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What to do if you suspect a hernia
Read more: What to do if you suspect a herniaWhen part of an organ pushes through a weak area of tissue or muscle, it can start with mild discomfort or a small bulge in the abdomen or groin. But these bulges, called hernias, may become more serious over time if left untreated. If you think you may have a hernia, surgeons at BSA offer…
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BSA Health System signs ambulance service agreement with Randall County
Read more: BSA Health System signs ambulance service agreement with Randall CountyRandall County residents are getting access to faster, more reliable ambulance services thanks to a new agreement with BSA Health System. Randall County commissioners recently approved the agreement to provide ambulance services to the roughly 140,000 residents in the county south of Amarillo, which is experiencing population growth and developing population centers. It also establishes…
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Encompass Health and BSA Health System host grand opening for new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo
Read more: Encompass Health and BSA Health System host grand opening for new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in AmarilloThe hospital is expected to open to patients in November. AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 6, 2025 – Today, Encompass Health, the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, along with BSA Health System, the largest healthcare employer in the Texas Panhandle region, hosted a grand opening for Rehabilitation Hospital of Amarillo. The 50-bed inpatient…
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Encompass Health and BSA Health System announce joint venture to own and operate rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, Texas
Read more: Encompass Health and BSA Health System announce joint venture to own and operate rehabilitation hospital in Amarillo, TexasBIRMINGHAM, Ala., and AMARILLO, Texas, August 15, 2025 – Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and BSA Health System, an affiliate of Ardent Health and the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, today announced a joint venture arrangement to own and operate a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation…
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What to do if … you have the flu
Read more: What to do if … you have the fluMany people believe flu season only lasts a few months, but it can stretch through seven months of the year. Learn tips on what to do if you think you may have the flu. What are symptoms of the flu? – Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher – Chills – Cough – Sore throat …
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Read more: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and can serve both a reminder and an opportunity to take care of YOU! Breast health begins with a sense of what is normal for your breasts, also known as breast awareness. To promote breast health, consider doing regular breast self-exams. With practice, you will discover how your breasts…
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New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu Season
Read more: New vaccine available for the 2024-25 Flu SeasonA new vaccine that fights three strains of influenza is now available from health care providers across the U.S. The most effective way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus can spread among the population during the entire year, the flu…
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BSA Exceeds Surgical Milestones
Read more: BSA Exceeds Surgical MilestonesAMARILLO, TEXAS (September 27, 2022) – BSA Health System recently exceeded two surgical milestones utilizing the da Vinci® Xi™ robotic system, with the 10,000th procedure being performed at BSA Hospital and BSA Amarillo Surgical Group’s Dr. Shane Holloway performing his 1,000th procedure. The da Vinci® Xi™ is a state-of-the-art robotics platform that is used for gynecologic, urologic,…
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Michael Cruz Named Chief Executive Officer at BSA Health System
Read more: Michael Cruz Named Chief Executive Officer at BSA Health SystemAMARILLO, TEXAS (April 7, 2022) – Michael Cruz has been named chief executive officer (CEO) at BSA Health System. Cruz first joined BSA as vice president of operations in 2003, later becoming chief operating officer (COO). “Michael has a deep understanding of BSA and its outstanding culture of caring. He has spearheaded major growth strategies and…
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BSA Health System Offering Free Transportation to Voting Locations for Mobility-‐Disabled Voters
Read more: BSA Health System Offering Free Transportation to Voting Locations for Mobility-‐Disabled VotersAMARILLO, TX (October 26, 2018) -‐ BSA Health System is offering free BSA MED+VAN transportation services to voting locations for mobility-‐disabled citizens in Potter and Randall counties. Transportation services to polling locations are available Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. now to November 2. To qualify for transportation, voters must be able to sit…
