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...ne at (512) 528-7000 . Main Line (512) 528-7000 Administration (512) 528-7028 Business Office (512) 528-7221 Central Registration (512) 528-7034 Critical Care (512) 528-7294 Front Desk (512) 528-7034 Gift Shop (512) 528-7057 Laboratory (512) 528-7210 Medical Records (512) 528-7180 Medical/Surgical 2nd Floor North and East (512) 528-7291 Medical/Surgical 4th Floor East (512) 528-7405 Medical/Surgical 4th Fl...
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...ing and pre-admission testing patients should report to the Outpatient Admitting counter. Patients can park in the front (South) parking lot, enter the building at the main entrance and walk past the gift shop to the Outpatient Admitting Lobby. Contact us For more information, or if you're unsure of anything we require, please call (512) 528-7034 All patients are admitted to Cedar Park Regional Medical Cen...
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Giving thanks isn't just for Thanksgiving. Many studies have linked being grateful with both physical and mental health benefits. Studies have found that: Gratitude fights addictio...
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The holidays can be both joyful and hectic, and part of the most wonderful time of the year is finding the perfect gift for the ones you love. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, in 2019, about 58% of Americans purchased health and wellness-related products as holiday gifts. Considering that proba...
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...merican Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) found 53 million adult Americans (or 1 in 5 people) are unpaid family caregivers. These caregivers grocery shop, manage medication and even live with the person they care for. In many cases, informal caregivers must balance the needs of their elderly parents and children while also maintaining daily work and h...
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...rritable in the months between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day—you're not alone. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association found these feelings stem from lack of time, budget worries, gift-giving pressure and stress over family gatherings. So, how do you make it to 2022 with your sanity intact? Beware the sweet treats. Whether it's from the candy cane in your stocking or another slice ...
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...elebrate Women's Health Month, we're providing a week's worth of tips to keep the woman in front of your front-facing camera healthy. You may win some incredible prizes, too, including an at-home spa gift package, a Kindle Paperwhite and a Fitbit Versa 2. Keep Your Selfie: A Women's Health Week Challenge will be packed with information that can help women better navigate autoimmune, pelvic floor and s...
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...and additional resources. Your Vice: Alcohol Find a new "third place." You may view happy hour as a relaxing interlude between the pressures of work and responsibilities at home. Stopping at a coffee shop for a cup of Joe might turn out to be just as relaxing. Or join a gym — you'll get exercise and you can socialize, two ways to release endorphins. Unwind with tea. For many, the simple act of kicking...
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...nutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week. That's about 20 minutes per day, and while that doesn't sound like much in theory, we work, take care of our families, shop for groceries and have many other responsibilities. And as they say, "There are only so many hours in a day," and "easier said than done." When we started saving all our activities for our two days o...
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After spending months gift shopping, baking and planning family events, getting back to "the real world" after January 1 can be jarring. While there aren't a lot of studies about it, mental health experts notice there's a downshift...
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...t your new habit — you have to remain inspired. There was a reason you decided to make a change. Remind yourself of those reasons by: Rewarding yourself. After a big goal or milestone, get yourself a gift. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests a nonfood item, such as new workout clothes or devices. Thinking about why you're changing your habits. Have a big vacation planned? Make it...
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...t are lower in sodium and higher in fiber as you age. Seniors generally need fewer calories, so fill up on fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains. For bonus points, seek out farmers markets to shop for fresh, local food. And don't forget to drink plenty of water. Hydration helps flush toxins from the body and has other health benefits. Get your zzzzz Many seniors become early risers as they age...
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... Liberty Hill Physician Associates. “Vaccination is always a key way to lessen your chance of illness, but common sense also remains important. Stay home if you are not feeling well as illness is the gift no one wants.” Those at the highest risk of serious illness from flu or COVID include babies and toddlers, the elderly, pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions, including asthma, dia...
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...sweet potatoes contain iodine to support the thyroid, which helps regulate metabolism. Rice and soymilk are filled with vitamin D for bone health. To get the most bang for your buck the next time you shop for groceries, choose fruits, veggies and proteins brimming with nutrients. A few foods to add to your list: Berries. Eating a handful of blueberries, raspberries or strawberries is a yummy way to ge...
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