Guy Baird survived four bouts with cancer before developing a bone infection in his toe. It was serious enough that his doctors recommended he have the toe amputated. While hesitant, the 75-year-old decided to go through with the procedure, even though he was not looking forward to rehab or an extended hospital stay. His wife, [Continue Reading]
Like Father, Like Daughter: On Father’s Day, Memorial Hermann Life Flight nurse Brianna Gonzalez reflects on how her dad inspired her to become a first responder.
When Brianna Gonzalez was growing up, her father, Wharton County police officer Tomas Gonzalez, came home every day with tales of rescue and adventure. She was in awe of his ability to help people out of dangerous situations and give them comfort them in difficult times. One day, she hoped, she’d follow in his footsteps [Continue Reading]
Protein is a nutritional powerhouse. But how much do we really need?
We all need protein, but just how much — and how best to get it — is a mystery to many of us. While there’s no magic formula for the right amount, and no supplement that will give us our daily allowance in a single dose, the good news is that it isn’t rocket science, [Continue Reading]
How much alcohol is safe? Experts say knowing the risks can help us make healthier choices around drinking.
Years of conflicting recommendations about alcohol consumption have left many of us confused. Does a daily glass of wine have health benefits? Or, as public health experts warned more recently, is there no amount of alcohol that is entirely without risk? While research into the effects of alcohol continues to evolve, one thing is certain: [Continue Reading]
Road to Recovery: After a motorcycle crash, Mathew Craft overcame challenges by focusing on finding joy.
Nine years ago, Mathew Craft was riding his motorcycle on a county road in Dayton, Texas, northeast of Houston, when he was struck by a turning car. “I don’t remember flying over the top of the car,” he says. “But I remember hitting the ground, square on my chest. It sucked the wind out of [Continue Reading]
Big Gains for Tiny Patients: How Memorial Hermann nurses are working with first responders to improve outcomes for newborns in crisis
All things considered, it’s not a bad time to be a baby. The newborn mortality rate in the U.S. has plummeted from nearly 20 per 1,000 births in the 1960s to the current rate of less than four per 1,000, according to the March of Dimes. But the first month of life, when newborns are [Continue Reading]
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