Savoy Medical Center

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

😴💙 Sleep Awareness Week 💙😴

A good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for your physical health, mental clarity, mood, and overall well‑being.

This week, let’s take a moment to prioritize healthy sleep habits:

✨ Aim for 7–9 hours each night
✨ Keep a consistent sleep schedule
✨ Create a calming bedtime routine
✨ Limit screens before bed
✨ Make your sleep space cool, dark, and quiet

Better sleep = a better you. Let’s commit to rest, recharge, and show up as our healthiest selves. 😴💤

03/09/2026

💙 We’re Hiring!

Savoy Medical Center is looking for an Emergency Room Nurse dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and community.

Apply today!
https://savoymedical.com/job/registered-nurse-ed/

03/07/2026

Brittany Verrette, our clinical educator, spent this afternoon reading to the students at Ville Platte Elementary for Reading Across America Week! 📚 We were also excited to provide Easter coloring pages and crayons for the kids to color while she was there. Thank you for having us and for always encouraging the love of reading for our community’s children!

03/06/2026

It's okay to step away for a moment.

Pause your scrolling, take a deep breath, and let your mind slow down.

03/06/2026

Have you been screened for colorectal cancer yet?

It’s quick, it’s easier than you think — and it can save your life ❤️

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. and the third leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women. The scary part? It often starts *without any symptoms at all.

But here’s the good news:
👉 Screening can catch it early
👉 Early detection = higher survival rates
👉 You can even prevent cancer by removing polyps before they become dangerous

🩺 What should you look out for?
Some people have no symptoms, but possible warning signs include:
* Changes in bowel habits (diarrhea, constipation, narrow stool)
* Feeling like you can’t fully empty your bowels
* Re**al bleeding
* Black or tarry stools
* Stomach cramps or pain
* Unexplained weight loss
* Fatigue

If you’re 45 or older and at average risk, it’s time to start regular screening. Earlier if you have risk factors like:
🔥 Family history of colorectal cancer
🔥 Inflammatory bowel disease
🔥 Past polyps or colorectal cancer
🔥 Prior radiation to the abdomen/pelvis

🧪 Screening options are easier than ever!
At‑home stool tests:
Collect a sample at home — labs check it for blood or DNA changes (like Cologuard). Simple, private, and no prep.
Visual exams:
Colonoscopy — checks the entire colon, removes polyps during the exam.

Your doctor can help you choose the best option for you.
💙 Bottom line:
Colorectal cancer is common — but preventable and treatable when caught early.
Take care of yourself. Talk to your doctor. Get screened.
👉 Your future self will thank you.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Colorectal cancer (CRC, also known as colon cancer) is cancer of the colon and/or re**um and occurs when a growth in the lining of the colon or re**um becomes cancerous. CRC is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.

Removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer prevents colorectal cancer. If caught early before any symptoms arise, surgery can cure colorectal cancer. Finding colorectal cancer early leads to easier treatments and higher survival rates.

CRC screening starts at age 45 for average risk individuals. There are many choices of tests to get screened for colorectal cancer, including non-invasive stool tests, colonoscopy and a newly approved blood test.

Guidelines for colorectal cancer screening focus on age to start and stop screening and follow up screening timelines.