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her face was much less pronounced the following day as she recovered from the stroke under the care of Dr. Sadeghi and his staff. “The stroke team at Memorial Hermann Northwest is committed to providing excellent service,” Dr. Sadeghi said. “The earlier we can administer treatment, the better
it is for the brain to recover from a stroke.” Stroke, which occurs when blood flow is cut off to an area of the brain by a clot or vessel rupture, is the fourthleading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association/American
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neurons, vital components to the central nervous system, significantly accelerates aging of the brain and can affect motor function, sensory organs and memory. “We are always working to improve our door-to-needle time for treatment,” Dr. Sadeghi said. “We take every deSee Stroke Team, P. 4B
Beating the Heat Rising temperatures means greater risk for heat exhaustion, stroke By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com As most people who live in Houston can attest to, the upcoming summer months won’t be getting particularly cooler any time soon. That means plenty of chances for sunburn, heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Heat related illnesses are caused primarily by two factors, says Shilipa Pankaj, a pediatrician affialiated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital who operates out of Peekaboo Pediatrics, located at 1740 West 27th St. These factors include an increase in
environmental heat and the inability of the body to properly dissipate heat. “When you get both of those, you end up with conditions like heat exhaustion or heat stroke,” Pankaj said. In places like Houston, where there is high humidity throughout the year, Pankaj said our region’s environment can complicate our body’s ability to cool itself. “Our usual way of dissipating heat is by sweating,” Pankaj said. “During high levels of humidity, that water does not evaporate properly off of our skin. This happens particularly when the temperature
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Regina Woods didn’t have time to spare. It was just after 9 a.m. on a Monday morning and she was having a stroke. Woods’ thoughtful and quick-thinking co-workers called 911 after noticing her slurred speech and the uncharacteristic drooping on the left side of her face. By 9:15 a.m., EMS had rushed the 55-year-old pharmacist to the emergency center at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, the nearest designated primary stroke center. Led by Reza Sadeghi, M.D., a neurologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest and Mischer Neuroscience Associates, the stroke team assessed, stabilized, evaluated and treated Woods in 28 minutes, drastically reducing the potential for further damage in far less time than the 60-minute “door-toneedle” standard for primary stroke centers. “The most impressive thing was the (stroke) team,” Woods said the next day. “Everyone was working well together to take care of me.” Woods’ ability to speak improved the same evening she was treated and the droop in
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Recognizing, understanding signs of West Nile Virus important to staying safe By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com As The Leader reported in last week’s issue, wet conditions and plenty of standing water means good conditions for more mosquitoes in our area and, unfortunately, the potential for more West Nile Virus infections beyond the first case reported by Harris County several weeks ago. Minesh Desai, an internist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group of the Heights, affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, knows firsthand the risk of West Nile Virus. He had some experience in Indianapolis diagnosing and treating it. Desai said it was important to understand the roots of the virus, and how exactly it spreads from animals to humans. Health officials first detected the virus in North America in 1999, and the virus itself is believed to have originated in the West Nile province in Uganda. The virus spreads primarily from birds to humans and to other animals. “Generally the cycle is the virus traveling from birds to mosquitoes to humans,” Desai said. “Birds tend to be the reservoir of the virus.” People are at highest risk of infection by mosquitoes when the flying pests are most prevelant at dawn and dusk with greater risks for those aged 50 years and older, those with chronic illnesses and transplant patients, Desai said. However, it’s important to keep in mind that, even if someone faces infection, statistically only a small percentage of the population becomes severely ill. “Those infected with the disease can be broken into three sections,” Desai said. “The vast majority of people will have no symptoms, however up to 25 percent will get flu-like symptoms, which includes a fever, headaches, bodyaches, abdominal pain and maybe a rash. About .5 percent will have a severe form of the infection.” Severe symptoms in these few people can include neck stiffness, disorientation, tremors, muscle weakness, vision loss and paralysis, according to Center for Disease Control. The symptoms may last several weeks but neurological effects may be permanent. Desai said diagnosisis of the disease is performed through clinical evaluation. Those that face the mildest form of the disease can expect treatment which targets the symptoms, like headaches and body aches. “Patients that have the severe form would receive mainly supportive care and that would require hospitalization,” Desai said. Rather than geography being a major influence on West Nile Virus, standing water presents more of a danger. Getting rid of mosquito breeding grounds is the most effective way of removing the risk of catching the virus, but people should also make sure to avoid the times of day when mosquitoes are most active which is generally from dusk until dawn, Desai said. “The virus can’t be spread by casual contact, but people shouldn’t be afraid to follow up with their physicians if they have any concerns,” Desai said.
As of January 13, 2015, a total of 47 states and the District of Columbia have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes in 2014. Overall, 2,122 cases of West Nile virus disease in people have been reported to CDC. Of these, 1,283 (60%) were classified as neuroinvasive disease (such as meningitis or encephalitis) and 839 (40%) were classified as non-neuroinvasive disease.
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Heat from P. 1B water. If needed, ice packs can also be placed behind the neck to help with cooling. “One important thing is to hydrate effectively,” Pankaj said. “While it’s vital to drink water, fluids that contain salt like sports drinks can be better. A lot of times when you’re
hot and sweating, you lose a lot through your sweat and drinks containing electrolytes can help prevent that.” Athletes can also take precautions within their competitions, such as having more frequent player substitutions and ensuring shaded rest
areas are accessible during games, Pankaj said. Wearing loose, light-colored single layers of clothing are important, as is wearing sunscreen. The same fundamentals applies to anyone working outside in the sun this summer.
Signs & Symptoms Heat Stroke Symptoms • Confusion • Fainting • Seizures • Excessive sweating or red, hot, dry skin • Very high body temperature Heat Exhaustion Symptoms • Cool, moist skin • Heavy sweating • Headache • Nausea or vomiting • Dizziness • Light headedness • Weakness • Thirst • Irritability • Fast heart beat Heat Cramps Symptoms • Muscle spasms • Pain
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Health Inspections Below are a selection of health inspections from Leader-area businesses. For more detailed inspection results, go online to www.theleadernews. com
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Citation Issued Five Violations (One Corrected on Site) •20-21.8(f) •20-53(b) •20-21.19(c) •20-21.10(a) •20-21.14(c)(1)
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Five Violations (One Corrected on Site) •20-21.10(b)(1) •20-21.3(a)(2)c •20-21.14(c)(1) •20-21.11(a)(13) •20-21.21(b)
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Eight Violations •20-21.21(a) •20-21.15(c) •20-21.17(a) •20-21.23(b) •20-21.14(c)(1) •20-21.11(a)(13) •20-21.3(b)(1) •20-21.3(a)(2)
Citation Issued Three Violations (One Repeat) •20-53(b) •20-21.3(b)(1) •20-21.24(a)
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Citation Issued Six Violations (Two Repeat, One Corrected on Site) •20-53(b) •20-21.17(a) •20-21.2(a)(1) •20-21.23(a) •20-21.20(b)(3) •20-21.19(g)
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Two Violations •20-21.24(a) •20-21.10(i)
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Three Violations (Two Corrected On Site) •20-21.14(a) •20-21.21(b) •20-21.5(f)(2)
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Six Violations (One Repeat) •20-21.14(d) •20-21.18(c) •20-21.10(a) •20-21.25(b)(3) •20-21.3(a)(2) •20-21.20(a)(1)
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Five Violations •20-53(b) •20-21.17(a) •20-21.25(b)(3) •20-21.23(a) •20-21.18(c)
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Six Violations (Two Corrected on Site) •20-21.19(a) •20-21.19(c) •20-21.9(a) •20.21.2(a)(1) •20-21.2(a)(2)d
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For The Leader The 2nd annual GOOF OFF Summer Block Party was held June 6, and is the first large-scale community event of its kind in the area, bringing together the tenants at the shopping center along with other Garden Oaks/Oak Forest area small businesses and community groups. The block party raised much-needed funds for four charities: Easter Seals of Greater Houston/Team Garrett, BASH! - Birthdays and Sharing Hope, the Waltrip Ram Band and Fire Station 13’s Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The MC was Chita Johnson, KHOU morning meteorologist, who is a big fan of Oak Forest Elementary 4th grader Garrett Holcombe, born with spastic cerebral palsy, and his efforts to help raise money for Easter Seals. Last summer was his first time going away to camp, and he’s now fundraising to help others with disabilities go to the same camp he went to Easter Seals’ Camp Smiles at Camp for All. The party was attended by thousands and featured a petting zoo, inflatable sports games, local business booths, children’s activities, a fire truck visit from Station 13, high school band performances, DJ, and mascots. Kelli Johnson, Harris County Assistant District Attorney and co-owner of sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt, who helped sponsor the event, said, “It was so exciting seeing neighbors come together to socialize and donate to these organizations. I especially loved seeing 9-year old Garrett Holcombe encouraging people to support kids going to camp like he did. He is such an inspiration. I love this community!” The Waltrip Ram Band stepped off at 2 p.m. with drum majors leading the charge, followed by afternoon performances of the ARTS ALIVE! “Houseful of Happiness” expressive arts program, and the award-winning Lutheran High North jazz band. The Ram Band was selected as the only band to represent the State of Texas marching in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC on July 4. In addition to firefighters from Station 13 raising money during their Fill the Boot campaign, the event also benefitted BASH! - Birthdays and Sharing Hope, a newly formed non-profit in the Oak Forest/Garden Oaks area whose mission is to provide parties for low-income children whose families could not otherwise afford them. The organization works behind the scenes to sponsor parties without the guest of honor ever knowing a third party was ever involved. https://www.facebook.com/pages/BASHBirthdays-and-Sharing-Hope/820508041366335
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By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com Hundreds of children across HISD are enjoying new bikes this summer, courtesy of a 9year-old program called Bikes For Excellence, which awards bicycles to children as they prepare to enter middle school in the fall. Maria Patricia Jaimes, founder and coordinator of the foundation and teacher specialist at Stevens Elementary, said the group now awards more than 500 bikes a year to fifth graders entering middle school across HISD. The Thin Blue Line Foundation & Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club helps distribute the bikes, and last month the club visited fifth graders at C. Martinez, Sherman, Stevens and Wainwright elementary schools. About 400 bicycles, helmets and locks were given to students with funds provided by the Lester and Sue Smith Foundation, according to HISD. The program started off on a relatively small scale, Jaimes said. At first, only six children were selected to receive bikes within the third, fourth and fifth grade with the best attendance record. “We had no idea where we were going with this,” Jaimes said. “In the second year we had 27 bikes I believe. The third year we didn’t have the funding but the fourth we jumped to nearly 170 bikes with the help of the Lester and Sue Smith Foundation, which we continue to work with.” Schools are selected with the help of the motorcycle club members, who can nominate schools, and surveys are also sent to principals, Jaimes said. In an HISD blog post, Thin Blue Line President Rico Garcia told students they had earned the bikes during the presentation. Garcia joined a gang when he was 17 and when August of his senior year had arrived, he didn’t return to attend Jefferson Davis High School. By October, his father had convinced him to return to school and he went on to
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become a policeman, serving the community for more than 35 years, according to the blog post. “You will face many challenges in the future, and I don’t want you to learn the hard way like I did,” Garcia said. Jaimes said she was very happy the group has come as far as it has come and she is excited to see the group celebrate its tenth anniversary
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Neighbors: Area residents show true colors through charity, helping hands By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com I’m so glad to say the old saying “it takes a village” has taken on new meaning within our community. Everywhere you turn there are groups or “angels” seeking donations of items or raising money for neighbors who lost furniture in the recent flooding (a couple of those angels are Brenda Thompson and Ray Wilkinson) or lost a vitally needed vehicle in a wreck (angel Shawn and Jill Salyers). I’m constantly humbled by the actions and hard work of some of our neighbors – and maybe I’m just in a position to hear about these wonderful folks, but I wanted to share this with you, dear readers, and hopefully inspire you to step outside your comfort zone and make a difference. It feels good! Volunteerism and helping your neighbor is a sure cure for the blues and a great stress reliever. Neighbors turned out in spades to attend last weekend’s GOOF Off Summer Block Party from which funds raised went to support super cool 4th grader Garrett Holcombe’s heroic endeavor to help children with disabilities experience the Easter Seals of Greater Houston’s Camp Smiles at Camp For All, a week long sleepover camp for children with cerebral palsy. There were two fundraisers recently for Heights Young Life to help send area high schoolers to summer camp – the Heights Pancake Party and the Heights YL Garage Sale (angel Will Otto). In March, there was a fantastic bowling fundraiser for MANNA (angel Patricia Dornak) and another fundraiser with a huge silent auction is planned for Oct.
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nity so full of caring neighbors. Makes me feel warm and fuzzy and also, a little more safe and secure. But I absolutely must tell you about the recent fundraiser that touched me most deeply. After spending about 17 years as a Girl Scout leader myself, I thought I knew all of the area Girl Scout Troops. Little did I know! There is a wonderful Troop in our area of Houston which has been in existence for over 30 years and its members are 18 very special women. Troop 21 was originally founded in the 1970’s and is actually the oldest Girl Scout Troop in the USA. Yes, really. Many of the Troop’s original members are still attending meetings and earning badges under the leadership of our neighbors Tina Sabuco, Shellye Arnold, Nancy Abercrombie and Carol Wiggs, with Lily Bowman, daughter of Georgia Lister and Hal Bowman and Megan Noser, daughter of Kari and Kip Noser, who assist the special needs Troop as Junior Leaders.
Waltrip’s Ram Band is working day and night – playing almost daily concerts, holding car washes, and much more to fundraise their way to Washington D.C. to march in the 4th of July Parade there. Neighbors Jane Ann Roberts, Nora Marquez, Terry Jeanes, Michael and Emily Arcos, Mary and David Scarbrough, Jesse and Celena Espinosa, Mytiburger, Waltrip Ram Band Booster Club, Garden Oaks Civic Club, Community of Faith-Bishop James Dixon, WhatA-Burger on North Loop 610, Don Teo’s, Hickory Hollow, HEB on 18th, Walgreens at 43rd & Ella Blvd., Kroger at 43rd & Ella Blvd., and Shipley’s Donuts on Ella Blvd. and many more are working behind the scenes and in front of news cameras to bring awareness to the effort. The Band still has a long, long way to go – and July 4th is fast approaching. You can enjoy the music of the band, too – they’re playing a benefit concert on June 27th at Community of Faith Church. It’s fantastic to live in a commu-
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