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How to Reduce Your Risk of Stroke––Centennial Medical Center
Stroke accounts for the fourth largest number of deaths in the United States annually and is a leading cause of disability. But there is good news. […]
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Stroke Smart––Denton Regional Hospital
Our brains need a constant supply of blood. Blood vessels known as arteries carry the oxygen and nutrients that are vital for functioning to the brain. Strokes occur when one of these arteries is either blocked or ruptures and an area of the brain is deprived of blood flow. When blood flow is disrupted, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. […]
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Aging Healthy––Texas Health Presbyterian
Healthy aging is about much more than staying physically healthy—it’s also about staying emotionally healthy and maintaining your sense of purpose and zest for life. […]
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s Heart & Vascular Services –– Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s Heart & Vascular Services
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine
When Knowledge Is Your Best Defense
When an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) ruptures, the complications can be dangerous. Learn how to protect yourself from this silent yet often fatal condition. […]
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Recovery at Carrus
Recovery at Carrus
Courtesy Carrus Specialty Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
After back surgery, Cal Baker hoped to go directly home from the hospital. But recovery required medical intervention and consistent therapies to help him regain strength and mobility. So Cal chose Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, a facility he had previously simply seen from the road and thought it looked like a nice place. […]
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Women and Stroke: Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer
Women and Stroke
Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer every year
Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
Did you know?
425,000 women suffer from stroke each year, 55,000 more than men
Only 27% of women could name more than two or three of the six primary stroke symptoms […]
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Ron's Carrus Story – Chapter Two
Ron’s Carrus Story
Chapter Two
Courtesy Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
When Ron Vardeman was moved from Carrus Specialty Hospital to the other side of the facility where Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital services are provided, he was enthusiastic. He knew he had achieved significant goals and was ready to meet the next challenges. […]
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Ron's Carrus Story – Carrus Specialty Hospital
Ron’s Carrus Story
Chapter One
Courtesy Carrus Specialty Hospital, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
For Ron Vardeman, a popular Sherman realtor, critical illnesses happened to other people. And then, he was hospitalized. He is grateful that he stabilized sufficiently to be moved to an extraordinary specialty hospital for further treatment. His physician chose Carrus Specialty Hospital, which also includes Carrus Rehabilitation Hospital. […]
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The Benefits of Robotic Gynecological Surgery
Robotic Gynecological Surgery
By Antonio Asis, MD, FACOG, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
The advanced technology of robotic surgery has resulted in vast improvements in gynecological procedures to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other gynecologic conditions that can cause painful, heavy menstrual flow and infertility. This minimally invasive surgery offers many benefits. […]
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Therapy professionals and their roles
Therapy Professionals and Their Roles
Courtesy Twin Creeks Hospital
The leadership of Twin Creeks Hospital understands the importance of providing quality rehabilitative care to their patients. Leslie Finta, physical therapist and director of therapy, strives to staff Twin Creeks Hospital with highly qualified therapists. […]