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Meet Jon-Michael Rains, CEO of Carrus Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospitals

June 17, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The new Chief Executive Officer for Carrus Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospitals might surprise you. He’s young (30!), lacks a Ph.D., often spends time conversing with patients and families, and could, in fact, be mistaken for a patient’s favorite grandson. His demeanor is casual, his style down-to-earth. Without pretense or ivory tower airs, Jon-Michael Rains is a roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-to-work kind of guy, who has transformed Carrus Hospitals since being named CEO in late 2013. The staff and the patients love him. […]

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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. […]

Helping You Recover––Carrus Hospitals

February 19, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Carrus Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care facility (LTAC) providing intensive care for those who have complex medical needs. It was developed to accommodate patients and assist families in a welcoming atmosphere intended to minimize stress and create opportunities for healing. […]

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton’s Heart & Vascular Services –– Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

December 20, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Recovery at Carrus

October 10, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Ron's Carrus Story – Carrus Specialty Hospital

June 8, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

The Benefits of Robotic Gynecological Surgery

June 5, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

Therapy professionals and their roles

May 17, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

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. […]

What specialty fits you best? – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, LIVING WELL Magazine

April 23, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

What Specialty Fits You Best?
Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-WNJ (THP-WNJ), Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone needs a doctor. The problem: the medical expert you need to diagnose and fix what ails you may be harder to find if you don’t know what they do. Below is a basic description of some different types of doctors and the areas they specialize in. […]

Texas Health Presbyterian talks heart attacks and strokes – LIVING WELL Magazine

February 1, 2012 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

When You’re Having a Heart Attack or Stroke –– Minutes Matter! Courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian-WNJ, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Stroke is the […]