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Gregory's Grilling Again: An Acute Rehab Success Story
August 5, 2022
Today Gregory Hathcote has plans to go swimming in his pool. He talks excitedly about barbecuing chicken in his smoker. At some point soon, he knows he needs get back on his tractor to do some bushhogging. These plans would not seem all that uncommon in Arkansas, except that it...
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 1, 2022
Summer is officially here! As the days grow longer and brighter, many of us will be taking full advantage of summer, whether its enjoying backyard barbeques, lazy days by the pool or even the occasional fireworks display. No matter how you choose to enjoy your summer, it’s important to stay...
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Saline Memorial Hospital receives recognition for heart attack care
June 2, 2022
Saline Memorial Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2022. Saline Memorial Hospital is one of only 85 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. It recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for...
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Count on Us, Men.
June 1, 2022
It probably comes as no surprise that there are notable differences in the health of men compared to women. But when you take a closer look at the statistics outlining this health disparity, it can be quite alarming. For example, the average lifespan for men is about five years less...
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Technologist celebrates 40th anniversary
May 18, 2022
When Saline Memorial Hospital got its first ultrasound, an ATL Mark 100, Cathy Seals and her boss Barbara Varnon were the first to learn how to use it. At the time, Seals worked in nuclear medicine, and she balanced her time between ultrasounds and nuclear medicine for a while. The ATL...
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A is for April…and Allergies: What to Do When Allergens Attack
April 12, 2022
By Dr. Tyler Nelson, Bryant Medical Clinic Did you know that – according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – more than 50 million Americans suffer from a type of allergy each year? That makes allergies the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. And seasonal allergies...
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 4, 2022
In the 1980s and 1990s, the NBC broadcast network began branding their primetime lineups to promote their sitcoms and dramas. One phrase in particular quickly entered the pop culture lexicon after it debuted in 1993. The phrase? Must See TV. If you were a teenager in the early ‘90s and...
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Saline Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services Leader Receives Employee of the Year Recognition
February 26, 2022
Saline Memorial Hospital and Psychiatric Medical Care are pleased to announce that Lisa Sheppard, RN MSN, Program Director for the hospital’s Behavioral Health Services, has received the 2021 Inpatient Division Team Member of the Year award.
read moreDid You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 27, 2021
Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run...
read moreHeart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 26, 2021
You’ve got your father’s eyes, your grandmother’s laugh, but what about your uncle’s heart disease? While many inherited traits are good, others – like heart disease – aren’t. It’s important to know how your family’s history with heart disease can affect your own heart health. If you don’t know your family’s...
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