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What Does that Cough Really Mean?
There’s been a lot of talk about politicians and coughs lately. And we’ve all seen public figures struggle with it. Sometimes the cough gets so bad the person can’t speak. Sometimes it’s a symptom of a bigger problem, such as an infection. These public figures no doubt have excellent medical care and the best medical…
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Fact Check: 5 Myths About Eating With Diabetes
Do a quick online search and you’ll find thousands of diets, tips, products and tricks claiming to lower your blood sugar, or even ‘cure’ diabetes. A diabetes dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center says she’s heard them all. “Living with diabetes is challenging, and we’re human, we want an easy fix that…
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Is It Safe to Get Up Close and Personal with Food Allergy Triggers?
Allergists realize people who are severely allergic to a food can experience great anxiety when encountering the food in any form. Kids, in particular, can get extremely nervous about the idea of being close to someone eating peanuts or peanut butter. An article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific publication of the…
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Major Changes for Texas Health and Human Services
AUSTIN – At the direction of the Texas Legislature, the state’s health agencies have begun a massive restructuring to make the system more efficient, effective and responsive for all Texans. On Sept. 1, about 4,000 employees and more than 120 programs and functions will officially “move” to the Health and Human Services Commission from four…
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5 Health and Wellness Rules to Live by this School Year and Beyond
At school, kids are exposed to an influx of germs that can cause a number of preventable sicknesses, including cold and flu. The top germiest school-based culprits include water fountains, plastic reusable cafeteria trays, keyboards, toilets and…students’ hands. To keep your family free from the sniffles all year long, here are five easy-to-follow tips to…
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CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Opens 3rd On-Campus Cath Lab
When the Heart and Stroke Center at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial was built in 2009, the goal was to continue growing and building momentum by opening a third cardiac catheterization lab within the facility. In working with Catholic Health Initiatives and recognizing the needs of the community, the Lufkin hospital has seen an increased volume…
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3 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free this School Year
All parents want to feel confident that their children are happy, healthy and focused on the future. The unfortunate reality is that drug use can derail these goals and put a strain on families. Parents can do a lot to curtail their child’s risk. Here are three tips to help keep kids drug-free this school…
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CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Homecare to Close on Oct. 1
Rapid changes in the health care delivery system continue to be a challenge for all hospitals and health care systems across the United States, including CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial. Reducing expenses will continue to be the norm for all healthcare organizations as Medicare payments continue to drop and additional federal regulations are implemented. As a…
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Americans Upbeat on Making Progress in their Lives
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. That’s the spirit Americans are embracing in pursuit of their own progress, as they cheer on Team USA athletes seeking success during the Olympic Games. A new survey for Citi’s #StandForProgress campaign shows nine in 10 Americans are optimistic about making progress in their lives in…
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month: Are You Up-to-Date?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to make sure everyone is up-to-date with their vaccination schedules, particularly children headed back-to-school. Different ages and communications are susceptible to different diseases. Knowing what vaccines you have received and which you need is crucial. While it’s a great idea to keep your own records…