CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News for 6/7
June is Men’s Health Month- Make Prevention a Priority
With June being National Men’s Health month, we are focusing on different aspects of male health. This week the focus is on Urology:
According to the Cleveland Clinic, men over 40 should start seeing a urologist regularly to take charge of their urinary, prostate, and sexual health. This is not solely to prevent prostate cancer, but for quality of life issues. Urologists are experts in managing these issues and can help guide you on what to expect, any lifestyle changes to make, and when to observe and when to treat a problem.
Many men will begin to have difficulty urinating as they get in to their late 40s due to an enlarged prostate. This may cause more frequent trips to the bathroom as well, which can decrease your quality of sleep if waking frequently. The urologist might make lifestyle change suggestions, like avoiding caffeine and alcohol. They might also suggest medication to help relieve symptoms, or even a minimally invasive office procedure.
Erectile dysfunction and declining libido aren’t uncommon in men in their late 40’s and older. If the cause is physical, a urologist can help. They can check hormones amongst other things. Sometimes an underlying health condition can cause erectile dysfunction and treating the underlying condition can treat the ED.
Board Certified Urologist, Dr. Loren Ost, made the point that it is “important for patient to see a family physician as well so things like diabetes, high blood pressure, and smoking can be addressed. These diseases can have severe impact on kidneys, erections, and of course cancer risk.”
While professional organizations vary in their recommendations about who should get a prostate cancer screening test, the American Cancer Society says the talk about screening should begin at 50 for patients with normal risk or 45 for patients at high risk (i.e., African-American or a family history of prostate cancer). PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, and levels can be measured by blood test. PSA is a test to help determine prostate cancer risk. The decision to screen for prostate cancer should be an individualized decision between patients and their urologist.
We are blessed to have a fantastic Urology clinic right here in Sulphur Springs. Urologist Dr. Loren Ost, and his Nurse Practitioner Leah Irving see patients who have concerns of the urinary system in both male and females, as well as the reproductive organs of the male. They are located at 113 Airport Road, Suite 300, and may be reached by calling 903.885.1770.
COVID Vaccine Clinics
Net Health continues to offer Adult and Pediatric COVID vaccines at 100 Medical Circle in Sulphur Springs. They will provide vaccines from10am until 3pm daily every four weeks as listed: June 27 – July 1, July 25-29, August 22 – 26, September 19 – 23, and October 17 – 21. No appointment is necessary.
Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
Contributed by Jennifer Heitman
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