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Weight Loss Surgery: Cosmetic Benefits, Life-Saving Results
What do you think of when someone mentions weight loss surgery? Like many people, you might categorize it with cosmetic procedures like liposuction, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), breast augmentation, etc. But what’s wrong with lumping it in with these procedures? What—or who—does that really hurt? The obesity stigma Unfortunately, many people who need bariatric…
Read MoreHow Lifestyle Can Put A Kink in Back Health
When you think of it, the human body is really cool. Especially how everything connects and works together. Like the children’s song Dem Bones teaches, all of our many parts, directly or indirectly, are connected to our spine, which is why we use the phrase “the backbone” of something to refer to, as Merriam-Webster defines…
Read MoreBMI Doesn’t Apply to Everyone, But It Applies to Most
In bariatrics, the entry level indicator of healthy bodyweight is Body Mass Index (BMI). So why do many voice doubts about its effectiveness? The truth is, many factors contribute to our health, and as a result, it is not so simply measured. While BMI may not be the one and only indicator of healthy weight…
Read MoreVisitor Dos and Don’ts – A Guide for Drama-Free Hospital Visits
Visiting someone in the hospital doesn’t seem like something for which you’d need coaching, does it? But hospitals can be emotionally tricky and sensitive for patients especially when visitors arrive. So if you find yourself planning to pay a visit to a patient, then some of these tips may help keep the visit as pleasant…
Read MoreFree Breast Cancer Awareness & Girls’ Night Out Event
Thursday, October 24, 2019 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Courtyard Marriott – Flower Mound 4330 Courtyard Way, Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Located directly behind the hospital) On October 24, be sure to drop by the Courtyard Marriott in Flower Mound. The Women’s Imaging Center will be hosting a free Breast Health Awareness and…
Read MoreFREE Women’s Health Screenings and Health Fair Featuring Tracey Gold as Keynote Speaker
Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Courtyard Marriott Flower Mound 4330 Courtyard Way | Flower Mound, TX 75028 (Located directly behind the hospital) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound presents our keynote speaker, Tracey Gold, actress and former child star best known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom…
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery is Not Just About Weight Loss
Weight loss surgery is a medical option for combating obesity – but losing weight and reversing obesity is not the only benefit. In addition to combating obesity, weight loss surgery also helps a variety of other medical ailments. Depending on which weight loss surgery option a patient selects, the success in countering other health issues…
Read MoreFour Fast Facts: Factors To Keep In Mind When Selecting Which Type of Weight Loss Surgery Is Best For You
Making the decision to have weight loss surgery is an important one, and a major step toward taking control of your health and improving it in a big way. But once you decide to start your weight loss surgery, how do you know which procedure is best for you? At Texas Health Flower Mound, we…
Read MoreFour Fast Facts: Get Mentally Prepared for Weight Loss Surgery With These Tips
Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery? Find out here: Even if you do qualify for weight loss surgery, there are some specific preparations that must go into this life-changing decision, beyond just your age, BMI or medical history. And while weight loss surgery will change your appearance through medical means, getting the surgery…
Read MoreShould My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
What is HPV? The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly everyone being infected at some point in their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 79 million Americans are infected with some type of HPV, and around 14 million new cases occur each year.
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