle, TX 76020

Registration

Register by Phone:
1-877-THR-WELL (1-877-847-9355)
Select Option 3

Register Online:
https://events.texashealth.org/info?prdId=THR01217

Questions?
Email: [email protected]

Presented by Texas Health Community Hope
Empowering individuals and families to make informed healthcare decisions for the future.

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

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.

The Scan That Changed an Ordinary Tuesday: From Kidney Stone to Kidney Cancer: A Visit with a Urologic Oncologist 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.

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.

7 Common Myths About Weight Loss Surgery: Straight Talk From a Bariatric Surgeon 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...

Know the signs of appendicitis. Pain that moves to the lower right abdomen, loss of appetite, and nausea shouldn't be ignored. Texas Health explains when it's time to seek emergency care.

Appendicitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Why It's an Emergency Appendicitis is one of the most common reasons people end up needing emergency surgery. It can start as a mild stomachache and turn into a serious problem within a day or two. Knowing the signs of appendicitis, and acting on them early, can make a real difference in how well and how quickly a person...

Pickleball is more than a trend. 🏓 Texas Health shares why this popular sport can be a great way to support heart health, stay active, and have fun while doing it.

Is Pickleball One of the Best Exercises for Your Heart? Pickleball is everywhere. Chances are, most people know someone who cannot stop talking about it. The courts at the local park are full. The paddles are flying off store shelves. And the games seem to go on for hours.

There is still time to register for our Sept. 10 Community Baby Shower celebrating the launch of our Community Maternal Health Program! Meet fellow expectant and new moms, connect with supportive resources, and enjoy a welcoming space to help you and your growing family thrive. We hope to see you there! Please register here by September 8th: https://bit.ly/3UV4YDg

📆 September 10, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m.
📍 Texas Health Pavilion
600 E. Lamar, 2nd floor
Arlington, TX 76011

What an honor! 🎉Texas Health Community Resource Center in Allen is the recipient of the American Heart Association - Texas’ 2026 Collaborator Award. 🏆

The recognition reflects the team’s dedication to improving healthcare access and connecting Collin County residents with resources to live healthier lives. Congratulations to our team, community partners and CMRC TX fund donors on this well-deserved honor! Learn more about the Community Resource Center here: https://bit.ly/4cDsiwd

A stronger heart shows up in small, noticeable ways: a lower resting heart rate over time, a pulse that settles quickly after climbing stairs, less breathlessness during daily tasks, and steadier energy through the day. Those changes arrive sooner than most people expect. Someone who is sedentary often notices a difference within a month or so. "Within four to six weeks, you're seeing benefit of getting on a regular exercise program," said Mark Peterman, M.D., a cardiologist on the medical staff of Texas Health Plano. "I suggest they start with like 10 minutes twice a day of walking or cycling or whatever they feel like they can do." Read for more:

7 Best Exercises to Strengthen Your Heart and Boost Your Stamina Discover the 7 best exercises to strengthen your heart and improve stamina. Start your journey to better heart health today!

Hormone replacement therapy has been a topic of growing interest following updates to long-standing FDA warnings on some products. Dr. Emil Tajzoy, an OB-GYN on the medical staff at Texas Health Dallas recently shared insights on how today's research is helping women and their providers make informed decisions about menopause care.

See the full CBS News Texas story to learn more:

Hormone replacement therapy gets new attention as FDA changes menopause warning guidance For more than two decades, many HRT products came with the FDA's strongest warning, a black box warning.

Join us on September 10, 2026, for a Community Baby Shower to celebrate the launch of our Community Maternal Health Program! Meet fellow expectant and new moms, connect with supportive resources, and enjoy a welcoming space designed to help you and your growing family thrive. We hope to see you there! Please register here by September 2nd: https://bit.ly/4ixAmBv

📆 September 10, 2026, from 1- 4 p.m.

📍 Texas Health Pavilion
600 E. Lamar, 2nd floor
Arlington, TX 76011

August is National Breastfeeding Month. Together, we can help babies and families thrive with the support they need throughout their feeding journey.
https://bit.ly/4yPiqbu

Breastfeeding Support Breastfeed your baby as soon as possible following delivery. Skin-to-skin contact and frequent feedings will help get your new baby settled into the world. Many studies show the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby. Breastfeeding will help you lose weight and bond with your baby and....

Start your day right—enjoying 1-2 cups of plain coffee is not just safe for most hearts, it might even be beneficial! ☕❤️ Opt for simple brews over sugary blends and remember that lasting fatigue may mean it’s time to check in on your sleep or fitness routine.

Is Your Coffee Helping or Hurting Your Heart? For many people, coffee is as important as the alarm clock. The morning routine is comforting: wake up, brew, sip, repeat. Most of us can’t imagine facing the day without a cup of coffee or two. It’s essential, it’s habit, it’s that first moment of peace before everything else begins.