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Sharon Gongora, BSA Health System

Phone: 806-212-0887 (office)

sharon.gongora@bsahs.org       

U.S. News and World Report 2022-2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sharon Gongora, BSA Health System

806-212-0887

sharon.gongora@bsahs.org

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, accounting for 87% of stroke cases. These strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot in the blood vessels.

BSA Recognized with Leapfrog "A" in Spring 2022

We're growing our team committed to providing the safest care for our patients, their families and one another. Here, you will build a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of others. We are now hiring RNs, respiratory therapists, patient care techs and more. As a valued team member, you can be confident that you will work alongside a team dedicated to quality healthcare to serve our community. Learn more: jobs.ardenthealth.com/bsa-hospital.

Michael Cruz Named Chief Executive Officer at BSA Health System

AMARILLO, 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).

‘Stayin’ Alive’ with the Help of these Hands-Only CPR Tips

It happens so quickly. You are outside walking down the street when you notice someone nearby collapses to the ground. The person is likely experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA): the abrupt loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

What should you do?

Bypass Surgery Patient Counts BSA Cardiac Rehab Program as ‘One More Blessing’

While moving a lawn mower off a trailer, Geary Caudle felt heaviness in his chest and attributed it to ‘getting out of shape.’ Unknown to Geary, the pain he felt was much more serious.

“I was undoing the straps and felt kind of heavy in my chest,” Geary said. “I told my doctor how I felt, and he suggested a stress test and a heart cath. After reviewing the results, he told me an ambulance was on its way to take me to the hospital for triple bypass heart surgery.”

BSA Cardiac Rehab Serves as Support for Local Resident

In April 2021, Terri Fry began experiencing severe pain in the middle of her back. Unsure of what was causing the pain, Terri drove to BSA Urgent Care Center. While there, Terri was informed she was experiencing a major heart attack. She was taken to the hospital for immediate treatment.

“They said one artery was 100 percent clogged and another one was 90 percent clogged,” Terri shared. “I received two stents and spent a total of 14 days in the hospital.”

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.

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, BSA met specific quality measures over a 24-month period.