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Eight BSA Nurses Named as the Panhandle’s Greatest

AMARILLO, TX (November 3, 2022) – Eight BSA Health System nurses have been recognized by the Texas Nurses Association for their exceptional nursing practices and service to the community.

BSA Exceeds Surgical Milestones

AMARILLO, TEXAS (September 27, 2022) – BSA Health System recently exceeded two surgical milestones utilizing the da Vinci® Xi™ robotic system, with the 10,000^th procedure being performed at BSA Hospital and BSA Amarillo Surgical Group’s Dr. Shane Holloway performing his 1,000^th procedure. The da Vinci® Xi™ is a state-of-the-art robotics platform that is used for gynecologic, urologic, thoracic, cardiac and general surgeries.

BSA Harrington Cancer Center Commemorates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

AMARILLO, TEXAS (September 22, 2022) – In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, BSA Harrington Cancer Center hosted a community event to raise awareness of childhood cancers and local treatment options.

Questions & Answers about Breastfeeding

New moms have lots of questions about breastfeeding, so we asked the leader of our BSA Lactation program to answer some of the most common questions.

Top 100 Hospitals

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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?