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Perimenopause, Menopause & HRT

At some point, all women will experience perimenopause and then menopause.  This time period often brings noticeable changes, both physically and emotionally.  Your doctor can help you manage those changes with treatment, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  Perimenopause is a natural stage of a woman’s life, usually occurring in her 40s, though for some it

Vaccines: What’s Needed for Your Kids

For parents of school-age children, mid-summer is the perfect time to double-check that your kids are up to date on all their recommended vaccines.  With school starting next month, you want to make sure your kids are fully protected before they head back to class. You may have seen some news about childhood vaccines earlier

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease & Brain Health

Alzheimer’s disease, a serious condition that causes memory loss and deterioration of the brain, affects an increasing number of people worldwide, including here in the United States.  June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a good time to learn more about this disease and the overall health of the human brain.  Understanding Alzheimer’s helps to

Your Family’s Guide to a Safe & Healthy Summer

Summer is finally here!  The doctors of Privia Medical Group North Texas (PMGNTX) want you to enjoy your summer and to keep your family safe and healthy in the process.  Here are some tips on how to plan for common health concerns in the summer months.  The Heat is On If you’re a native Texan

Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk

One way or another, cancer affects us all.  Virtually everyone has had a family member, a friend or colleague who has been diagnosed with cancer.  Maybe you have had cancer yourself.  And sadly, we probably know someone who has lost their life because of cancer.  If you could take a genetic test to better understand

Allergies & Asthma in North Texas

As the temperatures rise and the landscape greens up, that’s a sure sign Spring is here – and with it comes allergy season here in North Texas.  For folks who also suffer from asthma, this time of year can be especially triggering.  That’s why May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, a time to

Know Your Limits: Alcohol Awareness

If you like to enjoy a beer, glass of wine or cocktail at dinner or when socializing, you are not alone.  Two-thirds of American adults have consumed alcohol in the last year, according to 2024 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  Many people are able to enjoy alcohol responsibly, but

Congratulations to our 2026 “Top Doctors!”

Forty-three Privia Medical Group North Texas (PMGNTX) physicians have been named a “Top Doctor” in the April 2026 issue of Fort Worth Magazine. The magazine’s annual recognition of the Tarrant County area’s top physicians is highly anticipated in the medical community and serves as a respected resource for patients.  “Our focus is on the patient,

Medical Homes & More

We have a lot of options when it comes to health care.  That’s a good thing, but you always want to make sure you have a home – a medical home.    Patients have several health care options in addition to their medical home: urgent care clinics, free-standing emergency rooms and hospitals.  These facilities can