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180 Pounds Down: A Panhandle Man’s Weight Loss Success Story
Read more: 180 Pounds Down: A Panhandle Man’s Weight Loss Success StoryWeighing in at 390 pounds, Thomas Bryant oftentimes felt unmotivated and tired. “I felt so out of energy and unmotivated,” Bryant said. “It got to the point where I felt like I wasn’t living anymore. I would come home from work and my wife and I would just sit and eat bad food, and that’s…
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Oh Christmas Tie, Oh Christmas Tie: BSA Employee Continues Festive Tradition
Read more: Oh Christmas Tie, Oh Christmas Tie: BSA Employee Continues Festive TraditionThe Christmas spirit is in full swing at BSA. That’s especially true for the Pharmacy Department, thanks to a special tradition brought forth by BSA Pharmacy Director, Luke Barnett. For the past nine years, he has been wearing a different Christmas tie to work each December for every day leading up to Christmas. “My father-in-law…
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A Heartfelt Gift: Coronary Artery Screening for Only $99 at BSA
Read more: A Heartfelt Gift: Coronary Artery Screening for Only $99 at BSAFor those searching for a thoughtful and heartfelt holiday gift, look no further than BSA. Our $99 coronary artery calcium screening may be the perfect holiday gift for you or a loved one. This quick and painless test detects and measures calcium-containing plaque deposits in your arteries that can restrict or block blood flow. Results…
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Holiday Eating Tips: Party Without Packing on the Pounds
Read more: Holiday Eating Tips: Party Without Packing on the PoundsSkip the heaping helping of anxiety this holiday season by making smart eating choices no matter how many parties you attend. You can avoid packing on the pounds over the next couple of weeks and set yourself up for a healthy start to the New Year. It might take a bit of focus, but by…
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Neonatal Nurse Celebrates 20 Years at BSA
Read more: Neonatal Nurse Celebrates 20 Years at BSAAs we continue to honor Prematurity Awareness Month, BSA would like to recognize Diana Hanna, RN, for 20 years of dedicated service to BSA’s Level III-designated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As a neonatal nurse for more than 30 years, Hanna’s career has always been driven by her passion for helping infants. “I love babies…
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“Miracle Baby” Ava Leaves with Parents After BSA NICU Transport
Read more: “Miracle Baby” Ava Leaves with Parents After BSA NICU TransportOn August 7, Shandelle Hicks’ physician diagnosed her with Braxton Hicks contractions after coming in with pain in her back and abdomen. When the pain continued to worsen the next day, the first-time mom ignored it, contributing it to more Braxton Hicks contractions. After all, she wasn’t due to give birth for another two and…
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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…