SWMC News
Clean Hands Really Can Help Stop Germs
December 5, 2024
National Handwashing Awareness Week December 1-7 reminds us of what most moms told us for years: “Wash your hands or you’re gonna get sick.”
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Fact: Unsafe Toys Ruin More Holidays Than the Grinch
December 4, 2024
In the instant holiday-classic film “A Christmas Story,” a sub-plot within the narrative is Ralphie’s desire to get a Red Rider bb-gun, despite his mom’s protestations that it will “put somebody’s eye out.” Spoiler alert: Her admonition nearly comes true when one of Ralphie’s shots ricochets back and breaks the...
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Living with a Non-healing Wound: Five Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
December 2, 2024
From parties to baking cookies, navigating all the great things that come with the holiday season can be difficult. Especially if you are living with a non-healing wound.
read moreSouthwestern Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 15, 2024
The biannual grade, awarded for Fall 2024, is Leapfrog’s highest national recognition for patient safety.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November 6, 2024
As the diabetes epidemic surges across age groups, diabetic foot ulcers are also on the rise.
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Coping with COPD
November 4, 2024
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a nasty disease typically caused by some of humanity’s nastier creations, starting with cigarettes and extending to air pollution, chemical fumes, and workplace dust. COPD causes breathing problems and restricts airflow, making things most of us take for granted – such as walking to our...
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Your Bladder Matters!
November 1, 2024
Bladder issues, such as incontinence or urinary tract infections, rank among the more private of ailments that not only give discomfort but are also uncomfortable to discuss with your primary care physician or urologist. Many people won't even talk to their doctor about bladder health conditions because they are embarrassed –...
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Diabetes - America's Disease
November 1, 2024
November is American Diabetes Month. Our country is specifically called out in this particular healthcare awareness event because, in the U.S., diabetes is an epidemic. We have a higher rate of diabetes than any other developed nation due to factors such as obesity, poor diet, genetics, and lack of physical...
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Osteomyelitis: When Is Specialized Wound Care or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indicated?
October 11, 2024
When a patient with diabetes develops osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection, early diagnosis and intervention are critical to avoiding severe outcomes like amputation. Osteomyelitis in diabetic patients often begins with a soft tissue infection in a foot ulcer, which can quickly spread to the bone if not treated promptly. Reduced...
read moreBeat Breast Cancer with Early Detection
October 11, 2024
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special designation created 40 years ago to educate women about the disease and the importance of detecting it early. Fittingly, the best means of detection ‒ mammography ‒ is celebrated mid-month, October 18, on National Mammography Day. Breast cancer is all too common...
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