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…
Author: Ty Bishop
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…
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…
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…
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…
LSCC’s Dr. Okunade Highlights Senior Care During Panel Discussion
Lone Star Circle of Care’s Dr. Lola Okunade participated in a panel discussion last week to highlight the ways our providers are meeting the needs of senior citizens. Dr. Okunade, who is LSCC’s Medical Director of Family and Adult Services, has more than 25 years of experience in health care…
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…
Lone Star Circle of Care Wins Large Business of the Year Award
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) is honored to receive the Large Business of the Year award from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the impact LSCC has had on the community in 2022. There were several factors that led the Georgetown Chamber to select LSCC for this…
Lone Star Circle of Care Participates in Advocacy Day at State Capitol
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) is working to get state lawmakers on board with supporting community health centers like ours. CEO Jon Calvin, Associate General Counsel Michael Smith, Communications Manager Ashley Wild, and Communications Coordinator Ty Bishop met with several lawmakers at the State Capitol this week to talk…