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November 22, 2021

Navigating Holiday Foods and GERD

Thanksgiving is a time for us to come together with those we love to share experiences, reminisce on memories and enjoy comfort foods. For those living with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), enjoying holiday foods can be stressful and challenging. GER...

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October 15, 2021

BSA Setting the Gold Standard for Stroke Care for Third Consecutive Year

For the third consecutive year, BSA Health System (BSA) received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 2021. To achieve this national recognition for stroke care,...

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October 11, 2021

Help Your Heart’s Health Through Blood Pressure Monitoring

It is estimated that nearly 46% of Americans have high blood pressure, making them more likely to have a heart attack or stroke. Knowing how to take your blood pressure accurately and how to evaluate the reading can be lifesaving. In order to take an accura...

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September 30, 2021

Prayers from BSA Provider Bring Peace to Pregnant Mother

Angelina Ramsay recently developed a cough and suspected she may have contracted COVID-19. She explained that the thought of having COVID-19 while pregnant at 35 weeks with her second child was scary, but that upon her arrival at BSA Urgent Care Center, she im...

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September 30, 2021

Taking Health to Heart: Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

More than 17.9 million people die globally from cardiovascular disease each year. Cardiovascular disease develops gradually over time as plaque builds up in the arteries and blood vessels. According to the World Health organization, one third of cardiovascular...

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September 29, 2021

The Importance of “Golden Hour” After Giving Birth

The moments and hours after giving birth are filled with many different emotions, ranging from joy to discomfort. This is a beautiful time, and an integral time for mother and baby, known as the “golden hour.” This is a pivotal time as the mother will expe...

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September 16, 2021

Healthy Aging Habits

Healthy Aging Month, celebrated annually in September, is a great time to begin implementing lifestyle habits that will help promote lifelong physical and mental health. “By practicing healthy habits, you get to enjoy your life with the body you are given...

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August 19, 2021

BSA Volunteer Continues to Brighten the Days of Others’ After 15 Years

At the urging of a friend from church who was already involved with the program, Stephanie B., a voracious reader and beach-lover, accepted an invitation to volunteer her time at BSA. Now, Stephanie is a 15-year veteran of the program. We spoke with Stephan...

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August 5, 2021

60 Second Sleep Tip – How Much Sleep You Need

The amount of sleep that you should get largely depends on your age.   · Newborns should get anywhere from 14 to 17 hours of sleep. · Infants should get anywhere from 12 to 15 hours of sleep. · Toddlers should get anywhere from 11 to 14...

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July 30, 2021

What’s RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)?

What’s RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes illness of the nose, throat and lungs. RSV is common in adults and children and usually appears with mild symptoms, leading many to believe they’re...

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