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Happy Valentine's Day from Boyett Health Services!
Good day to you friends! Love is in the air! Thoughts of love...friendly, romantic and familial are swimming about in our heads as we begin to plan how we might express our heartfelt devotion to those we care for. Valentine's Day isn't really about extravagant gifts, but about taking the time to communicate the daily, unspoken thoughts and deep feelings we often fail to express to those who mean the most to us. At times, it seems the people nearest and dearest to our hearts are the very people we overlook and take for granted. This is human nature. We all do it. Yet, this doesn't mean we're off the hook.
Being creatures of habit, it's great that we have a day set aside to celebrate those we love; a day that serves as a small "wake up call", of sorts. At least once a year we can focus our efforts on a true, most noble endeavor...LOVE. What is love? I Corinthians 13:4-8 offers a beautiful description of love. And how magnificent, even wondrous, love is when it is expressed in this way.
In regards to Valentine's Day, there are actually some very simple and affordable ways to let your friends and family know you appreciate them. You don't have to spend a lot of money to show you care. And did you know there are even health benefits related to love? Some studies have shown a correlation between feelings of love and the reduction of pain. As they say, "Love is a many splendored thing!".
Happy Valentine's Day to you from all of us at Boyett Health Services! Here's to a happy and healthy heart this February! God bless! |
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Endocarditis and
Oral Health |  |
Endocarditis is a rare, life-threatening inflammation of the lining of the heart muscle and its valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection. Although it can occur in anyone, it is much more common in people with certain heart conditions and in those who've had it before. If your risk is high, you can take steps to lower it.
In very rare cases, bacteria in the mouth may trigger endocarditis in people at higher risk. Here's what happens: Bacteria found in tooth plaque may multiply and cause gingivitis (gum disease). If not treated, this may become advanced. The gums become inflamed (red and swollen) and often bleed during tooth brushing, flossing, or certain dental procedures involving manipulation of the gums. When gums bleed, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and can infect other parts of the body. In the case of endocarditis, this affects the inner lining of the heart and the surfaces of its valves. The bacteria stick to these surfaces and create growths or pockets of bacteria.
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February is ... |  |
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability.
The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2010, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.
The chance of developing
coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk.
Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a
stroke in the future.
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New Extended
Panel Testing |  |
We are now offering
a new extended panel
lipid test in our medical clinic. This test looks
not only at your regular cholesterol numbers, but
it also looks at long term
risk factors. Upon
receiving your results,
we can begin to
address risks and treat
them early in order to
prevent life threatening conditions. It gives us a window, of sorts, into
your health over the
long haul.
Talk with Dr.Boyett or
Clay Cockrell over your
next visit to learn how
you could benefit from extended panel testing.
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FEATURED STAFF MEMBER
Sandra was raised in Cullman, Alabama and started her career as a nurse at Carraway Methodist Medical center in 1982 in the area of critical care. She completed the certified registered nurse anesthetist program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994 and moved to Jackson, TN. There, she worked for the Jackson Clinic as a staff anesthetist until she took a position at the University of Tennessee in Memphis ("The Med") where she gained valuable experience in trauma anesthesia.
She and Dr. Brent Boyett moved to Hamilton, AL after they married. Since that time, she has provided private contracted anesthesia at North Mississippi Medical Center in both Hamilton and Tupelo as well as coverage at Helen Keller Hospital in Muscle Shoals.
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Sandra Boyett |
She administers conscious sedation to patients at Boyett Health Services for oral surgery and for anxiety control during routine dental procedures. There is a doctor and an anesthetist present for all conscious sedations at our clinic. Her clinical contributions to the delivery of care at our clinics are another aspect that makes Boyett Health Services unique.
You may also recognize her from the cooking show, Family Table, that had previously aired on the local cable channel. Sandra is not only a talented cook, but is quite gifted in a variety of ways and is a vital part of the Boyett Health Services family.
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