With government and health officials enforcing social distancing, fighting the coronavirus can be lonely and isolating— but it doesn’t have to be. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we encourage you to use technology as a bridge across physical dist...
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Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). It can feel like a burning pain in the chest that may worsen when bent over or lying down. Getting heartburn is common and the symptoms can...
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Getting better sleep helps you lead a better life. To achieve optimal health, prioritize your sleep schedule. “Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body each day,” explained BSA Sleep Disorders Center Manager, Jeanni...
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Vickie Burns, a long-standing employee at BSA, spends her time off crocheting to give back to her co-workers. A self-taught crocheter, Burns, started crocheting blankets with the intention of giving one to her co-worker who was welcoming a new baby at BSA. ...
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In 2012, Billie Layland’s life changed. Her health began to decline, including a weight gain she could not get rid of. “I had many trials and errors of losing weight,” says Layland. “It just seems like the weight comes on and it does not come off. P...
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BSA’s Pediatric Unit recently received a new gaming system that patients will be able to use during their stay, thanks to a donation from a former patient. John Hare, 12, was admitted to BSA Hospital due to a severe allergic reaction in November of 2019, ...
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For more than 20 years, BSA Health System has teamed up with Meals on Wheels, a local nonprofit, to prepare and deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors in need in the Amarillo area. “Meals on Wheels is one small way we give back to our community,” said...
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After the holidays, getting back into a wellness routine can be a challenge. BSA Registered Dietitian, Stephanie Collins, says holiday foods and events can knock us out of our healthy routines. “After you indulge during the holidays, the cravings for high...
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There are many ways parents prepare for a baby. One important way moms can prepare is to get all the nutrients a growing baby needs. Folic acid is a B-vitamin essential for proper cell growth and is a great place for moms to begin their preparation. Folic a...
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One year can make a huge difference in someone’s life. That is especially true for Piper Bennett who has lost 108 pounds less than a year after having bariatric surgery. Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Bennett first began looking into bariatric surgery...
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