Hill Country Health Blog

Winter weather and holidays can heighten feelings of depression in your family and neighbors. We all should be mindful of signs of depression that affect people in our lives.

A hospital stay can be a difficult time for patients and their families. CTMC partnered with a new hospitalist group, Sound Physicians, to enhance communication and safety. The group provides around-the-clock service and are specially trained to care for patients during hospital stays.

Often, the biggest myth surrounding hospice care is that the family has given up and that death is imminent. The reality is that hospice care is personalized attention and support that gives the patient and family members more comfort in the privacy of their home.

CTMC recently invested in a new MRI machine that creates a more pleasant experience for patients. 

At the age of 40, Miriam McCoy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Know that feeling when your cell battery is low? Sometimes the thought of disconnection from texting, calls and social media can cause real panic. We know we should have balance, but pursuing it is daunting. 
As we teach our kids about healthy eating and making good choices, we should consider the social health and mental well-being of our families by setting some technology boundaries.

Diabetes is the country’s No. 1 cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputations, and, according to Dr. Erik Anderson, a general surgeon for Live Oak Health Partners, it isn’t always easy to spot in the early stages.

At the age of 40, Miriam McCoy was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Although she was not aware of any family history when she was diagnosed with the disease, Miriam knew something was wrong when she started experiencing excessive thirst and unintentional weight loss. 

The CTMC Institute for Advanced Wound Healing treats wounds that are having a hard time healing on their own including burns, road rash, injuries from car accidents, surgical incisions and diabetic foot ulcers. In this CTMC Health Tip, Licensed Vocational Nurse Cindy Carpenter explains how hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat severe wounds. 

When Tim de Jong fell ill last year, he found himself in the Central Texas Medical Center Emergency Room. While he didn’t think his illness was serious at first, he ended up having an emergency gall bladder removal and spending four days in the Intensive Care Unit.

Ladies, you have a new partner in your wellness and health care. Live Oak Women’s Care is proud to introduce obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Risa Curtis to the Hays County community.
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From coconut oil to coconut water, this tropical fruit has been touted as a “miracle” food by many in the health industry. Fans should be aware, though, that coconut is high in saturated fat, which is detrimental for your heart and overall health.

Asthma is a condition that affects the human airways. Tony Garcia, director of CTMC Cardiopulmonary Services, explains more about managing asthma in this CTMC Health Tip.

A depressed mood can be normal at times, but when should you seek help? In today’s CTMC Health Tip, Murray Kast, a licensed professional counselor at the CTMC Family Grief Center, explains more about depression and how to treat it.