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It’s National Hospital Week at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth!
Have you heard? There truly is a difference at Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth! About Plaza Medical Center Established in 1974, Plaza Medical Center has grown to a 320-bed facility located in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical district. … Continue reading
Celebrating National Nurses Day
Frequently considered an art as well as a science, nursing is an extraordinarily rewarding yet stressful profession. Nurses are on their feet for hours on end, they put in long shifts, and experience the strain of working with ill people … Continue reading
What You Should Know about Diabetes
The Centers for Disease Control reports in its 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet that diabetes affects more than 8 percent of the population and is the 7th leading cause of death in the country. November is American Diabetes Month, a … Continue reading
Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
Successful bariatric surgery starts with the right preparation. What you do prior to the actual procedure can be key to achieving your post-surgery goals. Some things to consider in preparation for bariatric surgery include: Your overall plan. Talk with your … Continue reading
Our h2u Program
At Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, we’ve instituted a program to help keep you healthy. What is h2u? Health To You—also known as h2u—is a program that’s all about health, happiness and you. It’s a nonprofit membership program created … Continue reading
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Tags: active lifestyle, Fort Worth, h2u, Health To You, nutrition, Plaza Medical Center
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The Basics of Kidney Health
Millions of Americans have or are at risk for kidney disease, but many of them don’t even know it. Part of living a healthy lifestyle is understanding and observing the basics of kidney health. What Kidneys Do Kidneys are connected … Continue reading
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Tags: chronic kidney disease, diabetes, Fort Worth, High blood pressure, kidney health, Plaza Medical Center
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The Many Nurses at Plaza Medical Center
If you have been a patient or visitor at Plaza Medical Center, you have seen our nurses at work. They may be checking a chart or conferring with a doctor. They may be talking to a concerned family member or … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Back to School
Shifting from lazy summer days to crazy busy school days can be challenging, but a little advanced preparation can make the transition a lot easier. Turn back the clock. A week or two before summer ends, start going to bed … Continue reading
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Tags: afterschool, anxieties, back to school, Fort Worth, homework, meals, Plaza Medical Center, sleep, snacks
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The Best Ways to Fill Your Plate
By now you have probably seen the brightly colored plate icon released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate is a handy reminder of what components each of your meals should have. You may remember that the old food pyramid … Continue reading
Staying Safe This Summer
For many people, summer is a time to relax with family and enjoy the outdoors. Kids are out of school and families are going to the beach, taking vacations and participating in other summer activities. Visits to emergency rooms increase … Continue reading
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Tags: Fireworks, Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Summer Health, Summer Safety, Travel
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