What is Mental Health in Abilene TX? A broken bone, a fever, digestive distress or even a yearly checkup easily warrant a visit to a professional without too much thought. We’re looking for and usually leave with diagnosis, treatment, prevention and improved physical wellness. But do we use the services of a professional as readily for mental wellness? If not, why not? Scene … [Read more...]
Health Topics: Advances in Animal Care
Prevention, maintenance and treatment to keep your pet in tip-top health might not require as much work as you thought. New technologies, best practices and other healthcare advances are continually helping pets stay healthier while saving you time and effort. If you haven’t had a conversation with your pet’s healthcare provider lately, here are a few topics to ask … [Read more...]
Aging Well
Aging Well By Allison Bredemeyer Photography by Beth Dukes I remember the first time I noticed that my grandmother’s skin was different than mine. I pulled up the top of her hand and asked, “Why do you have elbow skin on your hand?” At 43 years old, I am horrified that I asked her that question, and I now have my own “elbow skin” hands. Abilene Scene met with … [Read more...]
All Heart
Doyle Reeves makes the most of life after two successful heart transplants By Loretta Fulton Spending a hot summer in a skilled nursing facility as the result of a broken hip would be enough to make most people at least ask, “Why me?” But Doyle Reeves is far from most people. If he had started asking “Why me?” way back when his troubles started, that’s all he would … [Read more...]
The Cutting Edge of Surgery
Local hospitals find benefits of robotic assistance in surgery By Wendy Kilmer Many Abilene area surgical patients are experiencing less invasive, less painful and more precise surgeries, often with shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries as Abilene’s two major hospital systems have incorporated robots into their arsenal of surgical tools. ,In robotic surgery, or … [Read more...]