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Press Releases
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 FRISCO, Texas — December 12, 2012 – Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, was recently designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Ex...
Thursday, November 29, 2012 FRISCO, TEXAS November 29, 2012 – Centennial Medical Center, based in Frisco, Texas, was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefit...
Thursday, September 20, 2012 Frisco – Sept. 20, 2012 – Centennial Medical Center, in Frisco, Texas, was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America. Hospitals recognized...
Saturday, September 01, 2012 Maintaining a healthy weight is important because people who are overweight or obese have a higher risk for developing serious health conditions. Being at a healthy weight can help you feel good about yourself and give you more energy.
So how can ...
Sunday, August 12, 2012 Whether it’s getting ready to go back to school or bringing your newborn in for his or her two-month checkup, getting your child vaccinated is very important, but do you know why? Dr. Christine Smith, pediatrician on the medical staff at Centennial...
Sunday, July 01, 2012 With summer comes grilling season, and it’s always good to know the nutritional value of what you are flipping on the barbecue. Food borne illness, or "food poisoning," is common and affects approximately 70 million Americans a year, costi...
Sunday, July 01, 2012 July is National Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month, and one of the biggest beach months. Putting on sunscreen is one of the most commonly heard tips when it comes to staying safe from the sun, but what about protecting the human eye? Eye safety is ju...
Saturday, June 30, 2012 High cholesterol may seem like “middle-aged” disease, but it can be a problem for children, too, leading to high blood pressure, clogged arteries and heart disease.
Background
Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance found in the bloodstream...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 With May comes the appreciation of a few of the most important women in our lives – our mothers. Not only is Mother’s Day celebrated in May, but it’s also National Stroke Awareness Month. As women age, it is important to know the risks and effects ...
Friday, June 01, 2012
Making Your Home a Poison-Safe Zone
Products in your bathroom, kitchen and garage can cause harm to you and your family if used improperly. Seemingly innocuous items can become poisonous if mistakenly inhaled, swallowed or entered into the body ...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 DALLAS - May 23, 2012 -- Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas recently received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Silver Award from the TMF Health Quality Institute for its commitment to delivering high quality care to patients. Centen...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
Staying healthy during pregnancy is especially important, not just for you, but for your baby as well. There are lots of do’s and don’ts to think about while you’re pregnant. Here are a few tips to help you stay h...
Monday, April 30, 2012 You’ve pampered and prepared yourself for nine months in anticipation of your new baby, but how do you stay healthy once your bundle of joy becomes a bundle of hard work? Taking care of your own health deserves just as much attention as your new bab...
Sunday, April 22, 2012 DALLAS—march x, 2012– Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, was recently named one of the Dallas Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in North Texas for its strong commitment to creating a healthy workplace.
“We are honored to be recogn...
Monday, April 09, 2012 DALLAS— April 10, 2012- Centennial Medical Center has recently hired Reed Hammond as chief operating officer. He will be an integral part of Centennial Medical Center’s leadership team with primary responsibilities of managing all day-to-day operati...
Friday, March 23, 2012 April marks the annual observation of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The campaign encourages everyone to speak up to prevent sexual violence in neighborhoods, communities, workplaces and schools. Established by the National Sexual Violence Resource...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis during Long Holiday Trips
Article submitted by Centennial Medical Center
Spring Break and summer season planning has begun,and many families are spending these well-earned days off overseas or taking long road trips. ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Making the choice to donate organs, tissues, marrow, platelets and blood can all help save the lives of others. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes Feb. 14 as a day for health organizations to promote awareness of these types...
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, 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...
Thursday, February 19, 2009 MEMORANDUM Date: January 12, 2009 From: Bill Henning, Chief Executive Officer Centennial Medical Center has been working with the staff and physicians to improve the quality of care and customer satisfaction to our patients during the last two y...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Chest pain is the #1 reason people call for emergency medical help Frisco--It's the middle of the night or maybe the beginning of a busy workday when you suddenly feel pain in your chest. You try to ignore it at first, but your chest pain h...
Thursday, December 18, 2008 With toy shopping in high gear this Christmas season, there comes this statistic from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: For 2006, there were 22 toy-related deaths and approximately 165,100 toy-related injuries treated in hospital emer...
Thursday, December 18, 2008 It's no secret. Most of us know that we need to move more and eat better to stay healthy. But, let's be real, it's the holidays and food and festivities go hand-in-hand. How can you fight temptation and stay on track? Dr. Heather Sheffield, DO, ...
Thursday, December 18, 2008 Toy Safety There are billions of toys and games sold each year in the United States. While toys are meant to provide entertainment and fun for kids, they are all too often linked to preventable injuries. Every year thousands of children ...
Thursday, December 18, 2008 The holiday season -- those sometimes intense weeks that begin around Thanksgiving and stretch to New Year's Day and beyond -- can be a time of good cheer, brightly lit parties brimming with food and drink, the pleasure of family reunions, and f...
Thursday, December 18, 2008 Do you know what lurks in that unmarked container in your refrigerator? It could be leftovers from last night’s casserole or it could be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. The answer may lie in how the food was handled. It’s...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Frisco- November marks the beginning of one of the most dreaded times of year -- flu season. But you may be able to avoid getting bit by the flu bug by getting an annual flu shot. “The flu, short for influenza, is caused by viruses that infect t...
Monday, October 27, 2008 Frisco-Knowing that every emergency, no matter how minor or severe, needs to be appropriately treated like an emergency, Centennial Medical Center has made it a priority to ensure that all patients who come through their doors receive qua...
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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