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Are you looking for a great healthcare team for you and your family? Do you live in southern Grayson County or Collin County? Dr. Ryan Tatum, MD; Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Cate James; and the rest of the team at TexomaCare-Van Alstyne are here for you! Look no further to find a group that can provide comprehensive family-focused care to treat chronic and acute illnesses, while also addressing your wellness and preventive medicine needs. They are currently scheduling appointments for new patients and are open each Monday-Friday from 8a-5p, closed for lunch from noon-1p. Their office is conveniently located in the shopping center at the corner of FM 121 and US Highway 75 in Van Alstyne. Give them a call at 903.416.3790 or book an appointment online at texomacare.com.

It's the end of an era as we celebrate the almost 30-year career of May Rector! 🌺 Over the years, May's bright happy face has been seen working throughout TexomaCare. She started in the GI Lab, then worked as the Medical Assistant for the late Dr. Ignacio Gonzalez at TexomaCare-Internal Medicine. For a few years, May worked in the float pool assisting several area providers throughout the Texoma region and is now retiring after being the MA for Dr. Joe Church with TexomaCare-Family Medicine in Denison. We want to thank May for being a bright light for our patients and those she's worked with along the way. We wish her the happiest retirement!

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. While the statistics below are quite sobering, we also want to provide an emphatic message that 'You are not alone". Talk to someone. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 for help. #SPM24 #BeThere

As men age, one part of the body that often causes concern due to possible health issues is the prostate. This small gland, located just below the bladder that helps make semen, can be affected by cancer, as well as non-cancerous conditions. Being able to recognize the symptoms of prostate problems will help you know when it's time to see a doctor. We're sharing the symptoms of some of the most common prostate problems in men in our blog.

Talking about suicide can be very uncomfortable. But being able to start a dialogue with someone who you think may be considering suicide is a critical step in helping a person get the help they need, so they don't act on their thoughts. #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth http://spklr.io/6047tgXS

TexomaCare-Orthopedic and Spine Surgery is pleased to welcome orthopedic surgeon Gregory Van Blarcum, MD, FAAOS! He provides a wide variety of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine services, including joint repair and replacement. Dr. Van Blarcum earned his medical degree from Uniformed Services University, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and completed his sports medicine fellowship at West Point and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Need an appointment? Give us a call at 903.416.5300 or schedule online at bit.ly/TC_VanBlarcum

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. J. Tyler Newton recently led an in-service event at TMC. All area home health agencies were invited to hear about care for patients who return home after undergoing joint replacement surgery. We are so proud of our surgeons and the way that they partner with caregivers to ensure that our patients undergo the very best recovery after surgery. Learn more about our team of specialists at TexomaCare-Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at texomacare.com

Do your legs hurt when you walk but then feel okay once you are sitting down? Have you felt numbness or weakness in your legs or feet? Do you notice color changes on the skin of your legs or have sores that heal slowly? All of these symptoms may be a sign of peripheral artery disease. Talk with your doctor about it today. Need a physician? We can help. Visit us at texomacare.com.

After living with an aortic aneurysm for a decade, Kathy Seigler was referred to TexomaCare Vascular Surgeon Dr. Shonda Banegas whose technique and skill are credited with providing her with not only effective treatment, but peace of mind. Read about Kathy's condition and the treatment she received: https://lnkd.in/emsGbR33.

We are so pleased to announce that Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Dev Jaiswal has joined TexomaCare's Texoma Heart Group! With THG offices located in both Denison, Texas and Durant, Oklahoma, Dr. Jaiswal diagnoses and treats many conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, including chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart failure and high blood pressure. Learn more and schedule an appointment online at bit.ly/THG-Jaiswal.