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Dec

Methodist McKinney Hospital Receives COLA Accreditation

FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE For more information: Joe Minissale, President, (972) 569-2730 Continues commitment to provide best laboratory testing available McKinney, Texas (December 6, 2016) — Methodist McKinney Hospital is proud to announce the recent completion of its biannual lab certification survey by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA). Accreditation by COLA is given to laboratories that utilize proficient testing mechanisms, implement rigid

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6
Dec

Methodist McKinney Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Award® for Emergency Care

 FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE For more information: Joe Minissale, President, (972) 569-2730 McKinney, Texas (December 6, 2016) — Methodist McKinney Hospital is proud to announce they have been recognized as a 2017 Women’s Choice Award recipient for America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care. The award, created to ensure that women have the appropriate tools when making important healthcare decisions, reflects the desire of Methodist

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23
Nov

Overeating: How Your Body and Stomach Suffer

It’s that time of year again; families are coming together, holiday decorations are being hung and the most elaborate meals are being planned and prepared. While this is the happiest time of the year for many people, it’s also a time when people fear putting on “a few extra pounds” as a result of overeating. Consuming too much food is

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1
Sep

September: Pain Awareness Month

Slamming your finger in a car door. Scraping your knee. Touching a hot stove. Breaking a bone or stubbing a toe.  All of these situations have at least one thing in common: PAIN. Everyone experiences pain at some point in his or her life. Many times, it can be isolated to a single incident, but for over 100 million people

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10
Aug

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

No, we’re not talking about Christmas. Instead, we’re talking about football season. The cheering crowds with homemade signs; the mascots getting everyone out of their seats; Hail Mary passes and game winning touchdowns. And, at the center of all this, our favorite teams whose players have worked and trained tirelessly to compete at this level. Yet, with this strain on

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10
Jul

Recognizing Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis is an epidemic that currently affects over 300,000 children under the age of 18 in the United States. While juvenile arthritis serves as an umbrella term and encompasses numerous autoimmune, inflammatory or pediatric rheumatic diseases, it is one of the largest contributors to childhood and young adult pain, but we can help! We’re proud to help those who

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24
Jun

Methodist McKinney Hospital Receives Accreditation from the Joint Commission

 FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE For more information: Joe Minissale, President, (972) 569-2730 Continues commitment to provide an unparalleled healthcare experience for patients McKinney, Texas (June 24, 2016) — Methodist McKinney Hospital is proud to announce they have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation. This award represents Methodist McKinney Hospital’s dedication to remain compliant with The Joint Commission’s national standards for

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1
Jun

Goal of Men’s Health Week

May 31, 1994. On that date, Senate Joint Resolution 179 was signed by President Bill Clinton, which effectively named the week leading up to Father’s Day as Men’s Health Week. Serving as a reminder to heighten awareness of preventable health problems in both men and boys, Men’s Health Week is nationally recognized and celebrated by scheduling preventative screenings of all

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10
May

Arthritis: Most Common Pandemic Disease, But Misunderstood

Arthritis. More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children suffer from this disease worldwide. And while it’s one of the most common and recognizable pandemics that we face today, it is also one of the most misunderstood. With over 100 different types of arthritis, any age or race can suffer from its debilitating symptoms. While it’s more commonly found in

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7
Apr

World Health: Focusing on Diabetes

Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes April 7th as World Health Day, a day that is meant to draw worldwide attention to a particular subject pertaining to global health. Even though their focus changes on a yearly basis, we have a staff of family practitioners that will treat any conditions or symptoms whenever you encounter them. This year,

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10
Mar

March: National Nutrition Month

The month of March is often associated with a number of noteworthy events: St. Patrick’s Day, the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament and the flowers and trees ascending from their winter hibernation and blooming. While these all have the potential to be meaningful events, March should be recognized for an even more important designation: National Nutrition Month. Eating and

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7
Mar

Methodist McKinney Hospital Named 2016 Outstanding Business of the Year

FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE For more information: Joe Minissale, President, (972) 569-2730 Methodist McKinney Named 2016 Outstanding Business of the Year McKinney, Texas (March 7, 2016) — Methodist McKinney Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named the 2016 Outstanding Business of the Year by the McKinney Chamber of Commerce.  Providing the highest clinical quality, latest technology and most compassionate care,

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