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From Crisis to Closure
Read Time: 3 Minutes Three Things to Know Traci Brookshire faced multiple blood clots in 2017, leading to the discovery of a patent foramen ovale (PFO)—a hole in her heart that significantly increased her stroke risk. In June 2024, she underwent a minimally invasive procedure to close the PFO at one of the two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs at Phelps ...
Children and Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
Read Time: 2 Minutes Three Things to Know Kids should follow age-based screen time limits and ensure it doesn’t interfere with sleep, exercise or social time. Too much screen time can cause physical issues, impact mental health and reduce real-life interactions. Encouraging breaks, setting limits and promoting offline activities can help maintain a healthy balance. How much screen time is ...
Dr. Fawad Virk Talks Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Health
January 21, 2022
Read Time: 14 Minutes Paige Heitman, director of marketing at Phelps Health, talks with Fawad Virk, MD, FACC, a board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at Phelps Health, on the Ask the Professionals radio show. Paige ...
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
February 4, 2022
Read Time: Two Minutes A healthy heart usually beats around 60 to 100 times per minute, but this can vary based on your gender, age and other factors, including activities you are doing. Your heart ...
Essential Tips for Anyone Who Visits the Doctor
January 23, 2023
Read Time: 2 Minutes Do you know what questions to ask your doctor at your next appointment? Do you know how much your next surgery will cost? What’s your plan for taking care of your ...
Cardiologist Dr. Fawad Virk Discusses Coronary Artery Disease
February 17, 2022
Read Time: 18 Minutes Paige Heitman, director of marketing at Phelps Health, talks with Fawad Virk, MD, FACC, a board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at Phelps Health, on The Scope at Night podcast. Paige Heitman ...
Screenings Can Reduce Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
March 3, 2022
Read Time: Three Minutes By Becky Smith, AOCNP Phelps Health Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer, affecting both men and women in the United States. Colorectal cancer refers to any type ...
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders
April 4, 2022
Read Time: Three Minutes By Anaid Hernandez-Sanchez, MD Phelps Health Do you struggle with weight gain, fatigue and joint pain? There’s a chance you could have a thyroid disorder. The thyroid is a gland located ...
MD, DO, NP, PA: What These Letters Mean When Choosing a Healthcare Provider
April 8, 2022
Read Time: Two Minutes While it may seem like alphabet soup to some, the letters behind your healthcare provider’s name have particular meanings. These letters are their credentials, which show their level of education and ...
Man Thankful for ICU Staff’s Compassionate Care for Grandmother
April 26, 2022
Read Time: Two Minutes When Jacob Potter’s 83-year-old grandmother became sick with pneumonia and was hospitalized, he and his family were understandably worried. Helen Sewell was admitted to the Phelps Health Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ...