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What You Need to Know with Upper Respiratory Illness on the Rise Corsicana, TX, December 2023– If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise across the U.S with the CDC trackers show flu activity to be high here in Texas and more people visiting the emergency department or needing hospitalizations for treatment of severe symptoms. The symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s imp... ... Read More

You May Need Two Shots, or Three, to Protect Your Health this Fall and Winter. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses will be circulating To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter, getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 will be important. Individuals who are age 60 or older may also need to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year and hospital admissions for COVI... ... Read More

Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used CORSICANA, Texas (November 14, 2023) - Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right ... ... Read More

CORSICANA, Texas – Navarro Regional Hospital announces that John Manolakis has accepted the position of chief executive officer at Navarro Regional Hospital. Manolakis has been a member of the hospital leadership team since 2021, serving as assistant chief executive officer, and as interim chief executive officer since May this year. During his tenure, Manolakis has overseen work to strengthen operations, recruit new specialists to the community and expand primary care access by opening a new clinic in ... ... Read More

STREETMAN, Texas – Members of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce joined the Medical Associates of Navarro team and local business leaders to cut the ribbon on the first clinic in Streetman, Medical Associates of Navarro County – Primary Care Streetman. Located at 201 N. Houston Ave., this clinic was opened to address the increasing need for healthcare services in Streetman and surrounding communities. The primary care provider for this location is Streetman native and nurse practitioner Dana Pillans, MSN... ... Read More

Corsicana, Texas – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Navarro Regional Hospital support the health and well-being of patients who turn to the hospital for expert care whenever needed. Beyond providing clinical care, the hospital is a cornerstone of our community and contributes to the economic health of the region as a major employer and tax-payer and through resources invested to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home. The overal... ... Read More

Corsicana, Texas, February 8, 2023 – Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. Howev... ... Read More