American Heart Association of Northwest Harris County is gearing up for another season of preparation and excitement as they plan for the 2012 Go Red for Women Luncheon, scheduled for February 2012. This empowering event focuses on heart disease and stroke prevention among women by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising funds to support the fight against the No.1 killer of women – heart disease. (more…)

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Katy Texas News
Posted April 4, 2011

Therapists and staff at Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital know the difficulties facing family and friends of stroke survivors, as well as the challenges that the survivors face themselves. To support these individuals, the hospitals host a monthly Stroke Support Group where attendees can learn about recovery and gain realistic feedback; get helpful information on topics such as health, hygiene, nutrition and prevention; and socialize with other stroke survivors and caregivers.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19. Deeya Daniel, speech language pathologist, will talk about aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder that results from damage to the parts of the brain that contain language. Aphasia causes problems with any or all of the following: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The stroke support group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6-7 p.m. in the first Floor Conference Center at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, 23900 Katy Freeway, Katy, TX 77494. All Stroke Support Group meetings are open to stroke survivors, caretakers, and families. Call 713-222-CARE (2273) for more information.

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CEO of Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Beryl Ramsey, returns to Chair the Go Red For Women Luncheon in partnership with CEO of Methodist West Houston Hospital, Wayne Voss. Together, Ramsey and Voss will serve as Co-Chairs and lead efforts to raise awareness that heart disease remains the number one killer of women, but is often preventable with healthy lifestyle choices. (more…)

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will host CancerCare’s Ninth Annual Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer. The first installment of the webcast series, Chemobrain: The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention, will be held on Tuesday, May 3 from 12 – 1 p.m. (more…)

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CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital brought together more than 250 women for a day of education, entertainment and enlightenment at its first LiveWell Women’s Conference on May 12, 2011. The event featured singer, author and television star Naomi Judd as keynote speaker and KPRC-TV news anchor Dominique Sachse as emcee. (more…)

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Posted March 16, 2011

CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital is pleased to announce it has again achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The hospital first received the designation in 2008.

The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction of nurses at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital and identifies it as one of the best places to work.

“Nurses are the lifeblood of our institution, and we strive to provide a rewarding work experience for them,” says Barbara Lazor, chief nurse executive of CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital. “We know that in working to ensure our nurses’ – and all our employees’ – happiness, we also are contributing to patient satisfaction, so it is doubly gratifying to be named a Pathway to Excellence institution again.”

The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of characteristics known as “The Pathway to Excellence Criteria.”  For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction, it must successfully undergo a thorough review process that documents foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive work environment — as defined by nurses and supported by research. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s practices, policies and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization through participation in a completely confidential online survey.

As a Pathway to Excellence-designated organization, CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify as important to their practice and to valuing nurses’ contributions in the workplace. This designation confirms to the public that nurses working at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital know their efforts are supported. The honor encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in this desirable and nurturing environment.

CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital also has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work by the Houston Business Journal every year since 2007.

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Posted April 14, 2011

CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital will host Katy and west Houston’s first LiveWell Women’s Conference on May 12. Featuring keynote speaker Naomi Judd, the day-long event will comprise workshops covering topics of special interest to women, with a strong focus on achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

The LiveWell Women’s Conference will take place Thursday, May 12, 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside and will feature 16 breakout sessions led by top physicians and other community experts in their fields. The theme of the event is The Power of a Little “Me Time” – addressing the importance of giving enough attention to the person who is often the most overlooked in a busy woman’s life: herself. Workshops address such diverse topics as advanced women’s heart health, financial management, decluttering and organizing your space, treating migraines with Botox and ways to stay in shape. In addition, Platinum Sponsor MD Anderson Cancer Center is hosting a physician-led session on knowing and reducing cancer risks. (A full list with descriptions of workshops accompanies this press release.)

Judd, a multi-platinum country music artist, best-selling author, humanitarian and communicator, will deliver the keynote address – focusing on topics for which she is well known: creating health, wealth and happiness from nothing; aging gratefully; and living a more hopeful and transparent life.

“Naomi Judd’s story has inspired women throughout the United States, and she really embodies the goal of our first women’s conference – to help women achieve greater balance, health and satisfaction in their lives,” says Christa Clifton, marketing and public relations director at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital. “We are so excited to bring Ms. Judd and the entire event to the women of Katy and west Houston. We look forward to women of our community gathering together for ‘a little ME time’ to learn from and share with each other.”

The CHRISTUS St. Catherine LiveWell Conference – which is also sponsored by CBS Radio and KPRC-TV, among others – is open to the general public. Early registration, now through April 27, is $50. Beginning April 28, registration is $75 and continues through May 6. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, keynote luncheon, refreshments, access to 16 workshops, free health screenings, a shopping area and door prizes. Registration and conference information is now available at www.christusstcatherine.org. To learn more about the event, call 281-599-5181.

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Naomi Judd will be the keynote speaker at CHRISTUS's first-ever LiveWell Women's Conference.

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Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related disease and death among women worldwide. However, the number of cervical cancer cases and deaths has decreased significantly. This decline largely is the result of many women getting regular Pap tests, which can detect cervical precancerous cells before they turn into cancer. According to the American Cancer Society’s most recent statistics, about 12,710 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed and about 4,290 women will die from cervical cancer. (more…)

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It’s that time of the year again for friends and family gatherings, overcrowding in the kitchen, growing wish lists and adventurous parking at the grocery store and mall. The holidays are meant to be a joyful time when families come together to reflect on all the great things that everyone should be thankful for. However, at times, the holidays can bring out unwanted stress resulting in anxiety, frustration and mood change. (more…)

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Posted February 9, 2011

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Council Member Marsherria Wilson recently took a tour of the Katy hospital campus. Wilson is a member of the hospital’s advisory council, a volunteer board of civic and business leaders from the Katy area.

Those who joined Wilson on the hospital tour included Fabiola Ortiz, Lisa Jones, Naomi Williams, Iris Gerken, Doina Berea, Jinny Doerffer, Marsherria Wilson and Liz Bell. For more information about Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, call 832-227-1000. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus Council Member Marsherria Wilson recently toured the campus with a group of Katy women.



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When Katy resident Dean Brooks began experiencing chest discomfort on Aug. 7, he wasn’t thinking about what type of catheterization he might undergo. Like most patients, he only wanted to know he would get the best care possible. It was fortunate for him that CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital in Katy is now offering radial catheterization, a state-of-the-art procedure for diagnosing and treating arterial conditions that is typically available only in major medical centers. The catheterization, performed by cardiologist José G. Díez, MD was the first of its kind performed in the Katy area. (more…)

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The Goddard School, located in Katy, believes in the power of play for learning, as well as the importance of providing a healthy, active lifestyle for all children. In an effort to spread the word to families in their community, the educational preschool will sponsor The Goddard School Block Party event from Monday, Sept. 19 through Saturday, Sept.24. (more…)

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Gallas Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce the opening of Provincial Park Surgery Center. The Provincial Park Surgery Center is located at 21300 Provincial Blvd. and is unique to Katy. The luxurious, ultra-modern, private surgery center is state licensed and fully equipped to provide a flawless and pleasant outpatient surgical experience for patient and surgeon alike. The team at Gallas Plastic Surgery invites you to call 713-554-6350 for more information. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

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Katy ISD parents can receive free immunizations for their child through an upcoming Care Van Free Immunization opportunity. The event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Katy ISD Law Enforcement Center, 20370 Franz Rd. (more…)

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Katy Texas News
Posted March 29, 2011

Six Memorial Hermann hospitals, including their location in Katy, have been named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Memorial Hermann’s hospitals were the only ones in the Houston-area to earn the recognition.

The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality; medical complications; patient safety; average patient stay; expenses; profitability; patient satisfaction; adherence to clinical standards of care; post-discharge mortality; and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and pneumonia. The study has been conducted annually since 1993.

Collectively, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital were awarded in the teaching hospitals category.  For the second year in a row, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital was recognized in the medium community hospitals category.  And, for the first time, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital was awarded in the small community hospitals category.

“Memorial Hermann is gratified that six of our hospitals were rated by Thomson Reuters to be among the Top 100 U.S. hospitals in 2011,” says Michael Shabot, M.D., chief medical officer for Memorial Hermann.  “Thomson Reuters provides an objective evaluation based on calculations made on publicly reported quality, safety and patient satisfaction measurements from all hospitals in the country.  The result of those calculations is that six Memorial Hermann hospitals were ranked in the upper 1 percent of all hospitals in the country.  We want only the best for our patients and this recognition indicates we are delivering it.”

To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals study, Thomson Reuters researchers evaluated 2,914 short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals. They used public information — Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, and core measures and patient satisfaction data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare website. Hospitals do not apply, and winners do not pay to market this honor.

The winning hospitals were announced in the March 28 edition of Modern Healthcare magazine.

“This year’s 100 Top Hospitals award winners have delivered exemplary results, despite volatility from healthcare reform,” says Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president at Thomson Reuters. “The leadership teams at these organizations have dealt with enormous ambiguity, yet remained focused on mission and excellence, which drove national benchmarks to new highs.”

If all Medicare inpatients received the same level of care as those treated in the award-winning facilities:

• Nearly 116,000 additional patients would survive each year.
• More than 197,000 patient complications would be avoided annually.
• Expense per adjusted discharge would drop by $462.
• The average patient stay would decrease by half a day.

If the same standards were applied to all inpatients, the impact would be even greater.

More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at www.100tophospitals.com.  For more information on Memorial Hermann, visit www.memorialhermann.org.

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Posted February 3, 2011

The CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital Sleep Center received its official accreditation on November 18 from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), the national accrediting body and gold standard for sleep disorders centers and laboratories for sleep related breathing problems. The AASM Standards for Accreditation ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to sleep disorder patients, and accreditation is earned upon demonstrated compliance in the several areas including:

• Personnel
• Patient Policies
• Facility & Equipment
• Data Acquisition, Scoring & Reporting
• Patient Records
• Emergency Procedures
• Quality Assurance

“This accreditation reaffirms the hospital’s commitment to bringing rest and wellness to the Katy community,” says Jacqueline Johnson, RPSGT, CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital Clinical Coordinator for the Sleep Center. “Our study and treatment teams deserve such recognition and we’re thrilled to celebrate them.”

The Sleep Center also was accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), the United States’ oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care, which evaluates health care organizations and inspires them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.

The CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital Sleep Center in Katy assesses patients’ habits and body functions during sleep, such as electrical activity of the brain, eye movements, muscle activity, heart rate, respiratory effort and blood oxygen levels. Clinic staffers monitor the patient’s sleep cycles throughout the night and recommend treatment according to the study results.

The sleep center is designed to simulate a private, home-like atmosphere to give patients a natural sleeping environment and enable clinicians to get a more accurate reading on patient tests. Rooms are completely furnished with queen-size beds, nightstands, temperature control, ceiling fans, cable television, bathrooms and closets.

“We truly have a state of the art facility designed with our patients’ comfort and ease in mind,” Dr. Salazar said. “It’s important to create a peaceful environment so that we can get better readings to accurately record sleep abnormalities we observe and effectively evaluate the severity of the patient’s sleep condition.”

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The Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will honor some of its top fundraisers from the 2010 Komen Houston Race for the Cure, known as the Pink Pledge Pals, at a special reception on Wednesday, May 11, from 6 – 8 p.m. at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. (more…)

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March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital encourages the Katy community to learn more about the preventable disease.Van-Hien Tran, MD, FACS, and a board certified general surgeon at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital, shares tips for preventing the disease, as well as risk factors and types of screenings available to Katy patients. Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer, as well as the third leading cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S. While this cancer can affect anyone, between 35% and 40% more instances and deaths are seen in men than women. Two of the leading risk factors in the development of the cancer are increasing age and a family history of colorectal cancer. Other factors that could contribute to the likelihood of developing this cancer are lack of physical activity, obesity, alcohol and tobacco use, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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LifeGift, the local organ and tissue recovery agency which helps people who need transplants, is celebrating April as National Donate Life Month. The month-long celebration honors the generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families and commemorates all transplant recipients in the U.S., including Katy. Activities in April will focus on encouraging Texans to join the Donate Life Texas Registry as official organ, eye, and tissue donors. (more…)

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Katy Texas News
Posted March 21, 2011

The demand for transplantable organs continues to outweigh the supply as nearly 11,000 men, women and children across Texas wait for lifesaving transplants.

“During the month of April, which is National Donate Life Month, we honor those who made the generous decision to donate, providing others with the precious gift of life,” says Sam Holtzman, president and CEO of LifeGift, the local organ and tissue recovery agency. “As the transplant waiting list continues to grow, more Texans need to step up and show their support for donation by registering as organ and tissue donors.  Organ and tissue donation saves lives … it’s just that simple.”

Named for a kidney recipient and Texas legislator, the Glenda P. Dawson Donate Life – Texas Registry is the official database of Texans who consent to be organ and tissue donors upon their deaths. It is free to register and one organ/tissue donor has the potential to save 80 lives.

In existence for almost five years, the registry gives Texans the opportunity to say “yes” to donation and help others one day in the future. There are three ways to register:

• Electronically via www.donatelifetexas.org or its companion site, www.donevida.org;
• In person at the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or on the DPS website;
• Online with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when renewing vehicle registration.

The red donor sticker, which once appeared on Texas driver’s licenses, is now obsolete. The sticker indicated a person’s intent, while registering on the Donate Life Texas Registry provides one’s consent and is legally-binding.

There are more than 110,000 people in the United States waiting for a lifesaving transplant. On average,18 people die of organ failure due to the lack of available organs for transplant and approximately 138 people are added to the nation’s organ transplant waiting list daily.

For more information about LifeGift, visit www.lifegift.org.  For more information about how to register as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.donatelifetexas.org.

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Breath of Life Research Institute, 21715 Kingsland Blvd, Ste. 100, has more than 14 years experience in conducting pharmaceutical research, specializing in asthma, allergies, COPD, diabetes and hypertension studies. (more…)

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The MD Anderson Regional Care Center in Katy will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month by lighting Heritage Square in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch in a soft pink blush Saturday, October 1 from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. (more…)

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For its efforts to reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections across its 12 hospitals, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System has been honored with the Texas Hospital Association’s 2011 Bill Aston Award for Quality in the Academic Large Teaching Hospital category. Established in 2010, the award recognizes a hospital’s measurable success in improving quality and patient outcomes through the sustained implementation of a national and/or state evidence-based patient care initiative.

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Six Memorial Hermann hospitals recently earned the distinguished recognition of being named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. This is the fourth time Memorial Hermann Northwest, Memorial Hermann Southeast, Memorial Hermann Southwest, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands hospitals have been recognized with this honor. Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital have made the list two times. Additionally, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital have been recognized in the past.
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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital is the only hospital in Katy to be awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound by the American College of Radiology (ACR).  The hospital was awarded its first ACR ultrasound accreditation in 2008. (more…)

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Posted April 4, 2011

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital has been awarded the ENERGY STAR label by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 2011. This signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency.

In an effort to reduce energy consumption, improve indoor air quality and create a more patient-friendly environment, Memorial Hermann Katy made extensive energy management changes on its campus, including:

Optimization of variable speed drives, air conditioning and heating systems, which has reduced overall energy consumption by 34 percent while maintaining patient comfort.

Optimization of heating systems, including temperature, pressure, and flow that has reduced natural gas consumption by 75 percent.

Similar to residential cooling and heating units, the facility initiated scheduling changes to automatically turn off hospital air conditioning systems and adjust space temperatures when areas are not being used by patients and staff.

Developed an automated air conditioning temperature optimization program to continuously adjust set points in response to outside weather (temperature) conditions.

Overall Greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced by 30 percent as a result of this energy efficiency initiative.

“Memorial Hermann Katy is pleased to accept the EPA’s ENERGY STAR label in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” says Scott Barbe, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital CEO. “Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs.”

By awarding facilities the ENERGY STAR label, the EPA recognizes facilities that meet strict energy performance standards. ENERGY STAR facilities must use less energy, be less expensive to operate, and emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their peers. To earn the label, facilities must be in the top 25 percent of their peers in energy efficiency according to the EPA’s energy performance scale. By improving efficiency, facilities can save energy and money and help fight climate change.

“Memorial Hermann is proud to participate in the Energy Star program,” says Michael Hatton, Memorial Hermann System Executive of Engineering. “We consider excellence in energy efficiency a compliment to our efforts to provide greater Houston area residents with the most advanced and innovative care possible. As of today, only seven hospitals in Texas and 43 nation-wide have achieved the Energy Star designation.  Memorial Hermann Katy’s rating of ‘80’ denotes its performance in the top 20 percent of energy efficiency in the nation.”

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Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recently hosted its annual Physician and Employee of the Year Reception. Affiliated physicians and staff nominated a handful of physicians and employees for the award. The winners are as follows: 2011 Memorial Hermann Katy Employee of the Year is Molly Stanbery and 2011 Memorial Hermann Katy Physician of the Year is Buckminster Farrow, M.D. Congratulations to Stanbery and Dr. Farrow, as well as all the nominees for this prestigious award. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.

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Posted February 8, 2011

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recently honored the 2010 Physician and 2010 Employee of the Year. Physician of the Year, Jose Diaz, M.D., a neurologist affiliated with the hospital, was recognized for his dedication to patient-centered care, collaborative nature with physicians and hospital staff, and enduring smile. Employee of the Year, Jennifer Beebe, R.N., was praised by her colleagues for her warm and caring bedside manner, being a calm and confident leader during times of crisis, and her “team player” mentality. Congratulations to Dr. Diaz and Jennifer Beebe, R.N.

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From left, Jose Diaz, M.D.; Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital CEO Scott Barbe; and Jennifer Beebe, R.N.

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Katy Texas News
Posted February 25, 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Brackin are very excited as their children – twins – were delivered on Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14.  Baby boy Brackin was born at 10:24 a.m. weighing 6 lb 4 oz and baby girl Brackin at 10:26 a.m. weighing 6 lb 7 oz.

“It was so exciting and such an honor to take part in the symbolic ‘laying of the cornerstone’ for the Birthing Center at Methodist West Houston Hospital,” says Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Dr. Byron Holt.  “As always, it is such a joy and reward to help bring a new life into the world.”

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Brackin!

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A 40-year old mother of six traveled to Houston from Lehi, Utah to undergo robotic removal of the thymus gland at Methodist West Houston Hospital, returning home just three days later.

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Miguel Gomez performed the thymectomy surgery with a surgical robot, removing Rebecca Vicchrilli’s thymus gland. Vicchrilli has myasthenia gravis (MG), a neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness and pain in the voluntary muscles.  The prevalence of MG in the U.S. is estimated to be 20 out of every 100,000 individuals. (more…)

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The Methodist Cancer Center at West Houston recently offered free prostate screenings to men in the Katy and West Houston communities. More than 120 men participated in the event. (more…)

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The demand for human donor milk in hospital neonatal intensive care units continues to rise, and a new milk bank depot in Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital will give lactating mothers a new drop-off location for their donations. The milk depot will be serviced by the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin. Women who are currently breastfeeding infants under 1 year old are eligible to be screened at no charge to become breast milk donors.
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While the start of the 2011-2012 school year is still more than a month away, now it a great time for parents to begin thinking about back-to-school preparations. Midsummer is a great time for parents to make appointments for their student(s) to get their necessary vaccinations and physical to avoid long waits as the school year approaches. (more…)

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Support the Girls, a local organization dedicated to promoting a healthier community – and especially breast cancer awareness, is hosting its first luncheon on October 14. The event will feature keynote speaker Michelle Stephenson of My Pink Vision, as well as inspirational stories from breast cancer survivors, and will offer ideas about other ways attendees can support breast cancer awareness. Proceeds from the event will benefit the CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Fund. (more…)

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Communal living is one of the highlights of the college experience, but it can also be an environment that enables the spread of dangerous illnesses, such as Bacterial Meningitis. Most college-bound students have likely already received many school-required vaccinations, but may not have been immunized with the Meningococcal vaccine, which protects against bacterial meningitis. Currently, only students living on campus are required to have the Meningococcal vaccine; however, starting January 1, 2012, all college students under the age of 30 will be required to receive the vaccine. (more…)

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Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus recently announced the expansion of outpatient services to include a new Sports Medicine Program dedicated to treating children for all types of sports-related injuries.

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Temperatures are rising and that only means one thing in Katy: summer is here! Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates (TCPA) encourages parents to be prepared for a variety of summer outings, whether it’s going on vacation or making a trip to the park. Dr. Danny Danziger, a pediatrician with TCPA – Piney Point, recommends putting together a summer safety kit and keeping it in a convenient place so it’s easy to grab when heading out the door. (more…)

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Texas Children’s Hospital has once again been named as a national leader among pediatric hospitals in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011 edition of Best Children’s Hospitals. One of only 11 hospitals in the nation to achieve the Honor Roll designation, Texas Children’s is the only hospital in Texas – and the entire southern region of the U.S. – awarded this distinction. (more…)

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CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital is proud to announce that Katie Cross, MSN and Barbara Lazor, BSN, MBA were honored at the 21^st annual Nursing Celebration ceremony on Thursday, November 10^th as an Outstanding Nurse in 2011. The annual Nursing Celebration ceremony recognizes Houston area’s 20 Outstanding Nurses. (more…)

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