--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News | Lone Star Family Health Communications description: Lone Star Family Health Center is a full service state of the art family health center, non-profit 501(c)3. 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Suicide remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, ye... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-month) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/food-safety-and-nutrition-education) [Infants](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/infants), [Healthy Lifestyle](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/healthy-lifestyle), [Kids](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/kids), [Nutrition](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/nutrition) --- ### [Food Safety and Nutrition Education](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/food-safety-and-nutrition-education) What are the diet recommendations amongst the varying ages? For newborn babies up to 6 months, either breast milk or formula (or a mix of bo... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/food-safety-and-nutrition-education) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Gage%20Hallbauer%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Gage%20Hallbauer%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-choices-start-young) [Weight Management](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/weight-management), [Healthy Lifestyle](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/healthy-lifestyle), [Kids](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/kids) --- ### [Healthy Choices Start Young](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-choices-start-young) Back in the 1970s, when Jaws and Star Wars had just been released in theaters, about 5% of children — one in every 20 — struggled with carry... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/healthy-choices-start-young) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment), [Substance Abuse](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/substance-abuse) --- ### [Substance Abuse Prevention and Awareness](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) Drugs and substance abuse is not a topic most people like to discuss, It’s vital, however, to keep important points in mind as it could mean... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/substance-abuse-prevention-and-awareness) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg?width=500&name=Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) [Basic treatment](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/basic-treatment) --- ### [Bugs, Stings and Bites](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) Spending time outdoors is a great way to enjoy nature, play sports, and exercise. However, there are several insects that can sometimes bite... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bugs-stings-and-bites) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg?width=500&name=Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bicycle-safety) [Bicycle Safety](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/bicycle-safety) --- ### [Bicycle Safety](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bicycle-safety) Riding a bicycle is a great way to have fun, get exercise, and travel around your neighborhood. However, riding a bike also comes with respo... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bicycle-safety) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg?width=500&name=Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/drowning-prevention) [Drowning](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/drowning) --- ### [Drowning Prevention](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/drowning-prevention) Swimming is a fun and healthy activity that allows people to exercise, relax, and enjoy the water. However, water can also be dangerous if p... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/drowning-prevention) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg?width=500&name=Maanasa%20Chittari%20900x1352.jpeg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hurricane-safety) [Hurricane Safety](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/hurricane-safety) --- ### [Hurricane Safety](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hurricane-safety) Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, which means we are currently in the middle of the season. Preparing before a hurricane and k... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hurricane-safety) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Christian%20Colin%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Christian%20Colin%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-lung-cancer-day-2026) [Cancer](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/cancer), [Lungs](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/lungs) --- ### [World Lung Cancer Day](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-lung-cancer-day-2026) Take a guess at what the leading cause of cancer deaths is — Lung Cancer. Every year on August 1, we show awareness to hopefully lessen the ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-lung-cancer-day-2026) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/sun-protection-healthy-eyes-and-healthy-skin) [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes), [Skincare](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/skincare) --- ### [Sun Protection: Healthy Eyes and Healthy Skin](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/sun-protection-healthy-eyes-and-healthy-skin) Summertime is often synonymous with heat, fun, and sunscreen. Did you know your eyes also need protection from the sun year-round but especi... 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