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Saline Health System begins offering robotic-assisted hip surgery
December 05, 2022Saline Health System recently upgraded its robotic surgery assistant so that it could be used for hip surgeries, and the first robotic-assisted hip surgery was performed Nov. 21.
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Bosom Buddies Bash
September 29, 2022In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Saline Memorial Hospital is hosting Bosom Buddies Bash in the atrium in the hospital’s education building from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
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Saline County students win Name the Robot competition
August 08, 2022Saline Health System announced on Thursday, Aug. 4 that its robotic surgery assistant has been named Nicki the Knee Fixer after the winning robot in the Name the Robot competition held this summer with Boys & Girls Clubs of Saline County and the Boys and Girls Club of Bryant.
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Gregory's Grilling Again: An Acute Rehab Success Story
August 05, 2022Today 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 was only about five months ago that debilitating knee pain kept Hathcote from being able to stand long enough to grill. He couldn’t do the things that he loved, much less the work that needed to be done.
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Summertime Safety: How to Keep Cool and Healthy All Summer Long
July 01, 2022Summer 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 alert and protect yourself and your family from potential threats to your health and safety.
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Saline Memorial Hospital receives recognition for heart attack care
June 02, 2022Saline 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 heart attack patients and signifies that it has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
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Count on Us, Men.
June 01, 2022It 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 than women, and there’s been a gradual increase in this gap over the years. Men are…
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Live Healthier, Live Freely
May 23, 2022Have you ever tried to lose weight? Most of us have. You prepare in advance. You choose a start date. You go to the grocery store and buy healthy food. Maybe you join a gym or commit yourself to daily walks in the neighborhood. And your good intentions get you through a few days. You see a change in the numbers on the scale in the first week or two, so you keep going. Your clothes fit a little better. You're excited! And then, inevitably, the scale stops changing numbers. You are still doing all the same things, but nothing is happening. You get more and more frustrated and start to wonder why you are putting in so much effort when you aren't getting the results you want. Why isn't it working?
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Technologist celebrates 40th anniversary
May 18, 2022When 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 Mark 100 was analog and black and white; Seals jokes that image was so pixelated that you could count each individual pixel. Over time, the quality of the ultrasound equipment improved, and the volume of ultrasound requests grew to the point that now the hospital has three ultrasound machines and three technologists to operate them. Seals is still one of them. She celebrates her 40th anniversary today: May 18, 2022.
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From Must-See TV to Must-Screen for Me? Why It Might Be Time for a Colonoscopy
March 04, 2022In 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 remember trying to rush through your homework to watch that night’s Must-See TV lineup, it could be time for another “must” – a colonoscopy.
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Saline Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services Leader Receives Employee of the Year Recognition
February 26, 2022Saline 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.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 27, 2021Thank 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 10 miles every day or vowing to never eat dessert again. And it’s not…
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Heart Disease: An Unwanted Heirloom
February 26, 2021You’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…
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Five Surprising Ways to Boost Your Heart Health
February 25, 2021You 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 heart health, including increased blood flow and lowered stress…
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Minutes Matter: Knowing the Signs Can Save a Life
February 24, 2021When 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 within an hour of their first symptom. Being able to quickly recognize…
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Heart Health at Any Age
February 23, 2021Things 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 as each decade comes and goes, as well as some things to keep in mind at every day at every age. All…
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Got Kids? Give ‘Em Heart!
February 22, 2021As 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 walks after dinner, socially distanced weekend excursions like hiking,– these are…
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We Heart Dessert
February 21, 2021How many of us want to beat a hasty path to the freezer for a few scoops of ice cream after dinner? While it’s nice to treat yourself from time to time, it’s important to keep the decadent desserts as a special treat, rather than an every-night occurrence. Luckily for your sweet tooth, some desserts are healthier than others, like this recipe for Grilled…
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Sleeping Beauty
February 20, 2021Consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most beneficial things you can do for the health of your mind and body. And it’s particularly important for your heart. Even though it keeps beating after you close your eyes, it benefits from the lowered blood pressure that happens when you drift off to dreamland. Check out these pointers to ward off…
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Your Once-A-Year Day: Annual Screenings are Good for Your Heart
February 19, 2021Playing an active role in your preventive health is a key factor in preventing heart disease and managing your risk factors for heart problems. And one of the best preventive health measures is your annual check-up with your primary care provider. Even if you don’t have a heart condition, it’s essential to schedule and keep annual exams. Make the most of your…
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