Category: LSCC Blog

Early Childhood Development: Mental Health and Children

Parenting is hard, and no one will argue with a parent about that. Parents spend lots of energy tracking their child’s physical and developmental milestones, but what about their mental health milestones?  What skills and milestones do you want to see your child achieve or accomplish as they grow up?…

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Wellness Wednesday: Plant-Based Proteins

Protein serves as the main building blocks of your body, and is used to make muscles, tendons, organs, skin, and hair. It is also used to produce hormones, immune responses, and cellular repair. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids, known as the building blocks of protein, and other…

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Early Childhood Development: It’s More Than Just Play!

“When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.” – Fred Rogers For children, the wonder of play is an essential steppingstone toward healthy development…

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Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Eating Tips

Thanksgiving may be right behind us, but several holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve are on the horizon, and also bring lots of food to the table. These festivities make it feel impossible to keep up with our healthy habits. Here are some tips to eat, drink,…

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Wellness Wednesday: National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, the perfect time to raise awareness to help prevent, manage and reduce risks associated with diabetes. There are 38.4 million people in the U.S. with diabetes. The highest prevalence is seen in  American Indian, Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black  and Hispanic adult communities. What is Diabetes?…

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Marketplace Open Enrollment 2025

Marketplace Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and lasts until January 15, 2025. Lone Star Circle of Care will be offering in-person application and enrollment assistance at multiple locations with extended hours to better serve you. Reserve your appointment now by calling 512 -614-0074. We will not have benefits appointments on November 28th…

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