BSA trauma services achieves Level III designation

BSA Health System was proud to announce Friday that its trauma services department has earned a Level III designation, providing patients, local EMS providers and surrounding hospitals an additional option for trauma care.

“Access to board certified trauma surgeons 24/7/365 significantly improves our capability to provide high quality care for patients in emergency situations as a result of trauma,” said BSA Chief Medical Officer Michael Lamanteer, M.D. “This designation represents our ongoing commitment to ensuring the community receives necessary trauma evaluation and treatment as quickly as possible.”

As a Level III trauma hospital, BSA provides access to trauma surgery, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and other emergency services, as well as support for smaller, regional trauma centers.

“We are dedicated to providing high level care to members of our community across the region,” says Chief Nursing Officer Katrina Tokar. “The Level III designation gives patients and their families a greater opportunity to stay local for the treatment of traumatic injuries.”

For more information about services at BSA Health System, visit the bsahs.org.

BSA receives Primary Plus Stroke Center certification from DNV

BSA Health System announces that it has received certification from Det Norske Veritas Healthcare Group (DNV) as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical emergencies.

“Earning this certification allows our community to know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care,” said BSA Chief Medical Officer Michael Lamanteer, M.D. “This designation reflects our combination of the right equipment, personnel and training to quickly evaluate and treat patients presenting with stroke. Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program and our commitment to the health and safety of our patients.”

The DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. This certification affirms that the BSA Stroke Center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, thrombectomy intervention, rehabilitation and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

“Achieving certification shows BSA’s standard of excellence,” said BSA Vice President of Cardiovascular Services Matt Parker. “This designation indicates BSA as the only thrombectomy-capable certified facility in the region.”

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is a leading cause of death and serious long-term adult disability. Rapid and effective treatment can save lives while providing the best chance of limiting the extent of long-term damage.

For more information about stroke services at BSA Health System, visit bsahs.org/stroke

Does the biggest DQ fan in Texas live in Amarillo?

BEDFORD — For more than seven decades, Texans have been enjoying the delicious Treats & Eats at DQ restaurants. Memories have been made with family and friends throughout the Lone Star state on the first day of school, after a football game, on a family road trip or celebrating a special milestone. Along the way, Texans became big fans of DQ classics. Now, the hunt is on to find “The Biggest DQ Fan in Texas.”

Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council is scouring the state in search of “The Biggest Fan in Texas” and the winner will receive free Treats & Eats for a year, Josh Abbott Band swag, DQ swag and more! DQ fans can make their case as to why they are “The Biggest Fan in Texas” by visiting dqtexas.com/biggestdqfan. Whatever their story, the Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council wants to find the number one fan in Texas.

“DQ restaurants in Texas have been enjoyed by fans for more than 75 years,” says Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operator’s Council. “We love to hear all the stories and see the photos of our fans enjoying their favorite Treats & Eats. As we search the Lone State, where will we find The Biggest DQ Fan in Texas? Who is it? And more importantly, what makes this person The Biggest Fan? We are looking forward to hearing from our fans as they tell us why they should be chosen.”

No purchase is necessary to enter or win. The contest is open only to legal residents of Texas, 13 years of age and older. Entries must be received by 8 am CST on Aug. 6, 2023. The official rules can be found on the dqtexas.com/biggestdqfan website. The winner of the contest will be announced on Aug. 14, 2023.

Optimum says it becomes fastest Internet provider in Wellington, Childress

Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, and TV services, today announces that due to a significant network and infrastructure upgrade, faster internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps are now available to local residents and businesses in Wellington and Childress, Texas. With this launch, Optimum says it is now the fastest internet provider available in both markets, according to a news release.

“Optimum is committed to being the connectivity provider of choice in every market we serve, and we are pleased to have launched faster internet speeds in Wellington and Childress,” said Leroy Williams, Chief Growth Officer for Optimum. “Optimum recognizes that our services play an important role in keeping our customers connected to people, things, and experiences that they value, and this investment enables us to deliver the fast and reliable connectivity services they need to power their lives at home, at work, and on the go.”

Optimum says its award-winning internet comes with 99.9% reliability, whole home WiFi coverage with Smart WiFi 6 for seamless streaming, working, gaming and more, built-in security, as well as 24/7 tech support. The company’s Optimum Mobile service is delivered over America’s most awarded 5G network and offers plans starting as low as $15 per month per line.

In addition, Optimum Complete, a new line of Internet + Mobile bundles start at $45 per month. The company also participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a subsidy of up to $30 per month to help qualifying households. For more information, residents can visit the nearby Optimum store in Amarillo, call 866.9.OPTIMUM or visit optimum.com/internet.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo area business news and developments for week of June 4, 2023