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What Physician Ownership Means to the Patient––Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

September 2, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on What Physician Ownership Means to the Patient––Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

When choosing the facility you have surgery in, options can become daunting. Do you understand the differences in facilities to make the most educated decision? One of the main differences of facilities in Texoma is Heritage Park Surgical Hospital, a physician-owned hospital. There are many advantages to physician ownership: cutting-edge technology, specialty surgery teams and faster care with better service. […]

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What’s the Link Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?––Hearing Services of McKinney

August 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on What’s the Link Between Hearing Loss and Diabetes?––Hearing Services of McKinney

According to the American Diabetes Association, it’s estimated that 25.8 million Americans (children and adults) have diabetes. That’s 8.3% of the population. There are certainly many complications from diabetes that are well known: heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, stroke, high blood pressure and peripheral neuropathy. […]

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Orthopedic Associates: Commitment to Excellent Care

August 23, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Orthopedic Associates: Commitment to Excellent Care

For the past seven years, Dr. Vidal has also valued her role as part of the Orthopedics Associates team. Each of the eight physicians is fellowship trained and highly qualified in providing expert, personal and state-of-the art care to their patients. As a medical group, their specialties cover a spectrum of areas related to sports medicine and bone and joint health, restoration and maintenance.
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Do your resolutions lead you to surgery?––Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

June 28, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Do your resolutions lead you to surgery?––Heritage Park Surgical Hospital

Let’s face it––no one really wants to have surgery. The word “surgery” makes some think of getting your wisdom teeth out or having part of you cut open on a sterile, cold table. No one chooses this just for fun. However, do you realize there are surgery options that are out there to help you finally achieve those resolutions that have been persistent on your list year after year? […]

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Aging Gracefully––Cooper Clinic

April 20, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Aging Gracefully––Cooper Clinic

As you get older, there are many things you should consider to age gracefully and healthfully. Whether you are turning 40 or 65, it’s never too early to start the process of healthy aging. Follow these four aging principles to help you live a healthy life throughout the decades. […]

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How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––The Cruise & Tour Center

March 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on How to Save Money on Vacation Travel––The Cruise & Tour Center

In order to be a smart consumer when it comes to planning and buying your next vacation, there is a great deal of information you need to know. The avalance of new products, the complexity of the offers and the huge amount of information available on the internet can make vacation planning a stressful, full-time job. In planning a cruise alone, every cruiseline, ship and itinerary is different and there are over 230 ships to choose from. A recent IBM study revealed that the average person spends up to two weeks planning a vacation online and over 50% end up dissatisfied with the experience and often buy the wrong vacation altogether. In 2012, 23% of online travel buyers left the internet and bought from a travel agency. The internet is a great place to shop but not to buy travel. […]