Monday, January 23, 2012 DALLAS—January, 23, 2012– Centennial Medical Center is making it even easier on patients who have to visit the emergency department with its new online service: InQuickER. This emergency room service improves the patient experience by allowing those...
Sunday, January 01, 2012 McKinney resident Nicole Roach thought she’d be spending her New Year’s Eve relaxing, but when her water broke early Saturday morning on Dec. 31, she ended up spending nearly 24 hours in labor.
At 4:46 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, Nicole gave birth t...
Monday, November 21, 2011 You have a family reunion, an endless shopping list and several parties to attend. The holidays seem to get busier each year. Take a deep breath and relax— slow down so you can enjoy yourself and avoid the holiday blues.
Many things can cause stre...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 DALLAS –October 11, 2011– Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s National Cardiovascular Drug Registry® (NCDR) Acute Coronary Treatment and Intervention Outcomes Network (ACTION) Regi...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Centennial Medical Center announced today that one of its nurses, Catherine Strain, has been inducted into the Tenet Heroes Hall of Fame, Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s (NYSE: THC) highest honor for employees, at a ceremony in Dallas, Texas, on Apri...
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Centennial Medical Center has recently hired Calee Travis as Chief Nursing Officer. She will be responsible for managing nursing-related patient care divisions and serving as the chief expert for the hospital regarding professional nursing issues.
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Monday, January 03, 2011 January 3, 2011
Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors. More than 32,000 pints of donated blood are used each day in the United States. According to local blood supplier Carter BloodCare, about 1,100 p...
Tuesday, December 07, 2010 December 7, 2010
Every day, you use your hands for dozens of precise movements from tying your shoes, to buttoning your clothes to feeding yourself. Because of our constant reliance on our hands, pain, stiffness and swelling in them is especially...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 November 11, 2010
Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to remain healthy. Many different types of physical activity can help reduce some of the aches, pains and stiffness associated with getting old...
Monday, September 06, 2010 September 6, 2010
Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, recently received the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for its diabetes self-management education program. ADA awards hospitals this certificate wh...
Monday, June 21, 2010 Monday, June 21, 2010
Sometimes the most painful part about going to the emergency room (ER) is the wait time. Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, recently introduced a new way for patients to find out ER wait times, before they ever leave ...
Thursday, March 11, 2010 Forty-five million Americans suffer from allergies, and the numbers are increasing. No matter the severity of symptoms, it’s important to know what is causing allergies and your options for treatment. Dr. Neelesh Mehendale, ENT physician on the Cent...
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 When trees and plants start flowering in Texas, it can only mean one thing: spring allergy season is upon us. More than 35 million Americans suffer with seasonal allergies, and North Texans might argue they’ve got it the worst with the high counts...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 What are some of the things you do with your family? Maybe you have dinner together, celebrate the holidays together or go on vacation together. What about staying heart healthy together? This activity can not only be fun, but it also can help every...
Friday, February 12, 2010 February is known as American Heart Month and provides a great reminder for everyone to pay close attention to cardiovascular health.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the country for men and women. While routine testing wi...
Friday, January 08, 2010 The image of the old family doctor who treated the grandparents, parents and children has become a thing of the past. In today’s mobile society few people keep the same doctor throughout their lives. We move — across town, the state or the country. ...
Thursday, September 03, 2009 If you thought immunizations were just for children, think again. Adults also may need several different vaccinations as they get older, including influenza, pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella,...
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death of teenagers and young adults. One National Highway Safety Administration study indicated that 16- to 24-year-old drivers accounted for 25 percent of all traffic deaths. And, while drugs, alcohol a...
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 An estimated 55 million children and teens from birth to age 19 were treated in emergency departments for unintentional injuries from 2001 to 2006, according to a new report released last month by the Center for Disease Control. The report also ...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Some chalk it up to getting older or having a career that keeps them on their feet all day, while others point the finger of blame at their mother or their children. Whatever the reasons, many people who suffer from varicose veins find the blue ...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 “Oh, my aching back!” It’s not only a common expression but - indication of just how frequently Americans suffer from lower back pain. Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation...
Thursday, July 22, 2010
An estimated 80 percent of American adults will suffer from chronic back pain at some point in their lives. While it seems like a “pain in the neck” to deal with, lower back pain is the most common cause of job-related di...
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