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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, December 17, 2009 You have a family reunion to plan, a seemingly endless shopping list, an unexpected house guest and several parties to attend. The holidays seem to be getting busier and busier each year. And you seem to be getting more and more frazzled as the day...
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...
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Monday, March 08, 2010 Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, received full Cycle III accreditation status from the Society of Chest Pain Centers in February. The hospital previously held the accreditation and was scheduled to be re-evaluated. The current accreditat...
Monday, March 01, 2010 Centennial Medical Center hosted its annual Healthy Heart Day on February 27. The day was full of great information by Dr. Subba Kosuri, cardiologist on the medical staff at CMC, and Heather Beard, dietician at CMC. It also included tasty heart-heal...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s GWTG program is a quality-improvement program that helps hospitals ensure that patients consistently receive cardiac and stroke care in accordance with the most up-to-date guidelines and r...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Centennial Medical Center (CMC), welcomed Congressman Sam Johnson to its facility on Sept. 3 to speak to a group of 30 physicians and staff about health care reform.
Johnson’s visit to CMC included a tour of the emergency department where Davi...
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