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Medicare: 50 Years and Counting
On November 19, 1945, seven months into his presidency, President Harry S. Truman sent a message to Congress, calling for creation of a national health insurance fund, open to all Americans. Truman fought to get a bill passed during his term but was unsuccessful. President John F. Kennedy also made an unsuccessful push for a national health…
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Texas Urged to take Precautions against Hantavirus
Texas health officials confirmed the state’s first case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome this year in a resident of the Texas Panhandle. The Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people to protect themselves from the virus that causes HPS. Although the person recovered from the infection, HPS is often severe and sometimes fatal. Hantavirus is…
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Tips to Boost your Family’s Energy for Back-to-School Season
It’s time to gear up for a new school year. That means buying supplies and clothes, coordinating schedules, and adjusting to new routines. All the preparations can leave you feeling drained, but with the proper fuel you can ensure your family has the energy needed to ace each day. Meal Plan Kick off the year…
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Reducing Your Sugar Intake Can Make You Feel Better
You may not realize it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the last several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as ketchup and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar. And…
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CHI St. Luke’s Offers New Radiation Therapy
CHI St. Luke’s Memorial Health Systems is bringing state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology closer to home for residents in the East Texas area. The $4.5 million Elekta Synergy linear accelerator will allow doctors to offer patients quicker treatments, often as short as five minutes. The radiation therapy offered by the system also means fewer side effects,…
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Staying Hydrated In The Summer Heat
Sin, blazes, hades, or the sun. No matter which way you describe it, its hot. And with the heat brings concerns with staying hydrated. Dr. Buck Parker, a trauma surgeon and one of the recent stars of NBC’s reality TV show “The Island”, who provides expert medical opinions on the Web, radio & TV…
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Women Name CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin Best Hospital for Cancer Care
According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year. As a sign of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin’s commitment and passion towards an extraordinary healthcare experience for women and all patients, the hospital recently received the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s…
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CHI St. Luke’s Memorial Specialty Hospital Recognizes Board Members
LUFKIN – CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Specialty Hospital recently recognized two long term board members whose terms have expired. Les Leach, Administrator for CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Specialty Hospital (right) presented Terry Morgan (left) and David Perkins (center) with Resolutions of Appreciation for their service to Memorial Specialty Hospital. Mr. Morgan has served…
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Parents: Tips to Support Healthy Hydration
Parents often wonder how to maintain their kids’ health. One important step that may be overlooked is to ensure that young children are properly hydrated. It can also be a challenge for parents to create a menu kids will enjoy that meets the recommended Daily Value (DV) of vitamins and nutrients. “By including U.S. Department…
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Volunteer Auxiliary Donates to Hospital’s Emergency Room
LUFKIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2015)…The CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary recently donated 18 Welch-Allyn Suretemp Thermometers to Memorial’s Emergency Department. The gift, worth more than $2,500, is just one example of the many items the Auxiliary donates throughout the year. Christine Hargis, RN; Randy Ward, RN; Sharon Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator; Pasty Weems, Volunteer;…