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Assisted Living Brookdale Senior Living 2500 Yorkstown Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-6900 844-729-4949 brookdale.com Legend Healthcare 1400 Medical Center Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4800 Cardiology Margaret “Meg” Sullivan, MD 802 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4700 Chiropractic Ennis Chiropractic William Davis, DC, CCAC, FAACA, DAACA 109 NW Main St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9377 enniswell.com C.O.P.D. Corsicana Medical Research, PLLC Medical and Surgical Associates of Corsicana 903-872-3005, Ext. 350 Cosmetic Dentistry Stephen Durbin, DDS 400 W. Ennis Ave. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9031 www.doctooth.com Counseling Dana R. Collins, MA, LPC 219 W Brown St., Suite A Ennis, TX 75119 469-337-7152 Dentistry Lindsey Clark-Fass, DDS, P.C. 2409 Yorkstown Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-3400

Larry Treadaway, DDS 504 S. Clay St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-6081 Stephen Durbin, DDS 400 W. Ennis Ave. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9031 www.doctooth.com Just for Kids Dental 711 S. Clay St., Suite A Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-5437 1710 W. 287 Bus, Ste 140 Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-351-9700 JustForKidsDental.com Ferris Family Dentistry 454 FM 664, Suite B Ferris, TX 75125 972-544-2123 Dermatology Medical Arts Dermatology John Biltz, MD 2460 N. I-35, Suite 240 Waxahachie, TX 75110 469-548-6891 Joleen M. Volz, MPAS, PA-C Katie M. Heimer, MPAS, PA-C Family Practice Blair Family Medicine Raymond W. Blair, MD 2203 W. Lampasas St., Suite 101, Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-7799 blairfamilymedicine.com Blayne Laws, MD 717 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-6700 MyClinic 205 S Main St, Suite 10-09 Red Oak, TX 75154 972-515-8700 myclinicnow.com

Fredric Family Medicine, P.A. Fredric C. Puckett, DO Susan Hogue Family Nurse Practitioner 2203 W. Lampasas, #205 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-6200 fredricfamilymedicine.com Ellis County Medical Associates Tonya Youngblood, MD Ennis Doctors Center 802 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4700 General Surgery General & Vascular Surgery of Ennis John Sullivan, MD 802 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4700 Home Health Family First Palliative Health Care 107 SW Main St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-6877 Hospice Family First Hospice 109 SW Main St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-2273 Bristol Hospice Pathways LLC 115 Park Place Blvd., #100 Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-923-2436 www.bristolhospice.com Hand in Hand Hospice 208 S 31st Steet Corsicana, TX 75110 903-874-7700 www.handinhandhospice.com

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Hospitals Baylor Scott & White at Waxahachie 2400 N. I-35E Waxahachie, TX 75165 469-843-4000 Ennis Regional Medical Center 2201 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-0900 www.ennisregional.com Physician referral line: 855-875-ERMC (3762) Navarro Regional Hospital 3201 W. State Hwy 22 Corsicana, TX 75110 903-654-6800 Internal Medicine Ellis County Medical Associates Larry Jinks, MD 802 W. Lampasas St.

Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4700 Lakewood Hills Internal Medicine, PA Felicia L. Lewis, MD 2201 W. Lampasas, #111 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-7770 972-875-7775 (fax) Ellis County Medical Associates Robert A. Silverman, MD 802 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4700 Medical Research Corsicana Medical Research, PLLC FDA Clinical Trials for New Medications 903-872-3005, Ext. 350

Nursing Home IOOF Nursing & Rehabilitation 2300 S. Oak Grove Rd. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-8643 Legend Healthcare 1400 Medical Center Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4800 Obstetrics/Gynecology Jason P. Brown, MD 2460 N I35 Suite 165 Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-938-3493 2800 E. Broad St. Mansfield, TX 76063 www.whsnt.com Edward L. Holt, DO 1795 N. Hwy. 77, Suite 103 Waxahachie, TX 75165 2018 Ellis County Medical Guide - Page 4

Choosing your doctor.

What is a Primary Care Physician?

In the past people relied on family doctors for everything from broken bones and the common cold to the delivery of babies. Family practitioners knew the medical history of the entire family because they treated both the children and the parents.

Today many doctors are specialists, focusing on the care of specific bodily systems. But general practitioners, internal medicine doctors and family medicine doctors are still carrying on the tradition of the old family doctors.

Many health insurance plans today – espe-

cially HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans require members to choose a primary care physician(often called a PCP). Since major provisions of the Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”) were first rolled out in 2014, the popularity of HMO-style plans has increased. As a result, more and more consumers are choosing primary care doctors and getting at least a little taste of the old family medicine model.

A primary care doctor under an HMO plan will typically be your first point of contact for all your health issues. When you need care from a specialist physician, your primary care physician will generally refer you to specialists within your health insurance plan’s provider network.

What kinds of plans typically require members to choose primary care physicians?

Consumers covered under any type of health insurance plan may select a primary doctor as their main point of contact for all medical care.

But only people enrolled in Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans are typically required to officially designate a specific doctor as their primary care physician.

People enrolled in Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans , POS (Point of Service)

plans, or EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) plans typically are not required to officially designate a primary care physician.

Since 2014 the popularity of HMO-style plans has increased significantly, while the popularity of PPO-style plans has decreased. This means that more and more Americans are being required to choose primary care doctors.

Which doctors qualify as primary care physicians?

There are many specialties in medicine, but typically only four qualify as PCPs. These include: • Family practice or general practice doctors: A family or general practitioner is qualified to care for the entire family. Family or general practitioners can be board-certified and have training in a variety of subjects including Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry. Doctors of this sort were more common in years past but can still be found to treat the entire family.

• Internal medicine doctors: An internist can diagnose and treat disease with medicine. An internist is not a surgeon. There are several sub-specialties an internist can have. Some may specialize in a particular organ, like the lungs or the kidneys; or a particular disease, like diabetes; or a particular age group, like the elderly.

• Pediatrics: A pediatrician specializes in the overall well-being of children. Most pediatricians treat children from birth until adolescence or about 14 years old. Pediatricians can have sub-specialties such as surgery or pediatric cardiology. Pediatricians only serve as primary care doctors for children.

How do you find a primary care physician?

Choosing a doctor can be challenging. You might not want to just pick a name out of the phone book. If your insurance plan requires you to choose a PCP, however, you may want to take time to research your options. Here are some ideas to get you started: • Your health insurance plan. Your health insurance plan may keep an online list of network primary care doctors who are accepting new patients. Choosing a PCP is often the first step in seeking treatment under an HMO plan. PCPs will handle any referrals to specialists you need.

• Personal referrals. People often ask their

friends, families, and co-workers for referrals to primary care physicians. If someone you respect and trust has a positive experience with a doctor, it’s possible you may like that particular physician.

• Referrals from your current physician.

If you are moving to a new area, you could ask your current physician to help you find a PCP in your new neighborhood, assuming you’re still going to be covered under the same health insurance plan.

• Hospital access. It is common for hospitals to offer a referral service that can provide you with the names of staff doctors who meet certain criteria you may be seeking, such as specialty, gender, experience, and location.

Why should you choose a primary care physician?

Don’t wait until you get sick to choose a PCP. Primary care physicians typically prefer to see their patients regularly and look for symptoms a patient may not notice.

For example, a routine health exam may uncover conditions such as high blood pressure or even hormonal imbalances due to glandular problems. Health problems like these can go unnoticed by the patient for years and could result in serious chronic health issues. Annual exams may help your PCP guide you toward healthy lifestyle habits that may decrease the likelihood that you’ll need expensive specialty care.

Developing a relationship with your primary care physician can help keep illnesses at bay.

Remember the old adage: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Catch the signs of a heart attack early.

Don’t wait to get help if you experience any of these heart attack warning signs. Although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort.

Pay attention to your body — and call 911 if you feel: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back.

It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symp-

toms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.

• Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Symptoms Vary Between Men & Women

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to

experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/ vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Act Fast

Learn the signs, but remember this: Even if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action can save lives — maybe your own. Don’t wait - call 911 or your emergency response number.

Call 911

Calling 911 is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment. Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car.

EMS staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too. It is best to call EMS for rapid transport to the emergency room.

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Paul A. Lansdowne, MD 2460 N. I35 Suite 135 Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-938-3493 Oncology/Hematology Darshan G. Gandhi, MD 3555 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75237 972-709-2580 Moncrief Cancer Institute 800-405-7739 Oral Surgery DFW Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 2200 W. Ennis Ave., Ste. B Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-7616 Orthodontics Stephen Durbin, DDS 400 W. Ennis Ave. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9031 www.doctooth.com

Orthopedic Surgery Ennis Orthopedics, PA Kevin Williams, MD 802 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-4700 www.EnnisDocs.com Basem Jassin, MD 818 W. Ennis Ave. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9700 Pain Management Adam G. Arredondo, MD 521 N. Beaton St. Corsicana, TX 75110 903-872-4777 128 Hwy. 77 N Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-938-7319 www.txapmi.com

Pediatrics Ennis Pediatrics & Adolescent Health Care Center Katherine E. Brown, MD 805 S Clay St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-8300 Ennis Childrens Clinic Emmanuel E. Sackey, MD 601 S. Clay St., Suite 101 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-5220 Pediatrics Cool Care Jose J. Salguero, MD 900 W. Ennis Ave., #119 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-1010

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Pharmacy Quality Care Pharmacy & Compounding 601 N Clay St., Suite 108 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-5200 www.qcprx.net Baylor Scott & White Pharmacy at Waxahachie 2460 N. I-35E, Suite 155 Waxahachie, TX 75165 469-843-7120 Physical Therapy Ennis Chiropractic & Wellness 109 NW Main St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-9377 Ennis Regional Medical Center 2201 W. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119 469-256-2340 ennisregional.com

Victory Physical Therapy 1011 E. Ennis Ave., Suite D Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-0503 Podiatry Corsicana Foot & Ankle Dr. Jeffrey Petty, DPM Open Mon.-Thurs.

3229 W. 7th Ave. Corsicana, TX 75119 903-872-9910 Ennis Foot & Ankle Dr. Moody Mankerivus 601 S. Clay St., Suite 105 Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-3668 Corsicana Office 3229 W. 7th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110 Prescription Disposal Medication Disposal Site 207 S. Sonoma Trail Ennis, TX 75119 972-825-5325

Radiology Clinton R. Brunson, MD (Inpatient only) Palestine Regional Medical Center | 2900 S. Loop 256 Palestine, TX 75801 903-731-1081 Rehabilitation IOOF Nursing & Rehabilitation 2300 S. Oak Grove Rd. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-8643 Legend Healthcare 1400 Medical Center Dr. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4800 Retirement Center IOOF Retirement Community 2300 S. Oak Grove Rd. Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-8666 972-875-8643 iooftx-rc.org

Picking a health insurance plan, made easy.

Choosing a health insurance policy that covers everything you need can be difficult.

The changes with the Affordable Care Act have changed the process too. It is important to make sure that your plan meets those requirements.

Your employer may offer numerous insurance plans and all of these should meet the Affordable Care Act requirements. It is important to carefully consider your options before determining which plan to use.

There are several factors that can change the outcome of your decision. It is important to find a plan that works well for you.

Consider the Coverage Limits and Options The first thing to consider is how much each plan will pay to cover your expenses. A good plan will have no lifetime benefit maximum.

If something such as cancer were to happen to you, you would be surprised at how quickly you will reach that limit. If you do not have the option of the no lifetime benefit maximum, you should choose the highest available maximum and annual maximum you can afford.

Look at Your Out-of-Pocket Expenses You should look at how much your deductible is each year, as well. This is the amount that you have to pay out of pocket before your insurance will start paying for part of the cost.

Some insurance plans have you pay the deductible before they will cover office visits. Other insurance plans require a co-payment for office visits and do not count that amount towards the deductible.

You need to look at how much your co-payments and co-insurance are. Your co-payment is the upfront cost you pay to go to a doctor, a specialist or the emergency room. Your coinsurance is the amount of each bill you are responsible for after the insurance pays its part. The most common coinsurance amount is 80/20.

The insurance will pay 80% of the costs, and you will pay 20% of the costs.

Next, consider the out-of-pocket maximums that each plan has listed. Once you reach this limit your insurance will cover everything else (except for co-payments). If you have a high deductible health insurance plan, your maximum out-of-pocket costs should be the same as your deductible. There are hybrid plans with a high deductible that continue to require co-payments after you meet the deductible. These accounts will not qualify for health savings accounts.

• Consider your deductible, co-payments, and co-insurance • Look at the limits on coverage

• Compare out-of-pocket maximum Total Your Maximum Costs Finally, add up how much you will end up paying from each plan if the worse thing were to happen to you. Be sure to add in the cost of insurance to yourself for each plan. If you have poor health, you will want to choose the plan that will cost you the least amount out of pocket for the entire year. If you are in relatively good health, you may choose to go with the plan with the lowest premiums or you may decide to go with the middle option.

• The best policy may not be the least expensive policy depending on your situation • Look for ways that you can save once you have your health insurance • Do not forget to include plans offered by your employer in your search.

Don’t Write Off High Deductible Insurance Options Many employers are beginning to offer high deductible insurance. This insurance has a lower premium, but you are responsible to pay for everything until you meet your deductible.

The deductible is anywhere from $1000.00 to $5000.00 per family per year. If this is the case, you should set aside enough money to cover the deductible each year. Try to avoid using a health share which sounds like health insurance but it works differently and may not give you the same amount of coverage. You should also avoid hybrid plans that have a high deductible before coverage starts, but then has you continue to pay co-insurance and co-payments.

It can end up costing you more than either of the other options.

Make the Most of Your Health Insurance Once you have found a good plan, it is important to make the most of your policy.

Read the benefit booklet. Make sure that you understand the different rates that are charged for different services. For example, an x-ray may be covered at an urgent care as part of the visit, but may not be covered fully if your doctor orders one and you have to visit a separate lab to get the x-ray. Call your insurance company and verify coverage before any medical procedures.

Visit your doctor and try to limit urgent care and emergency room visits. It is also important to carefully review the medical bills that you receive and dispute any mistakes that are made.

The process can take time, but it is important to make sure you are not paying more than you are required to since medical bills can add up quickly.

Discount-drug programs can save you big money.

Nearly all chain stores and pharmacies offer them.

For almost a decade chain pharmacies nationwide have been selling select generic drugs for as little as $1 per week. And you’ve probably seen ads for similar drug programs at mass retailers and even some supermarkets.

Here’s what you need to know to maximize your medication savings.

What’s included: Generic-drug programs cover hundreds of medications to treat many common conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, depression, osteoarthritis, and allergies.

What’s (usually) not included: Newer, brand-name drugs.

How the plans work: Some pharmacies require you to sign up for membership or pay an annual fee. Others require only a doctor’s prescription. Some memberships need to be renewed annually, while others are open-ended.

Find out all the details before you need to fill a prescription in case the enrollment process takes longer than you anticipated.

Why pharmacies can sell drugs so cheaply: Some pharmacies say it’s because they buy drugs

in bulk. Others say that program membership fees help to offset the costs. Some pharmacies may lose money on these programs, but others, such as the “big box” stores, may make up the loss through impulse sales or sales of other high-ticket items.

What insurance covers: Generic medication included in these programs can be even cheaper than your insurance co-payment. If you have a $10 co-pay but the drug you need is offered by a pharmacy for $4, you should be eligible for the cheaper price. Simply pay for the drug out-of-pocket and the pharmacy won’t submit the claim to your insurance company. Ask the pharmacist about any exclusions (also see the chart) or how the program works with Medicaid, Medicare, or another federal program you use.

Where to get good prices beyond the chains: If your preferred pharmacy is a mom-and-pop shop, it pays to ask if it will match the discount prices of the chain drugstores. In many cases the independents will try, and they may even offer a discount generic drug program of their own.

Preparing for hospice care.

Sometimes patients succumb to a disease, in spite of the best treatments and support. When the time comes for a family to confront a loved one’s declining health, hospice care can be a dignified way to make that person’s final days as comforting as possible.

Hospice is a type of care designed to make the final moments of a person’s life as pain-free and manageable as possible. It can take place in a medical facility, but very often hospice care occurs at home or wherever the ill person feels most comfortable.

Hospice care is usually the last step when all other options have been exhausted. Making the decision to move a loved one to hospice care can be an emotionally wrenching time.

Decisions such as these may be better made at a time in a person’s life when he or she is not sick.

That is why living wills that spell out details for end-of-life care can be quite valuable. Decisions are made with a level head and not wrought with emotions. Such living wills also can take the pressure off of family members who may not feel comfortable making such decisions on their own or in concert with relatives.

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Senior Activities Center Golden Circle Activity Center 1700 Floyd Street Ennis, TX. 75119 972-875-6101 Sleep Disorder Ellis County Sleep Center 601 S. Clay St., Suite 107 Ennis, TX 75119 972-878-7378 Smoking Cessation Smoke-Free Ellis County Molly Aguilar 401 B Ferris Avenue Waxahachie, TX. 75165 214-980-6226 Spine Surgery Matthew Berchuck, MD 2460 N IH35 E, Suite 215 Waxahachie, TX 75165 214-865-1350 Veterinarian Animal Hospital of Ennis Stephen C. Weaver, DVM 2001 N. Kaufman St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-4777 Bluebonnet City Veterinary Clinic 215 SE Main St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-6007 Ennis Vet Clinic Dr. Boyd, Dr. Chancellor, Dr. Wilson, & Dr. Blain 3101 N. Kaufman St. Ennis, TX 75119 972-875-2647

- Hospice, from page 11 that focuses on the palliative care of terminally ill patients.

Rather than providing medication to try to treat the illness, medicine is offered to make a person more comfortable and remove any pain. Psychological therapy may also be offered to help the person come to terms with the end of life. Although hospice is a concept that has gradually evolved since the 11th century, the principles of modern hospice care can trace their roots to the 1950s and Dame Cicely Saunders, a nurse and social worker who is known as the creator of the hospice movement.

If hospice care is outlined in a dying person’s living will or expressed wishes, there are some guidelines that can be followed by the sick individual.

• Visit various medical care centers to see if away-fromhome options provide the care and environment you desire.

Be sure to establish what type of hospice care you prefer.

This may include care within a nursing home or hospital, or in the comfort of your own home.

• Sign a medical durable power of attorney. This signed document gives authority to an adult age 18 or older, who then has the right to make necessary medical and healthcare decisions for you in the event you become incapacitated.

• Clearly indicate your wishes regarding resuscitation. A signed document may alert emergency healthcare personnel or others of your wishes not to be resuscitated. This document must be signed by you and a doctor and witnessed by others.

• Decide on the duration of care. Hospice care generally lasts six months. This enables a long stretch of palliative care.

Should you live beyond the time period, hospice care can continue. Studies have shown that patients who receive hospice care for at least 30 to 60 days gain greater benefit than those who are placed in hospice only in their final days.

• Investigate financial options for hospice. Medicare and Medicaid provide hospice coverage in 44 states. Many private insurance plans have a hospice benefit as well. Understand how payment is made to figure out if private funding will be necessary.

Not all hospice programs are the same. Certain core models of care are followed by many hospice facilities, but options vary. Hospice can provide comfort in a person’s final days and help sufferers better enjoy life and time spent with loved ones in these last days.

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Foods that help fight cancer.

Apples

Apples are a good source of fiber, which can help men and women lower their cancer risk.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a great source of vitamin C. A cruciferous vegetable which gets its name from the four-petal flowers that resemble a cross, or crucifer. Broccoli also is a great source of the B vitamin folate and potassium.

Cranberries

Like apples, cranberries are high in dietary fiber and vitamin C. Diets high in foods containing vitamin C have been linked to a reduced risk for cancer of the esophagus.

Legumes

Legumes include kidney and black beans, yellow split peas and red lentils. Dry beans and peas are great sources of fiber and good sources of protein. In addition they also contain various phytochemicals, that decrease chronic inflammation and increase the self-destruction of cancer cells.