Bridging the gap between healthcare and faith
In order to improve the health and wellness of a community, we must find a way to bridge the gap between healthcare and faith. To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health’s Faith Community Health program leverages the power of support and faith to enhance the lives of at-risk individuals. The program pairs volunteers from … Continue reading Bridging the gap between healthcare and faith
5 things you might not know your primary care physician can do
Do you only see your family medicine or primary care physician for annual physicals or during cold and flu season? Like many people, you might be unaware of the wide variety of treatments and procedures that can be provided right in your doctor’s office. As your “health quarterback,” your primary care or family medicine physician … Continue reading 5 things you might not know your primary care physician can do
Four generations of one family born at Baylor University Medical Center
Welcoming a new baby into the family is always a joyous occasion but for the Hartley family, little Emersyn Jane’s arrival was even more momentous. As she entered the world on Dec. 17, 2018, Emersyn’s birth marked the fourth generation of Hartleys to be born at Baylor University Medical Center. Since the early 1950s, a … Continue reading Four generations of one family born at Baylor University Medical Center
The do’s and don’ts of recovering from knee replacement surgery
After living with aching knees for far too long, you finally pulled the trigger, talked to an orthopedic specialist and explored your options to put a stop to your knee pain. You started with imaging, you tried strengthening your knees through physical therapy and alleviating your pain through injections — yet nothing provided longstanding relief. … Continue reading The do’s and don’ts of recovering from knee replacement surgery
A message of hope for those struggling with infertility
Talking to the parents of the first baby born in the U.S. after a uterus transplant, you wouldn’t know they were part of a major medical milestone in a landmark clinical trial. They’re just like any other set of parents — overjoyed and in love with their precious baby boy, who recently celebrated his first … Continue reading A message of hope for those struggling with infertility
Breast cancer through a mother’s eyes
“Why? Why my daughter and not me?” That was the first thought that came to Lauri Cain’s mind when she heard the news. Her 31-year-old daughter Megan has breast cancer. The rush of emotions that engulfed her were overwhelming. First, it was shock — Megan was young, healthy and full of life. Of all people, … Continue reading Breast cancer through a mother’s eyes
Sister travels all the way from India to be her brother’s living kidney donor
When her brother’s kidneys began to fail, nothing could keep Bindu from saving his life, not even the nearly 10,000 miles separating them. From Coimbatore, India, all the way to Dallas, Texas, Bindu made the selfless decision to be her brother Biji’s living organ donor. Since childhood, the two siblings have always been close, but … Continue reading Sister travels all the way from India to be her brother’s living kidney donor
Why trampolines may be more dangerous than you think
Jumping on a trampoline may seem like a fun physical activity for your child, but how safe is this popular pastime? The truth is that trampolines pose a significant safety concern for all children, especially those under the age of six. I’m telling you this as a doctor, but also as a parent. My four-year-old … Continue reading Why trampolines may be more dangerous than you think
How faith and prayer helped me battle stage 4 ovarian cancer
This is my second year to celebrate that coveted phrase: cancer-free. As a member of the “silent killer club,” every day has new meaning, new celebration and new challenge. Cancer is not a stranger in my family. My dad and one of my brothers died of cancer, and my sister is a metastatic breast cancer … Continue reading How faith and prayer helped me battle stage 4 ovarian cancer