Health News Magazine Winter 2019 (January)
Health News from Fort Duncan Medical Center is a publication designed to bring you the latest news as well as health and wellness information you can use throughout the year.
In This Issue:
Winter 2019 (January)
Home is Where the Heart is: Cardiac Care at Fort Duncan
When it comes to a heart-related health crisis, minutes count. Opened in mid-November, the clinicians of the new cardiac catheterization lab at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center are ready to assess and treat patients right in the Eagle Pass community.
Winter 2019 (January)
Cardiac Cath Lab Services: More Than Just Stents
The staff of the new cath lab at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center performs catheterizations to diagnose heart attacks, but that’s not all they can do.
Winter 2019 (January)
Ask the Doctor: Recognizing the Signs of a Possible Concussion
You’ve likely heard about concussions in the news lately. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) aren’t limited to professional sports: Concussions can occur after even a mild bump or jolt to the head on a soccer field or basketball court, or in a workplace injury.