by Ray Sanford | Sep 1, 2016 | Acute Care, Aspire Hospital News, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Sleep Diagnostics, Drug Addiction, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, New Patient, Uncategorized
Erica Overshiner, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director at Aspire Behavioral Health Hospital It was a hot, clear afternoon. I was driving back from Houston when I saw traffic slowing to a halt. Much to my terror I had just arrived onto the scene of a horrific accident. There...
by Ray Sanford | Aug 22, 2016 | Aspire Hospital News, Community Events, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, Uncategorized
Carol Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT As a former school teacher and school counselor and currently a mental health professional, I know the importance of teachers and parents working together to foster the success of their students. Communication is the key....
by Ray Sanford | Aug 10, 2016 | Acute Care, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Sleep Diagnostics, Diets and Recipes, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Nutrition, Uncategorized
School starting in the next couple of weeks can be stressful for both kids and parents. Transitioning from the relaxed summer schedule into the hectic, activity filled school year can bring out a variety of emotions ranging from anxiety to excitement. With some...
by Ray Sanford | Jul 29, 2016 | Department of Behavioral Health, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
The impact of mental illness is wide reaching and can affect people on many levels including education, employment, physical health and relationships. Although many mental health interventions are available, people do not seek out care because of the stigma...
by Ray Sanford | Jul 13, 2016 | Department of Radiation Oncology, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. There are three major...
by Ray Sanford | Jun 20, 2016 | Acute Care, Aspire Hospital News, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, Uncategorized
Carol A. Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT When you are starting a healthy diet, beginning an exercise program, stopping an unhealthy habit or working on a relationship, one of the main elements for success is staying positive. The power of remaining positive, whatever...