By Drew Munhausen The U.S. is potentially on track for one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity has been elevated for eight straight weeks. As of the publication date of this blog, an estimated 9.7 million people have gotten sick [Continue Reading]
Top Ten List: 2019’s Most Popular and Impactful Blogs
In 2020, a new chapter for Memorial Hermann begins as we start a new year and a new decade. Memorial Hermann is taking a moment to look back at some of our blog posts that resonated most with readers. May these stories inspire and uplift your spirit as we head into 2020. When Strep Throat [Continue Reading]
Saving Austyn’s Arm
By Natasha Barrett One little girl and her mother stood at their hospital room door eagerly waiting. “He’s right there!” another girl yelled. The dog’s furry tail wagged happily from side to side while walking down the hallway of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital as kids waited to catch a glimpse of Dexter, the golden retriever [Continue Reading]
How Early Lung Cancer Screening Saved One Man’s Life
By Drew Munhausen Larry McDonald started smoking when he was in high school. “It just started on a whim,” McDonald said. “My parents smoked, so it was easy to get cigarettes. My friends smoked. I didn’t really think of it as a big deal.” McDonald smoked for more than 30 years. He tried to quit [Continue Reading]
Follow-Up Friday: Preparing For a Marathon after Losing 215 Pounds
By Drew Munhausen A challenge to eat 18 hot dogs in one sitting at a Houston Astros game eventually led Amer Ismail to completely change his lifestyle. Healthy eating and a more active exercise routine led Ismail to lose more than 215 pounds. Ismail always dreamed of living an active lifestyle. According to Ismail, he [Continue Reading]
Battling and Overcoming Sarcoma During Her Senior Year, Grace Graduates as Valedictorian
By Drew Munhausen Grace Mosby had been a dancer all of her life. An overall top student in her class at Stratford High School, Mosby was also an officer on the school’s drill team. It’s common for dancers to experience soreness from time to time, so Mosby powered through the pain she began to feel [Continue Reading]