Stroke Signs and Symptoms https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/signs_symptoms.htm Prevent Stroke: What You Can Do https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/prevention.htm Stroke statistics In 2020, 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke.1 Every 40 seconds, someone in the…

HEALTH ADVISORY_ Multi-Colored or Rainbow Fentanyl _ Texas DSHS   Colorful versions of fentanyl (“multi-colored” or “rainbow” fentanyl) have recently appeared in the illicit drug market. Law enforcement agencies, including…

Yoakum Family Practice is excited to now offer extended evening hours.  Jared Nielson, FNP-C, who joined our medical staff as a Nurse Practitioner in August is accepting new patients and…

Yoakum Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Jared Nielson, FNP-C has joined its medical staff as a Nurse Practitioner. Jared is a new addition to Yoakum Family Practice, located…

How do you prioritize your mental health? Self-care may be a buzzword lately, but there really is something to it. Read our 5 tips for practical ways you can boost…

Hello to all.  We are very happy to now have our Century Celebration Commemorative Video on YouTube.  Please click the link below to view the video.  I hope you all…

Though often overlooked, good nutrition is an extremely important part of the healing process. Wounds must be well-fed to heal, requiring increased amounts of calories, protein, water and specific vitamins…

Plans change every year. So can your health needs. Even if you are happy with your current plan, it maybe changing costs , coverage or both for 2022:• Read the…