We, women, love our babies, but pregnancy…not as much. Particularly when the Texas summer seems to direct its heat and humidity specifically at us, we are ready to deliver and hold that little one in our arms. In the past, many women expected to be induced two weeks before and no longer than two weeks
Fun in the sun can include a variety of great outdoor activities and exercise, but remember that August is the hottest month of the year in Houston – and as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can be a result of exercising in the heat without adequate hydration or
Last month, 30 teachers shadowed healthcare professionals, construction crews and business professionals as a part of the Houston Independent School District’s “Linked Learning” program connecting classroom content to real world, industry experiences. Memorial Hermann was the lone healthcare representative to participate in the program, with Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital hosting four teachers from the Health
Sports-related injuries are the leading cause of injury among adolescents. Dual-fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon, Alfred Mansour, M.D., team physician for the NBA Houston Rockets, little league coach, parent of three and former NCAA All-American athlete, shares his tried-and-true advice for parents of kids with big dreams. How do you choose a
An estimated 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc, but sometimes numbers and statistics don’t accurately convey the harsh reality. One must witness the events first hand to truly understand the grave outcomes of drinking and driving. That’s the goal
This summer, remember the benefits of physical activity and take time to start an exercise regimen. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, physical activity has been shown to lower risks of death, heart disease and stroke as well as its risk factors and certain cancers (colon, breast, lung, endometrial). Physical fitness
Miracles are performed every day at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. However, rarely is there a miracle as unique as the story of twin sisters Emily and Caitlin Copeland, and today they are sharing that story for the first time in 18 years. Caitlin and Emily may seem like your average identical twin sisters. Besides their
It seems that most people living in Houston suffer from some degree of nasal or eye allergies. You might have even heard someone say “if you live in Houston and you don’t have allergies, just wait.” Itchy, watery and irritated eyes, stuffy, runny nose, post-nasal drip, and frequent sneezing – What can be done about
9:50 PM: Jerry is an IRONMAN! He’s greeted by his wife Jenny at the finish line after a grueling 140.6 miles — and he’s still smiling. Congratulations, Jerry! 4:00 PM: Bike course finished — on to the run! 2:20 PM: 100 miles so far today — Jerry is nearing the end of the bike course.
4:00 PM: Presenting your Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas 2014 Women’s Champion… Kelly Williamson!!!! After a challenging year, Kelly brings home her first ever full IRONMAN championship — right in her home state, racing for the title sponsor. We are proud to support Kelly and are so happy for her! 3:30 PM: Kelly is in the