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HealthMarch 2013

Resting EasyNow pain-free, BILL GEORGE relaxes with wife, Phyllis, knowing that his new knees allow them to travel, play and livepage 6

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reaL PATIENTS. reaL STORIES.

Don’t fear this screeningPut your colonoscopy concerns to rest page 8

stop your sneezingDon’t let allergy-induced asthma get you down page 5

Mckinney eDition

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Your Partner for Long-Term HealthYou want someone who will be there in sick-ness and in health and who knows you better than anyone else. So say “I do” to … your doctor. Here are just a few of the benefi ts to building a lifelong relationship with a health care provider:

PREVENTIONYour primary care physician has the whole picture when it comes to your personal risk factors. He or she can recommend screenings, life-style changes, medications and more to help reduce your risk for developing seri-ous conditions and diseases down the road.

PERSPECTIVEA physician who knows your health history, family history, allergies and other impor-tant information can make more informed diagnoses and recommendations.

PERSONAL LIAISONIn the event of surgery or the need for specialized treatments, your physician may act as your point-person for multiple specialists and health care providers.

4 WAYS TO LIVE WELL WITH DIABETES

If you have diabetes, you know that keeping things in check can help you avoid dangerous complications. To maintain optimum health, the American Diabetes Association off ers these tips:

1 Educate yourself. Learn about your specifi c type of diabetes and the risks associated with it.

2 Know your ABCs. Keep a close eye on your A1C (blood sugar) levels, blood pressure and cholesterol, and aim to keep them on the targets your health care practitioner provided.

3 Make healthy choices. Eat a nutritious diet, get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity each day, maintain a healthy weight, manage stress levels and take your medications regularly.

4 Get routine checkups. Visit your health care team at least twice a year to get the appropriate screenings, exams and vaccines.

Baylor Medical Center at McKinney off ers day and evening life-style and disease management classes to help patients with all types of diabetes—type 1, type 2 and gestational—stay in control. Classes include a personalized assessment of self-care behaviors, as well as information on medications, glucose monitoring, food selections, exercise, lab values and reducing the risk of complications.

Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, 5252 W. University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071. President: Scott Peek; Marketing/Public Relations Director: Kelly Maier; Editor: Jennifer Irwin. Baylor McKinney Main Number: 469.764.1000; Parent Education Classes: 1.800.4BAYLOR (1.800.422.9567); Baylor McKinney Breast Center: 469.764.7000; Baylor McKinney Physician Referral: 1.800.4BAYLOR. Visit BaylorHealth.com/McKinney or call 1.800.4BAYLOR for information about Baylor McKinney’s services, upcoming events, career opportunities and more.

Baylor Health Care System Mission: Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Health Care System exists to serve all people through exemplary health care, education, research and community service.

The material in BaylorHealth is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before under taking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System’s subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Medical Center at McKinney or Baylor Health Care System. Photographs may include models or actors and may not represent actual patients. BaylorHealth is published by McMurry/TMG, LLC, six times a year for friends and supporters of Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. © 2013 Baylor Health Care System. If you are receiving multiple copies, need to change your mailing address or do not wish to receive this publication, please send your mailing label(s) and the updated information to Robin Vogel, Baylor Health Care System, 2001 Bryan St., Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75201, or email the information to [email protected].

Find Dr. RightTo fi nd a doctor at Baylor McKinney, visit BaylorHealth.com/McKinney.

Sign Up for a ClassTo register for a diabetes management class at Baylor McKinney, call 1.800.4BAYLOR.

Get to the Root of Your Health

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HELP FOR WOUNDS THAT WON’T HEALWe all injure ourselves from time to time, and most of our wounds heal with no problem. But people with certain chronic conditions such as anemia, diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease sometimes have wounds that can’t get better on their own.

Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms of a wound that won’t heal:• Persistent, increased pain• Discoloration of the

wound near its edges—often a dark or bluish color

• Increased drainage from the wound

• Redness or swelling around or spreading away from the wound

• A foul odor coming from the wound

You know the importance of understanding your family health history. After all, it seems as though your doctor’s offi ce asks for it every time you visit. But for some reason, you haven’t compiled yours yet. Make March your month to fi nally put together a family health tree that you and your kids can use for years to come. Share it with your doctor so that he or she can recommend earlier or more frequent screenings and other potentially lifesaving advice.

It’s most important to capture history for immediate family members—mother, father, siblings and children. Add extended family as applicable. Here’s what to include:

• Common chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, neurological diseases, hemophilia, cystic fi brosis, sickle cell anemia, stroke and cancer

• Other serious medical conditions, such as pregnancy complications or birth defects

• Age at onset of disease• Ethnicity—some conditions are more

common in certain groups• Age at death and causeTo learn more about starting a family

health tree, visit BaylorHealth.com/FamilyTree today.

BaylorHealth.com now in SpanishBaylor’s Spanish-language website, BaylorHealth.com/Salud, has offi cially launched. The site off ers information about Baylor facilities, has a bilingual “Find a Physician” tool, and provides health information in Spanish through the HealthSource® Library. ¡Salud!

Have a Wound That Won’t Heal?Talk to your doctor today or visit FindDrRight.com for a free physician referral.

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Get to the Root of Your Health

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HELP FOR WOUNDS THAT WON’T HEALWe all injure ourselves from time to time, and most of our wounds heal with no problem. But people with certain chronic conditions such as anemia, diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease sometimes have wounds that can’t get better on their own.

Talk to your doctor if you have these symptoms of a wound that won’t heal:• Persistent, increased pain• Discoloration of the

wound near its edges—often a dark or bluish color

• Increased drainage from the wound

• Redness or swelling around or spreading away from the wound

• A foul odor coming from the wound

You know the importance of understanding your family health history. After all, it seems as though your doctor’s offi ce asks for it every time you visit. But for some reason, you haven’t compiled yours yet. Make March your month to fi nally put together a family health tree that you and your kids can use for years to come. Share it with your doctor so that he or she can recommend earlier or more frequent screenings and other potentially lifesaving advice.

It’s most important to capture history for immediate family members—mother, father, siblings and children. Add extended family as applicable. Here’s what to include:

• Common chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, neurological diseases, hemophilia, cystic fi brosis, sickle cell anemia, stroke and cancer

• Other serious medical conditions, such as pregnancy complications or birth defects

• Age at onset of disease• Ethnicity—some conditions are more

common in certain groups• Age at death and causeTo learn more about starting a family

health tree, visit BaylorHealth.com/FamilyTree today.

BaylorHealth.com now in SpanishBaylor’s Spanish-language website, BaylorHealth.com/Salud, has offi cially launched. The site off ers information about Baylor facilities, has a bilingual “Find a Physician” tool, and provides health information in Spanish through the HealthSource® Library. ¡Salud!

Have a Wound That Won’t Heal?Talk to your doctor today or visit FindDrRight.com for a free physician referral.

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WHat’S got YoU WHeeZing?

Find relief from allergy-induced asthma

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The neonaTal inTensive care unit is one of those places parents hope they never need, but are glad to know is avail-able if they do. Because emotions run high when becoming a parent, it’s hard to prepare for having a child who needs NICU care. But knowing what to expect might help ease some fears.

Setting expectationSAny baby who is more than five to six weeks premature, as well as babies who need help for other reasons, such as low blood sugar or breathing problems, come to the NICU. While there, these tiny patients are looked after by a multidis-ciplinary team that includes a physician neonatologist, specially trained neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, pharmacists and physical therapists.

The big question is, what must happen for your baby to be well enough to leave the NICU?

“You have to be able to breathe, eat and stay warm to get out of the NICU,” says Arpitha Chiruvolu, MD, medical director of the NICU and a neonatologist on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. “So your baby may need help for all three of those things when they first get here.”

If breathing help is needed, you can expect that your baby might be put on extra oxygen. Environmental and nutritional support will help meet the warmth requirement.

“Premature babies typically need to add body mass in order to be able to stay warm in an open room,” Dr. Chiruvolu says.

Bonding for Better HealtHBonding can be a challenge when your baby is in the NICU, but your care pro-viders will help you overcome obstacles.

With the sickest babies, Dr. Chiruvolu encourages very gentle bonding such as letting your child hear your voice and having skin-to-skin contact (to maintain the infant’s body temperature) for babies who are healthy enough. And mother’s milk is another important factor.

“Mother’s milk is lifesaving medicine for our babies. Those who get breast milk from their moms go home sooner and are healthier overall,” she says.

While their baby is in the NICU, par-ents are encouraged to visit frequently.

“We have an open visitation policy for parents. They can be here any time of day or night,” Dr. Chiruvolu says.

Learn what you can expect in the event your child needs neonatal intensive care

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Your One-Stop Baby ShopSimply Moms—a specialty boutique in the second-floor lobby of Baylor McKinney’s Women and Infants Center—offers breastfeeding supplies, designer infant clothing and baby gifts. Lactation consultants are also available to answer questions. Call 1.800.4BaYlor to learn more.


WhAt’S gOt YOU WheeZing?

Find relief from allergy-induced asthma


Let Us Help You Breathe EasierFor a referral to a physician who can help you control your asthma or allergies, visit FindDrRight.com or call 1.800.4BAYLOR today.

When you think of asthma, do you picture a nerdy kid taking a break from gym class to use his inhaler? That’s how the movies portray it. But in reality, asthma affects the young and the old, and it strikes indoors and out. And many times, asthma is triggered by allergens—not always exercise or activity.

In fact, allergies are one of the strongest triggers of wheezing, says Jeff George, a family practice physi-cian on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. “Allergic reactions are actually over-reactions by the body to a foreign substance, like pollen, pet dander or dust mites,” he says. “It’s that overreaction that can lead to inflammation of the airways, causing airway spasms and wheezing.”

When tO See A DOctORAsthma, whether triggered by allergies, exercise, cold weather or something else, should be diagnosed by a physician.

“If you have wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath, see a doctor,” Dr. George advises. “And if it’s allergy-induced, find out what it is you’re aller-gic to.”

chOOSing AtReAtmentThe best way to treat allergy-induced asthma is to avoid the trigger.

“With most patients, when they remove the allergens, they get bet-ter,” Dr. George says. So be on the lookout for your triggers.

If every time you vacuum or sweep you start wheez-ing, that’s a pretty good indicator that’s a trigger of yours, Dr. George says. “Have someone else do that chore.”

But avoidance isn’t your only option. “The primary treatment of asthma is medication,” Dr. George says. “Quick-relief medi-cines open up airways. But more important are the controller therapies, which reduce inflamma-tion and prevent the airway spasms from happening in the first place.”

Common Asthma Triggers• Allergies• Tobacco smoke• Dust mites• Air pollution• Cockroach droppings• Pet dander• Mold• Viral infections• Acid reflux

—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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At fi rst, retirement couldn’t slow Bueal “Bill” George down. He and his wife, Phyllis, were as busy as ever—traveling overseas, spending time with their 14 grandkids and overseeing numerous rental properties. But then, the pain started. “It got to where it hurt to walk,” George says. His doctor soon confi rmed he needed to have both knees replaced.

George wasted no time. He had his left knee done in 2009 and his right in 2011—both times at Baylor Medical Center at Irving. “It was unbelievable how much it

improved things,” says the 74-year-old resident of Irving. “I went from not being able to do physical

work to where I can literally do anything the rest of my body will permit me to do.”

That includes helping out two days a week at his youngest son’s farm. Since his knee

replacements, he has done everything from clearing trees to building a cow shade to removing roof shingles.

After seeing such incredible results, George is a vocal proponent of getting help if you need it. “If you’re hurting, see what can be done,” he says. “There’s no reason to suff er if you can get relief.”


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Are you suffering from joint pain in silence? If any of the following four warning signs sounds familiar, it may be time for a replacement.

Warning #1You can’t make it through the grocery store without taking a break.And it’s not just the grocery store. If you can’t walk around the neigh-borhood or play with your grandkids without taking frequent breaks, it’s probably time for joint replacement surgery, says Brian Snow, MD, an orthopedic surgeon on the medi-cal staff at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. “It’s a quality of life deci-sion,” he says. “Joint replacement is typically life-changing.”

Warning #2You can’t do the things you love.For George, not being able to walk his dogs was a red flag that he needed to do something. So was the fact that he was enjoying his travels less and less because being on the tour bus was just too uncomfortable. Sound familiar? Then it’s time to make an appoint-ment with a doctor.

Warning #3You’re unable to get a good night’s rest because of your joint.Maybe it’s the pain keeping you up, or that you can’t get into a comfort-able position. “If every time you roll over you feel the bones grind together, you’re going to wake up,” Dr. Snow says. “If you can’t sleep, you’re tired all the time.”

Don’t let the pain—or the thought of surgery—keep you from getting your ZZZs. Joint replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures being done, Dr. Snow says. “It’s very common. There’s nothing I do that helps people more.” In fact, more than 1 million hip and knee replacements were completed in 2009, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Warning #4You’ve tried everything else, and you’re still in pain.“Joint replacement is always the last resort,” Dr. Snow says. Your doctor may suggest home exercises, a physical therapy program, medications or injec-tions first. If none of those treatments works, joint replacement may be the next step.

More Than Just Joint PainStill on the fence? Consider what your quality of life will be if you don’t do it. “If you lose the ability to walk, your overall health tends to decline,” Dr. Snow says.

Plus, if you choose a hospital that uses minimally invasive techniques and advanced pain control methods, you’re more likely to have a faster recovery and fewer complications. “We see some patients up and walk-ing the same day of their surgery,” Dr. Snow says. “It turns someone who can barely walk into a person who can live their life again.”

Exercise, Arthritis & YouWhen joint pain and stiff-ness from arthritis set in, it might seem counterintu-itive to move. But experts say it’s the best thing you can do.

“Being sedentary actu-ally exacerbates the symp-toms of arthritis,” says Donna Fitch, OTR, director of acute and rehabilitation therapy at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney.

If you’re struggling with arthritis, get moving with one of these activities:

Walking. “Walking is beneficial because it lubri-cates the joints,” Fitch says.

lighT WeighT lifTing. Strengthening the muscles around the joint can take some of the burden off your joints.

SWiMMing. With gravity eliminated, you can move freely without stress on your joints, Fitch says.

Yoga. “Stretching keeps your body mobile and moving well,” Fitch says.

The takeaway? Stay active. “It can increase your quality of life, lessen the severity of your symp-toms and even reduce the frequency of flare-ups,” Fitch adds.

Feeling the (Joint) Pain?Orthopedic specialists on the medical staff at Baylor McKinney can help. Call 1.800.4BaYlor for a physician referral today.


It’s Not That Bad!Put your colonoscopy fears to rest with this primer

Next year. In a few weeks. When my spouse bribes me.If you’re like many Americans, these excuses may pop into your

head when your doctor asks you about making a colonoscopy appointment. But this lifesaving exam isn’t as bad as you think. Read on to find out why it’s not worth all the worrying.

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Fear #1 The PreParaTionIf you cringe at the thought of even scheduling a colonoscopy, chances are it’s the “prep” portion that has you feel-ing squeamish.

“The No. 1 concern I hear from patients is about what getting ready for the exam entails,” says Rajesh Putcha, MD, FACG, a gastroenterologist and chief of medicine at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney.

Typically, preparation includes a day of fasting and one or two hours spent drinking a laxative that can cause some cramping and diarrhea.

While diarrhea may not be particularly pleasant, Dr. Putcha says to keep in mind that it’s all relative.

“We’re trying to prevent cancer with this exam,” Dr. Putcha says. “A few hours of diarrhea is well worth possibly catch-ing and treating cancer. The new prep allows you to cleanse the night before and the day of, so it doesn’t even interrupt your day-to-day life.”

Fear #2The ProcedureThe actual exam may sound invasive and uncomfortable, but there’s really not much to fear, Dr. Putcha says.

During the test, your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube with a small video camera attached to look at the colon for any ulcers, polyps, tumors or areas of inflammation and bleeding. During a colonoscopy, tissue samples can also be collected and abnormal growths removed.

Thanks to sedation, though, patients are blissfully unaware of everything going on, making the colonoscopy a pretty easy exam. Plus, it’s an outpa-tient procedure, so no major downtime is required.

Fear #3The resulTs“The other thing that patients fear the most is the idea that we might actually find something,” Dr. Putcha says.

But that fear should really just be more motivation to get the screening in the first place, he says.

“If precancerous polyps are found, they are removed, eliminating the risk of cancer. If cancer is found early, it can usually be treated with minimally inva-sive surgery, often without the need for chemo or radiation, and the survival rate is over 90 percent. Colorectal cancer should be thought of as a preventable disease now,” Dr. Putcha says.

The key is having your colonoscopy done by an expert. Gastroenterologists are the recognized experts in colonos-copy, with years of training and experi-ence. “That means that colonoscopy does a good job of what it’s supposed to do, in the right hands,” Dr. Putcha says.


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Detect Colon Cancer EarlyFollowing the recommended screen-ing schedule for colon cancer isn’t just a good idea—it could save your life. “Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in this country,” says Rajesh Putcha, MD, FACG, a gastroenterologist and chief of medicine at Baylor Medical Center at McKinney. “And it’s completely preventable.”

Keep your colon healthy by following these three tips:

See your doctor regularly. “Get an annual physical and report any

abnormalities in bowel function to your physician,” Dr. Putcha says.

Get screened. Don’t let irrational fears keep you from taking an impor-tant preventive health measure. “With easier preps and better anesthesia, there’s no excuse for shying away from

a colonoscopy anymore,” Dr. Putcha says. Get your fi rst one at age 50 (or sooner based on your family history).

Know your family history. Do the research and then provide your doctor with a detailed family health history.

Schedule Your ScreeningToday is the day to stop putting off that colonoscopy. For a referral to a physician on the medical staff at Baylor McKinney, visit BaylorHealth.com/McKinney today.


Health E. Detective, RNNurses dig deeper to improve care, communication and effi ciency with research

Would You Like to Participate?To learn more about research trials at Baylor seeking participants, visit BaylorHealth.com/AdvancingMedicine today.

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WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING hidden opportunities to improve patient care, nurses have a distinct advantage. Observant, conscientious and detail-oriented, they provide hands-on care and act as the main point of contact for families, patients, physicians and other hospital staff . It’s this unique perspective that makes nurse-led studies at Baylor Health Care System medical centers so important and benefi cial to the work that goes on there.

IT STARTS WITH AN IDEA“Nurses are in a unique position to lead health care research studies,” says Susan Houston, RN, PhD, director of nursing research for Baylor Health Care System. “We have a keen eye when caring for patients, and are great detectives when it comes to fi nding opportunities to improve care.”

Jessica Saucier, RN, clinical transplant research nurse at Baylor Research Institute, is an example of one such detective. “I witnessed fi rsthand the lack of patient education, awareness and understanding of their medical conditions and how that aff ected them after they left the hospital,” Saucier says. That realization inspired her to run a study in which nurses used a variety of multimedia to educate patients in lieu of the standard paperwork.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOKIn Saucier’s case, her fi ndings were substantial—40 percent of patients were more informed about their condition and self-care after discharge when they were provided information in a visually stimulating way. “Our next trial will follow these patients to see how the improved comprehension aff ects their health and readmission rates in the long term,” Saucier says.

But gaining new, benefi cial data means nothing if it doesn’t make a diff erence in

the effi cacy, effi ciency or quality of care at Baylor hospitals. “The magic happens when we take what we learn and ask ourselves, ‘How can we improve care with this new information?’�” Dr. Houston says.

FOLLOWING THEIR INSTINCTSThe future holds promise for nurse-led research. In fact, Baylor off ers incentives for nurses who champion and run trials. “The program, called ASPIRE, rewards nurses for their contributions in the fi elds of quality, research and evidence-based practice,” Dr. Houston says.

Saucier says she hopes more nurses will follow suit. “Nurses play a critical role in research,” Saucier says. “I think many nurses are intimidated by research, but they participate in it every day without knowing it. If more nurses participated in evidence-based practice and nursing research, we could change the world.”


Health E. Detective, RNNurses dig deeper to improve care, communication and effi ciency with research

Would You Like to Participate?To learn more about research trials at Baylor seeking participants, visit BaylorHealth.com/AdvancingMedicine today.

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WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING hidden opportunities to improve patient care, nurses have a distinct advantage. Observant, conscientious and detail-oriented, they provide hands-on care and act as the main point of contact for families, patients, physicians and other hospital staff . It’s this unique perspective that makes nurse-led studies at Baylor Health Care System medical centers so important and benefi cial to the work that goes on there.

IT STARTS WITH AN IDEA“Nurses are in a unique position to lead health care research studies,” says Susan Houston, RN, PhD, director of nursing research for Baylor Health Care System. “We have a keen eye when caring for patients, and are great detectives when it comes to fi nding opportunities to improve care.”

Jessica Saucier, RN, clinical transplant research nurse at Baylor Research Institute, is an example of one such detective. “I witnessed fi rsthand the lack of patient education, awareness and understanding of their medical conditions and how that aff ected them after they left the hospital,” Saucier says. That realization inspired her to run a study in which nurses used a variety of multimedia to educate patients in lieu of the standard paperwork.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOKIn Saucier’s case, her fi ndings were substantial—40 percent of patients were more informed about their condition and self-care after discharge when they were provided information in a visually stimulating way. “Our next trial will follow these patients to see how the improved comprehension aff ects their health and readmission rates in the long term,” Saucier says.

But gaining new, benefi cial data means nothing if it doesn’t make a diff erence in

the effi cacy, effi ciency or quality of care at Baylor hospitals. “The magic happens when we take what we learn and ask ourselves, ‘How can we improve care with this new information?’�” Dr. Houston says.

FOLLOWING THEIR INSTINCTSThe future holds promise for nurse-led research. In fact, Baylor off ers incentives for nurses who champion and run trials. “The program, called ASPIRE, rewards nurses for their contributions in the fi elds of quality, research and evidence-based practice,” Dr. Houston says.

Saucier says she hopes more nurses will follow suit. “Nurses play a critical role in research,” Saucier says. “I think many nurses are intimidated by research, but they participate in it every day without knowing it. If more nurses participated in evidence-based practice and nursing research, we could change the world.”

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Visit Us OnlineThere’s always something new and exciting happening at Baylor McKinney. Go to BaylorHealth.com/McKinney to get facility updates, watch videos, research health conditions and even fi nd a new career.

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All About AllergiesIt’s March and you know what that means—allergens are everywhere! Find out what’s most likely making yours act up and how you can keep allergies from keeping you down this spring by downloading our tipsheet at BaylorHealth.com/Exclusive today!

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WHY AREN’T YOU RELAXED?! Kids! Work! Chores! Does it seem as if everything in your life is shouting for attention? Learn how to relax almost anywhere with our video on relaxation techniques. Visit BaylorHealth.com/Relaxation to watch.

QUIZ

Are You at Risk for Colon Cancer?Visit BaylorHealth.com/ColonRisk to fi nd out if you are at risk for colon cancer.

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What’s for Dinner?March is national nutrition month, so why not make healthy eating a priority starting now? Aim to eat at home as a family at least a few nights a week. And when preparing meals, use MyPlate as a guide to ensure everyone at the table is getting the nutrients they need.


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ChiLdBiRth And fAmiLY eduCAtiOnPrepared Childbirthencompasses four weekly sessions beginning March 5 or April 2, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. No charge.

Basics of Baby Care teaches infant care and development. March 6, March 20, April 3 and April 17, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. No charge.

Breastfeeding is designed to discuss the many ben-efits of breastfeeding your baby. March 14, March 28, April 11 and April 25, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. No charge.

infant Safety and CPR teaches basic skills but is not a certification course. March 9, March 23, April 13 and April 27, 9 a.m. to noon. $35


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