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Big Bend Regional Medical Center (BBRMC) announced the appointment of Robert Nelson, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 16, 2024. To ensure a smooth transition, Nelson will work closely with Greg Kiser, BB RM C’s interim CEO.

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate women about common symptoms and to remind them to schedule their annual well-women exams. Depending on individual risk factors, additional testing may also be worth considering…

Medicare Advantage IS NOT the same as traditional Medicare. There are key differences that can have a real impact on how, when, and where you get the medical care you might need.

Forecasters predicted hotter-than-average conditions across the United States this summer, and the predictions have proven accurate here in Texas. As summer temperatures soar, people of all ages need to take precautions during the scorching heat.

Tough, fearless, unflappable—these are the words that describe the superheroes of the world. However, these tough exteriors do not always bode well for health.

Presidio celebrates opening of new clinic, wave of grant funding BY SAM KARAS DECEMBER 6, 2023 PRESIDIO — Last weekend, Presidio toasted the opening of a new clinic with a street party and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Rick Flores of the Big Bend Regional Medical Center,...

For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. The muscles around the airways also become tighter, making it difficult for air to fill the...

Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Big Bend Regional Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health...

Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...