by Ray Sanford | Feb 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
Carol A. Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT As a mental health therapist, I have talked with many people who are not aware of the importance of good mental health. We all know the importance of good physical health, but being mentally healthy can make all the difference...
by Ray Sanford | Jan 17, 2017 | Acute Care, Aspire Hospital News, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, New Patient, Uncategorized
ASPIRE HOSPITAL: ABOVE & BEYOND Aspire Hospital is a small 30-bed acute care hospital in Conroe that provides mental health services primarily to Montgomery County, but also responds regularly to requests in helping meet the mental health needs of...
by Ray Sanford | Dec 12, 2016 | General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, New Patient, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Carol A. Gooch, M.S., LPC, LCDC, LMFT As a mental health professional, I can tell you that some people have difficulty coping with holiday stress and depression, so as soon as the holidays are over, they start to reflect on what they can change for the next year. 2017...
by Ray Sanford | Sep 27, 2016 | Acute Care, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
As a mental health therapist for over 20 years, I can assure you that exercise enhances the body’s ability to respond to stress, thus improving mental health by helping the brain cope better with stress, anxiety and depression. Evidence suggests that physically...
by Ray Sanford | Sep 23, 2016 | Department of Radiation Oncology, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This month is about being aware and informed. This particular issue hits close to home as the majority of our patients at our Department of Radiation Oncology are being treated for prostate cancer. Risk Factors A risk...
by Ray Sanford | Sep 2, 2016 | Acute Care, Aspire Hospital News, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, Drug Addiction, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, Uncategorized
Erica Overshiner, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Director at Aspire Behavioral Health Hospital Most likely you or someone you know has been impacted by suicide. I have heard many patients say they feel as though they have been burdening their families or loved ones for years...
