Nov 9, 2022 | Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Services
End of Year Benefits We understand the end of the year is a very hectic time. But while we look forward to the new, let’s also take stock of how we can improve today — and save! At Forrest City Medical Center we encourage you to take some time for yourself. Doing so...
Apr 9, 2021 | Services, Surgical Services
Surgical Services Considering surgery? Common (and painful) issues like gallbladder problems, hernias and hemorrhoids can often be taken care of with relatively simple surgeries. In most cases, patients can go home the same day the surgery is performed—allowing them...
Oct 22, 2021 | Surgical Services
Colectomy Your colon is vital to your digestive health — so when a condition affects this important organ, it can be disruptive to your life, and in some cases, life-threatening. While treatments like medication can often help relieve symptoms, sometimes surgery is...
Apr 12, 2021 | Surgical Services
Gallbladder Does everything you eat cause pain? If you suffer from pain in the upper right or upper middle part of your stomach after eating it could be your gallbladder causing the issue. The gallbladder is located under the liver, which stores and collects bile...
Apr 12, 2021 | Surgical Services
Hemorrhoids You don’t have to sit still for hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are a common issue. In fact, by age 50 about 50% of all people will experience hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids occur when the veins or blood vessels in and around your anus and lower rectum become swollen...
Apr 19, 2021 | Surgical Services
Hernia Hernias can be more than a pain in the side. People of all ages can develop hernias. A hernia is when an internal organ or tissue bulges through an abnormal opening in the body, such as a hole or weakness in the abdominal wall. Hernias can occur at various...