How can we foster resilience in ourselves and our children to help them navigate and stand strong against bullying in schools? In 2014,the federal government released its first official definition of bullying. According to the CDC, bullying can take four main forms: physical, verbal, relational/social, and damage to personal property.[1] …
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Marketplace Open Enrollment 2026
Marketplace Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2025, and continues through January 15, 2026. Lone Star Circle of Care will offer 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. LSCC will not have benefit appointments on: November…
Kei’s Story: From Instinct to Treatment on the Big Pink Bus
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, trust your instincts and get screened. That’s exactly what Kei did, and it saved her life. Kei had just relocated to Texas from Illinois, newly married and full of hope for a fresh start. With her husband and her 9-year-old son by her side, she…
Early Childhood Development: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
In the brain of a developing infant and toddler, studies suggest that images are a primary and significant language of the brain. In other words, we are wired at the start of our lives to process visual cues and visual information. For parents and caregivers, this gives us opportunities to…
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?…
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…
LSCC Expands Behavioral Health Services at Collinfield Clinic
Lone Star Circle of Care is pleased to announce an exciting expansion of its behavioral health services at Collinfield, located in North Austin at 8913 Collinfield Drive, Unit 1 & Unit 2, Austin, TX 78758. Formerly operated by LifeWorks, the newly acquired section of the facility offers enhanced therapy and…
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…
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,…
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?…