Million Hearts is a national movement with an ambitious goal of preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes over 5 years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a partner in Million Hearts, recently recognized Lone Star Circle of Care as a national Million Hearts leader based on the organization's…
Author: Tracy Angelocci, M.D.
Understanding Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health are the circumstances in our environment - where we live, learn, work, and play - that can affect our health and well-being. For example, our health can be negatively affected if we lack adequate food, secure housing, if we live with high stress or in social isolation.…
Lone Star Circle of Care Receives National Recognition for Quality of Care
Lone Star Circle of Care’s (LSCC) 2015 clinical quality indicators have been recognized as among the best for all Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the United States. On August 18, 2016, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded LSCC $245,499 for outstanding performance in five categories, including recognition…
Lone Star Circle of Care Partners with the American Heart Association to Lower Blood Pressure
Lone Star Circle of Care is making strides to lower blood pressure in our patient population, hoping to decrease the risk of heart attack and stroke. Check out this article below, from the American Heart Association, detailing our efforts. [From the American Heart Association News website, posted July 27, 2016]…