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Early Mammograms and Genetic Testing for the Win
Read more: Early Mammograms and Genetic Testing for the WinMammograms become routine beginning at age 40 for most women, but Michelle Parsons of Amarillo had a good reason to start sooner. “I’m adopted so I didn’t know a lot about my family history,” shared Parsons. “At the age of 38, I requested a baseline mammogram.” Michelle said a family friend’s breast cancer diagnosis made…
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Grandmother of Seven’s Positive Attitude Can’t Be Beat by Cancer
Read more: Grandmother of Seven’s Positive Attitude Can’t Be Beat by CancerEleanor Sitton is a wife, mother and grandmother seven times over. She keeps busy with her family and volunteering but still makes time to go to her annual mammogram appointment at BSA Harrington Breast Center. This year’s exam would change Sitton’s life forever. Abnormal images on her mammogram exam led to a diagnosis of breast…
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Lifesaving Information: Which Cancer Screenings to Schedule
Read more: Lifesaving Information: Which Cancer Screenings to ScheduleSometimes making check-up appointments and getting blood drawn doesn’t feel all that important with the hustle and bustle of life. Cancer screenings get pushed to the next year or worse, are forgotten entirely. However, getting screenings is one of the most essential things both men and women can do for their health because the sooner…
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Celebrating National Neonatal Nurses Day
Read more: Celebrating National Neonatal Nurses DayNational Neonatal Nurses Day is recognized annually on September 15. We would like to thank all of our nurses who take care of our littlest patients’ day in and day out. Your work is much appreciated! To celebrate, Jamie Milton (pictured above; front row, second from right), RN in the BSA Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,…
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BSA Provides a Safer Delivery Option for New Mothers
Read more: BSA Provides a Safer Delivery Option for New MothersNew mothers are challenged by the risks that come with being prescribed opioids following childbirth, specifically after Cesarean sections (C-section). According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology, one in every 300 women who has never taken an opioid before giving birth will continue to take opioids a year after surgery. It’s possible to…
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Amarillo Mother Experiences Two Unique Deliveries at BSA
Read more: Amarillo Mother Experiences Two Unique Deliveries at BSAFollowing her Cesarean delivery (C-section) with her firstborn in 2013, Aly Hall was certain of one thing— she would deliver at BSA again if she had the opportunity. “After our firstborn, I knew if I had another baby we would deliver at BSA. Our doctor and team of nurses were incredible,” Hall explained. When it…
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BSA Nurses Comfort Mother during Son’s NICU Stay
Read more: BSA Nurses Comfort Mother during Son’s NICU StayWhat began as a trip to the emergency room for stomach pains ended up with Desirae Himes leaving to find out she was eight weeks pregnant. “I was shocked because I was told I couldn’t have any more children after having my daughter,” Himes shared. At 37 weeks pregnant, Himes gave birth to her son,…
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Breastfeeding Answers from Your BSA Lactation Consultant
Read more: Breastfeeding Answers from Your BSA Lactation ConsultantBreastfeeding is a great way to provide your baby with a variety of nutrients that help to keep them healthy. But if you are a first-time breastfeeding mom, undoubtedly you have many questions or concerns. That’s why we asked Tiffany Bateman, RN, BSN, IBCLC, our BSA lactation consultant, to answer some common breastfeeding questions. Does breastfeeding…
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Establishing a Back-to-School Sleep Routine with Your Children
Read more: Establishing a Back-to-School Sleep Routine with Your ChildrenWith the summer season being full of barbeques, late nights and days spent by the pool, you and your family may have fallen out of your usual school year habits including a consistent sleep schedule. Jeannie Pruitt, BSA Sleep Disorders Clinic Manager, has some tips and tricks for how you can get your kids back…
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Summer Colds vs. Allergies
Read more: Summer Colds vs. AllergiesSometimes the common symptoms of a cold —runny nose, coughing, scratchy and sore throat, fever and body aches—can overlap with what we think are the signs of seasonal allergies. Knowing the difference between a cold and an allergy can help you treat the root cause of your symptoms. Common colds are caused by viruses, whereas…
