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Convenient care: 5 ways virtual care can make your life easier

Navigating Healthcare

Nov 15, 2023

Physically getting to the doctor when you’re sick or injured isn’t always easy. And sometimes, all you need is a quick consult, checkup or prescription refill. The good news is, virtual care makes it easy to get the same expert...

Don’t shrug off shoulder pain: When to see a doctor for shoulder impingement

Joint Health

Nov 2, 2023

Shoulder pain is a common issue that many of us may face at some point in our lives, but understanding the causes and finding ways to prevent it can be the key to enjoying an active lifestyle, pain-free. If...

High risk for breast cancer? Take control of your next steps

Cancer

Oct 26, 2023

Finding out you have a high risk for breast cancer isn’t the kind of news you want to hear. But that knowledge is a valuable tool in protecting yourself and learning more about the condition. With the right team...

The power of prevention: How an early colonoscopy saved this young woman’s life

Cancer

Nov 16, 2023

Colon cancer affects thousands of people each year, but with thorough screenings and expert care, it is highly preventable and treatable when caught early. This is something that Sydney Benton, a recent college graduate, understands more than most. Sydney...

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An allergist’s top tips for dealing with cedar allergy season

Allergies & ENT

Oct 20, 2023

One of the biggest problems in the fall and winter season for allergy sufferers—adults and kids alike—is mountain cedar, also known as Ashe juniper. It produces pollen in the fall and winter and grows plentifully in the Texas Hill...

Art heals: How the therapeutic nature of art inspires patients

Cancer

Oct 17, 2023

There are so many ways hospitals can promote healing—in-patient care, out-patient care, rehabilitation and physical therapy, to name a few. But one program that sets Baylor Scott & White Health apart is the Arts In Medicine program. Arts In...

Team tries comprehensive care to improve pancreatic cancer treatment

Cancer

Oct 17, 2023

Pancreatic cancer is a rare disease and can be a challenging diagnosis. An inventive team at Baylor Scott & White Health is working to change the outlook on this disease and to instill hope in those facing it. Like any...

Can stress cause stomach ulcers? Get the facts from a gastroenterologist

Digestive

Oct 10, 2023

If you’re one of the 4 million Americans who has experienced a stomach ulcer, you know how painful and disruptive they can be to your daily life. Many people believe that stress causes their ulcers, but this isn’t the case....

From baby blues to depression: What to know about managing your mental health after childbirth

Pregnancy

Oct 18, 2023

Bringing home a new baby can be one of the happiest experiences in a woman’s life, full of smiles and sunshine. However, for many new mothers, the experience is not always as sunny as they expect. Understanding the baby...

How breast screening guidelines put you in control of your health

Women's Health

Oct 11, 2023

When it comes to protecting your breast health, it’s reassuring to have trusted resources to turn to. While your primary care doctor or OBGYN should be your first stop for questions about breast health, breast screening guidelines are also a...

Why mammograms are an essential part of a woman’s wellness routine

Women's Health

Oct 5, 2023

Mammograms are an essential tool to care for yourself. However, even with widespread awareness about the importance of this simple screening, many women still have questions about what to expect, and how to best care for their breast health and...

Fall into flu season prepared: Why an annual vaccination is important for your child

Children's Health

Oct 2, 2023

It’s that time of the year again. Kids are back in school. The weather is getting cooler (at least theoretically). Pumpkin-flavored drinks and snacks top menus. Football is back. And so is the flu. Between 5% to 20%...

Beyond the operating room: OR nurse's 100-pound weight loss transforms her life

Our People

Sep 1, 2023

Weight loss surgery can transform not only your physical appearance, but it also can improve your overall well-being. When conventional methods like exercise and other lifestyle changes aren’t enough, weight loss surgeries are a potential solution for adults who want...

Celebrating 10 years of Scrubbing In with exciting changes

News & Innovation

Mar 31, 2023

We have reached an incredible milestone, celebrating a decade of bringing hands-on healthcare discussions to you. During the 10 years since we first launched the Scrubbing In blog, we've had the privilege of sharing unique patient stories, breaking healthcare...

Unlocking the potential of biomarkers for colorectal cancer

Research

Oct 11, 2022

1 in 23. Those are the odds in 2022 for men of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The odds only slightly improve for women, with the current risk rate at 1 in...

Why I love being a nurse: 5 RNs share what nursing means to them

Our People

May 9, 2022

Nurses are many things—our caregivers, our advocates, our hand-holders, our cheerleaders and bedside companions. Our unshakable guardian angels. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a nurse’s loving, expert care, you know firsthand how a simple vitals check and...