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Nutrition’s Vital Role in Cancer Treatment

BSA Harrington Cancer Center offers every patient access to personalized nutrition services to help them stay well-nourished. Proper nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment, according to Whitney Warminski, RD, CSO, LD. Warminski specializes in oncology nutrition at BSA Harrington Cancer Center.

“Good nutrition improves quality of life,” Warminski explained. “Patients who have a good nutrition status during cancer treatments tend to have fewer complications and experience less toxicities from treatment.”

A Mother’s Stay at BSA Through Her Son’s Eyes

Tuesday mornings are special for Michael Fox and Linda Hinders.

The siblings visit their mother, Marianne, at Palo Duro Retirement Village in Canyon.

“Every Tuesday we have coffee with her and her friends,” shared Fox. Marianne, 78, lives a self-sustaining and moderately active lifestyle at Palo Duro Retirement Village.

One Tuesday morning in early February, Hinders noticed her mother was not downstairs for their weekly coffee date and went to check on her.

BSA Named One of the Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals®

Sleep Soundly Without Insomnia

Are you experiencing sleepless nights? Insomnia may be the root cause, with approximately one in four Americans developing insomnia each year. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night or too early, not feeling well-rested after, daytime fatigue or sleepiness, depression, anxiety, difficulty paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering, increased errors and ongoing worries about sleep.

Getting a Colonoscopy Screening Could be a Life-Saving Decision

In recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Month, Gastroenterology Specialist at BSA Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic, Dr. James Lusby, encourages everyone 50 and older to be screened regularly.

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States and takes more than 50,000 lives each year. If those 50 years and older were screened regularly, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided.

Social Media's Impact on Eating Disorders

The statistics are alarming: At least 30 million people suffer from an eating disorder in the United States.

“The truth is, eating disorders are becoming more and more common and can affect an individual from any sex, age, race and economic class,” said Mary Ann Osborn, a Registered Dietitian at BSA Outpatient Therapy Services.

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring at BSA

Do you know your score? The BSA Heart and Vascular Center is offering coronary artery calcium scoring for $100.

Coronary artery calcium scoring is a CT (X-Ray) scan that takes pictures of the coronary arteries to detect heart problems before heart attack symptoms occur.

Staying Heart Healthy While Pregnant

Maintaining a healthy heart during pregnancy is important due to the natural effects pregnancy has on the heart and circulatory system. Since the body is now circulating blood for two people instead of one, changes in blood volume, heart rate and blood pressure may occur. Adopting certain heart healthy habits can help lead to a successful pregnancy and birth.

Meet BSA’s New Cardiothoracic Surgeon

BSA Cardiothoracic Surgery would like to officially welcome Dr. Donald J. Robertson to BSA Health System.

Dr. Robertson completed his medical training at Texas Tech University School of Medicine and his Thoracic Surgery residency at the Baylor College of Medicine. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Robertson is providing patients with expert diagnosis and treatment in cardiothoracic surgery.

Dr. Robertson’s path to cardiothoracic surgery began with a good book.

Amarillo Mother Reflects on a 9-1-1 Call That Saved her Son’s Life