HeartPlace Plano

HeartPlace Plano updated their address.

Methodist Southlake Medical Center Announcement:

The future begins August 17th when the Methodist Southlake Hospital Catheterization Lab / Echo Stress Lab will be fully functional.

HeartPlace's very own, Dr. Anas Alomar, will serve as Medical Director, Cardiology Program for this new facility. Dr. Matt Fay and Dr. Brijesh Patel are also serving this facility as interventional cardiologists.

Surprising Causes of High Cholesterol

https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/ss/slideshow-surprising-causes-high-cholesterol?ecd=wnl_spr_072921_remail&ctr=wnl-spr-072921-remail_lead_cta&mb=YsBsuxppWsljDky9rPxIRwPCAlmlkpgVdcMhJ5wHzAE%3D

Surprising Causes of High Cholesterol You may think high cholesterol is linked to fatty foods and smoking. But some other causes may surprise you: certain coffees, pregnancy, and even some medicines. Find out what might be bumping your LDL levels up.

Heatstroke or Stroke? Know the signs and what to do.

With the onset of summer and warmer weather, there are plenty of “out of the box” ways to get exercise, and be more physically active. Check out these 25 ways to get moving this summer. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/25-ways-to-move-more-during-summer

Planning on making a splash this summer?
1) Learn CPR.
2) Wear life jackets.
3) Learn to swim.
4) Reconnect with your family to talk about water safety

How will you get outside and have fun this summer? These 5 tips can keep you safe and healthy. Read more: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/06/03/as-the-mercury-rises-follow-these-5-summer-survival-tips

Happy 4th of July from CPR / HeartPlace!

Did you know when a person has a cardiac arrest, immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby can double or triple their chance of survival? Learn how at http://heart.org/handsonlycpr

Interview on
with on the rise in deaths from heart disease and diabetes.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/heart-disease-and-diabetes-death-rate-climbed-during-pandemic-cdc-reports/2654374/

Heart Disease and Diabetes Death Rate Climbed During Pandemic CDC Reports The number of people who died from heart disease and diabetes climbed during the pandemic according to a CDC report.

Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out of hospital cardiac arrest die. Don’t be afraid to take action. Give CPR and save a life. Learn how at http://heart.org/handsonlycpr

Hands Only CPR Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR. Learn what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it.

Every second counts in cardiac arrest. About 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love. Be the difference for your parent, spouse, or child. Learn the two steps to save a life at http://heart.org/handsonlycpr

CPR HeartPlace has an excellent full time employment opportunity, with benefits, for an experienced Medical Assistant with its North Hills HeartPlace clinic located in North Richland Hills, TX. Prior recent cardiology experience working as a Medical Assistant would be required.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=277b040f-df6f-4e81-aa14-f8d9e8671c09&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

Sad to see you go...Tom Johnston, our VP of Clinical Operations / Physician Relations, is retiring. Tom has been with CPR HeartPlace for almost 20 years!!! We all wish you the best!!!!

Article From HeartPlace's Dr. Sadi Raza:

https://www.wellandgood.com/why-the-first-mile-is-the-hardest/

The First Mile of a Run Is the Hardest, Here's Why | Well+Good Ever wondered why the first mile of a run is always the hardest? A cardiologist explains why and how to make it easier.

Contribution from HeartPlace's Dr. Sadi Raza:

https://www.eatthis.com/edit-signs-heart-disease-doctors/

Sure Signs You May Be Developing Heart Disease, Doctors Say | Eat This Not That Chest pain, extreme fatigue, new symptoms during exercise, shortness of breath or jaw pain can be signs of heart disease.

TOMORROW - Cardiovascular Provider Resources is hosting a job fair for Front Office and Medical Assistant team members to be hired on the spot! Join us at our Corporate Office on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Come prepared to be hired! Bring your resume and certifications (i.e. Medical Assistant, BLS, etc.). Multiple clinic locations available. View our current openings at https://www.heartplace.com/career-opportunities/

Experience Requirements:
Medical Assistant: 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
Front Office: 3 months Medical Front Office experience.

Can’t make it on the 22nd, but interested in a position with us? Contact Russ Dooley at 972-391-2053.

Cardiovascular Provider Resources is hosting a job fair for Front Office and Medical Assistant team members to be hired on the spot! Join us at our Corporate Office on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Come prepared to be hired! Bring your resume and certifications (i.e. Medical Assistant, BLS, etc.). Multiple clinic locations available. View our current openings at https://www.heartplace.com/career-opportunities/

Experience Requirements:
Medical Assistant: 1 year Medical Assistant experience.
Front Office: 3 months Medical Front Office experience.

Can’t make it on the 22nd, but interested in a position with us? Contact Russ Dooley at 972-391-2053.

Don't let stroke strike twice. One in four stroke survivors has another. Here's how to help keep it from being you.
https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke/preventing-another-stroke

Preventing Another Stroke 1 in 4 stroke and heart attack survivors will have another. Yet up to 80% of strokes and heart attacks may be prevented with a combination of medication, such as aspirin,* and healthy habits that can have a big impact. 

The signs of stroke can be more subtle in women, but they should not be ignored. Stroke symptoms require immediate medical intervention, and every second matters. Learn the signs and act F.A.S.T.
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/05/31/is-it-fatigue-or-a-stroke-women-shouldnt-ignore-these-warning-signs

CPR HeartPlace has an excellent full time employment opportunity, with benefits, for an experienced Medical Assistant with its North Hills HeartPlace clinic located in North Richland Hills, TX. Prior recent cardiology experience working as a Medical Assistant would be required.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=277b040f-df6f-4e81-aa14-f8d9e8671c09&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=406592&source=FB&lang=en_US&fbclid=IwAR0ICK26oPoo4lh2OD9mwKLCuqT5j5Eu_gHy3_eacuTUEBYJtRJwvMfLU0I

Recruitment

Stroke can strike at any age. If any of the warning signs are present, even in children or infants, act F.A.S.T.
https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms

CPR HeartPlace has an excellent full time employment opportunity, with benefits, for an experienced Cardiovascular Sonographer FLOAT. The successful candidate would be required to work in a FLOAT capacity within the HeartPlace clinic network with a minimum of two years of working experience as a registered Cardiac Sonographer. Vascular experience and registry would be preferred. Mileage would be paid.
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=277b040f-df6f-4e81-aa14-f8d9e8671c09&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=406401&source=FB&lang=en_US&fbclid=IwAR1HRszPvSdWS3WUheC9g8UrDDDf1yRvESoFeAeCbClfa_RzkJn8kL-ae5g