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Stroke: The Female Factor
News & Events Letting Hope Soar celebrates cancer survivors.
events All events take place at: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital 18220 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070 Our events are free. Please register now to reserve your seat. Space is limited. To register, call 281.737.2500. Father & Son Symposium Join medical experts from Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for an evening of father-son bonding while learning about issues facing boys ages 10 to 14. See page 5 for details. Date: Thursday, June 25 Time: 6–8 p.m. Location: Conference Center, First Floor COMMUNITY STROKE FESTIVAL AND LECTURE Learn the signs and symptoms of stroke and take a free stroke risk assessment. Breakfast will be served during the lecture. Date: Saturday, May 16 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Location: Swadesh Khurana Healing Garden, North Pavilion, Fourth Floor
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Introducing neurosurgeon Dr. Glenn B. Anderson
Cancer Survivors Day Celebration and Balloon Release Honor survivors of cancer at a celebratory luncheon and hear a survivor’s story. Afterward, join us for the Letting Hope Soar balloon release. Date: Friday, June 12 Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m. Location: Swadesh Khurana Healing Garden, North Pavilion, Fourth Floor Weight Loss Seminars Learn more about bariatric surgery and the benefits of choosing Houston Methodist Willowbrook weight loss solutions. Date: Wednesday, April 8 Time: 6 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Dexter Turnquest, bariatric medical director Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: Noon Presenter: Dr. Todd A. Worley, bariatric surgeon Call 281.737.2500 or visit methodistwillowbrook.com/ weightloss for additional dates.
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Glenn B. Anderson, medical director of neurosurgery. Dr. Glenn B. Anderson His 13 years of experience in neurosurgery includes extensive work with brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms and spinal surgery. He also treats nerve issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome. Anderson earned his medical degree and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Alberta in Canada. He is board-certified in neurosurgery in both the United States and Canada. To learn more about Anderson or to schedule an appointment, call 281.737.2500. Join Anderson at a free seminar on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. to learn about how the latest advances in neurosurgery can reduce the impact of stroke. Call 281.737.2500 to register.
Round-the-Clock Care in Cypress Cypress residents will soon have access to Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital’s leading emergency care services — close to home. Houston Methodist Cypress Emergency Care Center is less than a year away from opening its doors. The new facility will be located on the northwest corner of Highway 290 and Fairfield Creek Drive, near the Mueschke Road exit. The emergency care center — open 24 hours a day, seven days a week — will be equipped to treat ill and injured patients of all ages, including children. The 9,600-squarefoot facility will have 10 treatment rooms, general radiology capabilities including X-ray, computerized tomography imaging (CT), ultrasound, and full on-site laboratory services.
“Houston Methodist is excited to expand our presence and offer our high-quality health care services in the growing Cypress area,” said Beryl Ramsey, chief executive officer, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and senior vice president, Houston Methodist. “This center will provide an efficient emergency care experience, specifically designed with the patient in mind, and will bring to the area the compassionate care and service our community has come to expect from Houston Methodist.” Houston Methodist Cypress Emergency Care Center will be staffed with board-certified emergency medicine physicians
specializing in emergency care, working alongside trained nursing and ancillary staff with extensive experience in emergency care. For conditions requiring hospital admission or further evaluation, the staff will facilitate transfers to Houston Methodist Willowbrook or a facility with the appropriate level of care. The center is scheduled to open in fall 2015.
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With spring being peak season for strawberries, try this recipe for a refreshing, delicious, low-fat smoothie. Ingredients
Instructions
2 ( 6-ounce) containers strawberry yogurt (low-fat or nonfat optional)
Place all ingredients in a blender. Cover, and blend on high speed until smooth, about a minute. Pour into glasses; serve immediately. Garnish with sliced strawberries and fresh mint if desired.
1c up fresh peaches or 1 cup frozen peaches or 1 cup nectarine, pitted and sliced 1 cup fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced 1 cup crushed ice Nutritional information
Makes two servings. Each serving contains: 229 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0.1 g monounsaturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g dietary fiber, 6 g protein.
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Fitness Foils For every favorite springtime sport, there’s an injury that can keep you sidelined. Learn how to prevent the pain and stay in the game.
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or many of us, springtime means playtime. The sun is shining and the fields, paths and courts beckon. But one wrong move or too many years of pounding the pavement can leave you couch-ridden. Here, we take a look at some of the most common sports injuries and how you can avoid them.
you love: Tennis You’re at risk for: Elbow pain
An injury so common it has its own name, tennis elbow is a condition caused by overuse of the arm, forearm and hand muscles. The weak grip strength and burning pain aren’t actually due to an injured elbow — these symptoms are telltale signs of damage to the forearm muscle that helps stabilize the wrist when the elbow is straight (during a ground stroke, for example). When this muscle is weakened from overuse, microscopic tears form in the tendon where it attaches to the joint, leading to inflammation and pain. Get back in the game: Up to 95 percent of patients have success with nonsurgical treatment, but the first step is to put down the racket for a while. In addition to taking a break, drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen reduce pain and swelling. Be sure to have your tennis equipment checked for proper fit, too. Stiffer rackets that are more loosely strung may reduce stress on the forearm.
you love: Running
pulled off the bone, an inflammation of the muscle or a combination of the two. Fortunately, experts agree on one aspect of shin splints: how to treat them. Get back in the game: When splints strike, stop running or decrease your distance, depending on the extent of the pain. From there, be sure to ice your shin regularly to decrease inflammation, practice proper stretching and try cross training like cycling, swimming or yoga. When you return to your regular running schedule, work your way up by increasing mileage slowly — aim for a 10 percent increase each week. Wear the right shoes for your feet and try to avoid hills and excessively hard surfaces.
you love: Cycling You’re at risk for: Knee pain
Cycling is practically the definition of a repetitive motion, with the average cyclist pedaling 3,600 times in an hour. No wonder cyclists often experience knee pain from overuse. One common problem, patellofemoral pain syndrome, occurs when the patella (kneecap) gets out of alignment, causing wear on cartilage and pain around the kneecap. Get back in the game: Knee injuries in cyclists are often caused by muscle imbalance. Exercises for the quadriceps and hips can strengthen the muscles that support the kneecap, keeping it in proper alignment. Ask a professional about your bike fit and cycling form. A seat that’s too high or low can cause injury, as can pedaling with your knees facing inward or outward. n
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Common Exercise Mistakes Feeling more sore than sculpted? You may be committing these workout no-nos.
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Going all-out, right away. Give your body about five minutes to warm up before you really hit it.
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Running the same route. Variety is the spice of life. Mix up your workouts with some cross training.
the stretching. 3 Skipping Always end a workout with a good stretch. Your legs will thank you in the morning.
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Playing through the pain. A little discomfort is good; actual pain is not. Respect your limits and give it a rest when you’re hurt. To find an orthopedics and sports medicine specialist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/ orthopedics or call 281.737.0999.
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You’re at risk for: Shin splints
Runners, admit it: You’re a wee bit crazy (in a good way, of course). Mile after mile, rain or shine, you pound away at that pavement. So it’s understandable that you refuse to let a little shin pain keep you from your daily sweat session. When it comes to the all-too-common shin splint, there’s no true consensus among experts as to its cause. Theories include small tears in the muscle that’s
Father & Son Symposium
Join medical experts from Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine for an evening of father-son bonding while learning about issues facing boys ages 10 to 14. Topics include peer pressure and puberty, as well as common sports injuries, including concussions. The Father & Son Symposium will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Dinner will be served. To register, call 281.737.2500.
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For His Eyes Only How much do you know about your health? Man up and take our quiz
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nough with the dirtsplattering off-road truck commercials. Want to know how to be a true man of action? Take charge of your health. This quick quiz will help you discover what you know about the top health risks for men.
1. True or false: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.
Answer: True. A 16-year study showed that men who skipped breakfast had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack or death from coronary heart disease. What you can do: In addition to eating your oatmeal, here’s how to have a tiptop ticker. Quit smoking (after one year of being smoke-free, your risk for heart disease is half that of a smoker’s), be physically active and follow a healthy diet (include fruit or veggies with every meal). Schedule an appointment with your health care provider to learn your ABCs — your A1C (blood sugar), blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Answer: Prostate cancer, which strikes one in six men, is the
3. Nothing is less manly than an enemy that won’t show its face. But that’s exactly what type 2 diabetes does. Do you know how many men in the United States have this “silent killer”?
A. 7 million B. 13 million C. 79 million Answer: B. Meanwhile, an estimated 79 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal. What you can do: Have your blood glucose tested to see whether you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes — and get active. A major national study showed that prediabetes patients who lost 7 percent of body weight (14 pounds for a 200-pound man) cut their risk for type 2 diabetes by more than half. n
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Attention, men: Looking for a doctor who understands your needs? Dr. Thomas T. Hoang and Dr. David J. Lim, board-certified urologists with Houston Methodist Urology Associates Dr. Thomas at Willowbrook, offer T. Hoang patients comprehensive medical care. Hoang focuses on men’s health, including testosterone replacement and surgical treatment of the prostate. In addition, he specializes in kidney stone surgery and prevention and is a trained Dr. David J. Lim practitioner of robotic-assisted surgery. Lim has practiced adult and pediatric urology since 1995. He focuses on kidney stone management, prostate disease and pediatric urology. Houston Methodist Urology Associates specialize in: K idney and bladder disorders and cancers T estosterone replacement S urgical treatment of the prostate P ediatric urology R econstructive urology U rinary tract infections V asectomies
Urology and You
Looking to have a vasectomy, testosterone replacement or treatment for another urology issue? To find a urologist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, call 281.737.2500.
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2. After skin cancer, ___________ cancer is the most common cancer in men.
second most prevalent cancer in men. But only about one in 36 men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die from it. What you can do: Houston Methodist recommends that men talk with their doctors about risks as well as the potential benefits and limitations of PSA (prostatespecific antigen) screening.
Men’s Health Specialists at Houston Methodist Urology Associates
Stroke: The Female Factor Learn about the risk factors that make women uniquely vulnerable to stroke
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id you know that stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer each year? Or that 55,000 more women than men will have a stroke in the coming year? If this is news to you, it is to many women: 40 percent said in a survey that they were only somewhat or not at all concerned about stroke, and most were not knowledgeable about risk factors. Women and men share some stroke risks, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and a personal or family history of stroke. But women also have risk factors that don’t affect men. For one, they generally live longer, and the odds of having a stroke increase with age. Guidelines recently introduced by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association outline the extra risks for women. Take note, and discuss these risks with your doctor.
Risks for Women
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If you’ve had preeclampsia — a common pregnancy complication that causes a sharp increase in blood pressure — your risk of having a stroke during your lifetime doubles. Your odds of developing high blood pressure are four times higher, which means your stroke risk increases, too. As a result, preeclampsia should be considered a risk factor throughout
your life. If you have high blood pressure, taking birth control pills can also increase your risk of stroke. Smoking is a stroke risk for everyone, but it’s multiplied if you are a woman prone to migraine headaches with aura. Other risk factors that tend to be more pronounced or more common in women than in men include high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, depression and emotional stress.
Reduce Your Risk
For both men and women, high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke. A stroke can occur when the increased pressure blocks or breaks vessel walls, stopping blood flow or causing blood to leak into the brain. To reduce your risk for stroke: • Understand your risk factors. Many of these, including smoking, drinking, obesity and high cholesterol, can be controlled with lifestyle changes. • Adopt a healthy diet. A low-fat, low-salt regimen that includes whole grains, fruits and vegetables can reduce elevated blood pressure. • Get your blood pressure checked annually. High blood pressure has no symptoms. • Slim down. Losing even 10 pounds can make a difference in blood pressure levels. n
Meet Dr. Amy Naquin-Chappel Dr. Amy NaquinChappel, a neurologist and the medical director of the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Stroke Dr. Amy Naquin-Chappel Program, is passionate about stroke care and prevention. She advises calling 911 if you or someone you know experiences any of the following symptoms: Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg (usually on one side) D ifficulty seeing in one or both eyes T rouble walking or maintaining balance Dizziness or confusion Problems talking or understanding speech Intense headache for no known reason To schedule an appointment with Naquin-Chappel, call 281.737.2500.
Stroke Awareness Breakfast
Bring someone you love to a free stroke risk assessment, lecture and breakfast on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. To reserve your seat, call 281.737.2500.
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