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Recover Close to Home––Carrus Hospitals

May 6, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Once upon a time, patients stayed in the hospital for sufficiently long periods so that when released, they expected to go directly home. That’s not always the case in traditional hospitals these days, and many patients require intermediary assistance until they are strong enough to manage without medical supervision. They look for a welcoming facility that offers every advantage for getting well, from advanced technology to authentic caring. […]

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Chest Pain: When to Seek Help––Texoma Medical Center

April 30, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Chest pain can have many causes—some as simple as heartburn or a muscle strain. But when pain in your chest is heart-related, it can lead to a heart attack. […]

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You Can Plan to Avoid a Crisis––Craig Watson

April 27, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Estate planning starts with a goal. What are your goals? Is your goal to preserve assets for the security of you and/or your spouse and leave an inheritance for your family? […]

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Technological Advancements in Cataract Surgery—Courtesy RGB Eye Associates

April 19, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

It’s hard to work the words “wavefront aberrometer” and “femtosecond laser” into a casual conversation, but the advantage of the two in cataract surgery is something worth talking about. […]

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The Joy of Seeing Well—Courtesy RGB Eye Associates

April 18, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Joy of Seeing Well Courtesy RGB Eye Associates, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine We’ve all heard the adage that seeing is believing. At RGB Eye Associates in Sherman, we believe seeing well enhances quality of life. […]

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Pharmacy––Now and Then, Here and There, This and That—Michael McLendon, Pharmacist

April 13, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Pharmacy––Now and Then, Here and There, This and That By Michael McLendon, Pharmacist, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine As I reflect on my past 43 years of pharmacy, I conclude––Pharmacy is still about patient care. Within these […]

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You Can Plan to Avoid a Crisis—Craig Watson

April 10, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

You Can Plan to Avoid a Crisis By Craig Watson, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Estate planning starts with a goal. What are your goals? Is your goal to preserve assets for the security of you and/or […]

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Recover Close to Home—Courtesy Carrus Hospitals

April 9, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Recover Close to Home Courtesy Carrus Hospitals, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Once upon a time, patients stayed in the hospital for sufficiently long periods so that when released, they expected to go directly home. That’s not […]

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Two Hospitals in One Location—Courtesy Carrus Hospitals

April 8, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Two Hospitals in One Location Courtesy Carrus Hospitals, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Carrus Hospitals are two physician-owned facilities in one state-of-the-art building located on Highway 82 West in Sherman. Carrus was developed to accommodate patients and […]

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Pain Relief May Be As Close as Your Compounding Pharmacy––Meridian Pharmacy

April 1, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. Today, the pharmacist’s role in preparing pain relief medications by compounding has experienced resurgence, as modern technology and innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize pain relief medications to meet specific patient needs. […]