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HEALTH CARE EDITION 2023 Fighting fentanyl
Oak Hollow Golf Course to see renovations
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Ivan Rojo, who is over three months sober from fentanyl, poses with his mother, Rachel Shaw, in their McKinney home.
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McKinney resident Ivan Rojo overdosed three times on fentanyl. It was after the 25-year-old’s third overdose and waking up in a hospi- tal bed with his mother and a state trooper by his bedside that he said he decided to pursue sobriety. “All I knew was I loved drugs,” he said. “Drugs were my everything.” He said he was a little more than BY SAMANTHA DOUTY & COLBY FARR
three months sober, as of early June. As the number of opioid over- doses rises across Texas and the U.S., Collin County o cials are tak- ing a proactive approach by raising awareness in the community. Fentanyl-related deaths have increased in Collin County during the last four years. More than 70 deaths in 2022 were reported with some amount of fentanyl in the
bloodstream, according to the Collin County medical examiner. That was a sharp increase from 2019, when the medical examiner found fen- tanyl in the bloodstreams of 11 peo- ple who died. The Coalition for McKinney Drug Free Youth met May 12 to talk about the dangers of fentanyl with community members and CONTINUED ON 26
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FROM VICKI: In this month’s front-page story, learn how Collin County, McKinney and other local organizations are putting in efforts to educate our community about the deadly drug fentanyl. You can read more health-related stories in our Health Care Edition special section on Pages 17-27. Vicki Chen, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM SAMANTHA: Welcome to our Health Care Edition of Community Impact . On top of our health care coverage, we also have a story from Reporter Shelbie Hamilton about what will happen to the airport now that voters grounded a $200 million expansion bond in May. You will also find a feature about local business The Yard, which offers an outdoor patio and variety of food. As always, send us all your news tips at mcknews@communityimpact.com. Samantha Douty, EDITOR
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NOW OPEN 1 Kyoto Hibachi Sushi and Bar opened in north McKinney on May 16, accord- ing to a representative of the restau- rant. The restaurant, located at 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Ste. 1200, McKinney, offers a variety of Japanese dishes including Hibachi-style chicken, steak and seafood, as well as salads and bento boxes. Also on the menu is both cooked and raw sushi, sashimi, hand rolls and meal options for children, according to its website. 469-564-8588. www.kyotoinmckinney.com 2 Heian opened in south McKinney on April 24, Manager Aili Kim said. The new
family-owned restaurant is located at 2960 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 50, McK- inney. The eatery offers Japanese-style handrolls, sushi and sashimi with an emphasis on fresh and simple ingredi- ents, Kim said. The menu also includes a variety of sake, according to the business’ social media page. 214-308-8860. www.instagram.com/heian.mckinney 3 Northern Tool and Equipment opened in east McKinney on June 1, according to a news release. The store, located in the Virginia Square Shopping Center on the northeast corner of US 75 and West Virginia Parkway, is the 36th opened in Texas by the tool and equip- ment supply brand. Minnesota-based
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was unavailable to confirm that date. The 3,300-square-foot restaurant will feature a 1,270-square-foot covered patio and a two-lane drive thru, according to plan- ning documents for the project. Shake Shack’s menu includes the company’s signature burgers and milkshakes in addi- tion to chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and crinkle-cut french fries. A phone number is not yet available. www.shakeshack.com 5 Dunkin’ is expected to open a new McKinney location in the fall, according to a representative of the brand. The new coffee shop will be located at 2761 Virginia Parkway, McKinney. The location is the fourth in McKinney for the coffee company, according to its website. The nationwide
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NOW OPEN 1 No Labels Special Needs Learning Center opened in west McKinney on Feb. 1, according to co-owner Erica Jackson. Jackson, along with co-owner Vallerie Dean, established the learning center, which offers homeschooling and tutoring programs for students with special needs. The business, located at 1400 N. Coit Road, Ste. 1202, also offers camps during summer and school breaks with educational instruction along with life skills training and other activities, Jackson said. 972-998-8183. www.nolabelsllc.com 2 A Plus Physical Therapy opened its second McKinney-area location May 20, according to co-owner Ajay Visani. The practice combines physical therapy tech- niques with elements of Pilates to treat a variety of conditions including back pain and other arthritis-based issues, accord- ing to its website. The physical therapy center, located at 2001 Auburn Hills Parkway, Ste. 104, McKinney, also offers dry needling, cupping, laser therapy and more. 972-548-9993. www.apluspt.net 3 A new HTeaO location in north McK- inney opened its doors May 26, according to a post on the business’s Facebook page. The drink shop, located at 1841 N.
Custer Road, McKinney, offers over 25 tea flavors with sweetened and unsweetened options, according to its menu. The shop also offers coffee drinks. 469-678-8430. www.facebook.com/hteaomckinney 4 Napoli’s Pizza On The Go opened in south McKinney on June 1, co-own- er Artan Krasniqi said. The family-run restaurant, located at 3755 S. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 100, serves a variety of Italian dishes including pizzas, baked pastas, calzones and strombolis, according to its website. Salads, subs and desserts can also be found on the menu. The location is the first to-go pizza restaurant concept for Krasniqi and his family, who also own three Napoli’s Italian restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 214-548-5838. www.napolisonthego.com 5 Oasis Auto Spa opened in McKinney on June 1, according to a representative of the business. The car wash, located at 5001 Collin McKinney Parkway, has 20 vacuum bays and three pay lanes. The flex-service car wash offers both express exterior washes as well as full-service interior services. The locally owned business also offers an indoor and outdoor waiting area with ameni- ties as well as a dog wash, the owner said. The location offers individual and family membership plans. 469-966-2747. www.oasisautospatx.com
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A new eco-friendly development of 66 townhomes made of steel from recycled cars is planned for south McKinney, according to a news release. The development, named The Row , is a project by Netze.Homes, a Lake Dallas- based developer that specializes in energy-e cient and sustainable homes. The two-story townhomes will feature contemporary home designs with open-concept oor plans, according to the website. The 8.4-acre project site is located at 6492 McKinney Ranch Parkway. The townhomes are designed using digital technologies and the recycled steel used to construct the townhomes 6 Bob’s Steak and Chop House opened its 15th location in McKinney’s District 121 on June 2, according to founder Bob Sambol. The restaurant, located at 7220 SH 121, is the first restaurant to open in the District 121 development. The restaurant offers the same “time-honored menu” as its other locations, includ- ing steaks, seafood, baked potatoes and the steakhouse’s signature glazed carrot, according to a news release. The restaurant also has a curated selection of wines, according to its website. Studio 11 Design curated the restaurant’s design, including the dining and bar area as well as a cigar lounge. 972-838-1955. www.bobs-steakandchop.com 7 Six Blades Jiu Jitsu began offering classes at its new location in south McK- inney on June 12, according to co-owner Carmen Vega de Alencar. The jiu jitsu academy, located at 7951 Collin McKin- ney Parkway, Ste. 550, offers classes and training for all skill levels, Vega de Alen- car said. Classes are available for children beginning at 5 years old as well as adult classes, according to the business’s website. The academy has 1,100 square feet of mat space and plans to offer free training opportunities to military members, police and first responders, Vega de Alencar said. 214-548-4815. www.jiujitsumckinney.com
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JUNE 24 SIP THROUGH A COFFEE CRAWL The Downtown McKinney Co ee Crawl is an experience created through a collaboration of local co ee shops and businesses, including Filtered, Habitat Plants + Co ee, TexaKona Co ee, Wattage Co ee Co., Bresnan Bread & Pastry and more. Participants can try co ee and learn about the co ee-making process during a walk to all participating locations. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney https://bit.ly/3owXBlF 27 PLAY BOARD GAMES WHILE SIPPING WINE Landon Winery in downtown McKinney hosts weekly game nights on Tuesdays. Attendees can try new wines and socialize while playing card games, board games, dominoes and more. 6-9 p.m. Free (admission). Landon Winery, 101 N. Kentucky St., McKinney. 972-542-3030. www. .me/e/Se5I4n7B 30 LISTEN TO BLUES MUSIC AT THE SANCTUARY Blues band Texas Flood and The Maylee Thomas Band will perform a double- billed concert at The Sanctuary in west
McKinney. The event is reserved seating, and will o er food and bar service from Rick’s Chophouse. 8-11 p.m. $15-$25 (reserved seat), $175 (reserved table). The Sanctuary Music and Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney. 972-540-6420. https://bit.ly/3MWLDLE 30 SEE A CONCERT IN DOWNTOWN Americana singer Kelly Willis will perform at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The event is reserved seating and will o er a cash bar. 8-10 p.m. $34 (in advance)-$37 (at the door). Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. https://bit.ly/45LE8ib JULY 05 AND 12, 19 TEST YOUR TRIVIA KNOWLEDGE The weekly Tupps Beer and Brains Taproom Trivia nights will test your trivia knowledge. Players will be tested on general knowledge questions. 7 p.m. Free. Tupps Brewery, 721 Anderson St., McKinney. 214-856-7996. www.tuppsbrewery.com/ event-directory
Celebrate the 247th anniversary of America’s Independence Day with reworks and activities at the annual Frisco Freedom Fest. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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06 THROUGH AUG. 24 SHOP AT A NIGHT MARKET The McKinney Night Market is a new event on the downtown square o ering over 20 vendor booths from local artisans and crafters as well as live music. The event is a collaboration among the McKinney Main Street and Chestnut Square organizations and will be held every Thursday night July 6 through Aug. 24. 6-9 p.m. Free. Downtown McKinney, East Louisiana Street between Tennessee Street and Chestnut Street. 972-547-2660. http://www. .me/e/19iAUZGqA 13 THROUGH 15 ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE THEATER The Young Actors Guild of McKinney will be performing the fairytale story of “Alice in Wonderland” at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The show is directed by Kyley Sanchez and is one of four shows that will be produced by the youth theater group this year. 7:30 p.m. (July 13-15) and 2:30 p.m. (July 15). $12 (adult), $8 (children ages 3-18, seniors ages 55-plus). Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-2650. https://bit.ly/43rx 2
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PETER ANTONIOU Psychic comedian Peter Antoniou will perform four shows at The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney. Antoniou has been featured on “America’s Got Talent,” Net ix and more. Showtimes vary. $25. The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney. 832-622-8676. RECREATION CENTER Old Settler’s Recreation Center will host an 18-plus sip and paint event. Canvases and paint will be provided. 1-2:30 p.m. $20 (residents), $25 https://bit.ly/3q5zpXY 22 PAINT AT THE (nonresidents). Old Settler’s Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. 972-562-8310. www.mckinneytexas.org/ calendar 25 SEE MARCHING MUSIC IN MCKINNEY Seven drum corps from across the country will march in McKinney for public performances at McKinney ISD Stadium. 8 p.m. Individual tickets begin at $37; group tickets start at $29. McKinney ISD Stadium, 4201 Hardin Blvd., McKinney. 317-275-1212. www.dci.org/events/2023-dci-mckinney
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The Downtown McKinney Margarita Stroll will o er 15 margarita tastings and ve bonus sampling stops to try while walking around the square. The event is part of the McKinney Sip and Stroll Series by SBG Hospitality. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $35. Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 318-527-9221. www.mckinneysipandstroll.com/mckinney-margarita-stroll (Courtesy SBG Hospitality)
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East Louisiana Street infrastructure improvements Louisiana Street is expected to be closed to through traffic between SH 5 and Throckmorton Street for the construction of the roundabout at Louisiana Street and Greenville Street. Detour traffic will be routed to Virginia Street. Construction will con- tinue with paving expected to begin in late summer. Timeline: June 2022-early 2024 Cost: $9 million Funding sources: city of McKinney, North Central Texas Council of Gov- ernments
SH 5 utility relocations This project includes relocation of existing city utilities, including wa- ter and wastewater, from Spur 399 to Powerhouse Street in advance of the upcoming reconstruction of SH 5 by the Texas Department of Transportation, city officials said. Timeline: late summer-mid-2025 Cost: $25 million Funding source: city of McKinney
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Virginia Street and Louisiana Street accessibility improvements This project includes the construction of sidewalks, pedestrian ramps and cross- walks to bring the corridor up to accessi- bility standards and provide continuous pedestrian facilities along both Virginia and Louisiana streets between Graves Street and Benge Street, city officials said. Construction is expected to begin this summer and last approximately a year. Timeline: summer 2023-summer 2024 Cost: $1.9 million Funding source: city of McKinney
The intersection of US 380 and Communi- ty Avenue will be widened to include dual left-turn lanes for eastbound and west- bound traffic, a new westbound right-turn lane, a new southbound right-turn lane, and associated traffic signal improve- ments, city officials said. Design work is underway on the project, and construction is expected to begin in late summer. Timeline: late summer 2023-mid-2024 Cost: $2.7 million Funding sources: city of McKinney, North Central Texas Council of Governments
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A proposed expansion to add a commercial passen- ger terminal at McKinney National Airport is still in limbo following a May 23 City Council work session. Following the failure of a $200 million bond proposition in the May 6 election to fund the pro- posed airport expansion project, alternative funding options were presented to City Council members for consideration. However, council members didn’t provide any feedback to city sta on whether to pursue an alternate funding source and proceed with the airport expansion project. How we got here A bond committee convened in late 2022 to con- sider the proposed commercial terminal and addition of commercial service at McKinney National Airport. The plans for the proposed expansion project included adding a 144,000-square-foot commercial terminal with four gates, 2,000 parking spaces, enhanced passenger experience amenities and more on the east side of the airport. The overall project scope totaled $300 million, of which $200 million was proposed to be funded by general obligation bonds. McKinney voters didn’t approve the bond proposition on the May 6 ballot with 58.69% of votes cast, or 12,822 votes, being against the measure. The details There are options for funding a commercial pas- senger terminal at McKinney National Airport despite the general obligation bond proposition failure, according to a presentation at the meeting. Edward Shelswell-White of SkySynergy, an avia- tion consultant who worked with the city during the bond proposition process, presented typical funding sources other than general obligation bonds that can
The proposed commercial passenger terminal would include four gates with room to grow to 16, according to plans presented by city o cials. (Rendering courtesy city of McKinney)
be used for airport capacity projects. According to the presentation, other typical fund- ing sources used include some combination of: • Federal and state funds • Bonds backed by passenger facility charges • Bonds backed by general airport revenue
TERMINAL TIMELINE
McKinney city leaders began considering the possible commercial terminal expansion in 2019.
2019 The city of McKinney receives unsolicited interest from airlines about adding commercial passenger service at the airport. September to November 2022 A citizen bond committee convenes and reviews the plans and bond package. Feb. 7, 2023 A $200 million general obligation bond proposition was added to the ballot for the spring election. May 23, 2023 Council members are presented with alternative funding options for the project. May 6, 2023 The bond package failed on Election Day, with 58.69% cast against the bond proposition. March to April 2023 Public input meetings are hosted to share preliminary results of the environmental assessment of the proposed expansion.
• Cash reserves on hand • Airline development • Public-private partnership development Going forward
Council members didn’t provide any feedback to city sta on whether to pursue an alternate funding source for the airport expansion project. Shelswell-White directed council members to con- sider the results of the bond election as well as other development options and the feasibility of alternate funding methods prior to providing feedback on how to move forward. Shelswell-White also noted the consultancy will remain in contact with representatives of candidate airlines while council members consider the options. “[Airport representatives] understand even better than we do that airport development anywhere tends to have an element of controversy, so what happened here on May 6 is not unusual at all,” Shelswell-White said. “It’s not going to deter the airlines.” Assistant City Manager Barry Shelton said the city would likely retain the city-owned land on the east side of the airport if city leaders don’t proceed with the commercial terminal project.
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Leaders consider feedback in downtown redevelopment
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MCKINNEY City Council members are prioritizing previously collected public feedback on preferred uses and aesthetics for the redevelopment of four city-owned downtown prop- erties, according to a May 23 meeting. How we got here: The proposed proj- ect involves the redevelopment of four city-owned properties in Historic Downtown McKinney. The properties include the existing City Hall building along with the McKinney Develop- ment Services Department building and two neighboring parking lots. The properties span a combined 4.6 acres and have a total appraised value of $11.2 million, according to city documents. City services are expected to tran- sition to the new City Hall, which is under construction, in early 2025. This will leave the existing buildings unoc- cupied, said Michael Quint, executive director of the development services department, at an April 6 meeting. City Council members at a Jan. 24 work session indicated their desire for the properties to be redeveloped through a public-private partnership rather than being sold as is or retained
by the city. The partnership option allows for public input on the proper- ties’ development. Feedback has since been collected from various groups, including downtown stakeholders, three city boards and the McKinney Historic Neighborhood Association, according to the presentation. Feedback was also collected through an online survey. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT City Council look to redevelop portions of downtown.
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City Council members direct $100K in opioid crisis funding to GraceToChange
MCKINNEY More than half of the city’s available opioid crisis funding, totaling just over $141,000, was granted to McKinney-based nonprofit GraceToChange at a June 6 meeting. The setup: McKinney was awarded just over $450,000 as part of a settlement from opioid abatement litigation at the state level. Texas, along with a coalition of other states and subdivisions, reached a final agreement with pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies that had claims against them for their role in the opioid crisis, according to city documents. Of the $450,000 that McKinney was
directly awarded, just over $141,000 has been received. The involved companies have 18 years to fund the settlements, including the remaining balance owed directly to the city, Chief Financial Officer Mark Holloway said. The specifics: GraceToChange offers outpatient treatment and services for people with substance use disorders, including those without insurance, Director Shannon White said. “Many people will never need the services of GraceToChange, but as the fentanyl issues continue to escalate, more will be present at our doorstep,” White said. “We want to be ready to meet that demand.”
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HIGHLIGHTS MCKINNEY Officials authorized the issuance of voter-approved bonds totaling nearly $90 million for public safety and utility projects, including the planned headquarters facility for the McKinney Fire Department. During its May 16 meeting, McKinney City Council members voted to allow for the bonds approved by voters in both 2015 and 2019 to be sold. Two bond issuances were approved, including about $49.23 million in general obligation bonds. McKinney’s $350 million bond package was approved by voters in May 2019. McKinney City Council meets at 6 p.m. July 18 at McKinney City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org Collin County Commissioners Court meets at 1:30 p.m. June 26 and July 10, 17 and 24 at the Jack Hatchell Administration Building, 2300 Bloomdale Road, McKinney. www.collincountytx.gov McKinney ISD board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. June 27 at MISD Stadium, 4201 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney. | www.mckinneyisd.net MEETINGS WE COVER
City officials see rise in local homelessness total MCKINNEY The number of home- less people in the city has increased for the second consecutive year with 233 individuals. City staff presented new data Community Development director. HOMELESSNESS IN MCKINNEY The total number of homeless people in McKinney has increased for the second consecutive year.
By the numbers: Homelessness in McKinney increased nearly 2% compared to data from the 2022 point-in-time count. While the overall number of homeless individuals increased, the number of youth and chronically homeless individuals decreased. The approach: The mayor’s task force on homelessness was established in late 2019 at the request of Mayor George Fuller. The task force was formed following concerns from community members about “the increasing visibility of homeless- ness,” Tieken said. The task force is not an official city organization but rather a policy committee that includes collabora- tors from a variety of local agencies and organizations. The task force meets quarterly to develop strategies and assess the needs of homeless individuals in the community.
related to homelessness at a May 16 council meeting. The presentation also included an update of the activities of the mayor’s task force on homelessness. The data was collected through the annual federally mandated point-in- time count of the homeless popula- tion in McKinney. The count, which was conducted Jan. 26, provides a snapshot of trends in homelessness over the years. Quote of note: “[The point-in-time count is] not really a good represen- tation of how many folks are experi- encing homelessness in McKinney. It is generally in January or February, very cold, and it is one night out of the year, but it is good for tracking ... trends over time,” said Janay Tieken, the McKinney Housing and
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DR. JENNIFER BUCHANAN COMMITS TO BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Dr. Jennifer Buchanan of Buchanan Orthodontics in McKinney has spent the past 27 years giving her patients confidence by improving their smiles and actively supporting her local community. She founded Smiles Charity in 2008, which supports disabled veterans by providing mortgage-free homes each year. In this Q&A, Dr. Buchanan talks about her passion for orthodontics, what motivat- ed her to start Smiles Charity, how it has changed over the years and how people can participate. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Smilс for a Lifetime fe me
WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU WANTED TO BE AN ORTHODONTIST? When I was 10 years old, a friend was pushing me on a wagon and I fell face first into the pavement. I had an overbite (early orthodontic treatment was not common at the time) so I chipped my front tooth. In my practice one reason we start early orthodontic intervention is to prevent teeth being chipped so easily. After I had orthodontic treatment, it increased my confidence and I knew I wanted to be an orthodontist. It’s what I’ve always wanted to do and I’ve never regretted it. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? It is rewarding to create beautiful smiles that give confidence to patients to last a lifetime. It has been amazing to help patients improve their breathing and health as well. The first thing people notice about you is your smile and I love getting to play a small part in that.
WHERE DID THE IDEA TO START SMILES CHARITY COME FROM? One of my patients was killed in Afghanistan a week before his 21st birthday. It broke my heart. It made me realize we need to do more for our veterans who sacrifice everything so we can have a normal life. We host our Smiles Charity Concert fundraiser during Memorial Day Weekend in honor of veterans. HOW HAS SMILES CHARITY CHANGED OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS? Dr, Buchanan: After 2020, we changed the format of our fundraiser event. Instead of a big concert behind my office, we host an intimate concert with a silent and live auction for our sponsors. Previously we would build homes from ground up, but now we are paying off mortgages. Since we are raising more using this format, we’re able to help more veterans own their homes mortgage-free. Over the last 15 years Smiles Charity has awarded 20 homes! HOW CAN THE COMMUNITY GET INVOLVED? A portion of all fees we generate here in the office go to Smiles Charity. We encourage our patients to get involved with all of our volun- teer opportunities. Because they are a part of our practice, our patients are an extension of our community service projects. WHY IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SO IMPORTANT TO YOU? There’s so much of a need in the world and you see it every day. It can get overwhelming thinking ‘What can I do?’ But, if we can just do one small thing at a time, it can make a difference. If you’re helping others, it makes you more grateful for the things you have and you don’t have time to worry about more trivial things in your life. It puts everything in perspective. To me that’s the greatest joy in life—to be able to help others and build others up. I’m blessed to be in a profession where I can do that.
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“Notice how narrow the dark space is meaning the airway is blocked off before treatment,” Dr. Buchanan said.
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Buchanan Orthodontics is located at 6595 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney. To learn more or to schedule a free consul- tation with Buchanan Orthodontics, text 972�542�4412 or visit mckinneybraces.com.
[After 6 Months] “Notice the dark space that’s more open after six months of treatment. This creates better health and breathing for patients.”
Dr. Buchanan and guests enjoy headliner Niko Moon at the Smiles Charity Concert. (All Photos by Scott Peek photography)
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