Written by Harry Livesay, LCSW Division Head of Therapy Services Lone Star Circle of Care Once again the holidays are here—a time to spend with friends and family, sharing gifts and laughter -- and for some, feeling blue or depressed. For some people, the holiday season can be a very…
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Secret to BP control success in practice: Medical assistants
Sara Berg, Senior News Writer American Medical Association A federally qualified health center in Texas has managed to improve its blood-pressure control rate by 28 percent. Now three in four of the practice’s patients with hypertension have it under control. This health center covers five counties and 19 locations using…
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Best of the Best Finalist | Austin Statesman
Since 2001, Lone Star Circle of Care has grown to 19 locations, providing primary and acute care to over 80,000 patients annually throughout Travis, Williamson, Burnet, Bell and Bastrop counties. We are proud to have reached top-tier nominations in five categories for the Austin American-Statesman Best of the Best Contest…
National Recognition for Commitment to Improve Blood Pressure
Lone Star Circle of Care earns national recognition for commitment to improve high blood pressure. American Heart Association and American Medical Association announce annual list of physician practices and health systems receiving a Target: BP™ award for their commitment to prioritize blood pressure control within the communities they serve …
2018 Health Center Quality Leader
Lone Star Circle of Care recognized nationally as Health Center Quality Leader by Health Resources and Services Administration. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $5,970,841 in Quality Improvement grant awards to 72 health centers in Texas. Funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),…
Back 2 School
It's that time.......SPORTS PHYSICALS! At Lone Star Circle of Care we are cheering your family on! If you are an established patient and current with your well child check, come and see us for a special Saturday Sports Physical Clinic at one of the participating locations. If you are not…
Stress and Compassion
written by Kathleen Moore, LPC Stress can get the better of us. People can often experience burn-out, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, financial pressure, and medical problems. Often, it is not the lack of coping skills or relaxation techniques that lead to stress but according to Dr. Brene Brown, a research professor and author: “We…
Screen Time For Kids
In today's culture, children are immersed in digital media. Fornite, Minecraft, Facetime, Tik Tok, many school programs issue laptops to middle school and high school students in lieu of books, elementary students learn power point in 1st grade, college students have access to computers on campus if they don't carry one…
Stroke Know Your Risk Factors
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. Approximately, 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year. 87% of strokes are ischemic strokes in which blood flow to the brain is blocked. Many risks…