Vascular Health Institute

Today we set aside time to honor and remember those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks.

Important Office Notice:
Our office will be closed this Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 6th. We wish all of our friends, followers, and patients a happy and safe holiday!

Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) early is key to managing and treating the disease. Come see us if you are having any of the following symptoms:

- Tiredness, heaviness or cramping in your legs
- Toes or feet that look pale, discolored or blue
- Sores or wounds on your toes, feet or legs
- A leg or foot that feels colder than the other
- Thick, yellow toenails that aren't growing

We hope that everyone has a fun and safe Independence Day celebration with their friends and family! Our office will be closed today in observance, but we re-open tomorrow at 8:00 AM.

Today is International Joke Day! While laughter might not actually be the best medicine out there, it certainly is good for our mood and health! Don't forget to share a good laugh with your friends and family today.

Today is Insurance Awareness Day! We know health insurance can be complicated. Do you need help understanding your health insurance benefits? Are you searching for the Medicare plan that's best suited for you? Call our office, we're happy to provide you with helpful resources that can point you in the right direction! 469-436-3650

Among adults aged 18 years or older with diagnosed diabetes in the United States:
- 19.8% were to***co users
- 13.8% reported current cigarette smoking.
- 37.1% had quit smoking but had a history of smoking at least 100 ci******es in their lifetime.

Smoking and to***co use, along with obesity, physical inactivity, high A1C, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, are the biggest risk factors for diabetes-related complications.

Talk to your primary care doctor today about how your smoking habits can put you at risk for serious diabetic complications. Your doctor can work with you to design a treatment plan to help you stop smoking and reduce these risks!

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month! Have you been eating your veggies? The CDC advises that U.S residents incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their diets in order to develop healthy dietary patterns. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults consume 1.5-2 cup-equivalents of fruits and 2-3 cup-equivalents of vegetables a day.

Today is International Picnic Day! Going for a picnic is a great way to spend time outside with friends and family. Texas Parks and Wildlife provides an interactive map to help find a park near you. Check it out here: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/nearby/dfw

Meet Dr. John Fitzsimons!

Dr. Fitzsimons (we call him Dr. Fitz!) is a certified Interventional Radiologist with over 30 years experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with the American College of Radiology, American Roentgen Ray Society, and Society of Interventional radiology. He also served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1991 to 1994, where he was awarded the Naval Defense Medal, Sea Service Ribbon and Active Duty Iran Conflict.

Dr. Fitzsimons is the Medical Director at Vascular Health Institute, and he has been on-staff at our office since 2019. He also performs all of the vascular procedures in our office-based procedure center, including angiograms, atherectomies, uterine fibroid embolization, varicose vein ablations and more.

Happy Flag Day! Today we honor our national flag, which was first adopted as the official flag of the United States in 1777.

Are you experiencing foot or leg pain? Our board-certified physicians include vascular doctors, interventional radiologists, podiatrists, and wound care specialists! We have a team of experts ready to get you back on your feet. Call our office to schedule your appointment, or visit our website for more information on how we can help you: www.vascularhealthinstitute.com