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TIRR Memorial Hermann-Northwest becomes next step in life for Heights business owner For The Leader Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital Richard Dessel couldn’t do much of anything for nine months. A spate of maladies had left the 70 year-old Heights business owner bedridden, dependent and without the strength to walk or to even put on clothes. Dessel was knocked off his feet by infections in his leg and stomach, and a one-week trip to the intensive care unit, courtesy of pneumonia, in June 2014. The initial rehabilitative process to get him out of bed yielded minimal results. A 66day stay at an independent rehabilitation center preceded a five-month stint at home with a nurse practitioner and physical therapists that barely improved his upper-body mobility. Dessel felt he burdened his wife, Patricia. He missed talking to people and working at the business he has owned for the last 41 years. He felt trapped. “I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life in bed,” Dessel said. “No sun, no fresh air.” Dessel’s outlook changed with his first inpatient rehabilitation session at TIRR Memorial Hermann-Northwest in June 2015. The staff had him sitting up on the side of the bed and dressed in street clothes, something he hadn’t done since before his bout with pneumonia.
therapist Pamela Denum, OTR. Each movement was touted as progress and eventually, the man who was physically unable to get out of bed for nine months did just that and walked six feet to his wheelchair. The small milestone feat drew an ovation from the dedicated TIRR Memorial Hermann therapists helping him to rehabilitate. “I can’t say enough about the people there,” Dessel said. “They gave me my life back.” Dessel’s journey isn’t over. Less than a week from his first outpatient session at TIRR Memorial HermannNorthwest, Dessel has returned to North Loop Auto Supply on East 20th Street, the business he has owned since 1974. Now, Dessel is focused Contributed Photo on his next goal: walking 50 TIRR Memorial Hermann-Northwest offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services like physical therapy, to help optimize muscle control, balance, flexibility and mobility, as well as to build feet from the yard and up the strength and endurance. Located in the Greater Heights at 610 and Ella Blvd., TIRR Memorial Hersteps of his Lake Livingston mann-Northwest is ideal for those with neurological injury or illness, physical weakness from injury or vacation home that he hasn’t illness and medically complex diagnoses who want to return to active lives. visited in more than a year. A short time ago, doing this “I made up my mind that The same world-class qual- Memorial Hermann-North- seemed far-fetched, but the I’m going to try to do it,” Des- ity of care and expertise that west. “This could mean any- great rehabilitative care at sel said. “Whatever the staff earned TIRR Memorial Her- thing from increasing their TIRR Memorial Hermannwanted me to do, I was going mann’s flagship facility in the independence, decreasing Northwest made it not only a to try.” Texas Medical Center recog- the risk of a fall or improv- probability, but a reality. TIRR Memorial Hermann- nition as the nation’s No. 2 ing their speech or cognitive For more information Northwest offers comprehen- rehabilitation hospital by U.S. function.” about TIRR Memorial Hersive inpatient and outpatient News & World Report is availThe exercises Dessel did mann-Northwest Inpatient services to patients with able in the Greater Heights at as part of his rehabilitation and Outpatient Services, loneurological injury or illness, Memorial Hermann North- sometimes mimicked leisure cated at I-610 and Ella Blvd., physical weakness from in- west Hospital. activities like fishing, basket- call 1-800-44-REHAB (73422) jury or illness and medically “Our goal is to help pa- ball, volleyball and bowling, or go to TIRR.memorialhercomplex diagnoses. These tients get their lives back,” and were planned out by mann.org. services help return patients said Cori Ponter, PT, Manager physical therapist Mary Lynn like Dessel to active lives. of Therapy Services at TIRR Cortez, PT, and occupational
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ing rooms, spacious activity rooms, a complete fitness center, a beauty salon and barber shop, emergency calling systems throughout the building and, of course, a full-service dining room. Meals, utilities and housekeeping services are also all included in monthly fees and scheduled transportation is provided for residents as well. For those with a need for memory care, the center offers a special section specifically for those suffering from issues with memory. “A lot of our spaces offer generous amounts of room and have their own private bathrooms and showers as well,” Lynn Wallace, director of marketing for the Village, said. “Our approach is a bit distinct from other places that specialize in memory care as
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America is facing a medical emergency that few will talk about. We hear a lot about heart disease, cancer, and diabetes – killers, for sure – but there is another medical disorder wringing the joy from the lives of millions, if not life itself. That disease is mental illness. According the the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in four adults (approximately 61.5 million Americans) experiences mental illness in a given year. Additionally, about 20 percent of America’s youth, ages 13 to 18, experience severe mental disorders. The stigma associated with these types of illnesses often keeps patients and their families suffering, isolated, and silent. However, things are changing. There are some courageous Houstonians working to break through the hopelessness supported by the statistics. Houstonian Patrick McIlvain is deeply committed to promoting information and hope for mental illness and founded the Walk For Mental Health Awareness – Houston for just that reason. Now in its fifth year, hundreds of men, women, children and pets will join McIlvain in Stude Park on Oct. 10 to stroll the 5K distance, then meet at the “wall of breakthrough” at the end. The Walk for Mental Health Awareness– Houston is dedicated to promoting a positive dialogue as well as raising
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with other independent living communities, is to embrace seniors in their old age and respecting their individuality – something that can be hard for some family members to undestand. “When people think of assisted living, they think it might be a nursing home not unlike what they might have seen many years ago,” Wallace said. “Their perception is that it’s somehow a place you go to die so it’s not go-
ing to be anything like this. I think that’s something all communities are trying to correct.” The facility is also staffed 24 hours a day with certified nursing assistants as opposed to personal care providers. “We really do prefer the certification of CNA’s as we know they know what they’re doing and they often come with experience working previous communities,” Wallace said. “Finding that combina-
tion of the right personality and compassion is what we look for the most in the end.” While she had reservations at first, the compassion of staff members and the amenities has McLelland excited to meet her new neighbors. “I realized in my mind it was time, seeing as how I’m 89 now,” McLelland said. “I will be glad to see more people move in and I hope to make a lot of new friends. It’s lovely and I’m glad after the
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occupies a faculty position at Baylor University’s School of Social Work, For McIngvale-Cegelski, the issue of mental health is personal. She was diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at the age of 12 after the drive to wash her hands 100 times a day consumed her young life. Originally diagnosed as “severe” and “untreatable,” management of the disorder included inpatient and outpatient therapy, and a long journey, but McIngvale-Cegelski states that she is doing well, and has now committed herself to helping others living with OCD. “Looking back 15 years, I wish we had known then what we know now,” McIngvaleCegelski said. “We have come a long way in recent years, but we still have a distance to go. Also, the public still has much to learn about it. Often, mental illness is associated with violence when in fact, violence is rare. With proper help and management there is real hope for anyone suffering.” Both McIlvain and McIngvale-Cegelski share a commitment to getting the word out; to break through the silence and stigma of mental illness. For McIlvain, the personal rewards for the event are numerous. Having built it nearly single-handedly, he has been able to contribute more than $72,000 to local mental health agencies. However,
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By Melissa Hawthorne For The Leader One can tell the fall season has arrived when all you see advertised is pumpkin flavored everything! Pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin desserts, pumpkin bread and pumpkin scented candles can really put you in a festive mood! Even though pumpkin is a versatile squash, packed full of fiber and beta carotene, there are other fall vegetables that should not be missing from your plate this season. Below are five must-eat vegetables for you this fall. 1) Cauliflower – This is one white food you should eat! Cauliflower is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, biotin and folate. It is also found in purple and green hues. This cruciferous vegetable contains a phytochemical called sulforaphane, which helps the liver produce enzymes that block cancer-causing chemicals. A 10-year study showed that eating more cruciferous vegetables decreased the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Quick tip: To keep the cauliflower from spoiling too quickly, store the vegetable in the refrigerator stem side up to avoid moisture build up. 2) Kale – This vegetable is not new to a Superfood list, but it’s Hawthorne great to remember it thrives this time of year. Kale is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, folate and lutein, a phytochemical enhancing eye-sight. So put away your summer kale salads and pull out your vegetable soup recipes! Quick tip: If not everyone in your household is a kale-fan, choose smaller leaf kale for a milder flavor and try it cooked in a soup. The other flavors in the soup mask the kale flavor. 3) Cabbage – Did you know there are over 400 different varieties of cabbage to choose from? The most popular varieties include green, red, savoy, Chinese cabbage, bok choy and napa cabbage. The variety in color allows for more variety in the nutrients cabbage contains such as vitamin C, fiber and cancer-fighting phytochemicals such as anthocyanins and glucosinolates. Enjoy cabbage steamed, boiled, braised, baked and fermented. Quick tip: Store whole head of cabbage in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to keep it fresh longer. 4) Beets – Beets may be available year-round, but they are at their best in the fall. Choose beets that are firm, smooth with bright crisp greens. Beets are a good source of folate and betaine. These nutrients work together to help lower blood levels of homocysteine, which can increase your risk for heart disease. Beets can be roasted, steamed, boiled or even juiced! Quick tip: Beets stain! Take caution when preparing these nutrient packed jewels. 5) Acorn Squash – The perfect single serving squash! This gourd is packed full of vitamins. In fact, 1-cup of acorn squash equates to 37% of the daily value for vitamin C and almost 20% of the daily value for vitamin A! Roasting is a popular way to prepare this vegetable; however, read below to find a recipe that allows you enjoy this delectable squash, morning, noon or night.
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Good Neighbor Healthcare Center aims to be more than good neighbor tered medical home model, which focuses on comprehensive and patient-centered care, with a focus on ensuring patients see the same doctors consistently to help guide patients. “The provider gets to know them and their unique situations and is able to help educate them about their health and assist them in taking control,” Peperone said. “Unlike other places where you come in and have no idea who you’re going to see, the patient has their own doctor they’re going to see.” Each of the healthcare divisions offers modernized technology, featuring digital health records that can be shared among doctors and staff members in the same building, Peperone said. This is advantageous for those seeking a more complete healthcare resource without having to travel from facility to facility, as doctors can refer patients to others with little to no delay. “We really believe that the way we provide services is really the way most healthcare is going to be delivered in the
future,” Peperone said. Good Neighbor Healthcare Center is located at 190 Heights Blvd. For more information, visit www.gnhc.org or call 713-529-3597. The center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
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For doctors, nurses, administrators and other staff at the Good Neighbor Healthcare Center in the Heights, the vision for a healthier community is a very personal mission. As a non-profit organization and one of the few federally qualified healthcare centers, the center has to meet specific standards and deliver certain services aimed at low income, uninsured or underinsured population, especially Spanish-speaking citizens. However, the center’s staff wants local residents in the Heights to know they offer services across all income brackets and age groups, director of communications Jerry Peperone said. “We have full dentistry, optometry with the help of students and faculty at the University of Houston, full family medicine, including pre and post-natal and we also offer behavioral health,” Peperone said. The center receives money primarily in three ways, with
the main source of funds coming from the federal government due to its federal qualification, chief medical officer Dr. Mary Rae said. “We also receive funds from donors, predominantly through United Way, but we apply for grants with multiple other agencies and institutions as well,” Rae said. “The third comes from what we collect from patients who pay what is designated on a sliding scale and from insurance.” The center itself is experiencing a reinvigorated approach to the community, due in part to the recent appointment of Ann Thielke as CEO in May and its recent accreditation by the Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Rae said the accreditation is particularly important as staff and administrators worked hard to bring their standards up to meet the credentials, and the accreditation lasts for three years. “It’s a real feather in our cap,” Peperone said. Rae also said that what makes the center stand out is that it follows the patient-cen-
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Are You Just Done? Learn Local raises funds for Hogg MS Razorback Band Last year, Learn Local committed to raising $10,000 for the Hogg M.S. Razorback Band. Not to toot their own horn, but they delivered. Hogg’s Band Director, Mr. Sells, is pictured above with the
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Skye Fest 2015 hosts succesful Heights festival The Skye McCole Bartusiak Foundation successfully completed its first operational activities by awarding three grants of $500 each on Aug. 10 to Houston filmmakers participating in the 48 Hour Film Project and by producing Skye Fest 2015, a film and music fair fundraising benefit that raised $3000, on Aug. 22. The mission of the Foundation is to provide professional and personal support to emerging artists with initial emphasis on residents of Texas.
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The sports. Saturday, September 12, 2015 • Page 7B
Photo by Jonathan Garris Quarterback Michael Keating rushes past Strake Jesuit defenders during last week’s game at NRG Stadium in front of a crowd of about 10,000 spectators.
File Photo The Scarborough Spartans defeated KIPP Sunnyside, Sept. 4, 18-14. The win ends the football program’s losing streak since 2009.
Football: St. Thomas defeats Football: Scarborough earns Strake Jesuit at NRG Stadium its first victory since 2009 By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com Late game heroics pulled the St. Thomas High School Eagles above the Strake Jesuit Crusaders last week as the schools faced off against one another at NRG Stadium, with St. Thomas winning in the final seconds of the game, 42 to 35. The Eagles were able to erase three deficits throughout the back-and-forth matchup, en route to a wild finish in the fourth quarter. At the end of the first half, Strake Jesuit led STH 21-14 with both teams slugging it out for the rest of the game. St. Thomas’ offense was bol-
stered by quarterback Michale Keating, who rushed nearly 30 times for over 100 yards and throwing for nearly 280 yards throughout the game. It would be Drew Guidroz who would catch the winning pass in the final moments of the game and a last-ditch effort by Strake Jesuit on the ensuing punt return was unsuccessful. On St. Thomas’ website, head coach Tim Fitzpatrick offered plenty of praise for his team and his home crowd, which totaled a combined 10,000 people alongside faithful fans of Strake Jesuit. “[Keating’s] a baller,” Fitzpatrick said on St. Thomas’ homepage. “Always looking to make something happen.
With his ability to scramble it allows some of those routes to develop. The coverage breaks down and the receivers don’t just stop and watch. They’re breaking to open areas and that’s what [Guidroz] did. Kudos to the kids. Great night to be an eagle.” With the win, STH improves to a 2-0 record ahead of its away game against the Sante Fe High School Indians (1-1), located at 16000 Highway 6, Sante Fe., 7 p.m. on Sept. 11. According to the STH website, the Eagles start the season 20 for the fourth straight year, have now won seven straight and 25 of their last 26 regular season games.
By Jonathan Garris jgarris@theleadernews.com In this year’s football preview, Scarborough Head Football Coach, Keith Alex, boldly stated that the program was going in a different direction and the streak would end this year. Coach Alex and the Spartans did just that on Sept. 4, against KIPP Sunnyside, taking the win 18-14. “The game was a battle,” Coach Alex said. “The guys kept plugging away and kept fighting.” A big defensive line is where Coach Alex gives a nod to. The Spartan defense helped Senior Running Back,
Jakobe Watson to shine, with his biggest running game, roughly at 125 yards. “We’ve talked about this all year,” Coach Alex said. “We had to get the kids dedicated and put in the work to get a better product on the field. The Seniors paved the way to this victory and the underclassmen are going to build on this for the program.” Looking at the big picture and what this win means for the Spartan community and program is what Scarborough Athletic Director, Martin Wall, is most proud of. “I couldn’t be happier for the Scarborough community and the kids out there working everyday to help build
this football program,” Wall said. “All the credit in the world to Coach Alex and his staff for putting the belief in these kids that winning will happen with the commitment they’ve shown.” Coach Alex also said the win was huge for the team, but also for the school and community. The win doesn’t stop here, though. Coach Alex said he and his Spartans have a long road ahead of them, but are going to build off of this win and are going to keep grinding. Next, the Spartans face Huntington 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Dyer stadium.
Houston Heights Women’s Club donates school uniforms By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader When founding members of the Houston Heights Woman’s Club adopted their constitution and by-Laws in 1905, the women included a commitment to “aid and encourage the charitable and educational interests of the Houston Heights.” Late last month, the club continued to live up to its name, donating 1,000 pieces of school uniforms to students in need attending nine different area schools. The donations were collected from the community at large, lovingly laundered by HHWC members, then gifted to institutions such as Love Elementary School, Hogg Middle School and Reagan High School. Nearly 50 percent of the uniforms collected were new. This fact, combined with the number of items, made the uniform drive a great success and appreciated by numerous families. Due to growth and
wear, a child may go through several uniforms in a school year. With the average uniform costing between $12 and $18 per child, the value of the HHWC’s donation is well north of $12,000. Furthermore, about 80 percent of the students in the Houston Independent School District qualify for the subsidized breakfast and lunch program. It’s a safe assumption that these same families have difficulty facing the cost of new uniforms, particularly when there are several children to consider, several times a year. “It is rewarding to know that this helps alleviate some stress on families,” stated HHWC board member, Viula Torgerson, “Families who are already stretched thin. It helps the kids go off to school feeling more confident and ready to learn. It also takes some of the burden of caring for kids’ material needs off of the schools. Administrators at local schools have described the need as
‘bottomless.’” “Love Elementary is grateful to the Houston Heights Woman’s Club for their donation of the student uniforms,” said Robert Chavarria, Principal at Love. “The club reflects the partnerships that are a definite asset of the Heights community. Organizations such as the Heights Association, Heights Rotary, Tommy Vaughn Ford, and the woman’s club are just a few of those willing to do what is asked in an effort to help the students in our schools. Other communities could use the Heights as a role model.” Each year, HHWC members
dedicate thousands of hours and an immeasurable amount of talent to better the community. Much like the neighborhood HHWC members call home, the club’s diverse membership includes women of different generations, backgrounds, and cultures, with a shared objective: building an outstanding community. “I love that, even though we
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Photo by Kim Hogstrom Robert Chavarria (L), Principal of Love Elementary School, extends his gratitude to members of the Houston Heights Woman’s Club for their generous donation of school uniforms.
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