In 2016, the warnings about the future of the Texas mental health care workforce were clear. “More than 80 percent of Texas counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, which are defined as more than 30,000 residents per clinician,” the Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Strategic Plan stated seven years ago.
Dear Dr. Roach: I was diagnosed with a UTI on my yearly physical urinalysis, but had no symptoms. I was prescribed Cipro. The five pages of warnings attached to the prescription scared me! So, I checked the FDA and Mayo Clinic websites. Both said that the “risks outweigh benefits” and it “should not be first choice to treat UTI.” But my doctor says to take it, so I will -- 500 mg twice a day for seven days. Possible side effects include tendon ruptures (including the aorta), nerve damage and more. Scary! I am 71 and in good health, with high blood pressure as my only problem, but it’s under control.
Dear Abby: Recently I have found myself in a difficult spot. My whole life I dreamed about marrying a college football player and, for the past eight months, I have been in a serious relationship with one. Last week he called me and told me we should take a break.
Millions of people are aware of environmental problems, but progress has been slow. Why? Obstacles to Environmental Progress: a U.S. Perspective, by Dr. Peter Schulze and published open-access by University College London Press, aims to help readers anticipate obstacles and thus hasten environmental progress.
There is still time to support the efforts to provide mental health care services to families and children in the community through the 12th annual Starfish Benefit for the Child and Family Guidance Center of Texoma.
Grayson County grand jurors returned indictments last week on more than 60 cases that ranged from drug offenses to assaults. The indictments are formal charges and are not considered as evidence of guilt.
This week, Texas Department of Transportation crews will be along various roadways throughout Grayson and Fannin counties. From extending roadways to placing new traffic signs and doing debris pickups, a news release from TxDOT detailed the areas where crews will be working.
By Jason Della Rosa, Herald Democrat The Yellow Jackets entered the third week of the season looking to continue the successful stretch that just got… Login to continue reading Login…
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Herald Democrat Sephora Kayolo scored 18 points as Grayson College ended North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference play with an 83-37 victory over Cisco College… Login to continue reading Login…