Blogs

July 22, 2021

60 Second Sleep Tip – Sleeping in the Heat of Summer

.text_post_block{display:none;} During the heat of summer, achieving restful sleep can be a challenge. Jeannie Pruitt, Manager of BSA Sleep Disorders Center, is sharing tips to help you achieve optimal sleep during the summer. To sleep well during warme...

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June 17, 2021

Help for Hernias During Hernia Awareness Month

In recognition of Hernia Awareness Month, Dr. Sam Kirkendall, BSA Amarillo Surgical Group General Surgeon is sharing information on hernia symptoms and treatment options. Hernias occur when internal organs or fatty tissue are pushed through a weak spot with...

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June 9, 2021

Men’s Health Tips for Men’s Health Month

Men’s Health Month, celebrated annually in June, is a great reminder for men to practice healthy lifestyle habits. According to BSA Urgent Care Center Physician Assistant, Rob Henry, men can do several things to improve their overall health, including: ...

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May 10, 2021

Types of Stroke

Strokes not only have many effects on the victim, but they also have many causes. There are five types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, transient ischemic attack (TIA), cryptogenic and brain stem. Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke, acco...

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April 21, 2021

BSA Says Thank You to Volunteers

Volunteers are a vital part of what goes on at BSA. Their passion and selflessness are inspiring, and the support they provide truly cannot be understated. Ahead of BSA Volunteer Week, we spoke with BSA Volunteer Coordinator, Nicole Bounsing, to get her though...

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April 14, 2021

BSA Social Worker Finds Passion in Advocating for Those with Autism

On August 17, 2007, Alanna Hepler, LMSW was told her son, Ethan, was diagnosed with severe autistic and nonverbal learning disorders. “My husband and I were devastated and felt so alone with the uncertainty of our son’s future,” Alanna shared. “Afte...

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March 23, 2021

Mother of Two Trusts BSA’s Pediatric Unit for Her Diabetic Daughters

When Christy Garces’ 10-year-old daughter Sophie experienced pain in her left foot followed by a fever, Christy’s first thought was to head to BSA. As a mother of two daughters with type 1 diabetes, she knew the severity of a seemingly ordinary condition c...

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March 22, 2021

Women’s History Month: Lisa Touma Shares her Journey in Healthcare

This Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting BSA’s clinical education coordinator and resource educator for nursing services, Lisa Touma, RN, MSN. Lisa has been with BSA since 2005. She has always had ambitions to enter the healthcare industry, but h...

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February 25, 2021

Should you consider a heart scan after having COVID-19?

As a result of new information regarding the relationship between the cardiovascular system and COVID-19, there’s been a lot of chatter around this question: Should you consider a heart scan after recovering? The appropriate answer varies depending on the in...

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February 10, 2021

Skin Burn Awareness

More than one million burn injuries occur every year in the United States. “Burns are complex, and at times, are serious injuries which take a knowledgeable provider to assess,” BSA Advanced Wound Care Center Medical Director, Cuatro Holland, DO said. ...

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