Getting to know Veronica…. As a 1987 graduate of Fairfield High School, Veronica Harris has a deep love for Freestone County. Continuing on, she graduated with her LVN from Navarro College in 1993, ADN from Navarro College in 1996, BSN from UT Tyler and MSN/FNP-C from Texas Tech Health Science Center in 2008. “I chose …
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Any parent will tell you: the moment there’s a bit of snow on the ground, the kids want to be outside! As January brings its cold temperatures to most of the country, we take a look at how to dress your children appropriately for the weather, and offer a quick reminder on how to respond …
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A Report of the Economic Impact of the Freestone Medical Center in Fairfield, Texas During Fiscal Year 2018 Freestone Medical Center Economic Report
Tonya Basque is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Freestone Health Clinic in Fairfield. Originally, she started in 2012 as the CNO of the hospital, leaving in March 2017 to finish FNP School and returned to work in the clinic in Oct 2018. “I am a lifelong learner. I strive to learn everything that I can. The reason …
NATIONAL Minority Mental Health Awareness MONTH Made official by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness named this awareness month in honor of author and advocate Bebe Moore Campbell. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, some of the disparities …
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH Each week throughout National Safety Month in June is an opportunity to make a difference in your home, work, and community. Identifying risks around the home or improving safety standards at home and in your community protects everyone. Whether we increase first aid and emergency awareness through drills or provide water safety …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Keep your skin healthy through prevention and early detection. To find a physician, call us at Freestone Health Clinic 903-389-2181 and learn more from the American Cancer Society. All May long, Skin Cancer Awareness Month encourages us to learn preventative skin care habits and seek screenings for early intervention. …
What is autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today. We know that there is not one …
Colon Cancer Awareness Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of your digestive tract. Most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. Over time some of these polyps can become colon cancers. Polyps may be small and produce few, …
NATIONAL HEART MONTH February focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking all increase our risk factors. Each one of those we can take action …