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A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weakened spot in the tissue that holds it in place,” states Todd Belott, MD, general surgeon at Lakeside Physicians in Granbury and Stephenville. “Most hernias involve the abdomen, but they can also occur in the upper high, groin and belly button." Types of Hernias Inguinal hernia : The most common type, inguinal hernias occur when the intestines push through a weak spot in the lower abdominal wall, often in the inguinal canal. They are more commo... ... Read More

The American Cancer Society estimates that 19,680 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024, and 75% of them will be in stage III or IV disease at diagnosis. “Women know their bodies best,” mentioned Kira Butler-Holmes, board-certified OB/GYN physician at Lakeside Physicians. “If you notice changes or something that doesn’t seem familiar, schedule an appointment with your physician as soon as possible.” So, what are these cancers, and what are the potential risk factors and symptoms? Cervical ... ... Read More

We’ve all been there before. You’re filling out paperwork at a healthcare provider’s office and stumble across questions about how much you drink or exercise. You're not the only one if you’ve slightly fudged the numbers. A study published in 2022 found that 60 to 90% of patients have fibbed when talking to their doctors. Maybe it’s because they are embarrassed or don’t want the doctor to lecture them, but what may save your ego in the short term could have serious consequences—including misdiagnoses an... ... Read More

The Lake Granbury ER at Fall Creek opened its doors to receive patients Tuesday, Sept. 3. The new freestanding ER is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 377 and Fall Creek Highway. The facility is staffed 24/7 by experienced, board-certified physicians. It provides convenient access to imaging services such as CT scans, digital X-rays and ultrasound, as well as lab services available around the clock. “The Lake Granbury ER Fall Creek is just like a hospital emergency room except it is not attached to ... ... Read More

We’ve all been there before. You’re filling out paperwork at a healthcare provider’s office and stumble across questions about how much you drink or exercise. You're not the only one if you’ve slightly fudged the numbers. A study published in 2022 found that 60 to 90% of patients have fibbed when talking to their doctors. Maybe it’s because they are embarrassed or don’t want the doctor to lecture them, but what may save your ego in the short term could have serious consequences—including misdiagnoses an... ... Read More

GRANBURY, TX—The Wound Center at Lake Granbury Medical Center is happy to announce that it has been honored with dual Center of Excellence Awards. The Clinical Distinction Award recognizes wound centers that demonstrate exceptional success by meeting or exceeding national healing benchmarks. The second award is the Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award, presented to wound centers that demonstrate exceptional success by meeting or exceeding a national patient satisfaction benchmark of 96%. Both awards... ... Read More

“Our sleep is essential to our well-being,” states Dr. Ahmed Bhatti, board certified pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician. “We need our rest to rejuvenate our bodies and our minds.” The temperature and lighting are perfect, avoided screen time for at least an hour before bed and haven’t had any coffee since lunch. Still, you find yourself waking up at the same time every night, staring at the ceiling. Sound frustratingly familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Studies over the years show one-third of u... ... Read More

“Summer is coming to a close, but many folks are planning a fall vacation,” mentions Nancy Wagner, AGPCNP-BC, family nurse practitioner with Lakeside Physicians. “It’s good to keep in mind ways to keep your 'healthy self' on track while away and still have a great time.” No matter where you go or what you like to do on vacation, there are ways to have fun and be healthy. A good way to start is with these six tips. Bring your workout with you. If you forgot your walking shoes and gym clothes, no problem!... ... Read More

When we say something is “in our blood,” it’s usually a positive. It means that traveling, music or whatever we hold dear is so important that it seems written into our DNA. And while we don’t have the same affinity for mosquitoes, there is a connection between our DNA and their attraction to us. “Nothing ruins a day or night out as much as these annoying bugs swarming around us,” mentions Karen Ripley, family medicine nurse practitioner at Lakeside Physicians. “However there are some solutions that can... ... Read More

The midpoint of the year is a good time to review health insurance policies to ensure you will get the most out of plan benefits, especially if you have already met the annual deductible. Many insurance plans will cover most, if not all, costs for eligible medical procedures and treatments once an individual meets the deductible and out of pocket maximum, making the second half of the year an opportune time to schedule any necessary or elective medical procedures that may have been postponed to reduce o... ... Read More