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Recognize the signs; reduce your risk Shawn Corwin, M.D., Medical Director, ER, Navarro Regional Hospital A bad headache. Difficulty focusing. Confusion or fumbling to find words. It’s tempting to explain away troubling symptoms and chalk them up to fatigue, eye trouble, one too many cups of coffee. But these symptoms – particularly if they’re severe – may signal a stroke. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A disease that affects the blood supply t... ... Read More

Corsicana, TX – Many people often shudder when their doctor informs them it’s time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45 for people with average risk factors, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, per the ACS. The good news is that if colon cancer is detected before it spreads, the five-year... ... Read More

Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Navarro Regional Hospital is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is detected early, life-saving treatment can begin right away. “When screenings are delayed, diagnos... ... Read More

We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Bobbie Sims, P.A., with Medical Associates at Corsicana Crossing, is making sure patients know how important it is to establish a regular pattern for going to bed and waking up. The cardiovascular system exhibits strong circadian rhythms, b... ... Read More

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding more than $531,000 in grants to four rural Texas hospitals, including Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, to expand telehealth services for children. The grants will help the hospitals expand or implement telehealth services that connect their patients with pediatric specialists and subspecialists through video chats and phone calls. “The pandemic has really highlighted how important these services are, especially in rural communities, and w... ... Read More

If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Dr. Courtney Janick, an internal medicine physician with Navarro Family Clinic, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your k... ... Read More

Learn your risk factors to prevent life-threatening blood clots The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become severely ill after i... ... Read More

Five actions you can take to keep blood sugar at healthy levels Diabetes affects nearly 30 million people in the United States – a stunning 10 percent of the overall population. And recent research reveals that diabetes is now the third leading cause of death, not the seventh, as was previously thought. Perhaps the most concerning statistic is that one in four persons living with diabetes is unaware that they have the disease. Researchers estimate that, if current trends continue, one in three Americans... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, physicians are encouraging patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Carla Harris, nurse practitioner with Medical Associates at Corsicana Crossing, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “Many of us have put on a few extra pounds due to quarantine but it’s important t... ... Read More

with contributions from Dr. Larry McCullough, M.D., OB/GYN Nutrition during pregnancy isn’t exactly the same as a “normal” diet. For example, during at least the last six months of pregnancy, women should consume at the minimum 300 additional nutrient-rich calories per day, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine. In fact, making changes before you get pregnant can help your baby’s development. Knowing what foods to avoid is just as important. Ever wonder why eating sushi is considered taboo during pr... ... Read More