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Dallas Breathe-Free doctor: Sinusitis can cause 'symptoms that disrupt comfort and breathing'

Monty Trimble, a doctor at Dallas Breathe-Free Sinus and Allergy Centers, said that sinusitis can disrupt sleep by causing nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and facial pain, all of which interfere with comfort and breathing.

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 14, 2025

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Physician assistant on sinus procedures: 'We can treat patients earlier with something that's less invasive'

Courtney Leslie, a physician assistant at Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, said that balloon sinuplasty is a less invasive, in-office procedure without nasal packing, offering quicker recovery for sinusitis relief.

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 11, 2025

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Physician assistant on sinus issues: Visit an ENT if you're 'struggling with allergies'

By Dallas City Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Courtney Leslie, a physician assistant at Dallas Breathe Free, advises individuals experiencing symptoms such as allergies, nasal issues, or sinusitis to consult an ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT).

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Mark Cuban: 'If your company uses a big PBM, fire your broker or consultant'

By Dallas City Wire reports | Jan 16, 2025

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas resident Mark Cuban said earlier this week that reform of the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry could save taxpayers billions of dollars.

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Medical Professor: Federal drug discount program that serves 161 TX hospitals has become ‘a lucrative space where profits often outweigh patients’

By Dallas City Wire News Service | Dec 18, 2024

An assistant professor at Tulane University School of Medicine said the federal 340b drug discount program has “strayed from its original purpose” and is now “a case study in how good intentions can go astray.”

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Local Dallas ENT clinic reminds patients to review deductibles before programs reset

By Dallas City Wire reports | Nov 25, 2024

Dallas Breathe Free is recommending patients to make an appointment for assessments or treatments before the end of year to take advantage of cost savings before deductibles reset in the new year.

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Patients Come First spokesperson: Increased litigation on medical research a 'disservice' to patients

By Dallas City Wire | Sep 19, 2024

Kasia Mulligan, the spokesperson for Patients Come First (PCF), a national healthcare reform organization, said the increase of litigation against medical research firms is a "disservice" to patients, as they often force firms to decrease their research and innovation efforts.

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Dallas doctor: ‘Early intervention is important when dealing with sinusitis’

By Dallas City Wire | Aug 14, 2024

No matter the severity of the condition or what symptoms present themselves, for a patient dealing with chronic sinusitis, their quality of life will be affected in some way. According to Dr. Monty Trimble of Dallas Breathe Free, early intervention is key when dealing with sinusitis

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Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director: TX patients 'should not have their rights limited' by lawyers seeking higher payments

By Dallas City Wire | Aug 6, 2024

Yaël Ossowski, the deputy director for the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), said consumers who have been harmed by products "should not have their rights limited" in a lawsuit case because lawyers are holding out for a larger payday.

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Dallas doctor: ‘Patients with sinusitis tend to have worse asthma’

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 26, 2024

May marks National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, underscoring the interconnectedness between asthma, allergies, and sinus health in patients. According to Dr. Monty Trimble of Dallas Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, sinusitis can exacerbate asthma symptoms.

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Study ranks Dallas #2 worst city in America for marijuana use

By Dallas City Wire News Service | Apr 15, 2024

Dallas, Texas is ranked the 2nd worst “weed city” in America, according to a new report released by Real Estate Witch and cannabis shopping site, Leafly.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer'

By Dallas City Wire | Apr 12, 2024

UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked 19th in the U.S. for cancer treatment.

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Anderson County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Legacy Midtown Park?

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 7, 2024

Owned by The Legacy Midtown Park, Inc. since Oct. 1, 2019, The Legacy Midtown Park boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Walnut Place: 4-star nursing home in Dallas County

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 6, 2024

Owned by LCS WP Operator MM, LLC and LCS WP Tenant MM, LLC since Dec. 28, 2021, Walnut Place boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Villages of Lake Highlands, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 5, 2024

Owned by JSC Lake Highlands I Senior Living, LP since April 15, 2010, Villages of Lake Highlands boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who owned Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 4, 2024

Owned by West Wharton County Hospital District since Feb. 1, 2023, Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at The Villages of Dallas, a nursing home in Dallas, Texas

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 3, 2024

The Villages of Dallas was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Dallas County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Dallas County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind The Villa at Mountain View?

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 2, 2024

The Villa at Mountain View was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Dallas County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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The Renaissance at Kessler Park: 1-star nursing home in Dallas County

By Dallas City Wire | Mar 1, 2024

The Renaissance at Kessler Park was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Dallas County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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The Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre of Dallas, LLC, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023

By Dallas City Wire | Feb 29, 2024

The Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre of Dallas, LLC was one of the 67 for-profit facility nursing homes in Dallas County, Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of three.