
Cathy Beatty, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Family Medicine
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About Cathy Beatty, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Cathy Beatty, NP is a nurse practitioner providing care to patients in Camden, Alabama at the J. Paul Jones Hospital Rural Health Clinic.
Conditions Treated
Tips & Wisdom
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
We can partner with you to get your blood pressure under control. Lifestyle changes are the first place to start. Improving your diet, being more physically active, limiting your intake of sodium and reducing alcohol consumption can make a signficant difference in controlling your blood pressure. Take your medications exactly as prescribed, but be sure to let us know if you are having any side effects or problems obtaining your medication. Monitoring your medication compliance, medication effect...
We can partner with you to get your blood pressure under control. Lifestyle changes are the first place to start. Improving your diet, being more physically active, limiting your intake of sodium and reducing alcohol consumption can make a signficant difference in controlling your blood pressure. Take your medications exactly as prescribed, but be sure to let us know if you are having any side effects or problems obtaining your medication. Monitoring your medication compliance, medication effect...
Patient Education Resources
Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
Education & Training
- University of Phoenix: MS in Nursing