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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Greetings from PHC! As a dedicated health center, we believe in promoting holistic well-being for all individuals, regardless of their background or ethnicity. In line with this commitment, we would like to shed light on an important observance: National Minority...
5 Myths About the Flu Shot
As the flu season continues, you’ll start to see signs in every grocery store: “Free Flu Shots, See Pharmacist for Details”. Every year, a new version of the flu shot is offered to combat the most common strain of the flu identified that season. But not everyone...
Protect Your Kids from These 4 Common Fall Illnesses
As school starts and fall begins again, many parents begin to worry about their kids getting sick. After all, cooler temperatures and being around crowds all day encourage the spread of germs. How can you keep your little ones from catching one of the common fall...
4 Important Reasons to Get Vaccinated
Vaccinations have been blamed for everything from mercury poisoning to autism. Even with study after scientifically peer-reviewed study showing that these fears are unfounded, a growing number of people are still reluctant to receive a vaccine or allow their children...
Summer Safety: 7 Fruits & Vegetables to Keep You Hydrated
It’s not just your imagination--the Texas heat really does make you thirsty. Heat forces the body to sweat to reduce the temperature, which can dry out your body’s water supply rapidly if you don’t replenish it. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep yourself...
Vaccines: 6 Common Misconceptions Analyzed
Vaccines are among the most misunderstood medical treatment available today. Even with the abundance of peer-reviewed, scientific information available online, people still distrust vaccines and a growing number of parents are refusing to vaccinate their children....
Summer Safety: Monitoring Diabetes and Sugar Intake
During the summer, sugar consumption is a major issue. Who doesn’t love an ice cream cone or cold soda on a hot day? Unfortunately, many of our common summer treats contain high amounts of sugar and can cause our blood glucose levels to spike dangerously. This is...