Heart Month 2012 With Methodist Heart Services

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Did you know that February is American Heart Month? Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the U.S. for men and women, and we at Methodist Healthcare cannot stress enough the importance of taking preventative measures against heart attacks. One of the best ways to take control of your health and prevent becoming a statistic is by having licensed healthcare professionals (for a free physician referral call DoctorSource at 210-575-0355) take a look at your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and other critical heart/lipid measures so they can assess your level of risk.

That’s why Methodist Heart Services celebrates Heart Month by offering the comprehensive HeartCheck® Health Fair that will provide the following FREE services:

• Complete Lipid Profile* (Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
• Blood Pressure Check
• Diabetes and Nutrition Education
• Glucose Check
• Body Mass Index Assessment
• Ask a Registered Nurse Booth
• New Diabetes Shoe Fitting Program provided by Walgreens
*Participants must not eat for 12 hours prior to screening!

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:00-11:30 AM
Where: Y Living Center (YMCA) 835 W. Southcross (off IH-35 & W. Southcross)

This event is open to the public for those 15 years old and up. No registration required. Call the Methodist Healthcare Healthline at 210-575-0355 for more information.

In addition to the HeartCheck® Health Fair, Methodist Healthcare invites you to attend our FREE Cardiac Connections seminars and health screenings throughout February, (click here for a PDF flyer with the complete list) where you can learn more about the signs, symptoms, and procedures that are associated with heart disease. These events are FREE to attend, and offer giveaways and refreshments only for those who RSVP through the Methodist Healthcare Healthline at 210-575-0355.

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SMOOTH SAILING FOR YOUR CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
When: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 6 p.m.
Where: Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, First Floor Classroom One, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd.
Presented by Matthew Sideman, M.D.
Vascular disease includes any condition affecting the circulatory system. Join us as Dr. Sideman discusses signs, symptoms and treatment for vascular disease

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REACHING YOUR HEART THROUGH YOUR WRIST: A New Twist on Cardiac Caths
When: Friday, February 10, 2012, 9 – 10 a.m.
Where: Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Presented by Sridevi Pitta, MD
Learn about new innovative procedures with Cardiac Catheterizations, including the radial approach. Dr. Pitta will be here to discuss the procedure and its benefits.

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IS YOUR HEART SENDING YOU AN S.O.S.?
When: Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, 1310 McCullough Ave, Classroom Two
Presented by Roger Muse, MD
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected rapid cardiac death. Are there signs and symptoms that can be detected to prevent death? Dr. Muse will discuss what you need to know about sudden cardiac death.

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FIGHT LIKE A GIRL! LEARN ABOUT WOMEN’S SYMPTOMS FOR HEART DISEASE
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12 Noon
Where: D.R. Semmes Family YMCA at TriPoint, 3233 North St. Mary’s St., Classroom
Presented by Ramavathi Nandyala, MD
Women differ from men when it comes to many things, including heart disease. Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases are different for women. Dr. Nandyala will discuss what you need to know about women and heart disease. Join us as she answers the age-old question of how women are different than men, especially when it comes to the heart.

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HER HEART™ – FREE WOMEN AND HEART DIISEASE SEMINAR, HEART HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATION AND LUNCH
When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Methodist Texsan Hospital, 3rd Floor Bluebonnet Room, 6700 IH 10 West
Presented by Renee Fletcher, MSN, RN, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Learn about women and heart disease during our educational seminar. Renee Fletcher, RN, will discuss how heart disease affects women. Chef Mark Marin and Donna Kahn, MBAHCM, CDM, CFPP of Metropolitan Methodist Hospital will whip up a heart healthy dish during a cooking demonstration.

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AUGUSTHEART HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY SCREENING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
When: Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m. – Noon
Where: Methodist Boerne Emergency Center, a Department of Methodist Hospital, 3rd Floor Medical Office Building, 134 Menger Springs Rd, Boerne, 78006
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people. Methodist Healthcare is partnering with AugustHeart to provide screenings for young athletes, ages 14 – 18. A parental waiver must be signed in order for the athlete to receive a heart screening. Please visit www.augustheart.org to download the waiver and to find out more information about AugustHeart and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Registration is required.

This screening is free but registration is required. Visit www.augustheart.org to RSVP!

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Methodist Hospital Welcomes New CEO

Gay Nord, CEO - Methodist Hospital

Please join us in welcoming Gay Nord to the Methodist Healthcare family as the new Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital.

Gay came to us from HCA Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Kansas where she has served as CEO for more than two years. During her tenure, Gay made substantial strides in moving her Overland Park team toward a culture of excellence. She made noticeable improvements in patient, physician, and employee satisfaction as well as great progress in advancing quality indicators, ranking in the 90th percentile in the areas of heart attack, pneumonia, and surgical care. In addition, the hospital was above target in all their Meaningful Use measures. Physician satisfaction advanced to the 88th percentile and her employee engagement scores went from the third to the second quartile within HCA. She also led the division to growth in earnings and market share in service lines including neurosciences, neonatology, and cardiovascular care.

Gay also served as CEO of HCA Kingwood Medical Center in Houston from 2004 to 2009, where she increased the hospital’s admission rate by 40 percent in a highly competitive market. Gay also achieved unprecedented employee satisfaction results with Kingwood being named among the “Best Places to Work” by the Houston Business Journal in 2008. Her strong history in physician relations helped move physician satisfaction from third to the first quartile within her first few years at Kingwood. Prior to her tenure at Kingwood, Gay served as CEO at HCA West Houston Medical Center for two years after being promoted from Associate Administrator. In her early career in health care administration, Gay served in various positions at Tenet’s Park Plaza Hospital in Houston. She holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Woman’s University in the Texas Medical Center (Houston) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston.

Gay is no stranger to Texas, she is a native Texan and happy to be moving closer to her hometown of Houston.

September Events

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Methodist Healthcare is proud to offer the following FREE events to the community. RSVP is required by calling the Methodist Healthcare Healthline at 210-575-0355.

 

Join us September 27 at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

 

MOMMY’S NIGHT OUT  – Fashion Show, Shopping, Education and More!

Benefitting the March of Dimes

Tuesday, September 27, 6 to 9 p.m.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Call 210-575-0355 to RSVP for this FREE event!

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., First Floor 

Calling all MOMMIES-TO-BE! Join us for fun, fashion and fabulous cocktails (non-alcoholic, of course)!

· FASHION SHOW by Rolling Oaks Mall

· Vendors and shopping
· Beauty and fashion tips
· Snacks and beverages
· Free gift for first 250 guests
· Childbirth education classes
· Door prizes and more!

 

Please call the Methodist Healthcare HealthLine at 210-575-0355 to RSVP for these FREE seminars.

What an OB/Gyn Wants You to Know About Pelvic Pain
Wednesday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Braundera Family YMCA, 9606 Bandera Rd.

Presented by Beatriz Garcia Stamps, M.D., Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Most women will experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. Some will be acute pain, or pain that exists for a short period of time. Some will be chronic pain, or pain existing for more than a couple of months. Pelvic pain can exist in women of all ages and may be a symptom of a preexisting medical condition. Join Dr. Stamps as she discusses what you need to know about pelvic pain and answers your questions.

 

Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer Gene
Wednesday, September 21 at 6 p.m.
Methodist Healthcare System Office
8109 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio, TX, Classroom One

Presented by Amita Patnaik, M.D., Oncologist
Join Dr. Patnaik as she discusses steps you can take to reduce your risk of breast cancer. Learn about signs and symptoms, screening techniques and treatments available after you or a loved one have been diagnosed. Studies show that heredity can increase your risk. Dr. Patnaik will discuss a breast cancer gene test that can help assess whether or not you have a higher probability of developing breast cancer. You won’t want to miss this important presentation.

 

Da Vinci® Hysterectomy: Redefining Medicine in 2011
Thursday, September 22 at 6 p.m.
TriPoint YMCA, 3233 North Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX, Meeting Room One

 Presented by Jose Garcia, M.D., Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Today, many gynecological conditions can be treated with da Vinci® hysterectomy. This minimally invasive procedure utilizes a surgical robot and requires only a few small incisions, so you can get back to life faster — without the usual recovery following major surgery. To learn why a da Vinci® hysterectomy may be your best treatment option, join Dr. Garcia for this informative presentation.

 

Methodist Texsan Hospital goes Tobacco Free!

Terri Pointon, RN

 Methodist Healthcare is proud that all of our campuses and facilities are tobacco free. After the purchase of Texsan in January, employees were notified the facility would go tobacco free in July. On July 6, Methodist Texsan Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital celebrated its independence from tobacco by offering “cold turkey” sandwiches to employees. One of the hospital’s employees, Terri Pointon knew it was time to quit. She took time to speak with us about her decision:

 Terri Pointon, RN stopped smoking on her dad’s 80th birthday last month. As a registered nurse for 31 years, Terri knew smoking was unhealthy and saw the effect it had on many patients she encountered over the years. While her mother and father quit smoking several years ago, she finally decided it was time to quit after both her husband and 25-year-old daughter quit on June 1. After smoking for 35 years, she decided to go “cold turkey” on June 3, her father’s birthday. She is certain that her parents are living healthier lives now that they no longer smoke and she’s very happy with her decision. “I think about smoking every day. But I feel better when I wake up in the morning. I’m not so tired all the time. My skin is clearing up!” Terri shared. A month later, Terri is happy she is still tobacco free.

 And we are just as happy for her! Thank you, Terri for sharing your story and we hope you inspire others to quit, as well!