HAYS COUNTY — Patients who rely on insurance to cover their healthcare costs can continue to do so after Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) announced that it has reached an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). This comes on the heels of the two companies negotiating in-network be...

HAYS COUNTY — While they are decreasing in some parts of the country, rates of COVID-19-, flu- and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)- related hospitalizations still remain elevated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for the state of Texas as a whole, the respiratory il...

HAYS COUNTY — With the floods, winter freezes and disastrous wildfires that Hays County has experienced over the last several years, residents are encouraged now more than ever to have a plan in place in the case of an emergency. The 6th Annual Hays County Emergency Preparedness Fair is all about ce...

BUDA — Baylor Scott & White Health received accolades in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals ranking on Aug. 1. In the report, a total of 26 Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, including four facilities with a nationally ranked specialty — more than any other nonprofit heal...

HAYS COUNTY — Hearing that your child has cancer is heartbreaking for parents. Heather Keiler-Green and Ben Fest want to help families of children who are fighting cancer — a battle that they know all too well — through The Phoenix Stone Foundation. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit was created to honor and c...

AMERICAN HEART MONTH Cardiovascular or heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A report by the CDC found that heart disease killed 382,776 men and 314,186 women in 2020 in the U.S. “It’s the numb...

By Megan Wehring About 5% of the U.S. population experiences Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern (formerly known as seasonal affective disorder) in a given year. Most symptoms begin in the fall and continue into the winter months, but they can also occur in the summer or spring for som...

By Megan Wehring Flu season came earlier than expected and experts say it’s not the time to wait on getting the vaccine.   Dr. Karen Smith “Flu is already here,” said Dr. Karen Smith, a family practice physician for Baylor Scott & White. “If you don’t already have your flu shot, you are behind. We a...

By Megan Wehring   HAYS COUNTY– A local doctor provides families with tips regarding sleep and nutrition, as students are back in school. Sleep is essential at any age. However, according to the Sleep Foundation, younger ages need even more sleep.   Graphic courtesy of the Sleep Foundation Every age...

By Brittany Anderson Sometimes, just knowing that others are thinking about you during difficult times can be healing. In an effort to provide more spiritual and social connectedness, Baylor Scott & White (BS&W) launched a Community Support feature to the MyBSWHealth mobile app and online health por...