﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News</title><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills</link><description>News</description><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/352569454/Medical_City_North_Hills_Expands_Patient_Care_with_10-Bed_Inpatient_Rehabilitation_Unit</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Expands Patient Care with 10-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;NORTH RICHLAND HILLS  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; has begun construction on a new 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, reinforcing its commitment to expanding high-quality, patient-centered care in the community. The 11,400 square foot space is expected to open in late 2026.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Designed to promote healing and comfort, the new unit will feature thoughtfully selected calming colors and finishes that create a soothing environment for recovery. The unit includes a spacious gym featuring leading edge rehabilitation equipment. Additionally, each private patient room will include large windows that bring in natural light, supporting both physical and emotional well-being. The space is carefully designed to improve care delivery across generations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;By bringing these services closer to home, Medical City North Hills continues to strengthen its role as a destination of choice for healthcare excellence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At Medical City North Hills, we are continually evaluating how to enhance our system of care for our patients and community, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. This new inpatient rehabilitation unit is an important investment that will allow us to deliver the right care at the right time, helping patients regain independence and return to their daily lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new inpatient rehabilitation unit will provide specialized, comprehensive care by occupational, physical and speech therapists for patients recovering from:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Amputations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Brain dysfunctions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hip fractures&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Joint replacements&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Neurological conditions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Spinal cord dysfunctions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Stroke&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;ABOUT MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3564177630/medical_city_north_hills_inpatient_rehab.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/352624574/Medical_City_North_Hills_Sees_ER_Increase_in_Allergy_and_Respiratory_Cases</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Sees ER Increase in Allergy and Respiratory Cases</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;As spring approaches, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; experts are seeing an increase in patients with seasonal allergies and respiratory-related symptoms. While recent rainfall may provide temporary relief by reducing airborne allergens, physicians anticipate that once the rain subsides, pollen levels will rise significantly as plants begin to bloom earlier and in higher concentrations  potentially triggering a surge in allergy-related concerns across the community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each year around this time, we expect to see an uptick in allergy-related symptoms, says Curtis H. Johnson, MD, medical director of emergency services at Medical City North Hills. We are seeing a significant volume of patients experiencing respiratory distress, severe congestion, persistent cough and asthma complications. For individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions, spring allergens can escalate into more serious health concerns.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One in four people have a seasonal allergy according to &lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/allergies.htm"&gt;the CDCs National Center for Health Statistics&lt;/a&gt;. Asthma emergencies spike when allergenic pollen blooms.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills medical experts recommend preventative measures to avoid serious symptoms, including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Monitoring daily pollen forecasts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Keeping windows closed during high pollen days&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Showering at night to prevent pollen from transferring to bedding&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Carrying rescue inhalers if diagnosed with asthma&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Experts recommend seeking emergency care for respiratory symptoms that might be related to allergens including severe shortness of breath and asthma attacks not relieved by home medications. Learn more about emergency services at Medical City North Hills &lt;a href="https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/specialties/emergency-care?location=medical-city-north-hills"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3564441410/asian-mature-woman-with-allergy-sneezing-and-blowing-her-nose-in-a-tissue-4_.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:38:21 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/352495081/Community_Invited_to_Fourth_Annual_Spooktacular_Festival</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Community Invited to Fourth Annual Spooktacular Festival</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; invites the community to attend the fourth annual Spooktacular Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon  2 p.m.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hundreds of families joined Medical City North Hills for this free celebration last year. The Halloween drive-through event enables guests to remain in their vehicles while trick-or-treating at themed booths set up by hospital departments and local partners. The event will also feature a DJ, vehicles from the North Richland Hills Fire and Police Departments and a hospital unit pumpkin decorating contest where the public will vote for their favorite. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills looks forwarding to hosting this free, fun community event each year, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. Our colleagues are ready to connect with our community members in a different way - outside the walls of the hospital.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Cars should enter the line from Booth Calloway Road on the east side of the hospital and exit onto Rodger Line Road. Please follow the event signage closely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spooktacular is hosted during daylight hours, free from traffic and other potential nighttime hazards that may be present during traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event is sponsored in part by the &lt;a href="https://heb.org/"&gt;Hurst Euless Bedford Chamber of Commerce&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="https://www.netarrant.org/"&gt;North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3517550571/mch_h_dallas_news_communityinvited_.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:29:50 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350702204/Medical_City_North_Hills_Provides_Tips_to_Prevent_Falls</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Provides Tips to Prevent Falls</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;For Fall Prevention Month, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; experts are educating the community about preventing falls. In 2025 so far, Medical City North Hills has treated over 500 patients in the emergency room after taking a serious fall.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Falls can happen at any age, says Curtis H. Johnson, MD, medical director of emergency services at Medical City North Hills. But older individuals are more likely to fall and experience a serious injury as a result.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to the &lt;a href="https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/facts-stats/index.html"&gt;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&lt;/a&gt; (CDC), one in four people over age 65 fall each year often with serious health consequences. &lt;a href="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/long-term-care-providers/nursing-facilities-nf/quality-monitoring-program-qmp/evidence-based-best-practices/fall-prevention-management"&gt;Falls&lt;/a&gt; are the leading cause of accidental death in this age bracket, a startling fact presented by Medical City North Hills trauma experts at educational seminars.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To help prevent falls, medical experts recommend:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Clearing clutter or any tripping hazards such as loose cords or rugs&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ensuring good lighting throughout the house&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Using non-slip mats or installing grab bars in the bathtub and shower&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wearing appropriate footwear with a non-slip sole&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Moving slowly when getting out of bed or a chair&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Use balance assistive devices, such as canes or walkers, if recommended by your doctor&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To continue improving care delivery across generations, community members interested in an educational seminar about trauma and fall prevention may fill out a &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/about-us/community-service-request-form"&gt;community service request&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills medical experts recommend seeking medical attention for serious falls. Learn more about emergency services at Medical City North Hills &lt;a href="https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/specialties/emergency-care?location=medical-city-north-hills"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3517118672/gettyimages-1134451603.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:28:19 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350717570/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_September_Blood_Drive</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts September Blood Drive</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is encouraging the community to donate blood to help boost a widespread shortage. The American Red Cross reports a &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/"&gt;critical need&lt;/a&gt; for blood donors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is partnering with the &lt;a href="https://www.redcross.org/"&gt;American Red Cross&lt;/a&gt; to host a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 4. The drive will take place at:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills  Medical Office Building&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road, Suite 202&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;11 a.m.  5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Community members may sign-up to donate &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Every blood type is needed, especially types O positive and O negative, as well as platelet donations. Donors can help several people with just one donation. Individuals who may rely on blood products include trauma victims, cancer and sickle cell patients, mothers giving birth and premature babies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Potential blood donors may volunteer at age 16 with parental consent; 17-year-olds can give independently and there is no upper age limit for donors. Learn more about &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/common-concerns/first-time-donors.html"&gt;donor eligibility guidelines here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthHillsHosp/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3513726331/528704631_1142556767894659_2946596921864180584_n.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:00:00 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350715804/Paulette_Woodard_Named_Medical_City_North_Hills_CNO</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Paulette Woodard Named Medical City North Hills CNO</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;Paulette Woodard, DNP, MHA, RN, has been named chief nursing officer at &lt;a href="https://medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt;, starting Aug. 18.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Woodards HCA Healthcare career began with Methodist Healthcare System in July 2016, where she served in progressive leadership roles. Most recently, she served as ACNO of HCA Healthcares Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, in San Antonio. There, she was instrumental in overseeing nursing teams and supporting and the Culture of Safety training for the emergency department. Additionally, she helped strengthen nursing leadership and implemented effective hiring strategies to attract new nurses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="TableParagraph"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I am delighted to welcome Dr. Woodard to our leadership team at Medical City North Hills, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. She brings an abundance of knowledge with a focus on high-quality, compassionate patient experience which will continue to elevate Medical City North Hills as the destination of choice for patients, colleagues and physicians.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Woodard earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Texas Tech University and a Bachelor of Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthHillsHosp/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3513702144/paulette_woodard_-_medical_city_north_hills_cno.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:51:48 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350295290/Medical_City_North_Hills_Recognized_for_Heart_Care_with_ACC_Electrophysiology_Accreditation</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Recognized for Heart Care with ACC Electrophysiology Accreditation</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;The American College of Cardiology has recognized &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/cardiology"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating heart patients who require treatment in its electrophysiology (EP) lab. Medical City North Hills&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;was awarded Electrophysiology Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staffs ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients in the EP lab.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Electrophysiology labs provide care for patients with arrhythmias and may require treatments such as cardiac ablation and implantable devices such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is honored to be &lt;a href="https://cvquality.acc.org/accreditation/map"&gt;one of only seven hospitals in Texas&lt;/a&gt; who have earned this accreditation, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. This is a testament to our dedication to providing patients with high-quality, cardiac care.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hospitals receiving Electrophysiology Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves completing a gap analysis, examining variances of care, developing an action plan, a rigorous onsite review and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies of caring for patients include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices in the precise care of EP lab patients. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and other administrative staff that earnestly support the efforts leading to better patient education, improved patient outcomes, and more effective and efficient disease control.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills has demonstrated its commitment to providing Tarrant County with excellent heart care, said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Medical City North Hills with Electrophysiology Accreditation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills offers a range of &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/cardiology"&gt;heart diagnostic and interventional services&lt;/a&gt; as part of its comprehensive system of care:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pacemaker implant, upgrade or battery change&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ablations for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and supraventricular tachycardia&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Heart catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cardioversion&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3513428554/logo-acc-2021-1.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:18:46 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350255303/Medical_City_North_Hills_Attains_National_Accreditation_for_Metabolic_and_Bariatric_Surgery</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Attains National Accreditation for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and other related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment close to home at &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/weight-loss-surgery"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt;, which earned national accreditation for metabolic and bariatric surgery.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The accreditation was received under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers provide better outcomes than non-accredited facilities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are proud to have received this prestigious national accreditation, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. This accomplishment validates our ongoing efforts to create healthier tomorrows in North Texas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/weight-loss-surgery"&gt;Bariatric and Metabolic Institute&lt;/a&gt; at Medical City North Hills incorporates medical, nutritional, psychological and surgical components to help aid in significant and health-improving weight loss. The program offers a full range of weight loss surgeries including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gastric bypass&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sleeve gastrectomy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Duodenal switch&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gastric banding&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Revision surgery&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://asmbs.org/resources/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery/"&gt;According to the ASMBS&lt;/a&gt;, metabolic/bariatric surgery is the most effective and long-lasting treatment for severe obesity and may reduce a patients risk of premature death by 30-50%.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3513405010/bathroom-scale-and-tape-measure-sbi-300976148.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:30:34 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350265781/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_Heart_Month_Health_Fair</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts Heart Month Health Fair</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;In recognition of American Heart Month in February, &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/emergency-care"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is showing love for the community by hosting a free community heart health fair. According to the &lt;a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/florida/south-florida/about-us/news-and-events/news/american-heart-month--be-prepared-to-save-a-life.html?srsltid=AfmBOoquiGvTG62RUfqe3q_pmAj_K2FX6Jrum96ZnfA3tdU60C55PC6d"&gt;American Heart Association&lt;/a&gt;, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Health fair attendees will learn about general heart health and conditions, tour the cardiac catheterization lab (cath lab) for advanced heart procedures, see leading-edge technology and learn more about the &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/specialties/cardiology"&gt;specialized heart services&lt;/a&gt; available at Medical City North Hills. An expert panel will also be available for questions, including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Usman Hashmi, MD  Interventional Cardiology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curtis Johnson, MD  Emergency Medicine&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;William Nesbitt, MD  Cardiac Electrophysiology&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Kevin Lambert, BSN, RN  Medical City North Hills Cath Lab&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is a leader in North Texas heart care - accredited by the American College of Cardiology in electrophysiology and a Primary Stroke Center, certified by The Joint Commission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Details:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical Office Building, Suite 202&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;North Richland Hills, TX 76180&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Friday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.  2 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-north-hills-hospital/calendar?fbclid=IwY2xjawH_kelleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZl0vXng5PIBgsz6xnvDkt5B1aCgoN_HQ8waTjcnNolsyC7w5ttB2si22g_aem_o-QWNy0bSyALCph5U6u9ZQ#/ce/event-details/a0s6O00000B2FniQAF"&gt;Click here to register.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lunch will be provided. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3513455790/hands_holding_heart.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:41:12 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350095844/Medical_City_North_Hills_Celebrates_National_Blood_Donor_Month_with_Blood_Drive</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Celebrates National Blood Donor Month with Blood Drive</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;January is National Blood Donor Month. In response to the seasonal decline in blood donations during the holidays, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is partnering with the &lt;a href="https://www.redcross.org/"&gt;American Red Cross&lt;/a&gt; to host a blood drive.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Community members may sign up to donate &lt;a href="https://rcblood.org/3LRQzQG"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Details:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Medical Office Building, Suite 202&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;North Richland Hills, TX 76180&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="padding-left: 30px;"&gt;Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m.  5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We encourage our community to add a new resolution for 2025 by scheduling to donate blood, platelets or plasma, Medical City North Hills CEO Spencer Turner says. Donating blood is an excellent way to make an impact on people in our community while helping create healthier tomorrows for patients.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each unit of blood donated can help save up to three lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health, feeling well. People give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518357791/470190870_966214668862204_5558628260008507483_n.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:04:39 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350527412/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_Blood_Drive_to_Address_Holiday_Need</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts Blood Drive to Address Holiday Need</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;In partnership with the American Red Cross, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is hosting a November blood drive with an extra focus on overcoming seasonal blood shortages. Each year, the &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/"&gt;American Red Cross&lt;/a&gt; reports a decline in donations during the holidays due to busy schedules, holiday travel and seasonal illnesses.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Details:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical Office Building, Suite 202&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;North Richland Hills, TX 76180&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m.  5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Community members may &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=northhills&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEx3fJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdIizL7r29H5mriJOhhoPvIqoBhH4mqkL5g8mh8PRSI1o1B4tpNTVvxG_w_aem_e_4jjUwF2ofrrcLtuhRLvw"&gt;sign up online&lt;/a&gt; to donate or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Every two seconds, a person in the United States needs blood or platelets, Medical City North Hills CEO Spencer Turner says. Donating blood is an excellent way to make a positive impact in our community this holiday season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each unit of donated blood can help save up to three lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health, feeling well. People who present to give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518507850/image.png?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:25:50 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350544630/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_Community_Halloween_Event</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts Community Halloween Event</title><description>&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; invites the community to attend its Spooktacular Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26 from noon  2:00 p.m.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spooktacular is a free Halloween drive-through event that enables guests to remain in their vehicles while trick-or-treating at themed booths set up by hospital colleagues and local partners. The event will also feature a DJ and a hospital unit pumpkin decorating contest where the public will vote for their favorite. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is excited to welcome the community to this fun Halloween event, says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills, We want those in surrounding neighborhoods and beyond to meet our compassionate colleagues and see that caring for the community extends beyond the medical care we provide within the hospital.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spooktacular has a new drive-through route this year. Cars should enter the line from Booth Calloway Road on the east side of the hospital and exit onto Rodger Line Road. Please follow the event signage closely.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Spooktacular is hosted during daylight hours, free from traffic and other potential nighttime hazards that may be present during traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This event is sponsored in part by the &lt;a href="https://heb.org/"&gt;Hurst Euless Bedford Chamber of Commerce&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="https://www.netarrant.org/"&gt;Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full-range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthHillsHosp/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518129473/photo_oct_29_2022_12_57_52_pm.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518129142/photo_oct_29_2022_12_51_38_pm.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518129164/spooktacular_2024_map.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3518129153/spooktacular_2024.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:36:28 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350128414/Spencer_Turner_Named_CEO_of_Medical_City_North_Hills</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Spencer Turner Named CEO of Medical City North Hills</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;DALLAS &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;Spencer Turner, FACHE, has been named chief executive officer at&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="https://medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt;, effective Sept. 2.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="TableParagraph"&gt;Turner brings more than 20 years of senior healthcare leadership to the role. Since May 2022, he has served as chief development officer of &lt;a href="https://www.medicalcityhealthcare.com/locations/medical-city-dallas-hospital"&gt;Medical City Dallas&lt;/a&gt;, where he was responsible for development and operational activities. Among his accomplishments, his leadership helped launch a successful liver transplant program, further positioning the hospital as the destination of choice and market leader in transplantation. Before joining Medical City Dallas, Turner spent 18 years as a hospital CEO in North Texas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="TableParagraph"&gt;"Spencer has a depth of healthcare knowledge and strategic leadership with a focus on physician and staff relationship building to enhance compassionate, high-quality care, says Allen Harrison, president of Medical City Healthcare. I am confident he will lead Medical City North Hills to the next level of healthcare excellence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="TableParagraph"&gt;Turner earned a Master of Healthcare Administration from Trinity University, a Bachelor of Health Care Administration from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, a Certificate in Accounting and Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City Healthcare&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Committed to the care and improvement of human life, &lt;a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/medicalcityhealthcare.com/__;!!LgPfcEISpGU!t-Tj3PhSlrbW6sVH2le23dfcySpZymnh62_Jq4-kaNPHS1zaWkYxIPHBKAr7OYalL7lGwK35$"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt; strives to deliver excellence always, providing high-quality healthcare in the communities it serves. With the resources and strength of &lt;a href="https://hcahealthcare.com/home/"&gt;HCA Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;, the nations leading provider of quality healthcare services with 185 hospitals in the United States and England, Medical City Healthcare is one of the North Texas regions largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers. It includes 21 hospitals with 4,086 licensed beds, more than 5,500 active physicians, 7,400 nurses, 18,600 employees, 15 ambulatory surgery centers, 7 off-campus emergency rooms and 57 CareNow Urgent Care clinics. Three Medical City Healthcare hospitals are accredited comprehensive stroke centers and 6 hold prestigious Magnet Recognized&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; designations on 10 campuses from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityHealthcare/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3512245623/spencer_turner_2024.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:32:13 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/350152090/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_Fall_Blood_Drive</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts Fall Blood Drive</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;In partnership with the American Red Cross, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is hosting a September blood drive with an extra focus on overcoming the current emergency blood shortage. In July, the &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/"&gt;American Red Cross&lt;/a&gt; reported a decrease in the national blood supply of more than 25 percent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Details:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical Office Building, Suite 202&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;North Richland Hills, TX 76180&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m.  5 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Community members may &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=northhills&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawEx3fJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdIizL7r29H5mriJOhhoPvIqoBhH4mqkL5g8mh8PRSI1o1B4tpNTVvxG_w_aem_e_4jjUwF2ofrrcLtuhRLvw"&gt;sign up online&lt;/a&gt; to donate or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The national blood shortage has reached a critical level, Medical City North Hills Chief Nursing Officer Kevin Inderhees, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC says. The American Red Cross often sees a decline in blood donors during the summer, but the extreme heat weve experienced has exacerbated the challenge.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each unit of blood donated can help save up to three lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health, feeling well. People who present to give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3512014992/239603049_4860052520689068_2073087707288680962_n.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:55:15 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/359395021/Medical_City_North_Hills_Hosts_May_Blood_Drive</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Hosts May Blood Drive</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/strong&gt;To help boost low blood supplies,&lt;a href="https://medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is partnering with the &lt;a href="https://www.redcross.org/"&gt;American Red Cross&lt;/a&gt; to host a blood drive on Thursday, May 16 from Noon  5:00 p.m. The drive will take place at:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;address&gt;Medical City North Hills Medical Office Building/Day Surgery Entrance&lt;/address&gt;&lt;address&gt;4375 Booth Calloway Road, Suite 202&lt;/address&gt;&lt;address&gt;Take the elevators to the 2&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt; floor, Suite 202 is on the right&lt;/address&gt;&lt;address&gt; &lt;/address&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Community members may sign up to donate &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blood is a vital resource for numerous life-saving procedures, says Mark S. Deno, CEO at Medical City North Hills. Our dedication to caring like family extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the communities where we live and work.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Every blood type is needed, particularly type O, as well as platelet donations. Donors can help as many as three different people with just one donation. Individuals who may rely on blood products include trauma victims, cancer patients, mothers giving birth and premature babies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. People give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. To protect Red Cross staff and donors' health and safety, individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 must postpone their blood donation. Learn more about &lt;a href="https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/common-concerns/first-time-donors.html"&gt;donor eligibility guidelines here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3510160712/2024-apr-news-medical-city-north-hills-hosts-may-blood-drive-400x320.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:09:56 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/359802401/Springtime_Surge_Rise_in_Broken_Bones_as_Exercise_Enthusiasts_Emerge</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Springtime Surge: Rise in Broken Bones as Exercise Enthusiasts Emerge</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;As weather warms and spring blossoms, &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; emergency room physicians are seeing a notable increase in sprains, fractures and broken bones attributed to outdoor exercise activities, including rollerblading, skateboarding and cycling. The uptick is prompting ER and orthopedic professionals to issue cautionary advice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fractures can happen at any time of year, says Curtis H. Johnson, MD, medical director of emergency services at Medical City North Hills. A combination of extended periods of inactivity during colder winter months and suddenly beginning to exercise without preparation has resulted in an increase of musculoskeletal injuries.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to medical experts at Medical City North Hills, the body needs time to adjust to increased levels of activity, particularly after being sedentary. Starting intense workouts without proper conditioning can put undue stress on muscles and bones, increasing the risk of injury.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To lessen the risk of injury, medical experts recommend:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gradual progression of exercise:&lt;/b&gt; start with low intensity and increase intensity and duration over time&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Proper warm-up:&lt;/b&gt; This can help prepare muscles and joints for activity&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cross-training:&lt;/b&gt; A variety of activities can prevent overuse injuries while promoting overall fitness&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rest and recovery:&lt;/b&gt; After a workout and between workouts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Safety gear:&lt;/b&gt; Utilize appropriate safety equipment such as helmets, padding, and supportive footwear&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Physical condition, age and other factors may also affect susceptibility to fracture. Symptoms of fractures include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Limb or joint that is visibility misshapen or out of place&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Swelling, bruising or bleeding&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Intense pain&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numbness and tingling&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Broken skin with bone protruding&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Limited mobility, or inability to move or put weight on the injured area&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills medical experts recommend seeking medical attention for suspected fractures. Learn more about services at Medical City North Hills &lt;a href="https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/specialties/emergency-care?location=medical-city-north-hills"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3519208220/untitled_design_15.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:27:39 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/359865731/Medical_City_North_Hills_Laboratory_Receives_Accreditation</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>Medical City North Hills Laboratory Receives Accreditation</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to &lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAPs Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, &lt;a href="https://www.cap.org/laboratory-improvement/accreditation"&gt;CAP accreditation&lt;/a&gt; elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. The Medical City North Hills laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Its an honor for our laboratory to be recognized for their commitment to the care and improvement of human life, Medical City North Hills CEO Mark Deno says. This accreditation further supports that our patients and loved ones are receiving the high-quality, safe care they deserve.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure a high standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratorys records and quality control procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, records and overall management. These reviews help verify activities and reflect best practices.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/MedicalCityNorthHills"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Med_City_Health"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/medicalcityhealth/?hl=en"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-city-healthcare"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/viewimage/key/3519095213/exterior_main_building_edit_-_small.jpg?w=512&amp;h=384"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:51:41 Z</pubDate></item><item><link>https://northrichlandhills.bubblelife.com/community/medical_city_north_hills/library/358676673/key/359210190/New_Weight_Loss_Options_at_Medical_City_North_Hills</link><author>Morgan Roundy</author><title>New Weight Loss Options at Medical City North Hills</title><description>&lt;div align="left"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;North Richland Hills  &lt;/b&gt;New surgical weight loss options at&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="https://medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; will make reaching healthy weight loss goals more attainable for patients in 2024. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Expert surgeons at &lt;a href="https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/specialties/bariatric-surgery?location=medical-city-north-hills"&gt;The Bariatric &amp; Metabolic Institute at Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; offer a full range of weight loss surgeries based on individual patient needs, including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gastric bypass&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sleeve gastrectomy&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Duodenal switch&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Gastric banding&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Weight loss surgery can result in improved health and better quality of life, says Mark Deno, CEO at Medical City North Hills. Continually enhancing services such as bariatric surgery is why  our community turns to us as the destination of choice in North Richland Hills, northeast Tarrant County and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; The Bariatric &amp; Metabolic Institute at Medical City North Hills incorporates medical, nutritional, psychological and surgical components to help aid in weight loss. The multidisciplinary team performs an evaluation before surgery and provides follow-up treatment to help make sustainable changes in weight loss. Maximum weight loss is typically achieved in 18 months.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; There are many health benefits of bariatric surgery including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reduced cancer risk&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Improvements in reflux and heartburn&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Lower blood pressure&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Better mental health&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Reduced cholesterol&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Learn more about bariatric surgical options &lt;a href="https://medicalcityhealthcare.com/specialties/bariatric-surgery?location=medical-city-north-hills"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;About Medical City North Hills&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.medicalcitynorthhills.com/"&gt;Medical City North Hills&lt;/a&gt; is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; Medical City North Hills is part of &lt;a href="http://medicalcityhealthcare.com/"&gt;Medical City Healthcare&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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