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This week’s edition of Our Health takes a look at advice from doctors for back to school, summer allergies, and a recent honor for TIRR Memorial Hermann.

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form this minimally invasive procedure. EPs are cardiologists with additional training in treating conditions that involve the heart’s electrical system.

“The long-term success for patients using antiarrhythmic medications is just 30 to 40 percent,” said Sunil K. Reddy, M.D., an electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights and UT Physicians. “The success of a cardiac ablation depends on what we’re treating and the underlying

catheter to destroy the heart tissue causing the rapid or irregular heartbeats. This procedure may require an overnight hospital stay.

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Area caretakers offer tips, precautions, advice for back to school

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As school-aged youth prepare to kick off another academic year, athletics and other extracurricular activities are not the only aspects of the year for which they must ready themselves.

To go along with the typical back-toschool shopping frenzy which overtakes families each August, several area caretakers shared some health tips and precautions they believe children and parents should consider as the 2016-2017 school year gets underway.

Yearly checkups a must Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital pediatrician Dr. Shilpa Pankaj said a typical yearly checkup involves verifying a patient is up to date on immunizations as well as a check in on the patient’s diet history to protect against the risk of high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

She additionally advised that parents take their children for a full physical each year to ensure up-to-date health, especially for athletes.

“We do a full preventative exam and then lots of education with regards to preventative measures,” she said.

Reason for new concerns?

With the Zika virus having received more attention in recent months, Pankaj assured the public that while it still poses a significant risk, and doctors do ask patients about their travel history or allergies to bug bites, the virus in and of itself poses a lesser threat to children than to other specific groups should they get bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus.

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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has confirmed a Zikaassociated death in a newborn female, making it the first Zika-related death in the State of Texas.

HCPH received a positive Zika test result on an infant who was born with birth defects, including microcephaly. The child died shortly after being born. The mother traveled to Latin America during her pregnancy where it is suspected she became infected, and delivered the baby in Harris County.

“The saddest outcome of Zika’s health effects often impact the most vulnerable. We are devastated to report our first case of Zika-associated death and our hearts go out to the family,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, executive director of HCPH. “While this is a travel-associated case, we know that prevention is key to reducing the risk of Zika virus infection. Harris County Public Health continues to actively work on protecting the community from mosquito-related diseases, but individuals must also protect themselves from getting bitten by mosquitoes locally and abroad.”

HCPH continues to encourage residents to take precautions to prevent Zika infection. When outdoors, prevent mosquito bites by using an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains one of the following: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Follow product instructions.

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, a member of the state Task Force on Infectious Disease Pre-

paredness and Response said, “Despite the horrible news regarding the recent Zika-related death, the residents of Harris County should be reassured that their county and state officials are continuing to monitor Zika-related developments worldwide and have plans in place to respond to any potential risks to public health. County health officials and emergency management personnel have been studying Zika intently and are prepared to respond to any local developments.”

Zika virus is spread primarily through the bite of the Aedes species mosquito. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of Zika are usually mild and include fever, rash, conjunctivitis (red eyes), and joint-pain, lasting several days to a week. Zika can also be transmitted sexually. CDC has confirmed Zika is linked to birth defects. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon and death is rare. There is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat Zika virus infection.

The CDC recommends that all people who are traveling to areas where the Zika virus is found should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. CDC recommends that pregnant women should avoid traveling to Zika affected areas.

Before traveling abroad, HCPH recommends individuals contact their healthcare provider who may recommend vaccines or important preventive medication for travelrelated diseases.

To learn more about the Zika virus, visit: www.hcphtx.org and www.cdc.gov.

health of the heart. For patients with regular AFib, the success rate is 70 percent or higher. For atrial flutter and supraventricular tachycardia, which are slightly different arrhythmias than AFib, an ablation generally eliminates the rhythm disorder in 95 percent or more of patients.”

During an ablation, an EP inserts a thin, flexible tube, called a catheter, through a vein or artery into the heart. Energy, similar to microwave heat, is delivered through the

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Most people give little, if any, thought to the complex electrical signals needed to make their hearts function properly. For more than two million Americans with atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm conditions, malfunctioning electrical signals can present very serious health problems.

Antiarrhythmic medications are often prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation, also called AFib and AF. However, newer, minimally invasive surgical treatments have proven much more successful at controlling or eliminating the offending electrical impulses. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital is now performing these procedures in its new, modern electrophysiology (EP) lab.

Catheter Ablation Can Successfully Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders Atrial fibrillation is a challenging condition because symptoms are not always present. Symptoms can include an irregular heartbeat that is too fast, too slow or mixed with fluttering or pounding. Other symptoms may include extreme fatigue, light-headedness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

The risk for AFib increases with age and is more common in individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and European ancestry. AFib substantially increases a person’s risk for heart damage and stroke.

Depending on the type of heart rhythm disorder, a procedure called a cardiac catheter ablation can provide patients with much better outcomes than medication alone.

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“They may get the illness, but it does not quite have the dire consequences as it would for expectant mothers and her unborn child,” she said.

Heading viruses off at the turn Regardless of what illness a child may catch, Pankaj said having so many children in one place once school is back in session can be a breeding ground for viruses transmitted between children, and offered some advice on precautions child and parent could take, urging parents to take as many as possible.

“Whenever you have that, you are more worried about a child getting sick,” she said. “A big thing is making sure their vaccinations are up to date,

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Indoor Summer allergies are nothing to sneeze about For The Leader During the dog days of the summer, many people might find themselves staying indoors more often to avoid the heat and humidity, but a Baylor College of Medicine expert warns that there may be something to be cautious of when staying indoors: allergens. He offers tips for reducing indoor allergens and some treatment options.

“In terms of indoor allergens, the things that we worry about the most are mites, particularly dust mites, which accumulate in fabrics such as carpets, mattresses and pillows,” said Dr. David Corry, professor and chief of the section of immunology, allergy,

and rheumatology at Baylor.

Other insects, such as cockroaches, that tend to congregate in the house also can cause allergies as can the buildup of fungus, which tends to thrive in the same areas as dust mites, Corry said.

“There’s an ecosystem at work in which mites and fungi mutually feed off of each other and may support each other’s growth,” said Corry.

“Every house has these organisms to some extent.”

Corry said that simply being in the house more, whether walking around or even sitting or lying in bed, can stir up the remains of these organisms.

Inhaling them or rubbing them into the skin can trigger aller-

gic reactions including allergic rhinitis, asthma and even skin conditions such as eczema.

The best way to inhibit the buildup of these materials is to get rid of fixed cloth-based textiles as much as possible.

For those with severe allergies, this can include getting rid of carpeting in the home and replacing it with hard surfaces for floors.

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Precautions from P. 1B that they get their flu shots, and hand-washing is of great importance, especially in school.”

“It is very easy for kids to spread germs because they are not quite as cognizant as adults are,” she added. However, it is not just the body that requires care as classes swing back into session.

Dental Health Tooth decay is the number one chronic childhood illness in America, even more prevalent than obesity. According to a release from Houston-area Jefferson Dental, more than half of all elementary school-aged children have had cavities in their primary teeth while nearly one-quarter of young children will never receive treatment for their tooth decay according to the same release.

Dr. Chase Baker, D.D.S., (not affiliated with Jefferson Dental) offered some back-to-school, tooth-healthy advice for parents and children to heed as they make their way back into the classroom.

“I always recommend your child rinse well with water after eating lunch or any snacks,” he says. Baker says doing so will help wash out any sugars which might which might accumulate and stick to teeth.

For those children wearing braces, Baker also encourages bringing along a toothbrush daily to use immediately following a meal.

“Braces tend to collect food more readily around the brackets and can easily lead to decay which may not be detected until after the braces are removed,” he said.

Additionally, Baker reminded all school-aged athletes to be sure and wear a mouthguard during games to assist in protecting the teeth from unnecessary impact and hospital trips.

“The beginning of the school year is a fresh start for so many kids, this is a perfect time to address one of the most crucial aspects of a child’s health,” said Dr. Renee Townsend, DDS., regional dental director for Jefferson Dental. “Many parents wait to address their child’s cavities because there is a misconception that baby teeth aren’t permanent and therefore don’t need treatment.”

Townsend’s tips for parents and children include: · Brush and floss for two minutes twice daily, and visit the dentist twice each year · Make a routine to brush teeth before school and before bed · Limit sugary beverages like juice and soda · Create a dental care routine with all kids, including infants, adolescents and teens · Visit your dentist for dental sealants

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TIRR Memorial Hermann earns national recognition, ranks as No. 2 in the country Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader For the second consecutive year, TIRR Memorial Hermann has ranked as the No. 2 rehabilitation hospital in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2016-2017. This is the 27th year TIRR Memorial Hermann has been included in the prestigious rankings.

“The world of rehabilitation is always changing and, through that, TIRR Memorial Hermann has continued to set the standard for high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation and cutting-edge research,” said Carl Josehart, Senior Vice President and CEO, TIRR Memorial Hermann. “Our staff is dedicated to changing lives for the better and providing the highest level of care to each patient who comes through our doors. Receiving this ac-

knowledgement from such a reputable organization reaffirms that commitment.”

In addition to TIRR Memorial Hermann’s recognition, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center ranked No. 2 overall hospital in Texas, which is an honor given only to hospitals that were highperforming across multiple areas of care.

Specific Memorial Hermann service lines honored by U.S. News and World Report with national rankings included the following: Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Urology; And also Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Nephrology, and Neurology & Neurosurgery.

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roscience program, which includes acute care services for pediatric and adult patients, in addition to the rehabilitation services at TIRR Memorial Hermann is indicative of the System’s commitment to the full continuum of care.

“Since joining Memorial Hermann, I continue to be impressed with the passionate staff, exemplary care and commitment to overall safety and quality,” said Dr. Benjamin K. Chu, President and CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System. “I am incredibly proud of the patient-centered work I have witnessed throughout the entire system and congratulate our employees and affiliated physicians for receiving such well-deserved recognition.”

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“A hospital that emerged from our analysis as one of the best has much to be proud of.”

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Since it can be cost prohibitive to change all of the flooring in a home, Corry makes the following additional suggestions for those who suffer severe indoor allergies: • Buy a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate arresting) filter • Look for alternatives to cloth-based furniture, or clean cloth-based furniture using vacuum attachments regularly • Have a room HEPA filter, which helps keep particulate matter out of the air Corry also reminds to be aware of the use and inspection of an air conditioner.

“Air conditioners can sometimes become heavily contaminated with mold, so when the air conditioner is turned on, it can blow mold spores into the air,” said Corry.

He emphasized the importance of having an annual inspection of the entire system and particularly the duct work for signs of mold.

Corry also suggested having older homes inspected for other mold issues, which can arise from water intrusions due to rain or leaky pipes. Any mold problems that are identified should be immediately repaired.

To determine whether allergies or asthma might be related to the home environment, Corry said to be aware of the pattern and timing of symptoms. For example, if symptoms are occurring outside of the home, such as in the workplace, but there’s a relief from symp-

toms when at home, then the problem may be in the outdoors or the workplace. However, if the opposite is true and symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes and asthma attacks are disrupting sleep or are worse in the morning, this could indicate that the problem is in the home.

The standard approach to treating allergies is using an inhaled nasal steroid or an antihistamine. Rinsing the nose and sinuses with salt water also is helpful and can be done through a neti pot or saline spray.

Corry also recommended that people with severe allergies get tested to determine the cause of the allergies. This will allow doctors to treat using immunotherapy or allergy shots, which desensitize individuals to the allergens by exposing them to the allergen in small doses that are gradually increased. This resets the body’s immune response to the allergens.

Finally, for those with severe allergic disease that is not responsive to standard therapy and prevention, research from Corry’s laboratory suggests that in many instances such disease is due to a fungal infection of the airway, termed airway mycosis. If airway mycosis can be demonstrated through culturing of airway secretions or other means, patients should be considered for treatment with antifungals, a type of antibiotic that is specific for fungi.

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St. Pius X volleyball expecting breakout season

By Jonathan Valadez For The Leader Last season, the St. Pius X volleyball program had a transition year that included a new head coach and a slew of fresh faces on the varsity squad.

This season, with the familiarity of coaching the team for a year, Justyna Brewczyk expects big things from her team in 2016.

“Last year, we lost our first playoff game to Nolan Catholic from Fort Worth and at home, unfortunately,” said Brewczyk. “This year, we plan on going further in the playoffs.”

During the 2015 regular season, the team finished 8-4 in district play with all four of the Panthers’ losses coming from two schools: Concordia Lutheran High School and St. Agnes Academy, who finished first and second in district.

“Those were still really good games, every set was pretty close and we love playing Agnes and Concordia because

frankly, those are the strongest teams in our conference and they went far into the playoffs,” Brewczyk said.

According to Brewczyk, the Panthers can beat Concordia and St. Agnes because both teams lost key players, and St. Agnes also lost their longtime head coach.

Brewczyk has spent time studying film and developing a game plan against the two teams who gave the Panthers their only losses last season.

While Concordia and Agnes lost several key players, the Panthers only lost two seniors to graduation and return 10 lettermen, including five seniors.

“That’s what I’m really banking on,” Brewczyk said. “That the seniors are going to step up and play their best and show me some leadership.”

Among the seniors that Brewczyk is going to depend on is outside hitter Kayla Black, whom Brewczyk described as an all-around player who has a powerful swing.

“She was a transfer last year from Col-

lege Park, and she made second-team all state, even though we didn’t go very far in the playoffs,” Brewczyk said.

Fellow seniors Katie Stewart, Marjani Myles and Lauren Langdon will join Black up front.

Stewart is a crafty left-hander who plays on the right side, while Myles and Langdon are tall and quick middle blockers who will be vital to the St. Pius defense, according to Brewczyk.

“We’re trying to coordinate our block a little better because I think that is going to be a major part of our success as far as defense goes because we have so much talent and height at the net,” Brewczyk said.

The Panthers will use that height as the anchor for their defense, which will be a primary focus entering the season.

“I’m a strong believer in defense versus offense,” Brewczyk said. “Offense wins matches, but defense wins championships” St. Pius opens up district play at AWTY International School on Aug. 23rd.

Heights High gets two new new transfers

By Jonathan Valadez For The Leader It has been three years since former teammates Earnest Anderson and Louis Henry played together for Eisenhower High School. In 2016, they will join forces once again, but this time they will be suiting up in Heights High School maroon.

Now seniors, the duo played together their freshman year before Henry and his family relocated to the Heights zoning district the following year.

When Henry came to what was then Reagan High School, he decided to take a hiatus from football because he said, “the timing was not right.”

During his junior year, Henry, who plays quarterback, felt the urge to start playing and started practicing on his own.

“It was not hard adjusting after the break,” said Henry.

“It was all about just putting in the work over the year and throughout the summer.”

As Henry started preparing for a comeback, Anderson,

who plays linebacker, learned that he was not zoned properly and would have to relocate for his senior year.

Both Henry and Anderson considered the move to be a step in the right direction for their football careers.

“It’s a really good program,” Henry said. “Coach (Stephen) Dixon helps a lot of players get into college, which is something that Eisenhower wasn’t doing well.”

Anderson agreed and said that he enjoys the preparation that Dixon and his staff make the team do before games.

“We watch film weeks before we play a team,” Anderson said. “That was something we never did at Eisenhower.”

While studying film has helped the pair become more rounded players, neither one is shy about the level of confidence in their abilities on the field. Both players expect to come into the season and contribute right away.

For Henry, the door is wide open for him to step into the

starting lineup after the departure of quarterback Rondle Johnson.

Although there are three other players who can play the position for the Bulldogs, Henry believes he has an edge because he is a good decision maker who can run the ball.

“If the play breaks up, I can move my feet and if a guy is open, I can get it to him,” Henry said. “I put the ball in good places.”

Anderson, on the other hand, will face an uphill battle, competing against guys like seniors Cody Roscoe and Jonathon Campos and junior Joshua Reed.

Anderson is not afraid of the competition and believes he can be the best among an elite group of linebackers.

Last season, Anderson won second-team all district honors at Eisenhower and expects to finish even higher this year.

Despite wanting to be the best players that they can be, Anderson and Henry know that their individual successes

are second to the team, and they are want to do whatever possible to make sure the team wins games.

“I really want to win district and get out of the first round of the playoffs because this school hasn’t done that in a while,” Henry said.

The Bulldogs are projected to finish second in district again this year behind rival Lamar High School, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine.

The duo believes that Heights can prove the magazine wrong as long as the team goes into the season with the right state of mind.

“We need to come out here with a hard-working mindset,” Anderson said. “We’ve got to be ready to win and stay on our game, no mental mistakes.”

Henry, Anderson and the rest of the Bulldogs will get their first chance at victory this season when they take on Travis High School in Richmond on Aug. 27th.

Contributed photo The St. Pius X volleyball team. Following a transition year in 2015, coach Justyna Brewczyk expects a breakout season in 2016

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September 28, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

SPJST Lodge 88 (15th & Beall)

The Leader is hosting a day-long event geared toward seniors in our community, and you’re invited.

We’ve invited businesses all across the community to take part to provide information about issues that are important to you. There will be speakers attending to help with health care concerns, including the impact of the new affordable Care act, and how it impacts Medicare. We’ve invited professional finance planners who can help you take that dream trip or manage your fixed income better, and attorneys who will talk to you about any legal concerns you have.

But this isn’t going to be all serious business, either. We’ll have breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon.

The best part, besides the food, fun and fellowship is that it is all FREE! All you have to do is register.

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St. Pius X announces launch of new panther mascot For The Leader

Contributed photos by Carly Markesich, Discover Gymnastics

rom left going clockwise, Discover Gymnastics’ coach Francisco Acuna, Discover Gymnastics owner Carly Markesich, three-time Olympic gold medalist, seven-time world champion and nine-time European champion and coach Svetlana Boguinskaia, and Uzbekistan’s 41-year-old competing gymnast Oksana Chusovitina; the two Olympians are the spokespersons for Discover Fitness Foundation, a charity for Discover Gymnastics. On Sunday, Aug. 7, Chusovitina competed all-around, fighting for a chance to place in vault - the event where she won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games for Germany; Chusovitina competed in the vault event Aug. 7, and is moving on to compete in the finals on Sunday, Aug. 14. A shot from Tuesday, Aug. 9, of the United States’ Aly Raisman during her floor routine; the USA team went on to clinch a gold medal on Aug. 9 for their performances.

A view from the stands, overlooking the gymnastics floor at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The start of the 2016-17 school year marks an exciting time at St. Pius X High School. As Carmen Garrett Armistead begins her first year as head of school, the dreams of the St. Pius X community come to life with the opening of The Raye G. and Edward P. White Family Center for the Sciences and Media, the school celebrates its 60th Jubilee with ‘A Year of Gratitude’ and SPX’s new Panther mascot is unveiled.

“We are excited to present the newest incarnation of our panther mascot, Beppo,” Armistead said. “We’re confident this new look, along with the new White Family Center for the Sciences and Media will generate a spirit of new life and energy as we thankfully celebrate the 60th Jubilee of our great school.”

The first panther mascot was created in the fall of 1958 in paper mache form.

A fiberglass statue of Beppo was purchased in the fall of 1959. The last Panther mascot redesign was completed over 10 years ago.

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Marketing, the new mascot presents a design with a sleek, modern look and feel that can be used cohesively throughout the school community. The school’s primary colors (black, white, gray and orange) are reflected in the mascot.

The Houston-based agency has been developing brands for more than 19 years for top private schools and corporations.

The newly designed mascot comes from more than a year of research and design.

A survey about the previous mascot was sent to the school community in the spring of 2015. Once it was determined a new look was necessary, a focus group of SPX alumni, students, faculty, staff and athletic administrators was formed.

“We are proud to have worked with St. Pius X to create a distinctive new mascot for the Panthers,” said Bullpen President and CMO Colin Hageney. “The newly imagined Beppo is bold and modern and reflects the spirit and determination of the SPX community!”

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Dr. Stephanie Fulton Dr. Fulton is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice consists of obstetrics, gynecology, and cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal.

She is a graduate of the University of Texas and completed residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center where she was a Chief Resident. Dr. Fulton volunteers as part of the health team ministry of her church.

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Dr. Fredrickson has been practicing ophthalmology for over 10 years. She routinely sees patients for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. She specializes in surgical procedures including eyelid lifts, eyelid cysts, cataract, Botox and Juvederm, and pterygia.

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Dr. Erica Davis Dr. Erica Davis completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She has practiced community pediatrics at Texas Children’s since 2008.

Dr. Davis is committed to improving the health and well being of Houston area children through the discipline of evidence based medicine and patient education.

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Dr. Julia Kovacs Dr. Julia Kovacs has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care and internal medicine in Houston. She focuses on preventive medicine and the management of chronic diseases including diabetes, thyroid disorders, HIV and hypertension, among others. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and did her internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Dr. Amy Haase Dr. Amy Haase, a podiatrist with a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, is board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

And is also a graduate of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree. Being a mom has better helped her deal with child foot and ankle problems.

She seeks to help patients using pain-free methods.

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Angie Nobles, LCSW Angie Nobles is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in counseling and therapy services for women and adolescent girls. Her passion is empowering women to better manage emotions, anxiety and depression as they face life challenges and transitions. She received her Masters in Social Work from UH and has provided counseling services in schools/agencies in the Heights area for close to 20 years.

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Dr. Denise Zertuche Dr. Denise Zertuche completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing at TCP Heights since November 2014.

Dr. Zertuche is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Zertuche is a compassionate pediatrician with special interest in infants, breastfeeding, asthma, and obesity.

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Dr. Kim J. Horn Dr. Kim J. Horn, is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. She sees patients with Kidney Disease, Hypertension and Diabetes.

Dr. Horn graduated from the University of Texas in Austin. She completed her medical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston and San Antonio. She is a native of North Houston.

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Dr. Dora E. Cantu Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Cantu has been practicing ophthalmology for over 20 years. She sees patients daily for ocular problems including glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and ocular infections. Her passion in cataract and pterygium surgery.

Dr. Cantu has been recently named one of the Leader’s best ophthalmologist!

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Dr. Alexandra Pellicena Dr. Pellicena is committed to providing state-of-the-art health care services in an environment where patients always come first. She is bilingual English-Spanish and an experienced doctor in women’s care.

Her goal is to provide firstclass medical care that consistently surpasses patient’s expectations.

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Dr. Rosemary Buckle Dr. Rosemary Buckle specializes in knee and hip joint replacement surgery, treatment of adult and pediatric fractures, and treatment of sports injuries. She is a native Houstonian and a competitive athlete and relates to her patients in a way that brings her advanced medical knowledge to life. She has over 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience using a wide range of technologies.

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Dr. Attiya S. Khan Dr. Khan focuses on the prevention of heart disease through early diagnosis and provides the latest interventional techniques to treat coronary and peripheral vascular diseases.

She is one of the few female interventional cardiologists in Houston available to perform emergency angioplasties and stents for patients who are experiencing a heart attack.

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The Obituaries.

Neighbors: Harvard Elementary students receive Ellen O’Neal Art Scholarship

By Elizabeth Villarreal elizasgarden@outlook.com The 2016 winners of the Ellen O’Neal Art Scholarship at Harvard Elementary School are Adleyn Goerig, Kindergarten; Brijsha Boyer, First Grade; Jacob Miers, Second Grade; Jesus Bernal, Third Grade; Winston Capers, Fourth Grade; and Celia Johnson, Fifth Grade. The winners recently attended the Mad Hatter Arts Camp, a two week visual and performing arts summer camp held at Lambert Hall on Heights Blvd.

Ellen O’Neal was a first grade student at Harvard Elementary when she sadly lost her battle with brain cancer in January 2001 at age 7. Ellen loved art and enthusiastically participated in Kenneth Robertson’s art classes at Harvard, in Naomi Smulian’s Art Studio on the Boulevard, and in art sessions with the Children’s Art Project at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Through the Children’s Art Project her art has been kept alive in a very meaningful way: several of her designs have been chosen for cards, note cubes, calendars, jewelry, decorative metal, and even a wonderful Christopher Radko ornament and pin/pendant.

Soon after Ellen’s death, two special friends, Beatrice Mladenka-Fowler and Jane Luco, helped Ellen’s parents, Joellen Snow and Stan O’Neal, establish the Ellen O’Neal Art Scholarship at Harvard Elementary. Each year the scholarship fund pays for six artistically talented students in grades K-5 to attend the Mad Hatter Arts Camp.

Following receipt of the scholarship, the winners’ art is framed and hung in the hall outside the cafeteria for a year, along with a

Scholarship winners are shown at Mad Hatter Arts Camp as follows:Â sitting left to right - Adelyn Goerig and Jacob Miers; standing left to right - Jesus Bernal, Winston Capers, Atlas Castro (1st grade 2nd place winner), and Celia Johnson.

photo of Ellen.

The winners had a grand time at the Mad Hatter Arts Camp. If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund and help make summer art camp a reality for some deserving children, contributions can be made payable to Houston ISD, with “Ellen O’Neal Art Scholarship� on the memo line, and mailed to Joellen Snow at 1148 Heights Blvd., Houston, Texas 77008. Zachariah Dunn, our neighbor in Shepherd Park Terrace, will be heading to Austin to begin his freshman year at the University

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of Texas. Dad and mom, Kevin and Natalie Dunn, are very proud of him!

Victoria Ramos, our neighbor in Shepherd Park Plaza, is going back to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to begin her sophomore year there. Parents Margarita and Roy Ramos wish her a safe trip and another amazing year.

Sending a neighborly shout out to our Leader community neighbor Aubrey Harding, former co-owner of J. Harding T-Shirts.

I struck up a random conversation with Mr. Harding at the Kroger gas station and was thrilled to hear a bit of his story. Mr. Harding served three tours in Vietnam, owned his own successful business (J. Harding made the original “Luv Ya Blue� t-shirts!), traveled the world for pleasure and personal enrichment, his beloved hobbies – filmmaking and photography – have led to interesting work sidelines and experiences, and Harding is a fascinating, deep well of information about our community’s history, having grown up in the Heights. Mr. Harding, I hope we meet again.

Oddles of neighbors dressed in summer white and ready to support local artists and businesses attended White Linen Night on 19th Street in the Heights last Saturday evening. Live music; street dancing; glorious street food; glittering lights spilling out from the antique shops’ chandeliers onto the streets; white tents lining the streets chock full of beautiful as well as curious art, tinkling wind chimes made from wine bottles, stained glass, and jewelry; and neighbors greeting old friends – it was a wonderful evening.

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Deborah Kay Soule, 61, born Feb. 21, 1955, died July 31, after a 10 year battle with cancer. She was retired after 28 years at Sara Lee Coffee and Tea in Houston.

Soule is survived by sons Roger and Andrew, daughter Melanie, mother Diann Westbrook, brothers Kenneth, Kevin, and Bill Westbrook, sisters Diana Cherry, Karen Gayle and Jennifer Westbrook, and two grandchildren.

Ninfa R. Vela, 87, born Nov. 6, 1928, died Aug. 1. Vela was employed at HEB Canning Co. in Harlingen Texas, and loved sewing and selling Avon. In the late 60s she moved to Houston where she invested in real estate and provided foster care for children. She is survived by her daughters Rickie Hairell, Teresa Green, sons Martin Vela, Saul Castillo and Johnny Castillo, 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

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Corine Faye Froehlich, 92, born Aug. 12, 1923 in in Meyersville, Texas, died July 30, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. She married Marvin Albert Froehlich Jan. 20, 1946. Froehlich was in the Bammel Forest Garden Club, and was a member Our Savior Lutheran Church.

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Art Valet

By Mitch Cohen

Arts Columnist

Call it anything but craft Craft. The word makes me shiver when I see it used in conjunction with fine art shows, mine and others. The first images that come to mind are popsicle sticks, craft glue and then the State of Texas.

I guess because Texans love Texas, and the shape of the state on everything. Even I do! Most often, though, it is made in another country on the cheap, or fashioned from a kit or pattern by a “crafter.”

When I started The Market at Sawyer Yards, which I market as showcasing folk art, makeris-the-seller and artisan crafts, I realized I was in dangerous “craft” territory. If I haven’t defined the word craft, how am I going to market a non-fine art event without using the word?

More importantly, will the folk artists, makers and artisan crafts people know that we want them? What if they consider themselves craft-

A colorful Jackie McClure screenprint on fabric.

ers?

Folk art can be defined as an art form made by a person using materials at hand, reflecting the region they’re in, with little or no artistic education. In Texas, you might find folk art fashioned out of fence posts, old wicker chairs, license plates and even tires. Keep an eye out, you’ll find our great state emblazoned on many folk art items.

Artisan craft has the word “art” in it, so I like it. It refers to a skilled crafts person that creates things by hand that can be decorative, functional or sometimes both, such as pottery, clothing, sculpture, jewelry and wood arts.

What about makers? The phrase “makeris-the-seller” is a much broader term and can include soap, candles, personal hygiene products, tie-dye and a lot more. I bought a roll of tie-dyed toilet paper at a show (for a friend of course), that was considered maker-is-theseller. The term can be everything from tiedyed soap, toilet paper to musical instruments fashioned out of tree limbs and saw blades.

Craft - I’d say anything you can buy at a

Contributed photos Market-goers at The Market at Sawyer Yards under the barn.

store and put together by following directions on the first try, is a craft. Especially if your favorite state (other than Texas) is prominently featured.

On that note, here are some examples from The Market at Sawyer Yards.

Matthew Rojas is an electrician and plumber by trade and considers his art, artisan craft.

Rojas utilizes both his trade skills, to fashion pipe fittings and household electronics parts into lamps using black iron and brass plumbing pipe. Some of the lamps are simple on-off, others have USB ports, electrical outlets and motion detectors.

Jackie McClure paints and screenprints on fabric and could be defined as an artisan craft under the fiber arts category. McClure says her prints are abstract expressionist and her painting is more impressionist. More big words for another day. Some of her work is framed, ready to hang. I like the loose fabric.

The Market at Sawer Yards is located beside The Silos on Sawyer at 1502 Sawyer Street.

Look for the giant David Adickes ART sculp-

A Matthrew Rojas lamp original.

ture. Because of the heat, the market will take place under the big barn structure beside the tall silos. Follow the signs. Sawyerstreetmarket.com lists all the exhibitors, except crafts, there are no crafts.

Cohen is the founder of First Saturday Arts Market. Contact him through his website ArtValet.com.

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Photo by Christina Martinez Trompo tacos from La Macro’s food truck at the Raven Tower.

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Last chance to grab Mindful Honey The local beekeeper, bee remover and natural honey producer, Mindful Honey, has good news and bad news.

Good news first.

The good news - local, raw honeycomb is ready and will be available this Saturday, August 13, at The Farm Stand at Petrol Station.

The bad news is that Mindful Honey’s owner, Sean Pessarra, is moving to Central Arkansas, taking a position to be an organic farm consultant.

“This will be the last time I sell honey here,” Passarra tells on Facebook. “I want to thank everyone who has supported me over the past four years, bought honey from me, and even just stopped me to ask questions while I sweat on my rooftop in a cloud of bees. For a bunch of city folk, y’all sure care about the natural world.”

In a world drowning in chain restaurants, and big box stores, it’s a treat to find a business that is affordable, original and authentic. That is exactly what many patrons love about Live Oak Bar & Grill.

Located in an old, twostory, brick home, Live Oak Bar & Grill is absolutely enveloped in 100-year-old Oak trees. While the rooms inside are inviting, the patio under the canopy of trees is a favorite spot, even in a Houston summer.

Customers often sit for hours outside enjoying cold beer, cocktails and Mediterranean/Cajun fare, steaks, and pub classics: burgers, salads and more. The food itself is quality, made-from-scratch, and fresh - elements apparent from the first bite.

However, most will say that the best part about Live Oak Bar & Grill is its ambiance. For centuries, Europeans have enjoyed visiting the local “public house,” or “pub,” for visiting with friends, a bite, and a brew. Live Oak offers that same historic, welcoming quality. It’s the kind of place that quickly becomes a homeaway-from-home.

“Our customers come to enjoy camaraderie. I often say we create good times and great memories here,” stated Live Oak Manager, Jesse Lavielle, proudly.

Another fun feature of Live Oak is its Friday night live entertainment on the patio. The establishment hosts bands most Friday nights, occasionally on Saturday nights, and there is never a cover charge.

Among the most popular in the line-up is The Joe Valentino Show. For 20 years, Valentino has been entertaining people across America with his retro, 1950s, Las Vegasstyle musical showcase and burlesque comedy. Identifying himself as “The Clown Prince of Rock n’ Roll,” crowds at Live Oak can’t get enough of the show.

Customer Valery Aberdeen takes her teen daughter to Live Oak several times a month. She finds her daughter enjoys it as much as she does.

“The staff is so nice, and we both love the food. Sometimes, on the weekends, we even stay a while to listen to the music. But the truth is, I would walk over hot coals for their boiled crawfish,” the young mother said, laughing.

OK, so customers like Live Oak Bar & Grill. How about the employees?

“I think my favorite part of working here that it’s the sort of place where people can be themselves. It’s real, relaxing, and the trees make it so peaceful,” concluded General Manager Erin Cooper. “It’s a hidden treasure.”

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good news.

The taqueria has been working on their new brick and mortar location, and this week did menu tasting previews. I see an opening date on the near horizon. You can venture to the new location at 5111 Washington Ave., in the former Calamari’s and Winston’s location.

Neighborhood restaurant, bar keeps tradition vibrant with entertainment

By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader

Former taqueria, food truck gets brick and mortar on Washington Earlier this year, in our May-Taco-focused Food and Drink issue, I featured a few neighborhood spots that were near and dear to my heart.

One of those spots was La Macro’s.

When I stumbled upon the featured trompo tacos, they were served out of a food truck parked at the Raven Tower on North Street.

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