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What You Need to Know About Bone Density at Any Age

They are the scaffolding that gives us the ability to move through our daily lives, yet many us don’t stop and think about the health of our bones. As we age, women especially, should consider our bone health as much as we make sure to schedule annual physical examines and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In fact, 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, a disease which weakens bones and increases the risk for fractures.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation

In April 2013, BSA became an Accredited Chest Pain Center. To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, BSA engaged in rigorous evaluation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC) for its ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.  Hospitals that have received this accreditation have achieved a high level of expertise in dealing with patients who present with symptoms of a heart attack.

BSA Financial Planning & Reporting Named One of the Five Best

BSA Financial Planning & Reporting Named One of the Five Best Finance Departments by Healthcare Finance News

From the article in the September 5, 2013 edition of Healthcare Finance News; teamwork, support and open lines of communication from the CFO through the frontline staff are among the touchstones of the finance department at BSA Health System.