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I Just Found Out I’m Pregnant, Now What?
When you first find out you're pregnant, it may seem like things are moving very quickly, and you have no idea how to prepare for that special day. But, with a deep breath and some focus, you can quickly determine what you will need to do to take care of yourself and...
How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost?
Gastric bypass surgery is a specialized kind of surgery that helps you to lose weight because it changes how your stomach and your small intestine process the food you eat. After you go through bypass surgery, your stomach will be smaller, and that means you'll feel...
How to Prepare for a Pap Smear
When you, as a woman, go to your doctor for a regular checkup, you are usually advised to get a few routine tests, including one to test for cervical cancer. This is called a Pap test, and for the test to be carried out, a medical professional will take something...
I’m Pregnant. When Should I Go to the Doctor?
When you first discover you're going to have a baby, you may feel a jumble of emotions from excitement to fear and more. No matter if this will be your first child or your third and whether the pregnancy was planned or a surprise, you want your baby to be healthy and...
The Importance of Community Needs Assessments
Prior to becoming the CEO at North Texas Medical Center, I spent the previous 13 years of my career working in bigger cities for larger for-profit hospitals. While I enjoyed the career growth and progress I experienced there, I feel that my obligation and commitment...
Debt Restructuring Creates Solid Footing: North Texas Medical Center, Gainesville, Texas
THE SITUATION: Gainesville Hospital District saw light at the end of the tunnel—a new beginning for North Texas Medical Center (NTMC). The district had leveraged bankruptcy to get the legal protection and time it needed to develop a plan to restructure $40 million in...
Targeting Lower Cost Healthcare
In past articles, I addressed the efforts North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) has made to enhance patient safety & improve the quality of care, as well as increasing patient satisfaction and adding new service lines. In today’s article, I want to share some of the...
NTMC – Committed To Keeping Obstetric Services in Cooke County
While many small hospitals across Texas and the United States have decided stop delivering babies in an effort to resolve financial woes, North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) remains committed to offering this vital service to our community. In fact, we have dedicated...
New Service Line at NTMC – Surgical Weight Loss Solutions
North Texas Medical Center is committed to diversifying and adding additional services for the benefit of our community. We are excited to offer a new service that can help people live a healthier, happier and more active lifestyle. Dr. Leah Dill is now accepting...
What You Should Know About NTMC
My one year anniversary as the CEO of North Texas Medical Center is fast approaching. Over the past year, I have witnessed many positive changes as we strive to hardwire best practices in both the delivery of outstanding healthcare and improving the business...