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The DAISY Foundation Award (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) honors nurses who provide extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care. Established by the DAISY Foundation in 1999, it is a deeply meaningful way for patients, families, and coworkers…

Big Bend Regional Medical Center has earned a 98 SEP-1 score in the latest data report released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The score places the hospital among the top ten performers in the nation for compliance…

Many serious conditions develop without warning signs. By the time symptoms appear, the disease may already be significantly advanced. This June, Big Bend Regional Medical Center is drawing attention to what that means for men’s health—and what can be done about it…

National Women’s Health Week kicks off each year on Mother’s Day—a reminder that caring for yourself is not selfish. It’s essential. Taking care of yourself means more than just seeing a doctor when something is wrong. It means nurturing your physical, mental, social…

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States—and one of the most preventable. This May, during National Stroke Awareness Month, Big Bend Regional Medical Center is urging the community to…

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to remove the stigma surrounding men and boys who might feel uncomfortable talking about changes in their bodies. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting men ages 15 to 44…

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of women across generations. It is also a meaningful opportunity to talk about something that often goes unspoken, women’s mental health, especially later in life…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to brush up on the facts about colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable—and treatable—cancers when detected early. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States…

Sleep is more than rest—it is essential to heart health, brain function, metabolism, and immune support. Yet millions of Americans struggle with poor sleep quality, often without realizing that an underlying condition may be the cause. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine…

Heart valve disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States and contributes to approximately 25,000 deaths each year. One of the most common forms, aortic stenosis, affects nearly 5% of adults age 65 and older. Research also shows…