Author Archives: Kyle Thompson

North Central Surgical Center Hospital Receives Two Press Ganey Awards

Each year, Press Ganey recognizes and honors organizations that have accomplished and sustained top performance. North Central Surgical Center Hospital is proud to announce that we’ve received the Guardian of Excellence award and the Beacon of Excellence award for 2014! The Guardian of Excellence Award honors facilities that have achieved the 95th percentile or higher in the composite overall rating during 2014, and the Beacon of Excellence Award honors top-performing organizations at or above the 95th percentile on the basis of extraordinary achievement and excellence for patient experience. Thank you to our amazing staff and to our community for making this achievement possible! Our CEO, Suzanne Greever received our awards today during their 2014 National Client Conference Awards Lunch.

It’s National Medical Staff Services Week!

This week we recognize our Medical Staff Services Professionals – key members of the healthcare team who are dedicated to thoroughly investigating and verifying the credentials and practice history of the providers who are granted privileges here. They are also experts in medical staff organization/bylaws, accreditation, regulatory compliance, and provider relations

Treatment for Hammertoe and Achilles Tendon Injuries

Foot and ankle problems can range from minor nagging pains to serious injuries. If not treated quickly, even minor issues or imbalances can escalate, so it’s important to begin treatment immediately. Below we discuss two common foot problems and what you need to know to make a full recovery from each.

In the News: North Central Surgical Center Hospital Featured by Nanalee Nichols

Nanalee Jeffus Nichols and her husband Thomas are natives of Deport, Texas, where they own a small herd of cattle and a host of community newspapers. Nanalee has been in the newspaper business for 37 years and won First Place in the Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Award four times. She’s also the medical captain of the Deport Volunteer Fire Department, and an Intermediate EMT. Her ability to work, serve and play was being limited by severe back pain, and she could barely walk at times until back surgery at North Central Surgical Center restored her to full health.

Tips For Reducing Joint Pain

If you’ve ever experienced joint pain, you know that it can affect even the simplest daily tasks, such as writing, walking, cooking and gardening. By taking proper care of your joints, you can help to prevent or reduce pain that can affect the quality of your life.

Hypothermia: Prevention and Treatment

Hypothermia is a lowering of the body’s core temperature, and it’s a potentially dangerous condition that can occur when the body is exposed to cold or moisture. Your body’s natural response to cold is shivering, which is a mechanism used to re-warm the body. Eventually, however, that shiver response is not enough to keep your body warm, which can result in hypothermia. When left untreated, hypothermia can be fatal.

Eight Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

Are you among the 45 percent of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution this year? Did you know only about eight percent of people who make a New Year’s resolution will succeed?

Should you use ice or heat on an injury?

Ice and heat are commonly used to treat sports-related injuries, such as sprained ankles or shoulder injuries. Sometimes, the best treatment for an acute injury or chronic soreness can be the application of ice or heat to the affected area. But how do you know whether you need to use ice or heat for your injury or chronic pain or soreness?

7 Tips to Transition Back Into an Exercise Routine

It’s that time of year when many people are making resolutions to get in shape and be more healthy—are you one of them?

Depending on your current fitness level, getting fit in 2015 may be a big challenge, especially if you are used to a sedentary lifestyle. Don’t let that discourage you. Resolving to live a healthier lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, will bring benefits for years to come.

10 Foods for Building Strong Bones and Muscles

Eating right is about more than managing your weight. You’ve got to take in the right balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals to keep all the systems in your body functioning properly, and to keep your bones and muscles strong and healthy.