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Kristi Couch, RN

EXPERT ORTHOPAEDICS AT CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS

COLONIAL LODGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

HUNT REGIONAL HEALTHCARE IN GREENVILLE IS DOING ‘MORE WITH MORE’

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More With More For medical care, who wants to do more with less? Not us. At Hunt Regional Healthcare in Greenville, we’re investing in your care by providing the latest technology available in the region. We’re growing and expanding to provide healthcare at the highest level. Hunt Regional Healthcare is home to advanced outpatient and diagnostic services, from robotic surgery to cancer care to multi-dimensional digital imaging. We do more with more. That’s why patients trust us with their health. From our expansive list of services to our highly trained medical staff, we work hard to bring you the latest advancements in care, comfort and cutting-edge technology. We’re more than just a hospital. We’re a therapy center, a sleep lab, a cancer facility, and more. Hunt Regional Medical Center offers robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee, and total hip replacements with Stryker’s Mako System. This highly advanced robotic technology transforms the way joint replacement surgery is performed to bring you the precision accuracy of robotic-arm technology, combined with the expertise of a surgeon. Our digital imaging services include 4D-CT cancer treatment, 3D mammography guided by artificial intelligence, a powerful open MRI system, and low-dose CT for lung cancer screening. Our cutting-edge technology allows for the most accurate diagnoses with the least invasive methods. The cardiopulmonary team at Hunt Regional offers advanced heart, vascular, and pulmonary care for patients with heart and vascular conditions. The cardiac cath lab at Hunt Regional Medical Center restores bloodflow 28 minutes faster than the national average. We work faster than anyone in the area because we know time is muscle, providing 24/7/365 coverage to handle emergencies and scheduled interventional and diagnostic procedures. Hunt Regional is home to the area’s only Level III neonatal intensive care unit. You can take comfort in knowing our expert neonatologists provide around-the-clock advanced treatment for premature, low birthweight, and critically ill infants. Our sleep disorder clinic offers on-site or at-home testing to diagnose and treat sleep problems including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless legs. For patients in need of therapy services, the rehabilitation team at Hunt Regional works hard to help patients get back to doing what they love as quickly as possible. Individualized inpatient and outpatient programs are designed around powerful tools like a weight-stabilizing harness, hydrotherapy treadmill, cognitive therapy techniques, and more. Hunt Regional Healthcare provides innovative, compassionate, expert care at multiple locations throughout Northeast Texas. In addition to a large regional hospital conveniently located in Greenville, Hunt Regional Healthcare’s emergency facilities, outpatient lab draw stations, and outpatient walk-in imaging centers can also be found in Sulphur Springs, Commerce, Emory, Rockwall, Royse City, and Quinlan.

We do more with more. Because our patients deserve nothing less. Visit www.huntregional.org to find a physician or learn more about our services. 3

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A Message From the Publisher

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Recognizing Compassion

Kristi Couch, RN

EXPERT ORTHOPAEDICS AT CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS

COLONIAL LODGE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE

HUNT REGIONAL HEALTHCARE IN GREENVILLE IS DOING ‘MORE WITH MORE’

Recognizing Compassion Kristi Couch, RN

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In all the years I’ve been in the newspaper industry, never has a health magazine been so important or carried as much weight as it does now. And I’m not speaking about our health magazine, I mean anything about health in general right now. It took a pandemic for everyone to realize just how unhealthy and unsanitary some of us can be. We think about things we never thought of before. We notice things now that we never noticed before. Shaking hands, touching our face and mouth after touching incredibly dirty things, these were things most of us never gave a second thought to. But now, we are hyper-vigilant about these things and that may be the one and only good thing that has come out of this entire pandemic. I myself have had to think before putting my hand out to shake someone’s hand. As a lifelong salesman, I’ve been shaking hands and kissing babies, like politicians would say, and now I usually ask permission before putting my hand out and that’s a really weird feeling. I almost feel like I’m being rude by not extending my hand. But I’m usually met with a nice handshake, a fist bump or an elbow. Either way, people have been wonderful about it and to use a term that a very close friend of mine despises, “I guess it’s the new normal.” I want everyone out there to stay safe, stay healthy and don’t be political, just be smart! Your family, your friends and your community will appreciate you for it. Please enjoy this year’s edition of, Your Health 2021.

Dave Shabaz Publisher

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CONTENTS Your Health magazine is a publication of the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram and is published one time a year. Your Health is copyrighted by and a registered trademark of the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Reproduction of any part of the publication is strictly forbidden without written permission from the Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. Editor / Publisher - Dave Shabaz

Page 3 ‘More With More’ at Hunt Regional Healthcare in Greenville Page 6 Eat and Drink Your Way to Daily Wellness Page 9 Wesely House Page 10 Colonial Lodge Page 11 Recognizing Compassion

Advertising Sales - Mike Nordin

Page 12 6 Things To Know About GMOS

Graphic Design - Kat Curling

Page 19 It’s Time to Rethink Heart Health

Asst. Managing Editor - Todd Kleiboer

Page 20 4 Tips for Creating a Healthier Home

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Eat and Drink Your Way to Daily Wellness

Healthline, clean eating and the addition of a small amount of apple cider vinegar to your daily routine can help support healthy digestion, weight range maintenance, healthy glucose levels and a functioning immune system. In fact, some experts recommend consuming 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar each day as a shot or part of a recipe. Consider an apple cider vinegar option from Marukan, which has brewed premium vinegars for 370 years, to create dishes from breakfast to dinner.

Committing to a daily wellness routine may include many components from eating healthy and exercising to meditating and achieving quality sleep. For some, the most difficult of these goals is changing eating habits to consume more nutritious foods. However, rethinking the way you eat (and drink) doesn’t have to mean a colossal shift in your diet. According to

Start your day by enjoying this Blueberry Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie that takes just 5 minutes to make so it doesn’t throw off your morning routine. A quick, nutritious and easy weeknight dinner is what many families strive for, and you can accomplish that feat with Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli. Cooked broccoli florets and beef strips are combined with an apple cider vinegar and ponzu soy dressing-based sauce and served over cooked rice for a 20-minute meal your loved ones can savor together while simultaneously

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enhancing your nutrition. These recipes can help you participate in the Marukan Apple Cider Vinegar 24-Day Challenge, which encourages entrants to consume 1 ounce of apple cider vinegar each day and share the benefits they experience while creating daily wellness habits on their journeys to healthier routines. Find more information about participating in the challenge along with nutritious recipes at MarukanACV.com.

Blueberry Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie Total time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 1 1/2 2 1 1/2 1/2 1 1/4 1/4 1/2

cup spinach cup water tablespoons Marukan Organic Apple Cider & Rice Vinegar Drink Blend tablespoon almond butter cup bananas, frozen cup blueberries, frozen tablespoon chia seeds teaspoon cinnamon, ground teaspoon ginger, minced cup almond milk yogurt, plain fresh blueberries, for garnish

In blender, blend spinach, water, organic apple cider, almond butter, frozen bananas, frozen blueberries, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger and yogurt until smooth. Pour into two glasses and garnish with fresh blueberries.

Apple Cider Vinegar Beef and Broccoli Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 1 1 1 1/2 1/2 1 2 1/4 3 1

tablespoon vegetable oil pound broccoli florets pound beef strips tablespoon garlic, minced cup Marukan Ponzu Premium Soy Dressing w/ Sudachi Citrus cup low-sodium beef broth tablespoon sesame oil tablespoons brown sugar cup honey tablespoons Marukan Organic Apple Cider Vinegar tablespoon cornstarch cooked rice sliced green onions, for garnish cilantro, for garnish sesame seeds, for garnish

In skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Cook broccoli 3 minutes until slightly softened; set aside. Add beef to pan and cook 3 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. In bowl, mix ponzu soy dressing, beef broth, sesame oil, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar and cornstarch. Add sauce mixture to beef in skillet and cook 10 minutes until sauce mixture cooks down. Toss in broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions, cilantro and sesame seeds.

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WESLEY HOUSE

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At Wesley Cottages our goal is to offer you a safe and secure place to live while making your daily life as simple and carefree as possible. Our campus is beautifully maintained, and we are proud to offer you a list of amenities to simplify your life.

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Colonial Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care Life at Colonial Lodge and The Lodge of Colonial is all about choice and freedom. We encourage independence but have staff available to offer assistance as needed with daily tasks. Our residents enjoy meals in one of our two main dining rooms, housekeeping, laundry services, beautician weekly, utilities, transportation and much more! Plus, you’ll find care and wellness services available, such as assistance with medication management, dressing, bathing, grooming and more. Residents benefit from a full calendar of enriching and inspiring activities. Beyond just games and puzzles, we offer an individualized approach designed to stimulate all dimensions in wellness. Services and Amenities include: 24 hour staffing, full-time nurse(s) on staff, housekeeping twice a week, three nutritious meals daily, daily resident safety checks, emergency call response system, health and wellness assessments, on call assistance with activities of daily living, scheduled transportation, all utilities except telephone, cable TV programming, laundry services. TenderCare is a residential care community designed to enable memory care residents to enjoy a warm, home-like setting in a safe and secure environment. We are the only state certified Alzheimer’s Community in Hunt County. The staff is specifically trained to care for the special needs of residents diagnosed with dementia. Stimulating activity programs are provided by our licensed staff and families are always encouraged to continue their involvement in their loved one’s care.

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The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the family of Patrick Barnes. He died at the age of 33 of complications of ITP. Like many families you see every day who go through this kind of horrific loss, the Barnes family wanted to find a way to turn their grief into something positive and do something that would honor the very special man Patrick was. Over a dinner right after Pat’s death, they came up with DAISY – an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. As they brainstormed what The DAISY Foundation would do, they kept coming back to the one positive thing they held on to during Pat’s 8 week illness: the amazing care he – and all the family – received from Pat’s nurses, even when he was completely sedated. The family was so impressed by the clinical care Pat’s nurses provided, and they were overwhelmed by the level of compassion and kindness that his nurses brought to Pat’s bedside day in and day out. The family came to understand that the communication and attention being paid to Pat was a very important part of the clinical care nurses provide. Because of their experience, The Barnes Family believes that nurses are unsung heroes of our society who deserve far more recognition and honor than they receive. They decided to find a way to say thank you to nurses. So Pat’s wife, Tena, his parents, Bonnie and Mark and other family members created The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. There are now 2,000 healthcare facilities in fifteen countries committed to honoring their nurses with The DAISY Award. Kristi Couch, RN, Nursery Department CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System started the DAISY program in early 2011. The award is presented quarterly to the ONE best nomination, as chosen by a panel of direct care nurses from each of our seven sites. All nominations are blinded, so no one knows who has been nominated until after the winner is chosen. The winner for this quarter is Kristi Couch, RN, in our nursery department.

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Things to Know About GMOs “GMO” is a common term used to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the transfer of specific DNA from one organism to another. Although GMO foods are widely available to consumers, there is sometimes confusion around what GMOs are and how they are used in the United States’ food supply. As part of the Feed Your Mind education initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides science-based informa-

You may have heard of “GMO” foods before, but what you may not know is the science and purpose behind them.

tion to help consumers better understand GMOs: 1.Only a few types of GMO foods are sold in the United States. Soybeans, cotton, corn, alfalfa, apples, canola, papaya, potatoes, summer squash, sugar beets, pineapple and AquAdvantage salmon complete the list of GMO foods currently sold in the U.S. Only a few of these are available in the produce sections of grocery stores. Most are instead used to make ingredients that are then used in other food products like cereals and snack chips. 2. GMOs can help farmers grow crops that are resistant to diseases and insects. Humans have used tradi-

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tional ways to modify crops and animals to suit their needs and tastes for more than 10,000 years. Genetic engineering lets scientists take a beneficial gene, like insect resistance, and transfer it into a plant. Results can include higher crop yields, less crop loss, longer storage life, better appearance, better nutrition or some combination of these traits. 3. GMO foods are as safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. The FDA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture work together to make sure GMOs are safe for human, plant and animal health. GMO foods are carefully studied before being sold to the public to make sure they are safe. Some GMO plants have even been modified to improve their nutritional value. For example, some GMO soybeans contain healthier oils, which can replace oils containing trans fat. 4. GMO foods are no more likely to cause allergies than non-GMOs. You will not be allergic to a GMO food unless you’re allergic to the non-GMO version of that food. For example, if you’re not allergic to foods made with non-GMO soy, you won’t be allergic to foods made with GMO soy. When developing GMOs, scientists run tests to make sure allergens aren’t transferred from one food to another. 5. GMOs can reduce farmers’ use of pesticides. Some GMO plants contain plant-incorporated protectants to make them resistant to insects. This lowers farmers’ need for and use of spray pesticides. 6. A “bioengineered” disclosure will be on some of the foods you eat. The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires bioengineered foods to be labeled by 2022 with text on the packages that reads “bioengineered food,” the bioengineered food symbol or directions for using your phone to find the disclosure. Sometimes the terms “bioengineered,” “GMO” and “genetic engineering” are used interchangeably, but labels required under the Standard use the term “bioengineered.”

Find more answers to your questions about GMOs at fda.gov/feedyourmind. Photos courtesy of Getty Images

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It’s Time to

RETHINK

Heart Health

causing a blockage to form, and when an artery becomes fully blocked, blood flow is restricted. Blocked blood flow to the heart causes a heart attack while blocked blood flow to the brain causes a stroke. Managing Risk Factors The most effective way to prevent CVD is to understand and address risk factors. Triglycerides play an important role in heart health. Triglycerides store unused calories to give your body energy and are the most common type of fat in the body. They come from foods you eat such as butter, oils and other fats, as well as carbohydrates, sugars and alcohol. Your diet, lack of exercise, medical conditions, certain drugs and genetics can all cause high triglycerides.

On average, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 36 seconds, approximately 2,380 deaths each day, according to the American Heart Association. Each day, 405 deaths occur in the U.S. as the result of strokes, an average of one death every 3:33. More people die annually from CVD than from any other cause including cancer, COPD, diabetes, lung infections and the flu, according to the American Heart Association (AHA) 2021 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics. Consider these steps to #RethinkCVRisk to change the course of the disease and your life. Understand Your Risk COVID-19 has shown that those with underlying CVD face an especially high risk of serious COVID-19-related illness or even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Regardless of whether you’ve received your COVID-19 vaccination, now is a good time to discuss your risk for heart disease with your doctor. How Cardiovascular Disease Develops Risk factors for CVD include high cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes and high blood pressure. Other factors that contribute to risk are family history, prior cardiovascular (CV) events, smoking, being overweight or obese and unhealthy diet and exercise habits. Over time, these risk factors can lead to injury of the blood vessel lining, causing inflammation, which can then trigger plaque growth. Plaque grows at different rates and in different arteries in the body for everyone and is often a slow, gradual process without symptoms.

In the past, medicines used to lower triglycerides, like fenofibrates and niacin, were commonly prescribed to help manage CV risk along with statins. However, clinical studies failed to show benefits and both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Diabetes Association discourage combining niacin and fenofibrates with statins. Some turn to dietary supplement fish oil to help manage CV risk. However, supplements contain only 30% of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) with the majority of the product consisting of non-omega-3 ingredients, including saturated fats. Some data suggests certain ingredients in dietary supplement fish oils, such as DHA and saturated fats, may raise bad cholesterol. While high triglycerides are an indicator of CV risk, lowering them won’t necessarily reduce your risk. However, addressing the underlying causes of high triglycerides can help, according to the AHA. Treatment Options With ongoing research, new standards-of-care are emerging. High cholesterol is a key CV risk factor with statins currently the first-line therapy for lowering cholesterol. Statins, diet and exercise can lower your CV risk by about 25-35%, but, for many people, controlled cholesterol doesn’t eliminate CV risk. This residual risk, or “persistent CV risk,” puts millions of patients at risk and has been the focus of therapeutic development for many years. Talk with your doctor about FDA-approved options that can help further reduce your heart risk if you already take statins.

As plaque buildup continues, the risk of suffering a CV event – such as heart attack or stroke – increases. If plaque ruptures, the body will try to repair the injury, potentially

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4 Tips for Creating a Healthier Home People are spending more time at home, where their living spaces have become classrooms, gyms, offices, restaurants and more. The additional time at home provides a unique opportunity to make changes to create healthier living environments. In fact, a majority of Americans (54%) report being more concerned about having a healthy home since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent online survey of 2,000 adults conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. If you’re looking to improve your living space, consider these tips for making your home the healthiest it can be: CREATE AN IDEAL SLEEP ENVIRONMENT Most people sleep most comfortably when the air is slightly cool, so target a room temperature between 20

65-70 F. If this is cooler than you keep the home during the day, consider using a programmable thermostat that automatically lowers the temperature at bedtime. Also, remove distractions that may keep you awake and, if necessary, use a white noise device for uninterrupted sleep. IMPROVE INDOOR AIR QUALITY Maintaining heating and air conditioning filters is a concern many homeowners reported. According to the survey, 49% of respondents are concerned about reducing dust, pollen and other indoor pollutants as part of their filter maintenance. In addition to changing air filters on a frequent basis, air purifiers and humidifiers can help make the air inside homes fresher, cleaner and more comfortable. For example, third-party testing has shown the Carrier Infinity Whole Home Air Purifier inactivates 99% of select viruses and bacteria trapped on the filter,

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such as those that cause common colds, streptococcus pyogenes and human influenza. The purifier was also tested by a third party against the murine coronavirus, which is similar to the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. In that testing, the purifier inactivated 99% of coronavirus trapped on the filter. UPDATE FIRE PROTECTION Since the pandemic began, people are also more concerned about fire safety precautions in their homes, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of your house and inside each bedroom. Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries as needed. In addition, install a fire extinguisher on each level and consider one for the kitchen, as well. Make sure to check extinguishers routinely and replace every 10-12 years. INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS Another cause for concern amid COVID-19 is the potential for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in homes. CO alarms should be installed on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas, and it’s important to test them monthly. Consider installing alarms with a 10-year battery, such as the Kidde Wire-Free Interconnect 10-Year Battery Combination Smoke & CO Alarm for less hassle. It offers wire-free interconnect capability, a voice warning feature that accompanies the loud alarm tone and verbal announcements such as “replace alarm” at the end of the alarm’s life.

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Chronic pain and immobility caused by conditions of the bones, muscles, tendons or ligaments can greatly reduce your quality of life. The specialists at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances have the expertise and experience needed to treat an array of orthopedic conditions. From sprains and fractures to joint replacement and sports medicine, the team is here to help. Injuries or normal wear and tear of the major joints may result in conditions that cause chronic pain or discomfort and should be evaluated to determine the best course of treatment. An orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine physician can evaluate your condition and discuss the different treatment options with you. The Sulphur Springs CHRISTUS Ministry is excited to welcome Dr. Chris Meltsakos, our new Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine. Dr. Meltsakos is a graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology. He subsequently obtained his medical degree from New York Medical College. Dr. Meltsakos completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center. He completed his subspecialty training in Sports Medicine at the University Of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Meltsakos started with CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs in September of 2020. While Dr. Meltsakos specializes in sports medicine, he is able to do a variety of procedures. Some of those include carpal tunnel release, joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, soft tissue and ligament repair, fracture care (may be reduced surgically or in the outpatient setting) and more. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Sulphur Springs is easily accessible and offers patients and their family members a beautiful and comfortable environment for inpatient and outpatient surgery. We are able to provide East Texans suffering from pain or immobility due to bone or joint disorders access to a variety of orthopedic services including education, injury prevention, and surgical procedures including joint replacement, physical therapy and pain management. Most patients who undergo minimally or non-invasive orthopedic procedures at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital are able to recover and return to their active lifestyle rather quickly. Often injuries or diseases of the bone, ankle, foot, knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand can be treated as outpatient procedures at our facility, meaning no hospital stay. For patients needing acute care, the highly skilled nurses, therapists and staff available at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital provide the quality care needed to assist our patients in recovery from serious bone and/or joint injury or disease. We are proud to offer the newest technology in total knee replacement treatment, FIRST MAKO ROBOTIC KNEE SURGERY PATIENT DOING PHYSICAL THERAPY Stryker’s Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Application. The Mako Total Knee application is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis, and is another way to demonstrate our commitment to outstanding joint health. According to Mako sources, “clinical studies, patients who had a partial knee replacement with Mako experienced less pain in the days and weeks following their surgery, than those who had a conventional kneed replacement”. Also Mako references that, “in laboratory studies for total knee replacement, Mako enabled surgeons to execute their surgical plans more accurately, and protect soft tissue and ligaments from damage”. While on the topic of sports injuries and Sports Medicine, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances offers a designated program by collaborating with area school athletic departments to provide professional training and physician services, which keep school athletes healthy and ready to perform at the highest level. Injuries, especially those that go untreated, can negatively affect an athlete’s performance and even quality of life after sports. CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Sports Medicine is dedicated to ensuring the safe recovery of athletes, so they may continue doing what they love to the best of their

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ability. As a CHRISTUS ministry, we appreciate the opportunity to serve the schools in our local area; our Athletic Trainers can be found working hand in hand with our local school Athletic Trainers at events such as football games, track meets, powerlifting meets, and much more. One service that the Sports Medicine program offers is a FREE Sports Medicine Injury Clinic every Saturday morning from mid-August through December. During this clinic, our physicians provide free screening for sports related injuries. In addition, the athlete may choose to schedule an individual appointment with a CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances physician specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine. We provide prompt and convenient access to these physicians so that your athletes can avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining care. Additionally, the athletes get Fast Track Emergency Care Center services to expedite the care of injured athletes at the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital Emergency Department so that they are seen as quickly as possible. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has had the privilege of providing this service in the Sulphur Springs Ministry for the past two years allowing many opportunities to fulfill our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The Sports Medicine staff at CHRISTUS Health does not take the opportunity lightly when it comes to serving the local student athletes. Other best practices such as daily communication with local Athletic Trainers and coaches, and access to proper health care in a timely manner are a daily occurrence. UIL (University Interscholastic League) requires all student athletes to obtain a Pre-Participation Examination, an additional benefit of the Sports Medicine program. In the spring, the Sports Medicine staff will collaborate with local schools to provide student athletes a central location for CHRISTUS providers to offer this particular exam to all athletes. The providers will either pass our local students for competition and physical activity or will refer these student athletes for further evaluation. Regardless of the procedure performed or the extent of the injury, all of our orthopedic surgery patients participate in physical medicine and rehabilitation in order to facilitate a quicker recovery. For inpatient procedures, rehabilitation begins during the patient’s hospital stay and continues after they have been discharged. Whether you have an illness, suffered an injury or underwent surgery, we provide a full range of therapeutic treatments to help you heal. We recognize each rehabilitation treatment is based not just on your medical and rehabilitative needs, but also on your social, emotional, and lifestyle needs. When a patient needs rehabilitation and therapy services – the more convenient the better. At CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs we are proud to provide an array of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. The goal is to return patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possibly. The rehabilitation professionals work with each patient’s physician to develop a personalized care plan.

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Healthy, happy joints start here. Now offering the newest technology in total knee replacement in Sulphur Springs Our orthopedic program is dedicated to providing a unique care experience for total knee and total hip replacement patients designed to ensure rapid and successful recovery, and to get your joints moving again. We are proud to offer the newest technology in total knee replacement treatment, Stryker’s Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Application. This is a treatment option designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis, and is another way to demonstrate our commitment to outstanding joint health for our community.

Learn more about the Mako® Total Knee option by calling 903.885.6688 ChristusTMF.org/JointReplacement

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