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Colonoscopy 101
March 05, 2021Colonoscopies 101: Why they’re important, why it might be time to get one and why they’re easier than you might think Remember the good old days? Did you have a favorite disco outfit? Did you ever get dropped off to meet your friends at the roller rink? Or spend hours by the radio in high school during the 80s, waiting to record your favorite songs for a new mixtape? If you did, then it’s probably time to think about scheduling a routine colonoscopy screening.
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Preventing Injuries
March 04, 2021Prevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other InjuriesWhen you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health – preventing injuries
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Saint Mary’s to Offer Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
February 02, 2021Monoclonal Antibody TreatmentSaint Mary’s Regional Medical Center has announced it now offers bamlanivimab therapy, a new monoclonal antibody treatment for eligible positive COVID-19 patients. Click here for full information.
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Brighter Days Ahead: Celebrate the New Year with a Healthy Start
December 16, 2020A new year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. A new beginning. That’s one of the big reasons so many of us set New Year’s resolutions. Turning the page on the calendar gives us a chance to turn the page on unhealthy habits, resolve to be better, healthier versions of ourselves and look to the future with hope for what’s to come. As we look…
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End of Year Care: Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
December 02, 2020As we enter the final months of what has certainly been an unprecedented year, health and well-being has perhaps never been more at the forefront of our thoughts. The ongoing pandemic has shown us that it continues to be imperative for us to make our physical health a priority. Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and…
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An Hour that Could Impact a Lifetime: How an Annual Mammogram Could Save Your Life
October 01, 2020Our daily schedules can be tough to juggle — especially when there is that “one more thing” to try and fit in. Especially now, when we have a new set of COVID-19-related challenges to navigate, like video work calls, shifting school schedules, and more. But if you’re a woman age 40 or older, there’s one extra thing you should make time for:…
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Lower Your Cholesterol, Lower Your Risk
September 08, 2020“Cholesterol” is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and what not to eat, and general health and well-being. And while the more one hears about something, the easier it can be to become desensitized to it, it’s important to stay aware of the critical effect that cholesterol can have on your overall health…
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Don’t Take a Chance with Your Health – Get Vaccinated for Flu Season
September 07, 2020by Carol Gore, CNO, Saint Mary’s Regional Carol Gore, CNO It is hard to believe that in the coming weeks, the temperature will begin its downward trend, and the fall season will already be upon us. This also means that flu season is just around the corner – a period which usually peaks between December and February, but can last as late as…
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Bob Honeycutt Named Saint Mary’s CEO
April 21, 2020Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center has announced that Robert “Bob” Honeycutt will join its team as chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 27. Honeycutt joins Saint Mary’s from Ennis Regional Medical Center (ERMC) in Ennis, Texas, and Parkview Regional Hospital (PRH) in Mexia, Texas, where he has served as CEO since 2017. He will replace…
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SMWFC Closing Announced
March 18, 2020Saint Mary’s Wellness Fitness Center will close at 7 PM, Wednesday, March 18, due to continued concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus. The facility will remain closed until further notice. All memberships will be frozen and prorated. Additionally, Saint Mary’s suspended its Volunteer Auxiliary program until further notice. Operations will return as…
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