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2017 Physician of the Year Dr. Ezinne Nwude

“Being selected as physician of the year is an honor that I least expected. Being recognized by peers is a very humbling experience. In the past three years, I've been fortunate to work with talented colleagues and associates, and to care for patien

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MCSA and Healthy Woman Launch 2017 Pink Sock Campaign

When area high school football teams take the field this October, they line up with a special message in neon pink: early detection is the first step in winning the fight against cancer. October is breast cancer awareness month. Medical Center of So

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Medical Center of South Arkansas Employees of the Year Award Recipients Announced

Annual Medical Center of South Arkansas Employees of the Year Award Recipients Announced El Dorado, AR - 2/20/17: Every year the Medical Center of South Arkansas selects three individuals for Employee/Manager of the Year Awards. MCSA has named Rob R

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2017 Go Red for Men and Women Luncheon Announces Kermit Poling, Music Director of the South Arkansas Symphony, as Key Note Speaker

Self-professed Workaholic, Poling to Share Personal Story of Chest Pain to Triple Bypass El Dorado, AR…Kermit Poling, conductor of the South Arkansas Symphony, will be the keynote speaker at the 2017 Go Red for Men and Women Luncheon, February 16, 2

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Go Red for Men and Women Luncheon Features Dr. Edward Evans as Guest Speaker

El Dorado, AR 3/5/2016 : Edward M. Evans, M.D. FACC, FSCAI, interventional cardiologist with the Heart & Vascular Institute, will be the guest speaker for the Go Red for Men and Women Luncheon on March 9, 2016. The luncheon, held at the College

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Medical Center of South Arkansas Receives NICHE Designation

Medical Center of South Arkansas Moves to the Forefront of Elder Care January 17th – Medical Center of South Arkansas announces it has received designation as a NICHE Hospital . The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation i

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Bones Benefit From Exercise After Breast Cancer, Study Finds

(HealthDay News) -- Exercise can provide older breast cancer survivors with lasting benefits that keep their bones strong and help prevent fractures, a new study suggests. Breast cancer treatment is associated with the loss of bone density and lean

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FDA Approves New Magnet Device to Treat Migraines

(HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first device aimed at easing the pain of migraines preceded by aura -- sensory disturbances that occur just before an attack. About a third of migraine sufferers experience a

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Snow-Shoveling Health Tips as Winter Looms

(HealthDay News) -- Shoveling snow can increase your risk of heart attack, and you should take precautions to protect yourself, an expert says. "When the temperature outside drops, our blood vessels narrow to prevent our bodies from losing heat," Dr

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Tips for Tackling Winter Allergy Triggers

(HealthDay News) -- Winter can be a difficult time for people with allergies, but they can take steps to reduce their exposure to indoor triggers such as mold spores and dust mites, experts say. "During the winter, families spend more time indoors,

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Text Message From Your Heart Doc: 'Take Your Medicine'

(HealthDay News) -- In the future, better care for heart patients may be just a text message away. So says a new study that found patients recovering from heart attack took more of their medicines on time when they received regular text messages rem

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Strength Training Can Pump Up Your Health

When you think of strength training, your first thought may be of a bodybuilder laboring to lift heavy weights. It need not be so extreme, though. Everyone can reap the health benefits of muscle strengthening. Unfortunately, too few Americans are mi

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Medical Center of South Arkansas Begins Construction on $3 Million Emergency Department Renovation

El Dorado, AR - The state of Arkansas has approved construction on a $3 million emergency department renovation (ED) on the campus of Medical Center of South Arkansas. The new 8,100 square feet ED will include a beautiful space that is also de

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Health Tip: Ease the Sting of Strep Throat

(HealthDay News) -- Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a severe sore throat, which can make swallowing and eating quite painful. The Nemours Foundation suggests how to soothe the pain of strep throat in children: Offer fluids such as

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Protect Your Family from These Invisible Killers

They creep into your home, seeping through cracks, drifting through drywall. Odorless, colorless, and tasteless, carbon monoxide (CO) and radon are two toxic gases that can seriously harm you — without your knowing it. Fortunately, you can protect y

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Multiple Chronic Conditions Plague More Americans

What might diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis have in common? You. According to a recent government study, more Americans are dealing with two or more chronic health conditions. Doubling up on disease In the journal Preventing Chronic Dise

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Hepatitis C: A Serious Risk for Baby Boomers

Hepatitis C has a knack for making headlines. Celebrities such as Steven Tyler, Pamela Anderson, and Natalie Cole have publically shared that they have the virus. Its latest reason for renown: Health experts are now recommending that all baby boomer

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Too Few Adults Up-to-Date on Vaccines

Vaccines are small shots of big importance. They've helped knock down serious diseases, such as chickenpox, whooping cough, and measles. Unfortunately, a recent government report shows too few adults are rolling up their sleeves for the vaccines the

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Enjoying Nature May Give Your Brain a Break

We live in a hectic world. The constant demands of technology and life's many responsibilities can become overwhelming. Looking for a much-needed reprieve? Visit Mother Nature. Ongoing research suggests that the natural world may benefit your brain.

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No Time for Exercise? An Active Lifestyle May Be the Solution

Life can certainly be hectic. So much so, that many of us can't seem to fit in exercise. As a result, we're missing out on some valuable health benefits, such as a stronger heart. Fortunately, recent research suggests simply moving more every day ma

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4 Nutrients for a Healthy Colon

Mom's chicken soup, cheese tamales, bread pudding - we all have our favorite foods. Unfortunately, what we like to eat isn't always good for our bodies. Consider colorectal cancer. Certain risk factors for the disease, such as being older than age 5

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Say 'No' to Foodborne Illness

You probably wouldn't consider a fresh spinach salad bad for your health. After all, spinach is packed with nutrients like fiber and potassium. But a recent government report found that such leafy green vegetables are the most common culprits of foo

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Women and Heart Disease: Sometimes a Difficult Diagnosis

Heart disease trumps all other diseases, including cancer, as the number one cause of death for American women. Partly, that's because women may suffer from less recognized heart attack symptoms. The condition may also affect a woman's body differen

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