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…
Category: Health & Wellness
Big Pink Bus Honor Wall Travels in Tribute
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) invites the Central Texas community to participate in a heartfelt tribute through its Honor Wall. This visual display is traveling with the Big Pink Bus throughout October, honoring those impacted by breast cancer. Since its launch in…
Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Lunches for Back to School
Lunch plays an important role in supporting energy levels through the second half of the school day and is especially important for students involved in after school activities. Below are some tips to eat healthier throughout the day. If you pack lunch for your child: Packing a lunch can be…
Wellness Wednesday: The Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is ranked as the number one best diet of 2025 based on the U.S. News & World Report. It has been shown to improve chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it can help prevent…
Wellness Wednesday: Diabetes Guidance at Your Fingertips
Diabetes can best be managed with the help of a multidisciplinary team. Diabetes self-management education, provided by a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, is structured around The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ (ADCES) seven self-care behaviors. This helps individuals with diabetes improve and manage their diabetes, while empowering…
Wellness Wednesday: Meal Timing For Weight Loss
There are several diet and meal plans stating what we should or should not eat if we want to lose weight. Low carbohydrate diets such as Carnivore and Ketogenic advise to cut bread, pasta and fruit. While high carbohydrate diets like vegan and vegetarian advise to cut meat. Some meal…
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…
Wellness Wednesday: Join Our Next Nutrition Education Class!
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day is Wednesday, March 12. To celebrate, we invite you to join our next Nutrition Education Class later this month. It's hosted by Lone Star Circle of Care's Registered Dietitian and Wellness Wednesday blogger, Karissa Lucio! This class is free to attend and will take place…
Measles in Texas: How LSCC is Helping Keep You and Your Family Safe
As measles cases continue to increase throughout Texas, Lone Star Circle of Care is closely monitoring the situation. We are staying in close contact with local and state health officials. Measles is a highly contagious childhood infection caused by a virus, but it is also preventable with the Measles, Mumps,…
Wellness Wednesday – Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?
Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. It can help prevent hunger between meals, and help manage portion sizes at mealtime. When snacking becomes habitual and cravings increase exponentially, it can wreak havoc on your weight loss journey. Here are some strategies to snack smartly. Eat More at…