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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...
read moreFive Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 25, 2021
You probably know that healthy eating and regular physical activity are critically important to maintaining good heart health. But there are a number of other things you can do to give your heart an extra boost that might surprise you. Laugh. Research has pointed to laughter having several benefits for your...
read moreMinutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 24, 2021
When a heart attack strikes, minutes matter. Those first few minutes following a heart attack are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient in the days to come. According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of those who die from heart attacks will die...
read moreHeart Health at Any Age
February 23, 2021
Things change as we get older. How you took care of yourself in your 20s might be very different from how you take care of yourself today. That said, it’s important to understand what you should keep in mind as you age. Check out these pointers on what to remember...
read moreGot Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 22, 2021
As a parent, there are a number of great reasons to get your kids to think of their health as a priority. And there are a number of great ways to help them do that, including regular physical activity. Creating a more active family lifestyle can be done anytime, anywhere. Family...
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