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Texas Health Flower Mound Now Offering Inspire® Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Flower Mound, TX— June 1, 2021 —Texas Health Flower Mound is now offering Inspire therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. OSA affects 22 million Americans. When left untreated, OSA can cause vehicle and workplace accidents, worsening mood and memory, stroke, heart…
Read MoreCOVID 19 Updates and Vaccine Information
COVID Vaccine Information Many in our community are excited and hopeful about the COVID-19 vaccine. We are looking forward to providing the vaccine to as many of our community members as possible with the supply we receive. Currently, supply remains limited and we continue to follow federal and state guidelines to prioritize immunizations of health…
Read MoreWeight 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…
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