SWMC News
Living with Diabetes: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
December 3, 2021
The CDC has issued new guidelines for holiday gatherings this year including being fully vaccinated and wearing masks in high-risk public settings. People with diabetes, in addition to taking COVID-19 safety precautions, also need to be prepared for plenty of dietary temptations throughout the holiday season. If you have diabetes,...
read moreA Lung Scan can be a Lifesaver
November 26, 2021
Even if you quit smoking year ago, your risk of lung cancer is still present. A lung cancer screening exam is a simple screening that can tell you if your lungs are healthy or detect lung cancer early, when treatment can be most effective.
read moreHave You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 4, 2021
Your health means everything and knowing your health numbers – like blood sugar – is essential to making sure you’re doing what you can to get and stay healthy.
read moreGetting the Most Out of Your Health Insurance
November 3, 2021
Have you been putting off your annual doctor’s visit? Or perhaps even a needed screening or procedure? If you’ve been putting off care – whether it’s a recommended surgery, screening or simply your annual check-up – now’s the time to do it. Your health means everything. Taking care of it...
read moreNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month
November 2, 2021
As diabetes rates surge across age groups, diabetic foot ulcers are also on the rise.
read moreAre You Covered?
November 1, 2021
Health Insurance Marketplace Now Open Through January 15 November 1 marked the beginning of open enrollment for 2022 health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Since debuting in 2013, the Health Insurance Marketplace has provided access to low-cost healthcare coverage for millions who would otherwise be without health insurance or...
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Tapped to Join New Health System, ScionHealth
October 26, 2021
Southwestern Medical Center (SWMC) today announced it is among 18 LifePoint Health hospital campuses and associated sites of care selected to become part of a new national health system called ScionHealth. SWMC is currently part of LifePoint Health, which announced earlier this year plans to acquire leading post-acute provider Kindred Healthcare....
read moreYour Health Means Everything – Protect It by Getting Vaccinated for Flu Season
October 4, 2021
by Jayne Thomas, Chief Nursing Officer Shorter days and cooler temperatures are tell-tale signs autumn has arrived. Unfortunately, another sign of the season is the beginning of increased flu activity. Flu season can last from autumn to as late as May – peaking between December and February. According to a study...
read moreGet Your Mammo: It's an hour that could save your life
October 1, 2021
by Cathy Dalrymple, ARNP According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime....
read moreCreating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
September 3, 2021
As an obstetrician-gynecologist with Southwestern Medical Center, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one...
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