--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News | Lone Star Family Health Communications (5) description: Lone Star Family Health Center is a full service state of the art family health center, non-profit 501(c)3. We pride ourselves on compassionate, individualized, high level preventative and ongoing health care for everyone. 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Back on December 31, 1969, President Richard Nixon of the United States signed into effect a proclamation that would make January the official month for National Blood Donor Month. Th... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-blood-donor-month) [![Headshot of Angela Chen, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Angela%20Chen%2c%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Angela%20Chen%2c%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/asthma-in-the-winter) [Asthma](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/asthma) --- ### [Asthma in the Winter](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/asthma-in-the-winter) People with asthma may find themselves experiencing more symptoms and flare ups during the winter months. As we head fully into the winter s... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/asthma-in-the-winter) [![Headshot of Eugene Pok, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/have-a-happy-and-healthy-holiday-season) [Healthy Lifestyle](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/healthy-lifestyle) --- ### [Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/have-a-happy-and-healthy-holiday-season) The holiday season is a time for celebration, togetherness, and happiness. As gatherings fill our calendars and festive meals are enjoyed, i... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/have-a-happy-and-healthy-holiday-season) [![Headshot of Adonai Paz, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Adonai%20Paz%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/depression-during-the-holidays-1) [Mental Health](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/mental-health) --- ### [Depression During the Holidays](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/depression-during-the-holidays-1) The holiday season is often one filled with happiness, joyful music, and family/friends gatherings. While it may be a season people look for... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/depression-during-the-holidays-1) [![Headshot of Eugene Pok, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-influenza-vaccination-week-protect-yourself-this-flu-season) [Influenza](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/influenza) --- ### [National Influenza Vaccination Week: Protect Yourself This Flu Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-influenza-vaccination-week-protect-yourself-this-flu-season) Each year, the first week of December marks National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) - a nationwide effort to encourage everyone to get th... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/national-influenza-vaccination-week-protect-yourself-this-flu-season) [![Headshot of Eugene Pok, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg?width=500&name=Eugene%20Pok%2c%20M.D..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-aids-day-awareness-stigma-reduction-and-prevention) [HIV](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/hiv), [AIDS](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/aids) --- ### [World AIDS Day: Awareness, Stigma Reduction, and Prevention](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-aids-day-awareness-stigma-reduction-and-prevention) On December 1 of each year, communities around the world come together to recognize World AIDS Day, a global event dedicated to raising awar... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/world-aids-day-awareness-stigma-reduction-and-prevention) [![Headshot of Allen Fellers, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Allen%20Fellers%2c%20M.D.%202.jpg?width=500&name=Allen%20Fellers%2c%20M.D.%202.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-delirium-a-closer-look-at-sudden-confusion) [Elderly Care](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/elderly-care), [Delirium](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/delirium) --- ### [Understanding Delirium: A Closer Look at Sudden Confusion](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-delirium-a-closer-look-at-sudden-confusion) Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s thinking, attention, and awareness. It usually comes on quickly (hours to days) and can make someo... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-delirium-a-closer-look-at-sudden-confusion) [![Headshot of Gideon Oyekanmi, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/holiday-weight-management) [Weight Management](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/weight-management) --- ### [Holiday Weight Management](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/holiday-weight-management) As the holiday season approaches, many people look forward to festive gatherings, delicious meals, and sweet treats. However, this time of y... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/holiday-weight-management) [![Headshot of Gideon Oyekanmi, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes), [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes) --- ### [Diabetes and Your Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) Diabetes is a common disease in the United States. You probably know someone who has diabetes, or you might have it yourself. Many people kn... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) [![Headshot of Gabriel Hapenciuc, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gabriel%20Hapenciuc%20DO.jpg?width=500&name=Gabriel%20Hapenciuc%20DO.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/deep-vein-thrombosis-the-travel-danger-you-can-prevent) [Blood Clot](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/blood-clot) --- ### [Deep Vein Thrombosis: The Travel Danger You Can Prevent](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/deep-vein-thrombosis-the-travel-danger-you-can-prevent) With the holiday season nearly upon us, many of us are finalizing travel plans – whether that means family reunions, long-awaited vacations,... 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