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The Medical Center of Plano opens Collin County’s First Burn Center

The Medical Center of Plano opens Collin County’s First Burn Center

Today, Thursday October 22, The Burn and Reconstructive Center of Texas was officially opened at The Medical Center of Plano. The burn center is Collin County’s first and North Texas’ second dedicated burn unit.
The surprising health benefits of pumpkin

The surprising health benefits of pumpkin

Fall is finally here! How could you miss it with all the pumpkins everywhere? I love pumpkins for Halloween, but I love them even more to put in my belly thanks to all their amazing health benefits! Here are some reasons to stay away from “pumpkin fl
First human case of West Nile in Plano

First human case of West Nile in Plano

The City of Plano Environmental Health Department has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in 2015.
What's growing at Children’s Medical Center Plano?

What's growing at Children’s Medical Center Plano?

Autumn sage, butterfly-attracting milkweed, feather grass, fragrant rosemary, Texas-proud bluebonnets, and many other flowers and shrubs will grace the grounds of Children’s Medical Center Plano, thanks to the Plano Garden Club.
My Cancer Journey

My Cancer Journey

Ten years ago I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, a 25 year-old, non-smoker, non-drinker having no family history of thyroid disease.
Revolutionary "Gentle C-Sections" at Texas Health Plano

Revolutionary "Gentle C-Sections" at Texas Health Plano

The nations most common operating room procedure? C-sections.
Foodservice Excellence Award for Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery

Foodservice Excellence Award for Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery

Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery (THCDS) recently won the Foodservice Sanitation Excellence Award from the City of Plano.
Are you ready for the BATTLE OF THE BRAS?

Are you ready for the BATTLE OF THE BRAS?

Battle of the Bras hosted by Collin County Women’s Council of Realtors, will be held October 29th at the Marriott at the Shops of Legacy from 6pm to 9:30pm. A really fun event to raise money for Women Rock Inc.
Turning the tide on sports injuries

Turning the tide on sports injuries

Judging by the dazzling Alabama Crimson Tide S.E.C. football championship ring he wears, Dr. James Andrews loves football. He loves all sports. What he doesn’t like is seeing athletes get injured, especially when they involve young athletes.
New chief nursing officer joins Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery

New chief nursing officer joins Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery

Kristie Clinard, RN, is the new chief nursing officer at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery (THCDS). Clinard will oversee nursing practice, quality, and patient care services throughout the hospital.