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Back to School Starts With Good Health: How Prism Health North Texas Is Helping Dallas Families Prepare for the School Year
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Ceara Johnson , Dallas Weekly
· July 24, 2026
· 4 min read
As families across North Texas prepare for another school year, shopping lists are filling up with notebooks, backpacks, and new clothes. But according to Kaitlyn Holmes, Community Marketing Manager for Prism Health North Texas, one of the most important back-to-school essentials isn’t found in t...
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Key takeaway But according to Kaitlyn Holmes, Community Marketing Manager for Prism Health North Texas, one of the most important back-to-school essentials isn’t found in the school supply aisle.
Why this matters in The Dallas
For Dallas families, particularly those in the smaller incorporated city of Dallas, preparing for the school year means considering the unique challenges of living in a hurricane and flooding prone area. With the Dallas Independent School District serving the city, students' health and well-being are crucial to their academic success. Prism Health North Texas' efforts to provide affordable healthcare, convenient clinic locations, and support services can help mitigate the barriers that often prevent families from accessing necessary care. By emphasizing preventive care, such as vaccinations and dental checkups, Prism Health North Texas is helping to reduce the likelihood of missed school days due to preventable illnesses. As the school year begins, Dallas families can rely on organizations like Prism Health North Texas to provide ongoing healthcare support, including connections to school nurses, to ensure their children start the year feeling their best.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Dallas Weekly ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? As families across North Texas prepare for another school year, shopping lists are filling up with notebooks, backpacks, and new clothes. But according to Kaitlyn Holmes, Community Marketing Manager for Prism Health North Texas, one of the most important back-to-school essentials isn’t found in t...
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