November is National COPD Awareness Month: Do I Have COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD is a serious, debilitating disease that causes one death every four minutes. COPD is a disease that makes breathing a difficult chore. Sometimes referred to as chronic bronchitis or emphysema, COPD is …
Healthy Holiday Eating Habits
‘Tis the season for family, friends … and too much food. As much fun as holiday parties and family get-togethers can be, we tend to over-indulge during the holiday season. Kick this season — and your New Year’s resolutions — …
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Managing Your Diabetes: Steps to Take Control
Did you know that every 17 seconds a person is diagnosed with diabetes? November is American Diabetes Month – so take the time to reduce your risks or learn how to manage your diabetes consistently and carefully. By practicing proper …
Categories: About Diabetes
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Radiation Right: Protecting Patients
Radiation Right is a patient safety initiative across HCA affiliates, including Denton Regional. The idea behind Radiation Right is to make sure that you are getting the right exam, at the right time, with the right dose, with your safety …
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Tags: Denton Regional Medical System, diagnostic imaging, Radiation Right, Texas
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The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Denton Regional now offers the latest in minimally invasive heart surgery with the new robotic technology, the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgery System. Any type of heart surgery presents an intimidating prospect, however it can often offer the best solution …
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Tags: da Vinci System, Denton Regional Medical System, heart, minimally invasive, surgery, Texas
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How to Have a Frightfully Safe Halloween
“When witches go riding and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ’tis near Halloween.” — Author Unknown We know that Halloween is near from the obvious signs: fall festivals, little ghostly costumes lining the walls of …
Physical Therapy & Athletes: A Winning Combination
Who doesn’t love the thrill of Friday night lights? The sounds of the band, the chants from the cheerleading squad and the cheers of the crowd when your child’s school makes a touchdown can bring fun and enthusiasm to every …
Free Prostate Screening
Apart from certain forms of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, with over 200,000 men being diagnosed each year. While more common among African-American men and men over the age of 40, …
Every Woman Should Know How to Prevent Breast Cancer
There are a number of factors that may put some individuals at a higher risk for breast cancer. Heredity, a history of cancer in your family, age and obesity all contribute to an increased chance of this disease. Despite this, …
Denton Regional: Why We Walk
This October 15, 2011, we will walk as one. We will walk to find hope, inspire change and celebrate success. Join Denton Regional as we walk to support the largest voluntary health organization in the United States: the American Heart …