Dr. Hope Whitsitt Welcomes New Patients at Faith Community Health System Hope Whitsitt, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is one of Faith Community Health System’s newest healthcare practitioners, but if you take a look at her photo, you may very well already know her. Dr. Whitsitt...
By Frank L. Beaman, CEO, Faith Community Health System Before we know it, our mailboxes, television screens, newspapers, social media feeds and radio broadcasts will be filled with advertisements about Medicare Open Enrollment. You have the option of a Traditional...
If you or someone you love is in a car accident or has a medical emergency and gets transported to Faith Community Health System, how would doctors reach your emergency contact? There is a FREE and simple way to make sure first responders can identify you and contact...
When was the last time you gave blood? If the answer is “never” or “more than eight weeks ago,” don’t miss your next opportunity to – quite literally – give the gift of life. The Greystone Park Assisted Living blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30...
Turning 65 brings a big decision: Should you go with Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? If you are already a Medicare Advantage recipient and you are frustrated with lengthy prior authorization waiting periods and getting necessary care turned down leaving...
Anyone who has lived in the rural Texas areas for even one season, should be well aware of snake bite risks. They are out there and they bite without any warning. Surviving a venomous snake bite means knowing the signs and symptoms of a bite, being able to call for...
The National Safety Council reports more than 30 children under the age of 15 die after being left in a hot vehicle in the United States each year. Every time we hear about one of these tragic incidents, we wonder, “How could that possibly have happened?” It’s almost...
We are sure you’ve heard the old saying, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Unfortunately, when it comes to selecting a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan over a traditional Medicare plan, this cliche might as well be the headline. From everything you’ve...
Swimming lessons for young children are crucial for several reasons—they help to instill a sense of safety while also banishing fear of the water, they help to improve physical development and they offer a chance for kids to socialize in a new setting. At the same...
Fireworks are a beloved tradition in our community; they bring family and friends out to celebrate the pride we have in our Red, White and Blue. But, it’s important to know that when we gather together to shout out our “”oohs” and “aahs,” we have to keep our eyes on...