Awareness in June What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out…
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Definition: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into the spaces…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain employers to provide Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family & Medical Leave to qualified employees effective April 1, 2020 through December…
Detection is often made when your child is at least two. But you or a teacher who spends a lot of time with your child may recognize the early signs…
Talking With Children: TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS DURING INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS What You Should Know When children and youth watch news on TV about an infectious disease…
UPDATED REGULARLY: Thursday, April 30, 2020 Update Today is the last day of Gov. Abbott’s order to shelter in place with tomorrow (Friday, May 1) being a day that a…
To most folks, urgent care and emergency care are used interchangeably. However, in a true medical emergency, knowing which one to choose could be the difference between life and death….
Freestone Medical Center Economic Impact Did you know that Freestone Medical Center employs approximately 128 people in the Freestone County area? It’s true! Between full-time, part-time and PRN staff, your…
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…
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…
