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Improving Men’s Health in November
Read more: Improving Men’s Health in NovemberNovember marks the beginning of Movember, a movement to raise awareness of men’s health issues. This month, men are reminded to care for their bodies, get check-ups and take care of their mental health. According to Robert Henry, a Physician Assistant at BSA Urgent Care Center, men are at risk for a wide-variety of chronic…
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BSA Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for Patient Safety by Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Read more: BSA Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for Patient Safety by Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeBSA Health System was the only hospital in the Texas Panhandle to be awarded an ‘A’ for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognizes BSA’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. “Delivering exceptional care and continually striving to improve patient safety are key health system goals…
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BSA Reducing Emergency Room Anxiety in Kids with Kid-Friendly Update
Read more: BSA Reducing Emergency Room Anxiety in Kids with Kid-Friendly UpdateBSA Health System and Children’s Miracle Network have partnered to reduce emergency room anxiety in children by installing two interactive gaming platforms in the BSA Emergency Room lobby. Each gaming platform is a Touch2Play Max by Kidzspace Interactive Inc. The Touch2Play Max systems have 21-inch, high-definition screens that are mounted on the walls of the…
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The Importance of Gallbladder Health
Read more: The Importance of Gallbladder HealthThe U.S. National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health, notes that gallstones affect 10%-15% of the adult population, meaning that 20 to 25 million Americans have or will have gallstones. Gallstones, the most common form of gallbladder disease, cause pain in your upper right abdomen and may lead to serious…
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Your Holiday Diabetes Action Plan
Read more: Your Holiday Diabetes Action PlanIf you are living with diabetes, it is important to make a holiday action plan to stay on top of your blood sugar levels. Follow the tips below to help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels during the holidays. Form a Game Plan Avoid overindulging by controlling as much of the situation as you can.…
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BSA Harrington Cancer Center offers low-dose CT chest scan for lung cancer screening
Read more: BSA Harrington Cancer Center offers low-dose CT chest scan for lung cancer screeningEvery 2.3 minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer, the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States. BSA Harrington Cancer Center offers a low-dose Cat Scan (CT) as a recommended screening for those at high-risk for developing lung cancer. The low-dose CT scan is recommended for people who have…
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BSA Employee Gives Back with Therapy Dog
Read more: BSA Employee Gives Back with Therapy DogTammy Clark, an Administrative Assistant at the BSA Sleep Disorders Center is helping lift patients’ spirits with the help of her therapy dog, a miniature American Shepard named Kilo. Clark and Kilo volunteer their time by visiting patients and brightening their day. Clark says she originally got the idea from another therapy dog she saw…
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The Importance of Gallbladder Health
Read more: The Importance of Gallbladder HealthThe U.S. National Library of Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health, notes that gallstones affect 10%-15% of the adult population, meaning that 20 to 25 million Americans have or will have gallstones. Gallstones, the most common form of gallbladder disease, cause pain in your upper right abdomen and may lead to serious…
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Twelve BSA Nurses Named as the Panhandle’s Greatest
Read more: Twelve BSA Nurses Named as the Panhandle’s GreatestAMARILLO, TEXAS (October 11, 2019) – Twelve nurses from BSA have been recognized by the Texas Nurse’s Association for their exceptional nursing practices. The nurses were honored at the 25 Great Panhandle Nurses event on Oct. 10 at Polk Street United Methodist Church. The recipients include: Each nurse was selected for this prestigious recognition by…
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Should Pregnant Women Get a Flu Shot?
Read more: Should Pregnant Women Get a Flu Shot?Absolutely, a flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu for everyone, including pregnant women and their developing babies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that all women who are pregnant during flu season get a flu shot. Why is it so important to…
