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Nurse Practitioner Becomes COVID-19 Patient
Read more: Nurse Practitioner Becomes COVID-19 PatientIn early April of 2020, Nurse Practitioner Stan Leffew contracted COVID-19 and was admitted to BSA hospital. Needing to be intubated, Leffew required the care of his former colleagues in the BSA Intensive Care Unit (ICU). “I know that many of [the staff] were lifting me in prayer as well as taking care of me,”…
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Positive Attitude and Early Diagnosis Helps Woman Fight Breast Cancer
Read more: Positive Attitude and Early Diagnosis Helps Woman Fight Breast CancerReneay Palmer has a family history of breast cancer on her mom’s side. Knowing this put her at higher risk for developing breast cancer, Palmer was very diligent about getting a mammogram after turning 40. “I was sent to BSA Harrington Breast Center after an abnormal result from my very first mammogram,” explained Palmer. Following…
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Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women to Get Regular Mammograms
Read more: Breast Cancer Survivor Urges Women to Get Regular MammogramsIt had been years since Charlotte Willett had her last mammogram. She always seemed to be too busy for an appointment, but after noticing a lump in her right breast and under her arm, she scheduled an appointment at BSA Harrington Breast Center. On August 30, 2019, she received a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy. That same…
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Texas Woman’s Instinct Led to Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
Read more: Texas Woman’s Instinct Led to Early Detection of Ovarian CancerNearly five years ago, Debbie Yarnold, noticed a faint trace of blood after using the restroom. Being postmenopausal, this caused concern and prompted Yarnold to make an appointment with her gynecologist. After several exams, Yarnold was diagnosed with stage 1B ovarian cancer. “At first, I was told that when women age, they experience dryness which…
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BSA EMS Helping to Test for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
Read more: BSA EMS Helping to Test for COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living FacilitiesAs more cases of COVID-19 are being confirmed in the Texas Panhandle, the BSA Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department is doing their part to help one of our area’s at-risk populations. BSA EMS has been assigned by the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force to administer COVID-19 tests to residents in nursing homes and assisted living…
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Using Technology to Connect with Loved Ones
Read more: Using Technology to Connect with Loved OnesWith hospitals and health officials still strongly recommending wearing a mask and social distancing, fighting the coronavirus can be lonely and isolating— but it doesn’t have to be. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we encourage you to use technology as a bridge across physical distances. The safety and well-being of our patients, visitors…
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The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Read more: The Effects of Sleep DeprivationGetting better sleep helps you lead a better life. To achieve optimal health, prioritize your sleep schedule. “Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body each day,” explained BSA Sleep Disorders Center Manager, Jeannie Pruitt. When you don’t get enough quality sleep, problems can arise. Poor sleep…
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How to Avoid Heartburn
Read more: How to Avoid HeartburnHeartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). It can feel like a burning pain in the chest that may worsen when bent over or lying down. Getting heartburn is common and the symptoms can usually be managed on your own, however, there…
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Wrapped in Love – How One BSA Employee Gives Back
Read more: Wrapped in Love – How One BSA Employee Gives BackVickie Burns, a long-standing employee at BSA, spends her time off crocheting to give back to her co-workers. A self-taught crocheter, Burns, started crocheting blankets with the intention of giving one to her co-worker who was welcoming a new baby at BSA. Her idea of making blankets to help fellow BSA employees celebrate happy occasions…
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Finding New Hope After Weight Loss Surgery
Read more: Finding New Hope After Weight Loss SurgeryIn 2012, Billie Layland’s life changed. Her health began to decline, including a weight gain she could not get rid of. “I had many trials and errors of losing weight,” says Layland. “It just seems like the weight comes on and it does not come off. Physically, I was not doing well. I needed to…
