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…
Wellness Wednesday: Tips for a Healthy and Happy Halloween
Halloween is a time for ghostly fun, filled with spooky décor, creative costumes and delicious treats. While it can feel difficult or even ghastly to make healthy decisions during this time, it is not impossible. Here are a few tips for having a fun and healthy Halloween. Before the treats,…
Wellness Wednesday: National Health Observance – Healthy Aging
Healthy People 2030, an initiative implemented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, focuses on reducing health issues and improving the quality of life for adults 65 years of age and older. A combination of physical activity and nutrition can help older adults prevent and manage chronic diseases…
Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Eating for a Successful School Year
Healthy eating is important in all stages of life. Developing healthy eating habits at an early age can help prevent childhood obesity, health problems into adulthood, and can even be crucial for navigating a successful school year. Studies conducted on the significance of breakfast show an increase in students staying…
Women’s Wellness Clinic Opens at Texas A&M Health Science Center
Lone Star Circle of Care is excited to announce the opening of its Women's Wellness clinic at Texas A&M Health Science Center. The clinic, which started providing services on August 5, is conveniently located at 3950 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Ste. N103 in Round Rock. The facility offers comprehensive care…
Early Childhood Development: Creating Structure and Boundaries
Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting and challenging things anyone can undertake. It is full of heart melting and heart-breaking moments. From your child’s first steps to their graduation, parenting is truly a transformative experience. There are often many books and philosophies about parenting and many parents…
Wellness Wednesday: Get your Fill with Fiber
Fiber is a vital part of a healthy meal plan, yet most Americans are falling short of the daily recommendations of 25-28g/day for women and 30-35g/day for men. In fact, only about 10% of women and 3% of men are meeting the above recommendations. The average dietary fiber intake is…
Wellness Wednesday: Power of Protein
What is protein? Protein is one of the three major macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fats, that the body needs to function properly. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and other nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin E, Iron, Zinc and Magnesium. Protein is…
Early Childhood Development: Serve and Return
Serve and Return is not just a term used in ping-pong, tennis or volleyball as one may think or as we may have heard in sports news. In the parenting world, it is also the back-and-forth between a child and his or her parent or caregiver. Imagine your little one…