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What’s in Your Child’s Sports Drinks?
It’s spring and you know what that means. Sports season is amping up along with
Three Things You Can Do To
Did you know pelvic floor PT is not only beneficial post vaginal birth, but also
CHRISTUS Health: Spring is here and
(EAST TEXAS) – This week marks the official start to spring, and as warmer begins
BrightStar Baseball Field Press Release
Good evening and thank you ALL for being here. City Manager, Marc Maxwell cannot be
CHRISTUS HEALTH: IMPORTANCE OF PULMONARY REHAB FOR LUNG PATIENTS
(SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is championing the importance of rehabilitation programs for lung patients in recognition of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. Initiated by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
The pelvic floor muscles should function more like a trampoline
Did you know the pelvic floor muscles function more like a trampoline and other muscles in our bodies (biceps, hamstrings, etc)? That’s right! This muscle group functions very differently than the other skeletal muscles in
The Foundation Highlights the Health Differences in Men and Women
Sulphur Springs, TX – Did you know that women are 33% more likely than men to seek medical care? To make this comparison apples to apples, this percentage doesn’t include care sought for pregnancy. The
Mingo to Raise Funds for Free Heart Calcium Tests for
Sulphur Springs, TX – Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the US, and, according to the American Heart Association, it has been since 1921. Even more compelling is the
Benefits of Strength Training to Help Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis
I recently found out that my mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis, so I began reading and finding out ways to decrease my risk of getting it later in life. I wanted to share this information
Is Exercise Safe During Pregnancy? By Dr. Hailey Jackson
Is exercise safe during pregnancy? Consider this your guide to exercise during the perinatal year. In short, yes, exercise is not only safe but very beneficial during pregnancy. A study from 2017 states, “physical
Hopkins County Health Care Foundation’s Mingo is Set for Fun
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation has been interested in impacting local men’s health as positively as they have women’s health. Due to the new Man Bingo, known as Mingo, the
New Opportunity to Impact Hopkins County Men’s Health
Sulphur Springs, TX – The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is holding a new event, Man Bingo. This fundraiser will provide a great night of fellowship for men (and women) while allowing them to win
CHRISTUS Health Announces Great Place To Work Certification Based on
(IRVING, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health, a faith-based, not-for-profit global health system, announced today that it earned the prestigious “Great Place To Work” national certification, which is awarded based entirely on what current Associates say about
Two things to regulate your nervous system- Dr. Hailey Jackson
Ever feel like your nervous system is spiraling out of control? Today I am sharing 2 things you can physically do to regulate it. First, what is the nervous system? The nervous system is queen
CHRISTUS Heart Month Focus: Importance of Cardiac Rehab for Patients
(IRVING, Texas) – February is American Heart Month, and CHRISTUS Health is focused on all matters of the heart, including the importance of cardiac rehabilitation following a cardiac event or surgery, what it entails and
What is one thing that should always be addressed with
Quality of sleep! How does sleep quality affect night time bladder urgency and frequency? The pituitary gland is a small pea sized gland at the base of your brain. It acts as the body’s master
Top tips for the painful intercourse girlies just in time
Top V-tips for the painful intercourse girlies just in time for V-day. Here’s what you need to know. First, I want you to know you are not alone if this is something you experience.
Two Keys to Success
I feel there are two keys to helping a client stay on track: first, motivating them to work towards their goals and second, building better habits. “Motivation is What gets You Started” It’s important to
CHRISTUS Health Partners with Texas A&M in Sulphur Springs for
(SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas) – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is partnering with Texas A&M University School of Medicine on a rural health initiative that will expose medical students to practicing health care in
Do I need a referral to seek PT services in
In short, you may not need a referral to seek PT services in Texas. Direct access laws exist in Texas that allow you to begin PT without a referral. However, if you continue PT
Eclipse Introduction: What It Is and What To Expect by
As we stand on the brink of a celestial spectacle, the upcoming solar eclipse promises to captivate sky gazers and stargazers alike. A rare alignment of celestial bodies, solar eclipses have been fascinating humans for
Let’s Talk Protein by FitWhit
You hear it all the time, but why is including protein in your diet so important and how much should you have each day? Incorporating protein into our diet is crucial for maintaining overall
All About Pelvic Organ Prolapse by Dr. Hailey Jackson
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when one or more of the pelvic organs slip from their normal position and bulge into the vaginal canal. This can occur with the bladder, uterus, rectum, small intestine, or
Ribbon Cutting: Troy Medical
Founder and CEO of Troy Medical opens her second clinic location in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Troy Medical introduces services not yet found in Sulphur Springs. Patients needing Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Neurology services no longer
Rhoades Family Practice Ribbon Cutting
Today, January 23,2024, Rhoades Family Practice had their official ribbon cutting with Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce! Dusty Rhoades is the owner of this business and we are so excited to have her services
Arrow Vine Counseling Ribbon Cutting
Today, January 22, 2024, the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Arrow Vine Counseling here in Sulphur Springs! Ashlie White is the owner of Arrow Vine where she is a licensed