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Compassionate, personalized health care We are dedicated to coaching and educating our patients through compassionate and personalized health care.

We will inspire people to live well and empower them with the knowledge they need to live a healthy lifestyle.

03/01/2026

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
Key Facts on Colorectal Cancer
* Screening Saves Lives: Screening, starting at age 45, can prevent CRC by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer.
* Rising in Young Adults: Rates of CRC are increasing by about 1% annually in people under 55, making it a major, often later-diagnosed, threat to younger generations.
* Symptoms Often Invisible: Early-stage colorectal cancer rarely causes symptoms. When they appear, they can include blood in stool, persistent stomach pain, or unexplained changes in bowel habits.
* High Survival Rates: When detected early (localized), the 5-year survival rate is over 90%.
* Risk Factors: Key factors include a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet (high in red/processed meats), smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity.

Anyone, regardless of age, with symptoms should consult a doctor. Those with a family history of colorectal cancer may need to begin screening before age 45.

02/25/2026

Here are the medical conditions with the highest, most unique prevalence among Black individuals

1. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
* Significance: The most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., which primarily affects people of African descent.
* Genetics: Approximately 1 in 13 Black babies is born with the sickle cell trait (a carrier), and 1 in 365 is born with the disease.
2. APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease
* Significance: Black Americans are more than three times as likely as white Americans to develop kidney failure.
* Genetics: High-risk variants in the APOL1 gene (Apolipoprotein L1) are found almost exclusively in people with recent African ancestry.
* Impact: While one copy of the variant protects against African sleeping sickness, two copies (inherited from both parents) increase the risk of kidney disease seven to ten-fold.
3. Aggressive or Early-Onset Cancers
* Prostate Cancer: Black men are 50% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from it than white men.
* Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC):Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with this highly aggressive form of breast cancer, which lacks common receptors, making it harder to treat.
* Multiple Myeloma: This blood cancer is twice as common in Black people as in white people.
4. Severe Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
* Significance: Black adults in the U.S. have one of the highest rates of hypertension in the world, at 58%
5. Sarcoidosis
* Significance: A disease that causes inflammation of the body’s tissues, predominantly affecting the lungs and lymphatic system.

If you or someone you know suspects they may suffer from one of these conditions, make sure they are evaluated

02/21/2026

Learn CPR and Save a Life

Key CPR Facts & Techniques
* Action Saves Lives: Immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival.
* Compression Rate & Depth: Perform 100-120 compressions per minute, which is the beat of the song "Stayin' Alive". For adults, push at least 2 inches (5-6 cm) deep.
* Hands-Only vs. Conventional: For untrained bystanders or sudden cardiac arrest, hands-only CPR (no rescue breaths) is highly effective.
* Ratio: If trained in rescue breaths, use a ratio of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths.
* Don't Stop: Continue CPR until emergency medical services arrive, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is ready, or the person wakes up.
* The Goal: CPR does not usually restart the heart, but it keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and organs until defibrillation.
* Call for Help: Always call 911 immediately upon finding an unresponsive person.

Even without training, dispatchers can guide you through hands-only CPR, which is still life-saving.

02/16/2026

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 4 male deaths. Men are more likely to have coronary heart disease (7.4%) than women and often experience heart attacks about seven years earlier. Key risk factors include smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, with 50% of sudden cardiac deaths in men showing no prior symptoms.
Key Statistics and Facts
* Earlier Impact: Men often face their first heart attack earlier in life (around age 45) compared to women, partly due to lower levels of protective hormones like estrogen.
* Sudden Events: 70% to 90% of sudden cardiac events occur in men.
* Prevalence: Over 50% of adult men have some form of heart disease.
* Specific Indicators: Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign, indicating a higher risk for heart attack or stroke.

Come in for a consultation to see what your heart disease risk factors are.

02/15/2026

💖 Valentine’s Day offers genuine health benefits by fostering connection, reducing stress, and promoting heart health through acts of love. Key, science-backed advantages include increased oxytocin from affection, which lowers blood pressure and cortisol, improved mood, reduced loneliness, and improved cardiovascular health.
Mental and Physical Health Benefits
* Reduced Stress and Lower Blood Pressure: Hugging, kissing, and physical touch boost oxytocin levels while decreasing cortisol (stress hormone), which can lower heart rate and blood pressure.
* Heart Health: The focus on love, bonding, and social connection helps prevent loneliness—a major risk factor for heart disease and depression.
* Increased Happiness and Immunity:Expressing gratitude and affection can trigger endorphins, promoting a “helper’s high” that boosts mood. Feeling loved also strengthens the immune system and supports faster recovery from illness.

Show that special someone some love today❤️

02/12/2026

Estrogen acts as a cardioprotective agent in pre-menopausal women by relaxing arteries, lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol, increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol, and reducing inflammation. As estrogen declines during menopause, cardiovascular risk increases. While low estrogen can increase heart risks, replacing it with hormone therapy may be beneficial if started early, though timing is critical.
Impact of Estrogen on Heart Health
* Protective Mechanism: Estrogen maintains healthy, flexible blood vessels, improves lipid profiles, and reduces plaque buildup.
* Menopause and Risk: As estrogen levels drop during menopause, women face increased blood pressure, higher BMI, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease
* Heart Attack Risk: Post-menopausal women have a higher risk of heart attack, often due to changes in plaque stability and increased inflammation.
Estrogen and Heart Health Concerns
* Why Low Estrogen is Risky: Lower estrogen levels after menopause correlate with an increased, more rapid accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors, making women’s heart disease risk similar to men’s after age 65.
* Hormone Therapy Benefits: Recent studies suggest long-term, properly managed hormone therapy for younger postmenopausal women can lower LDL cholesterol and reduce plaque buildup

Come in to discuss your options if you a postmenopausal woman concerning about your cardiovascular risks

02/06/2026

Help us bring awareness of women’s heart health❤️The American Heart Association encourages people to support women’s heart health by participating in National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. It is also the leading cause of death for new mothers.
According to the American Heart Association statistics, 45% of women over age 20 are living with some form of cardiovascular disease.

02/04/2026

Today is national female physician’s day! We would like to honor all women physicians out there, those in training, working and who have cared for patients in the past. We especially want to honor our founder of Southern Horizon Healthcare, Jennifer Bontreger, DO, FACP.

“… Take time with patients so they feel seen and heard. Look what it will do to motivate them to become healthier.”

01/28/2026

Glaucoma-can you see?
* Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often due to high fluid pressure inside the eye, leading to permanent vision loss or blindness if untreated.
* Known as the "silent thief of sight," it typically has no early symptoms, making regular, comprehensive dilated eye exams essential for diagnosis.
* While there is no cure, treatments like eye drops, lasers, or surgery can manage it.
* Individuals over 60, African Americans over 40, Hispanic/Latino individuals, and those with a family history are at higher risk.
* Roughly 3 million Americans have glaucoma, yet half of them are unaware they have it.

Please get your vision checked yearly-you may be surprised what you actually “see”

01/27/2026

We will be closed tomorrow morning Tuesday , January 27th and open at 1 pm due to inclement weather. We will continue to monitor the expected weather and keep all patients informed of any potential closings for the remaining week. Updates will be sent over email and posted to our social medias.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@southernhorizon.org and your email will answered in a timely manner. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Stay Safe!

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2280 Highland Village Road Suite 100
Dallas, TX

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10pm - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+14696450200

Website

http://www.southernhorizon.org/

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