--- 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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Urinary incontinence means leaking urine when you do not mean to and it is far more common than most people... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/something-i-cant-hold-in) [![Dr. Jordan Curl, resident physician at Lone Star Family Health Center.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jordan%20Curl%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Jordan%20Curl%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/men-get-breast-cancer-too-what-every-man-should-know) [Breast Cancer](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/breast-cancer), [Men's Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/mens-health) --- ### [Men Get Breast Cancer Too: What Every Man Should Know](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/men-get-breast-cancer-too-what-every-man-should-know) When most people hear about breast cancer, they picture a condition that only affects women. However, men have breast tissue as well, which ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/men-get-breast-cancer-too-what-every-man-should-know) [![](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/stay-strong-with-bone-health) [Osteoarthritis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/osteoarthritis), [Arthritis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/arthritis), [Osteoporosis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/osteoporosis) --- ### [Stay Strong with Bone Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/stay-strong-with-bone-health) Has your doctor talked to you about osteoporosis or recommended screening? Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bones that are more prone to ... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/stay-strong-with-bone-health) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Christian%20Colin%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Christian%20Colin%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bone-joint-action-week-2026) [Osteoarthritis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/osteoarthritis), [Arthritis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/arthritis), [Osteoporosis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/osteoporosis) --- ### [Bone & Joint Action Week 2026](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bone-joint-action-week-2026) Bone & Joint Action Week, as the name illustrates, is the week when we draw recognition to musculoskeletal health and the need to effectivel... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/bone-joint-action-week-2026) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Ana%20Martinez%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Ana%20Martinez%2c%20MD%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ear-infections-when-your-ear-is-asking-for-attention) [Infection](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/infection), [Ears](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/ears) --- ### [Ear Infections: When Your Ear is Asking for Attention](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ear-infections-when-your-ear-is-asking-for-attention) Earache got you saying, “Ow, that hurts!”? You’re not alone. Ear infections are incredibly common, especially in children, but adults can ge... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ear-infections-when-your-ear-is-asking-for-attention) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20images/Christian%20Colin%20900x1352.jpg?width=500&name=Christian%20Colin%20900x1352.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-month) [Mental Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/mental-health), [Suicide Prevention](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/suicide-prevention) --- ### [Suicide Prevention Awareness Month](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/suicide-prevention-awareness-month) Every September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month provides a critical moment to confront a silent crisis, foster open conversations and sa... [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... 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