June is National Men’s Health Month

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What better time for men than now to schedule annual screenings such as a physical exam with your PCP, blood test and urinalysis, colorectal health, prostate, bone, and heart health. Whether you need to see a family practice provider or a specialist, we have you covered! Call us today to schedule these important screening exams at 903-885-3181.

HOSPITAL VISITATION

For the safety and health of the community and our ministry, CHRISTUS Health is screening all associates and visitors to our hospitals to help lessen the risk of infectious disease transmission among our patients, associates, and guests.

• One entrance to hospital through Emergency Department 24/7,

• One visitor per patient,

• Visitors must be between the ages of 16 and 65 years old,

• All visitors are screened at the door, including a temperature taken,

• All associates are screened at each shift, including a temperature taken,

• Visiting hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (subject to change), and

• All hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, in conjunction with CHRISTUS Sports Medicine program is providing sports physicals for all middle and high school students from any school district. The physicals will be held at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Emory at 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10. The cost is $25, and appointments may be made by calling 903-473-7234.

UROLOGY

Did you know we can take care of almost all of your medical specialty needs right here in Sulphur Springs? Just one of many is our urologist, Dr. Loren Ost, and his nurse practitioner, Leah Irving. Dr. Ost and Leah see patients who have concerns of the urinary system for both males and females, as well as the reproductive organs of the male. They are at 113 Airport Road, Suite 300, and may be reached by calling 903-885-1770.

PRIMARY STROKE CENTER

Our hospital has recently earned our Primary Stroke Center Certification by The Joint Commission. The achievement of this certification signifies to the public that the quality care our hospital provides is effectively managed to meet the specialized needs of stroke patients, and our stroke care process includes the elements that are critical to long-term success in improving outcomes.

We want to reassure our patients that CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital continue to be a safe place to receive your care, and we encourage you to follow up with your regular healthcare needs. For any reason you cannot come into the clinic, or do not feel comfortable, virtual visits and telephone visits are available. Please contact your provider to discuss all of the many options for accessing care.