Author: Ty Bishop

Wellness Wednesday: Nutrition Tips for Toddlers

Toddler years can be a stressful time for both kids and parents, especially when it comes to choosing what to eat. Many children experience “food jags” during their early years where they get stuck on a few select foods and avoid others, and constantly change their preferences. Although it can…

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Medicaid Unwinding: How to Keep Your Coverage

Don’t risk a gap in your Medicaid coverage! The state of Texas is rechecking eligibility for about 3 million people who receive Medicaid. Your information must be up to date to prove you are still eligible to receive Medicaid. If not, there is a chance you may lose coverage. Lone…

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Masking Update (Actualización Sobre Mascarillas)

We have good news!  While COVID-19 is not going away, new COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions remain low in all six of Lone Star Circle of Care’s (LSCC’s) counties.  Flu and RSV cases are also decreasing.  Given these favorable trends, LSCC has determined that we will remove our masking requirement…

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Lone Star Circle of Care Advocates in Washington, D.C.

Lone Star Circle of Care is continuing to meet with lawmakers about policies and funding that support community health centers (CHCs). Michael Smith, our Associate General Counsel & Compliance Officer, was in Washington, D.C. last week to meet with congressional members and attend a conference for the National Association of…

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Lone Star Circle of Care Advocates for Increased Mammogram Funding

The program director of Lone Star Circle of Care’s Big Pink Bus visited the State Capitol this week ​​​​​​​to advocate for people who rely on the mobile mammography unit. ​​​​​​​The American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network of Texas invited Rebecca Sorensen to testify in front of the Texas Senate Committee on…

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Taylor Clinic Contractor Wins Construction Awards

The contractor for Lone Star Circle of Care at Taylor is getting some recognition in the construction world for transforming a long-abandoned school into the Taylor clinic. IE2 Construction won the Historic Renovation award and the Health Care Construction award at an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) ceremony in Austin…

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