They feature real patients, real stories and are now real winners. Baylor Health Care System’s advertising campaign titled “Real Patients, Real Stories” won Platinum in the Best Branding Campaign from HealthLeaders Media's annual awards event held in Chicago this fall.
Unique Return to Work Lab allows the cardiac rehabilitation team at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital to return patients to strenuous activities.
It was 25 years ago that Baylor Health Care System chose to perform a highly publicized liver transplant on five-year-old Amie Garrison, a personal ward of then-First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Baylor Health Care System is reaching out to the traditionally underserved neighborhood, transforming a local recreation center into the area’s first and only diabetes health and wellness institute. South Dallas residents are 30 percent more likely to be admitted to a hospital due to diabetes or a diabetes-related condition than other city residents.
Think a physical disability such as a spinal cord injury can stop someone from water skiing, sailing or golfing? Just ask Lea Stewart, she does it every year at the annual End of Summer Bash, put on by RISE Adventures, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promote independence for the physically challenged population through sports, recreation and outdoor events. This year’s event will offer more than 20 adapted sporting activities and is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What should a consumer look for in a bariatric program? Here are five tips from Stephen Hamn, M.D., medical director of the weight loss surgery program at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Michael Ramsay, M.D., F.R.C.A., president of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and chief of the department of anesthesiology and pain management at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, has been elected president of the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS), a renowned multidisciplinary organization comprised of more than 700 international members specializing in hepatology, surgery, anesthesia, critical care, radiology, and pathology.
By conducting a mammogram, a low-dose x-ray of the breasts, doctors can identify cancerous tumors well before a woman even feels a lump. But mammograms are only as effective as their tools: results can be skewed if the machines don't meet federal guidelines. How can you be sure that a mammography machine has passed its latest inspection?
"Where care lodges, sleep will never lie," says Shakespeare in Romeo and Juliet. Today, millions of Americans can attest to his insight. According to a poll from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), 27 percent of Americans say personal finances, the economy or unemployment concerns are keeping them awake at night.
Summer brings sun, fun"”and some health risks, if you aren't careful. Here's how to keep the "good" in the "good ol' summertime."
Just a few short years ago, if you wanted to buy organic food, you had to make a special trip to an out-of-the-way grocery store. Today, organic products are, well, cropping up all over the place. Are they really worth the higher price or is it just another marketing maneuver?
Jacques Banchereau, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR), was recently named as the recipient of the Dana Foundation Award in Human Immunology Research by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI). Dr. Banchereau was presented with the award at the 96th Annual Meeting of the AAI this month.
Scientists at Baylor Institute for Immunology Research (BIIR) in Dallas, part of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and the Baylor Health Care System, announced today that they received a renewal of a multi-million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to design new vaccines to prevent influenza"”including swine flu (H1N1).
What's a guy to do? While prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing has been the standard screening tool for prostate cancer for several decades, results of a study recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine question the effectiveness of PSA screening in reducing death from prostate cancer. But many urologists argue that men should not be swayed from getting the test"”it still saves lives.
Thanks to the 24-hour media coverage about swine flu, we're all aware that a potential flu pandemic could be nigh. But before you stock up on face masks and hand sanitizer, it's important to put some things in perspective.
Routine vaccination of children has helped eliminate or greatly reduce many devastating illnesses, including measles, polio, whooping cough and diphtheria. But vaccinations are not just for children, they're for adults, too.
Although it is commonly thought that children who suffer from asthma miss more school than their peers, a new study suggests this is not the case when symptoms are well-controlled with the supervision of school nurses.
While improving your self-esteem and lowering your pants size are significant benefits of weight-loss surgery, the health benefits can be dramatic. Nick Nicholson, M.D., weight loss surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, explains how the surgery can actually improve certain health conditions.
Ah, spring is in the air"”and so are billions of grains of pollen released from grasses, trees and flowering plants. They're the culprit behind seasonal allergies, the "hay fever" many people experience with its stuffy and runny nose, sneezing, coughing and itching. But allergies don't have to keep you from firing up the lawn mower, trimming trees, working in the garden or building that new patio.
Pamela Scott, vice president of supply chain management for Baylor Health Care System, was recently honored with the Corris Boyd Leadership and Diversity Award by the Federation of American Hospitals (FAH). The award recognizes individuals or companies that have made an outstanding contribution in fostering leadership and workplace diversity in the health care industry.
For the estimated 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, pain relief may come with a cherry on top. According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries, in pill form, may be a promising pain-reliever for this common and debilitating form of arthritis.
Good sleep equals good health, says Raul Noriega, manager of the Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. Yet more than half of women report problems with insomnia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, "women's lack of sleep affects nearly every aspect of their time-pressed lives, leaving them late for work, stressed out, tired and with little time for friends." What's going on? There are several factors, Noriega says, and all relate to poor sleep hygiene.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has awarded Alan Menter, M.D., Chief of Dermatology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Director of Psoriasis Research at the Baylor Research Institute (BRI), a Presidential Citation. He received the honor for his leadership in the development of guidelines for the management of psoriasis which will lead to better patient care and safety.
Maybe you're in love. Perhaps it was something you ate. Or maybe you're experiencing hunger pangs. Your stomach and other digestive organs experience a wide range of feelings"”and not all of them are pleasant. But when should you worry? Here are five things you need to know about digestive disorders.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States with more than 140,000 cases diagnosed each year. It is also one of the most preventable cancers. Since March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to schedule that colonoscopy you've been putting off. To help calm your fears, Dale Burleson, M.D., colorectal surgeon on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, explains the details of the test"”it's not as scary as some people think.
Baylor was recently awarded a $1.7 million grant from The Merck Company Foundation to enhance and expand diabetes care by developing community collaborations throughout Dallas County. Known as The Diabetes Equity Project, the program is part of The Merck Company Foundation's Alliance to Reduce Disparities in Diabetes Healthcare.
Officials with Baylor Health Care System announced today that Bernard Brigonnet will join the Baylor Research Institute (BRI) as vice president and chief operating officer, effective Feb. 1. Under his leadership, the institute will further pursue the development of its unique research technologies in areas such as immunology, transplantation, metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease and colon cancer, to name a few.
Joel T. Allison, FACHE, president/CEO of Baylor Health Care System in Dallas, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Texas Hospital Association's Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration, the organization's highest honor for an individual.
For most of us, the holidays are a non-stop food fest that challenges our resolve to eat healthy. From office parties and cookie exchanges to holiday parties and tasty gifts, the temptations are all around. But holiday challenges are even greater for people who have undergone weight loss surgery.
Residents of South Dallas' Frazier neighborhood enjoyed food, fun and fellowship at a holiday party hosted by Baylor Health Care System on Dec. 18. But amid the holiday cheer, they also got a chance to voice their opinions on how to change health care in America. As part of President-elect Barack Obama's recent grass-roots initiative to find ways to reform health care, the event was held at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center, the future site of Baylor's new diabetes clinic"”the Diabetes Health and Wellness Institute at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center.
Santa Claus, a.k.a. Kris Kringle, was declared "fit for duty" yesterday at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas after undergoing his annual physical. At the news conference to announce the results of his exam, doctors gave him a clean bill of health and said not to worry"¦he is in good shape to make his trip around the world next week.
Rowland K. Robinson, president of Baylor Health Care System Foundation, announced today that Evelyn Y. Davis, Shareholder Advocate, and the Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation are jointly making a generous gift to support Riggs Emergency Department at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.
Risks versus rewards: it's a simple equation we often use in making decisions. For women considering mammography, the decision should be easy, according to Scott Woomer, M.D., breast radiologist and interventionalist on the medical staff at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. But a 2007 report from the American Cancer Society shows that more women are putting it off.
When it comes to pure satisfaction, Black Friday shopping deals take a backseat to the savory leftovers on the day after Thanksgiving. There's just nothing better than that cold turkey sandwich with a side of your mother's sweet potatoes chased down with a slice of pumpkin pie. But for some people, the leftovers aren't savory, but sickening "“ literally.
You know the drill: join the family for feasting on a high-fat, carbohydrate-filled meal followed by a generous slice of pumpkin pie. Regret"”brought on by the growing storm in your stomach"”begins before you even make your way to the couch. While some people sleep off their heartburn, others are roused by alarming symptoms. The pain in their chest "“ is it heartburn or heart attack? The symptoms are similar, but the health consequences differ dramatically.
That pain in your legs when you climb the stairs could indicate something far more serious than your age, lack of exercise or couch potato status. You could be one of the 8 to 12 million people in the United States with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) "“ a disease of the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain.
Pink is all the rage in October as money and awareness are raised for the most common cancer for women (other than skin cancer) during Breast Cancer Awareness month. But what about some attention for one of the most common cancers in men? Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, according to the American Cancer Society. Now men in Plano, TX have a support group to share their concerns and raise awareness.
Armed with the knowledge that they have a defective gene that increases their risk of developing breast cancer, a growing number of women are taking a pre-emptive strike by opting for a bilateral mastectomy (the surgical removal of both breasts). These pro-active women are known as "pre-vivors."
With goals of reducing cancer to a chronic disease and ultimately finding a cure, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas will formally announce today that it is developing North Texas' first dedicated cancer hospital along with a new outpatient cancer center that will be the largest in Texas. The new 450,000-square-foot cancer center is scheduled to open in 2011, and construction of the dedicated cancer hospital will begin in 2010 with completion scheduled for 2013.
When is the last time you got vaccinated? If you're like most Americans it's been years, maybe even decades. In fact the Centers for Disease Control has warned that far too few American adults are being vaccinated against serious, even deadly diseases.
It's often labeled attention deficit disorder, but experts say what may be the real problem behind thousands of children's behavior problems could actually be sleep apnea.
Is your long, daily commute causing you pain? According to experts, hours in the car can create more than stress"”it can actually cause carpal tunnel syndrome.
After surgery for scoliosis, Terri Sanders discovered a love of mountain racing. Many people believe, as Sanders did, that they have to live with their scoliosis. But two years ago she met with Alexis Shelokov, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and medical director of the Baylor Scoliosis Center. He explained how new surgical treatments could fuse vertebrae in her back, easing both her pain and the increasing curve in her spine.
Currently, there are at least 200 energy drinks on the market and it's now a billion dollar industry. So is it bad to get an energy drink buzz?
Unexplained skin irritations, itchy rashes"”it happens to millions of Americans and many say they have no idea what causes the breakouts. According to experts jewelry allergies are not only extremely common, but very simple to prevent.
When the weather is nice, sports beckon. But before you strap on water skis or start a full-on sprint to home plate, get yourself ready. Keeping injuries at bay can keep you on the field, or on the water, for the full season.
Eating out can be a treat. But on vacation, you'll likely find yourself eating out three times a day for a week or more"”so you need to find ways to work healthy choices into your trip. Elizabeth Schaub, R.D., dietitian at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, offers these ideas.
Buying chicken these days is not like it used to be. With labels like "100 percent natural," "organic," "grain-fed," and "free range," many consumers don't really know what they're buying.
They're definitely in style"”but according to doctors"”heavy earrings can be a dangerous fashion accessory from which more and more women are seeking surgery.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 66 percent of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese. Faced with conditions of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, many Americans are shopping for bariatric surgery to help manage these conditions and, in some cases, cure them. What should a consumer look for in a bariatric program? Here are five tips from Nick Nicholson, M.D.
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