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Local nonprofit F.A.R.M. helps North Texas veterans find purpose, opportunity

Founded by Army vets James Jeffers and Stephen Smith, Farmers Assisting Returning Military helps reestablish meaning in the lives of veterans using therapeutic agricultural training — aka, dirt therapy.

By Gina MayfieldNov 4, 2024

It didn't take long for Labrador service dog Betty White to build a rapport with Army...

‘Lifesavers’: Veterans find more than mobility from Patriot Paws service dogs

The Rockwall nonprofit provides veterans with trained service dogs, providing hope, companionship and help through injuries and PTSD.

By Lilly KershOct 30, 2024Member Exclusive

Cindy Samantha Campos is a nurse practitioner with Suvida Healthcare. According to The...

Breast cancer hits different, harder in Latino community

A community-centric approach can help Hispanic patients who are diagnosed later and face a more aggressive disease.

By Maria Salette OntiverosOct 25, 2024

Dakota Bondarenko, 15 month-old, of Forney, who has congenital heart defects (CHDs), attends...

‘It’s about living’: Hundreds walk in Frisco to support congenital heart defect research

About 40,000 babies are born with congenital heart defects each year, according to the Children’s Heart Foundation.

By Hojun ChoiSep 28, 2024

A rendering shows the plans to expand Medical City Plano's C Tower, the Sarah Cannon Cancer...

Medical City Plano to undergo $76 million expansion to answer high demand

Collin County’s only Level I Trauma Center will add 131,700 square feet and 60 inpatient beds.

By Lilly KershSep 27, 2024

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‘I was terrified of hospitals’: Addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis

Doorways to Health, a partnership of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and Kimberly-Clark, improves access to and quality of care for patients of color.

By United Way of Metropolitan DallasMay 9, 2024Sponsored

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Maintaining heart health is equal parts healthy habits and awareness — here’s how to start

Baylor Scott & White Health empowers you to take control of your preventive care, understand the lifestyle changes needed to improve health outcomes and monitor your health information.

By Meg TownsendApr 29, 2024Sponsored

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Cloudy, with a chance for clear vision

Cataracts are a normal part of aging. But the surgery to remove them is remarkably safe, with brief recovery times and few complications.

By Glenn HunterMar 19, 2024

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Expert offers strategies for supporting kids through traumatic news

These tips from a child life specialist at Baylor Scott & White Health offer guidance for talking to kids about headlines, community crises or the loss of a loved one.

By Danielle OaksDec 1, 2023Sponsored

Turkey Trot participants

Kick off the holiday season with Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving Day tradition

The race through downtown attracts thousands of participants each year, with entry fees benefiting essential YMCA programs.

By Steven LindseyOct 20, 2023Sponsored