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SWHR earns national recognition for commitment to improving cardiovascular health

Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) received national awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical…

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Heidi Chanthamany: building community, embracing diversity

As a first-generation Cuban American growing up in Miami, Heidi Chanthamany found doctors in her neighborhood were well-versed…

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Donnell Rodgers: Love for family, job and a little ‘retail therapy’ make for a rich life

Donnell Rodgers works as a Desktop Support Specialist with Southwestern Health Resources, focused on turning employees'…

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Courtney Holcomb: Pursuing scalable solutions

Lean Six Sigma (LSS) provides a structured method of achieving results that create value and reduce burdens through business…

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Allison Stankey: leading with empathy

Full-time physician relationship manager (PRM) and part-time stage actress, Allison Stankey brings a range of emotions to her…

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John L. Crawford, MD – making a difference

DALLAS – Ever meet someone whose every word radiates positive energy and boundless curiosity? John Crawford, MD, is like that…

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SWHR study advances innovations in blood pressure measurement, improving accuracy of hypertension diagnosis and control

A study conducted by SWHR utilizing lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies identified significant opportunities to improve the…

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Southwestern Health Resources recognized among Top 100 Places to Work by The Dallas Morning News

DALLAS — Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR), the clinically integrated network of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas…

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SWHR earns high savings and quality scores in Next Generation ACO Model

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) saved Medicare more…

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Southwestern Health Resources earns high savings and quality scores in 2020 Next Generation Accountable Care Organization results

DALLAS — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) saved…

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SWHR, UT Southwestern team up to train physician assistant students in quality improvement

As the emphasis in the healthcare industry continues its shift toward preventive care and quality improvement (QI), the…

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Top-rated physicians share best practices for patient engagement

Patient experience is a top priority for Southwestern Health Resources (SWHR) because it is a key step in moving toward patient…

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Osteoporosis: What it is and how to get tested

Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone density, increasing the risk of a fracture (broken bone…

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Osteoporosis: Who is at risk and how to prevent it

Many people have experienced a broken bone (fracture) in their lives. Usually, the bone heals, and you get back to your life…

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Physician has a passion for prevention and changing mindsets

Iram Hamdard, MD, is passionate about preventive medicine. It's a philosophy that guides her approach to patient care, and she…