Far too many people continue to die at home from heart attacks, strokes, and other emergencies because they are too scared to come to the hospital because of COVID-19.
At Methodist, we want to assure you our emergency rooms are safe for you and your family.
At Shine Online, read about a patient who was nervous to seek emergency care during the pandemic but is awfully glad he did: https://shineonlinehealth.com/emergency-rooms-are-safe/
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Emergency rooms are safe, a fact this patient knows first-hand | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Little Daphne and her cheeks are enough to make anyone smile!๐
So great to see this New York family doing so well. You may remember the couple came to Dallas earlier this year to adopt their precious baby girl. Not long after they landed here, both soon-to-be parents tested positive for COVID-19.
The couple and one of our clinics teamed up to beat to the virus and make sure little Daphne got home safe.
The family's happy ending and more adorable pics of Daphne and her new parents at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-cant-derail-adoption/
This Dallas woman believes her smartwatch may have saved her life.
When her heart started racing, that watch picked it up so she headed right to Methodist Dallas, where she tested positive for COVID-19.
More on this unusual symptom and Erica's story at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/smartwatch-caught-covid-19.../
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Smartwatch caught COVID-19 warning signs | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
If you have ever doubted organ donation can change a life, take one look at Barbara Winn.๐
This mom and grandmother of 6 got a new liver just before Mother's Day at Methodist Dallas.
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ust 4 months later, Barbara looks amazing! Barbara's husband Brent is a photographer who documented her transplant journey in extraordinary pictures. See more photos and read about this couple's connection to Methodist at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/journalist-covered-surgeon.../
Talk about a teacher's pet!!! There's not much question Dr. Nimesh Patel will be getting an A+ in Professor Bob Kaiser's class at the Naveen Jindal School of Management - UT Dallas.
The neurosurgeon performed emergency brain surgery on his professor after a serious bicycle accident. Professor Kaiser is now back on his bike and back to teaching his new favorite student.
Read about the two men's remarkable connection at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/neurosurgeon-helps.../
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Neurosurgeon gets A+ from professor turned patient | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Craving fried rice from your favorite takeout spot? Maybe some pad thai?๐ฅก๐ฅข
Before you pick up the phone or open your favorite delivery app, consider some healthy substitutes for Asian classics at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/healthy-twists-on-asian.../
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Asian takeout reimagined | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
This Vietnam vet is tough--really tough.
But James Turner's battle with COVID-19 nearly got him. His lung doctor at Methodist Richardson calls it the most remarkable recovery he's seen in his career.
His inspiring survival story at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/vietnam-veteran-overcomes.../
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Veteran goes from COVID-19 coma to 'the most remarkable recovery' | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Since the pandemic began, we have all focused more on washing our hands and cleaning just about everything!
But do you know the answers to questions like: How often should you change your toothbrush? How frequently should you wash your pillowcase?๐ณ
Take the hygiene quiz and get the eye-opening answers at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/quiz-best-ways-to-get-rid-of-germs/
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QUIZ: What are the best ways to get rid of germs? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
This year's Katy Trail 5K had to be virtual so runners were challenged to come up with their own creative route.
Gotta hand it to the physicians and staff at the Liver Institute who came up with a run shaped like a liver around Methodist Dallas!๐
Theodore certainly didn't make it easy on his mom!๐
His parents call this little cutie a divine blessing after their struggles with infertility and a very difficult pregnancy.
Read more about Theodore's tough start to life and how Methodist Mansfield got this family home safe at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/tough-pregnancy-for-first.../
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Tough pregnancy delivers โdivine blessingโ for first-time mom | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Dallas will be pink all month for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!๐
This month isn't just about wearing pink.. it's about remembering to get what could be a lifesaving mammogram and staying informed about the latest research on breast health.
4 truths to know about breast cancer at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/truths-about-breast-cancer/
With cases once again on the rise across North Texas, here's important advice that more and more of us are likely to need.
How to care for a loved one with COVID-19 at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/care-for-loved-one-covid-19/
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How to care for a loved one who has COVID-19 | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
With a cooler weekend ahead and all of us in need of a little comfort food, who isn't craving some yummy Italian favorites?๐
Here are a couple of healthy substitutes that will keep your Italian classics delicious but also reduce their calories!
Easy and nutritious recipes at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/healthier-italian-food/
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Satisfy that Italian food craving without ditching your diet | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Happy 1st Birthday, Mr. Patel!๐ฅณ
One year ago today, Mahendra Patel got a new liver (and a new life!) at Methodist Dallas so today, we threw him a socially distant birthday party.
The celebration included physicians and nurses who took care of him.. plus a lot more who joined the party remotely to sing Happy Birthday!
The guest of honor even brought cupcakes for our staff!
With flu season upon us and COVID-19 still with us, we want to remind you that Methodist emergency rooms are here to keep you and your family safe.๐
Take a moment to watch this video from our emergency staff and to read more about our specific safety precautions, go to Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/hospitals-safest-place/
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is about a lot more than wearing a pink ribbon. ๐
It should serve as a potentially life-saving reminder to get your mammogram and stay up to date on the latest research about breast health.
Here are 4 truths you need to know about breast cancer at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/truths-about-breast-cancer/
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4 truths you need to know about breast cancer | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Keto... we all have at least one friend who swears by the high-fat, low-carb diet.
As many of us struggle to lose the "quarantine 15," is keto worth trying?
A registered dietitian from Methodist breaks down the possible pros and the numerous cons of the keto diet at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/keto-diet-risks-versus-rewards/
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Do keto's risks outweigh its rewards? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Pandemic stress is enough to upset anyoneโs stomach, but research suggests that digestive and gastrointestinal distress can be a direct symptom of COVID-19 and potentially an early warning sign.
What you need to know at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/gastrointestinal-covid-19/
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First signs of COVID-19 might just turn your stomach | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
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Art Walk West (part of Wild West Mural Fest)
She is one of our most inspiring patients, empowering women in their struggle against breast cancer. A struggle she knows all too well. ๐
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we encourage you to take a few minutes to watch Ursulia's story at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/video-hair-salon-owner-overcomes-breast-cancer/
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VIDEO: Hair salon owner loses hair during breast cancer battle | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
2020 has been a tough year, and this Halloween will be different.
Thankfully, one thing hasn't changed... the costume contest in the NICU at Methodist Dallas. These adorable pictures are taken by one of our nurses who is also a professional photographer. ๐๐๐
We know it's almost impossible to pick a favorite, but who is yours? The scarecrow? Wonder Woman? The Minion? Let us know in the comment section.
To learn more about these precious photoshoots and the nurses behind them, visit Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/labor-of-love-for-nicu-babies/
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Grab your popcorn.. me and all my buddies in the Methodist Dallas NICU are getting our costumes ready for this year.
Look for our annual Halloween costume contest tomorrow. You know all of our pics will be awesome because one of our NICU nurses is a professional photographer.๐
Happy Halloween and see ya tomorrow with my adorable friends!
Here's a Throwback Thursday to exactly one year ago, when we were all over the national news for broadcasting an awake brain surgery live right here on our Facebook page.
Our remarkable patient Jenna is doing great. She sent us a note to celebrate her "brainaversary" and to say how thankful she is to everyone at Methodist. ๐
If you haven't seen Jenna awake and talking during her brain surgery (or just want to see it again!), you can watch at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/awake-brain-surgery/
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VIDEO: Awake and alert during brain surgery | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
This far into the pandemic, you would think we all know everything there is to know about COVID-19.
But the truth is, CDC guidance keeps evolving and so much of the information can be confusing.
Here's part 2 of our video series: Methodist Tackles Stubborn COVID-19 Questions.
This time, the doctors answer "Does COVID-19 really live on surfaces, and should I still be cleaning everything?"
For more information, visit the COVID-19 page of Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/tag/covid-19/
This couple's love story is one for the ages.๐
Kathy and Chuck Magers are back home in East Texas and continuing their story together after Chuck underwent a highly complex pancreatic surgery at Methodist Dallas.
Their moving story of love and recovery at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/whipple-procedure-for-necrotizing-pancreatitis/
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Pancreatic surgery preserves couple's 70-year love story | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
A simple message worth sharing. ๐
This young woman with scoliosis traveled 1200 miles from North Carolina to Methodist Dallas for spine surgery.
Her inspiring story is one reason we believe Methodist Dallas was just named one of Healthgrades' 100 best hospitals for spine surgery in the country!
See the remarkable "before and after" x-rays of her spine at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/spinal-surgery-for-scoliosis/
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Scoliosis patient travels halfway across the country for relief | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Transplant has a beautiful new home. ๐
We are so proud of our amazing transplant program and the new lives it gives so many patients.
Same quality care in a gorgeous new space!!
This far into the pandemic, you would think we all know everything there is to know about COVID-19.
But the truth is, CDC guidance keeps evolving and so much of the information can be confusing.
In part 3 of our series, the doctors answer a very common question they get: "Would you take your family out to a restaurant right now?"
Exercise your right to vote!๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
October has come and gone, but breast cancer awareness is important all year around.๐
One Methodist nurse knows that all too well.
Her lifesaving lesson and message for other women at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/self-exam-can-save-a-life
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VIDEO: Nurse who survived breast cancer delivers a lifesaving lesson | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The Methodist quadruplets and their amazing mom may have just won Halloween 2020!๐ป๐
Cruella and the puppies are sure to bring a smile to your face just when we all need it.
These 4 spent 3 months in the NICU at Methodist Dallas and now they are thriving. We love keeping you updated on this adorable quad squad.๐๐๐๐
After FOX 4 News and CBS DFW both aired video of the newest Methodist hospital, a lot of people asked to see more of Methodist Midlothian Medical Center.
We don't blame them... it's beautiful! So here's more video of the latest member of the Methodist Health System family!๐
Methodist is so proud to announce the opening of our newest hospital, and it's a beauty!๐๐๐
Welcome Methodist Midlothian Medical Center to the Methodist familyโnow 12 hospitals strong!
The facility is stunning and we are so honored to be the first hospital in Midlothian's history.
It sure gets dark early after the recent time change.๐
Seasonal affective disorder is a low-grade depression often linked to getting less sunlight โ and the nourishing Vitamin D it provides โ during the fall and winter months.
More information about SAD and ways to help beat it at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/seasonal-affective-disorder/
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Seasonal depression magnifies pandemic blues | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Happy Veterans Day!๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
It looks a little different this year, but we want to make sure our many veteran employees are recognized with a gift box that includes a patriotic mask.๐ท
Methodist is proud to have earned the 2021 Military Friendly Employer Designation. ๐บ๐ธ
With news this week about a possible COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, there are plenty of questions about immunity and how long it might last.
In part 4 of our series, the doctors tackle a tough one: "If I've had COVID-19, am I immune or could I catch it again?"
Who says we donโt have fall foliage here?? ๐ ๐
Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Toubin for the gorgeous shot.
Pancreatic cancer can be a devastating diagnosis. Some even call it a death sentence.
The pancreatic cancer survivors' support group at Methodist Dallas is proof there is hope.๐
This week, we held our annual celebation of life. It looked a little different this year.. it was a masked drive-thru... but the emotion was as strong as ever.
You may notice our new billboards as you are driving across North Texas.๐
During these challenging times, Methodist is proud to spread this important message: Mask up. Wash up. Step back.๐ท
How do we celebrate the opening of our newest hospital?!? ๐
How about an amazing laser light show every night this week?
Youโre looking great Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. Weโre proud to have you as the newest member of the Methodist family!
This tiny turkey was one of our most popular winners in this year's Methodist Dallas NICU Halloween costume contest.
The Cowardly Lion was less than a pound when he was born, but this adorable turkey is now more than 5 lbs!
We are pretty sure this cutie will be home for Christmas--that's something to be thankful for this year!
Enjoy a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!๐ฆ
On this day before Thanksgiving, Jillian Sniffen-Rogers has a lot to be thankful for!
The 49-year-old Addison woman is grateful for her new liver and her new husband.๐
She spent more than a month gravely ill in the ICU at Methodist Dallas waiting for a liver transplant. During that uncertain time last month, the ICU staff threw the couple a wedding!
Three weeks later, they got the ultimate wedding gift--a new liver from a deceased donor out of state.
This week, Jillian got quite the sendoff from our transplant staff and is now recovering at the Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital, where she just shared her special Thanksgiving story on Zoom with NBC DFW and Telemundo 39.
Jillian is one of the first patients to be cared for in the beautiful new home for transplant patients at Methodist Dallas.
See the new unit and what it means for our patients at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/improving-transplant-care/
Given the surge of COVID-19 cases in North Texas, many of us are looking for any additional level of protection for ourselves and our family.๐ท
Healthcare workers often wear face shields in the hospital, but should you in your everyday life?
Some answers at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/do-face-shields-work/
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Do face shields block the coronavirus? Yes, but there's a catch | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Happy 1st Birthday to the Methodist Dallas quads!๐คฉ๐ฅณ๐คฉ
Those adorable Santa caps from our NICU certainly don't fit anymore. Congratulations to this beautiful family. We love following your progress.โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ๐
This Dallas woman's battle with COVID-19 in the spring left her with permanent heart damage.
Claudicia Parsons is a "long hauler," a patient whose cardiovascular problems have lasted long beyond the virus in her body.
What Claudicia and her cardiologist at Methodist Dallas want you to know about COVID-19's effects on the heart at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/long-term-effects-covid-19/
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For COVID-19 long-haulers, heart damage can last a lifetime | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Christmas colors at sunset!๐โค๐
This has been a challenging year, but we all celebrate the hope this holiday season brings.
Thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Toubin for the spectacular shot.
Methodist Dallas is proud to be among the first places in Texas that will receive shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
We hope to vaccinate thousands of our frontline heroes over the next few weeks and take the first step toward ending this pandemic.
Methodist's Chief Medical Officer spoke to NBC DFW about our vaccination plan. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/nearly-20-hospitals-in-north-texas-prepare-to-receive-covid-19-vaccine-next-week/2498865/
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Nearly 20 North Texas Hospitals Prepare to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week
A remarkable first for our transplant program!
Four Methodist patients involved in a lifesaving transplant chain. Two living donors give up a kidney to help two people theyโve never met. All four surgeries happened today at Methodist Dallas.๐๐๐๐
Paired donations like this allow living donors to save lives even when they arenโt a perfect match for the person they hoped to help.๐
Masks help slow the spread of COVID-19 and are likely part of our reality for the foreseeable future.๐ท
But face covering make life even tougher for those with hearing problems, including many seniors.
More on what you can do to clearly communicate during this pandemic at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/masks-and-hearing-loss/
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How masks make the pandemic harder for seniors | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
What are those first 24-48 hours like after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?๐
These Methodist frontline heroes can tell you. They got the Pfizer vaccine Monday morning, before any other healthcare workers in North Texas.
In a Zoom call with national and local media, they discuss how they feel now.๐
Methodist frontline heroes back to work and back on the news after getting the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.๐
We think it's so important you hear from the first people in North Texas to get the vaccine about how they are feeling now.
Take a moment to watch: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/vaccine/first-north-texans-to-receive-covid-vaccine-had-sore-arms-but-no-other-side-effects/287-e75959b7-0200-4d47-b837-7a8917b96c7b
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First North Texans to receive COVID-19 vaccine had sore arms but no other side effects
Methodist administered its first COVID-19 vaccination to Teresa Mata, a 51-year-old mother who cleans the emergency room and other areas of Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Teresa is one of our beloved frontline heroes, and we're happy to report plenty of people now know that!
Teresa getting her shot was featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, ABC News, and several other national news channels.
Go Teresa!
Impossible to sum up this remarkable day in the history of Methodist Heath System.๐
It began with an early morning shipment of something invaluable: hope.
We were honored to receive the very first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas. One of only four places in the entire state to get them today.
What does this mean for Methodist's frontline heroes? Listen to them.
Historic morning at Methodist Dallas Medical Center as we received the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine in North Texas.
We were honored to receive this valuable cargo, we and we began delivering it to Methodist's frontline heroes almost immediately.
The first vaccine went to an evironmental services workers who cleans the emergency room at Methodist Dallas.
Little Jordyn has her beautiful eyes wide open looking forward to 2021 after this year!๐๐
Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
But we know everyone needs those adorable faces this year more than ever! So every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
This handsome little guy is waving one big buh-bye to 2020, and he's not the only one!!!๐
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Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
But we know everyone needs those adorable faces this year more than ever! So every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
"Good morning, my name is Valentina. I'm a tiny Christmas tree with pretty ornaments to try to dress up this mess of a year!"๐๐
Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas (and one Christmas tree!) from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
But we know everyone needs those adorable faces this year more than ever! So every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.
Each baby will come with a healthy dose of 2020 attitude!๐คฃ
Jaxyn says "I'm just gonna keep my fingers in my mouth since I have nothing nice to say about 2020!"๐
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Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
But we know everyone needs those adorable faces this year more than ever! So every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.
Each baby will come with a healthy dose of 2020 attitude!๐คฃ
Demetric's expression is one we have all had this year!๐
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Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
But we know everyone needs those adorable faces this year more than ever! So every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.
Each baby will come with a healthy dose of 2020 attitude!๐คฃ๐
Great news!! More shipments of hope heading our way next week.๐
Take a moment to watch how Methodist played a role in figuring out there were even more doses of the vaccine in each Pfizer vial. ๐
Remarkable!
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/methodist-health-system-is-getting-additional-1950-covid-19-vaccine-doses-next-week/2509325/
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Methodist Health System Slated to Receive 1,950 More Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
โWeโre seeing patients with COVID-19 who are younger than 50, who have no risk factors, presenting with strokes."
That sobering assessment from a neurosurgeon at Methodist Dallas who says the inflammation caused by COVID-19 affects many organs, including the brain.
Important information about strokes and COVID-19 at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-patients-prone-to-strokes-and-brain-damage/
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COVID-19 can damage any organ and lead to strokes | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Fun to see our Tiny Santas featured in Southern Living magazine!๐ฅฐ
I guess the whole country needed those adorable faces in 2020!
https://www.southernliving.com/news/methodist-dallas-medical-center-nicu-tiny-santas
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Dallas Hospital Dresses NICU Babies as Adorable โTiny Santasโ
Merry Christmas from all of us at Methodist!โค๐โค
We conclude this year's Tiny Santas with adorable Valentina and her beautiful mom, Veronica.
2020 has been an unprecedented year, but let Valentina and her mom remind us that better times are ahead and that small miracles happen every day--behind all of those masks.๐ท๐ท
Guess who got to go home from the hospital on Christmas Eve?๐ฅฐ
He's one of our favorites so we interrupt our Tiny Santa lineup for this awesome update!
This little guy was born in August at Methodist Dallas, weighing less than a pound.
You first met him at Halloween as the Cowardly Lion. He was the tiniest turkey at Thanksgiving, and then he was waving buh-bye to 2020 as one of our Tiny Santas. Today, he waved again from mom's car seat.
We will miss you in the NICU, but we are so happy you are home in time for Christmas. Merry Christmas Eve!๐โค๐
"Nurse, kindly set my alarm for 2021! I'm cool with meeting Santa next year."๐คฃ๐
Isabella may be new to this year, but she certainly has the right idea. Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
Every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.
Some of you have asked how our nurses make these adorable photoshoots happen. Some answers at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/labor-of-love-for-nicu-babies/
Oh, sweet girl... welcome to the world, but we need to let you know the rest of us have had that look on our face most of this year!๐คฃ๐
Like everything in 2020, this year's version of Tiny Santas from the Methodist Dallas NICU will be a little different.
Last week, we got the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, and we all agree they are the ultimate Christmas gift. Because of that, we delayed our popular annual "12 Days of Tiny Santas."
Every day until Christmas Day, we will introduce you to two Tiny Santas, complete with their hats, handmade by our NICU nurses.
Some of you have asked how our nurses make these adorable photoshoots happen. Some answers at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/labor-of-love-for-nicu-babies/
Good riddance 2020.. and here's to a better 2021!!๐ฅณ๐คฉ๐ฅณ
The vast majority of people diagnosed with COVID-19 don't require hospitalization. They simply treat their symptoms at home.
As we end this unprecedented year, here's a look at the most read article on Shine Online in 2020: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-remedies/
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Which COVID-19 remedies help (and donโt), from Remdesivir to Vitamin D | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
To combat misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Carley Legan went public about her very personal decision to get the vaccine while pregnant.๐
She works on the frontlines at Methodist Dallas and told WFAA why the decision was right for her and her growing family.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/covid-19-vaccine-while-pregnant/287-bac239c1-bf81-4f0e-9be8-3d7c6ce8ca11
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'It's my body, it's my future child and it's my family that I'm doing this to protect': Doctor speaks about getting COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant
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How to manage heart failure - virtual health chat
โWeโre seeing patients with COVID-19 who are younger than 50, who have no risk factors, presenting with strokes."
That sobering assessment from a neurosurgeon at Methodist Dallas who says the inflammation caused by COVID-19 affects many organs, including the brain.
Important information about strokes and COVID-19 at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-patients-prone-to-strokes-and-brain-damage/
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COVID-19 can damage any organ and lead to strokes | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Fun to see our Tiny Santas featured in Southern Living magazine!๐ฅฐ
I guess the whole country needed those adorable faces in 2020!
https://www.southernliving.com/news/methodist-dallas-medical-center-nicu-tiny-santas
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Dallas Hospital Dresses NICU Babies as Adorable โTiny Santasโ
He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in his 20s. That was five years ago. How is he beating the odds?
Learn more about the portable device he wears every day that uses electric fields to prevent his tumor from growing at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/innovative-brain-cancer-treatment/
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Wearable device helps brain cancer patient beat the odds | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist just finished the 1000th liver transplant in the history of our program!๐
Our amazing transplant team saves so many lives. We celebrate this milestone and look forward to the next thousand!๐๐
For many Texans, this winter's round of cedar fever comes with added misery and confusion: Is that scratchy throat or cough just allergies or could it be COVID-19?
Some insights from a pulmonologist at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-or-cedar-fever/
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COVID-19 or 'cedar fever' allergies? How to tell the difference | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
A lot of familiar faces on the news tonight!๐
Our frontline heroes deserve the 2nd shot of hope--and all of the attention that comes with this historic first. ๐ฅฐ
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/methodist-dallas-medical-center-frontline-workers-receive-2nd-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine/2518963/
NBCDFW.COM
Methodist Dallas Medical Center Frontline Workers Receive 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Shots of hope, part 2!๐๐
Exactly 21 days after Methodist Health System administered the first COVID-19 vaccines in North Texas, we began round 2 today.
Studies show 2 doses of the Pfizer vaccine will offer 95% immunity to our frontline heroes in just a matter of weeks. ๐
Good riddance 2020.. and here's to a better 2021!!๐ฅณ๐คฉ๐ฅณ
This is quite a story!๐
It took a massive stroke to bring two neighbors together in the emergency room at Methodist Dallas. One was the patient, one was the doctor.
Why seeing a familiar face can make all the difference at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/stroke-doctor-neighbors/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Stroke brings together longtime neighbors โ in the ER | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Health System is stepping up to help hundreds of first responders in Ellis County get their COVID-19 vaccines. You may have heard that Ellis County sent a letter to the state saying the 1600 doses they were allotted wasnโt enough to cover their first responders.
While Methodist is not yet vaccinating the public, we want to make sure our first responders are offered this additional layer of protection because they protect us.๐
Hundreds of police officers, sheriffโs deputies, EMS, and firefighters from Ellis County have been vaccinated so far.
METHODISTHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG
Methodist vaccinates Ellis County first responders
Snowy Sunday here but looks like our colleagues at Methodist Midlothian got more!๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Here's some good news to end this week for our thousands of frontline heroes who now have received both Pfizer doses!๐
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-work-rapidly-spreading-variants/story?id=75126578
ABCNEWS.GO.COM
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine likely to work against new, rapidly-spreading variants: Study
He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in his 20s. That was five years ago. How is he beating the odds?
Learn more about the portable device he wears every day that uses electric fields to prevent his tumor from growing at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/innovative-brain-cancer-treatment/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Wearable device helps brain cancer patient beat the odds | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist just finished the 1000th liver transplant in the history of our program!๐
Our amazing transplant team saves so many lives. We celebrate this milestone and look forward to the next thousand!๐๐
Who doesn't love Tex-Mex?๐ฎ
Well, your New Year's diet doesn't! But fear not, here are some healthy food swaps that allow you to serve up a Mexican menu without any regrets.
Some handy recipes at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/healthy-tex-mex/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
These Tex-Mex swaps can spice up your low-carb diet | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
This is quite a story!๐
It took a massive stroke to bring two neighbors together in the emergency room at Methodist Dallas. One was the patient, one was the doctor.
Why seeing a familiar face can make all the difference at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/stroke-doctor-neighbors/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Stroke brings together longtime neighbors โ in the ER | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Health System is stepping up to help hundreds of first responders in Ellis County get their COVID-19 vaccines. You may have heard that Ellis County sent a letter to the state saying the 1600 doses they were allotted wasnโt enough to cover their first responders.
While Methodist is not yet vaccinating the public, we want to make sure our first responders are offered this additional layer of protection because they protect us.๐
Hundreds of police officers, sheriffโs deputies, EMS, and firefighters from Ellis County have been vaccinated so far.
METHODISTHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG
Methodist vaccinates Ellis County first responders
Snowy Sunday here but looks like our colleagues at Methodist Midlothian got more!๐โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Here's some good news to end this week for our thousands of frontline heroes who now have received both Pfizer doses!๐
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-work-rapidly-spreading-variants/story?id=75126578
ABCNEWS.GO.COM
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine likely to work against new, rapidly-spreading variants: Study
He was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in his 20s. That was five years ago. How is he beating the odds?
Learn more about the portable device he wears every day that uses electric fields to prevent his tumor from growing at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/innovative-brain-cancer-treatment/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Wearable device helps brain cancer patient beat the odds | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
We know many of you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Here are some we hear a lot: How do they work? Can they give you the virus? Was their development rushed?
For some answers, take a quick quiz at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/common-questions-about-covid-19-vaccines/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
QUIZ: 8 common questions (and answers) about COVID-19 vaccines | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The Methodist Dallas quads wore white for New Year's Day and even got to see the white stuff for the first time when it snowed!๐
The quads, who spent months in our NICU, are the perfect example of why Methodist Dallas just achieved the Level III Maternal Care Designation from the state.
This achievement reflects that we can care for complex maternal medical issues, obstetric complications, and fetal conditions. Congrats to our team! #123forMOMS
Weโre all cheering for the young patient behind Methodistโs 1000th liver transplant!๐๐ฅณ
Nadia Gomez is a competitive cheerleader from Fort Worth who received her new liver at Methodist Dallas earlier this month. The 18 year old says she was taking herbal supplements that her doctors believe caused her liver to fail in a matter of weeks.
Nadia went home from the hospital this week with a new liverโand a new chance at life.
Nadia spent several weeks recovering in our new transplant home. Learn more about it at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/improving-transplant-care/
Diabetes and COVID-19 have proven to be a lethal combination.
One study from the American Diabetes Association suggests that the risk of severe infection is tripled for diabetics.
Another found that diabetic patients with COVID-19 had higher incidences of pneumonia, respiratory failure, cardiac injury, and death.
The concerning and important details about this link at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/diabetes-and-covid-19/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Diabetes and COVID-19: a lethal combination | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Who doesn't love Tex-Mex?๐ฎ
Well, your New Year's diet doesn't! But fear not, here are some healthy food swaps that allow you to serve up a Mexican menu without any regrets.
Some handy recipes at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/healthy-tex-mex/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
These Tex-Mex swaps can spice up your low-carb diet | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
This is quite a story!๐
It took a massive stroke to bring two neighbors together in the emergency room at Methodist Dallas. One was the patient, one was the doctor.
Why seeing a familiar face can make all the difference at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/stroke-doctor-neighbors/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Stroke brings together longtime neighbors โ in the ER | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
February is American Heart Month.โค๏ธ
To help educate about heart hearth, we are looking back at some of our most popular heart articles on Shine Online.
This one deals with the very timely topic of the increase in cases of what's called "broken heart syndrome" since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-broken-heart-syndrome/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
How COVID-19 can lead to broken heart syndrome | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
TUE, FEB 9 AT 2:00 PM CST
Ask a sports medicine doc!
We know many of you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Here are some we hear a lot: How do they work? Can they give you the virus? Was their development rushed?
For some answers, take a quick quiz at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/common-questions-about-covid-19-vaccines/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
QUIZ: 8 common questions (and answers) about COVID-19 vaccines | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The Methodist Dallas quads wore white for New Year's Day and even got to see the white stuff for the first time when it snowed!๐
The quads, who spent months in our NICU, are the perfect example of why Methodist Dallas just achieved the Level III Maternal Care Designation from the state.
This achievement reflects that we can care for complex maternal medical issues, obstetric complications, and fetal conditions. Congrats to our team! #123forMOMS
Weโre all cheering for the young patient behind Methodistโs 1000th liver transplant!๐๐ฅณ
Nadia Gomez is a competitive cheerleader from Fort Worth who received her new liver at Methodist Dallas earlier this month. The 18 year old says she was taking herbal supplements that her doctors believe caused her liver to fail in a matter of weeks.
Nadia went home from the hospital this week with a new liverโand a new chance at life.
Nadia spent several weeks recovering in our new transplant home. Learn more about it at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/improving-transplant-care/
Diabetes and COVID-19 have proven to be a lethal combination.
One study from the American Diabetes Association suggests that the risk of severe infection is tripled for diabetics.
Another found that diabetic patients with COVID-19 had higher incidences of pneumonia, respiratory failure, cardiac injury, and death.
The concerning and important details about this link at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/diabetes-and-covid-19/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Diabetes and COVID-19: a lethal combination | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Another historic day for Methodist Health System!๐
We are stepping up to help the City of Dallas vaccine thousands of people at Methodist Dallas.
A grateful Mayor Eric Johnson toured our vaccine clinic today and said, "Everyone is just thrilled. It's fast, it's comfortable, it's just wonderful!" We agree!๐
We will continue vaccinating tomorrow. Please remember you need to be registered with Dallas County and have an appointment to get the vaccine.
Lois Kreger of Grand Prairie is 104!๐
This afternoon, she got her first COVID-19 vaccine at Methodist Dallas.
When Methodist Dallas President John Phillips asked her the key to such a long life, she laughed and said, "I never got married!"๐๐คฃ
Lois and her family have been trying to get her vaccinated for weeks, and they were very happy when Methodist called them with an appointment.
Methodist Health System is proud to partner with the City of Dallas to vaccinate thousands of residents who signed up for vaccines with Dallas County.๐
There's been a lot of talk lately in the media about the new COVID-19 variants or mutations that started overseas and are now showing up in the United States.
Here's a breakdown of the variant strains from an infectious disease specialist at Methodist Dallas, and what each might mean for you and your family at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/new-coronavirus-variants/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
How variants from abroad could prolong the pandemic | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Meet Wyatt Stewart, the first baby born in the history of Methodist Midlothian, our newest hospital!๐
Midlothian's newest resident was born at 9:14 last night, weighing in at 8 lb, 3 ounces.
Congrats to his parents Haley and Zach... Wyatt is their 3rd son!
Congrats to Methodist's newest labor and delivery team... Wyatt is their 1st of many!
February is American Heart Month.โค๏ธ
To help educate about heart hearth, we are looking back at some of our most popular heart articles on Shine Online.
This one deals with the very timely topic of the increase in cases of what's called "broken heart syndrome" since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-broken-heart-syndrome/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
How COVID-19 can lead to broken heart syndrome | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
TUE, FEB 9 AT 2:00 PM CST
Ask a sports medicine doc!
American Heart Month is the perfect time to educate yourself about heart health.
Broken heart syndrome is a condition marked by weakening muscle tissues in the heart. It can feel like a heart attack.
Some researchers have noted an increase they attribute to COVID-19 and the stress around it. It's one of our most read heart stories at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-broken-heart-syndrome/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
How COVID-19 can lead to broken heart syndrome | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
UPDATE: The Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic had another busy day--giving shots of hope to more than 1000 people.๐
The vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas will be open again Friday. If you have an appointment and can safely make it in, we look forward to serving you. Please drive carefully on the roads and leave extra time to make your appointment.
If you can't make it because of the weather, don't worry! You will be automatically rescheduled in the same time slot exactly one week later. There's no need to call us, it will happen automatically.
A friendly reminder: vaccines are by appointment only. No walk-ins. For more on where to register, visit our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
THU, MAR 4 AT 5:00 PM CST
Learn how to manage heart failure
Be careful out there!
We want you to know the vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas is open today. If you have an appointment and can safely make it in, we look forward to serving you.
If you can't make it because of the weather, you will be automatically rescheduled for a vaccine one week from today! There's no need to call us, it will happen automatically.
A friendly reminder: vaccines are by appointment only. No walk-ins. For more on where to register, visit our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
It took awhile, but there are now several options if you need a COVID-19 test.
How do the tests differ, and which are most appropriate for you? Are the rapid tests accurate? Which kind of test makes the most sense if you know you have been exposed but have no symptoms?
Some important answers at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-tests
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Which COVID-19 test is right for you? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist's vaccination clinic in partnership with the City of Dallas is going strong again this week!
We want to remind everyone our clinic is by appointment only. We are not accepting walk-ins.
For more on where to register, visit our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
Wow, it's been quite a week, North Texas!โ
We hope you and your family are safe and warm. We want to share an important update about the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas will be OPEN tomorrow! Vaccines will be given by appointment only, no walk-ins.
For more details and help with rescheduling, please visit: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, we want to recognize the countless contributions Black culture has made to our society.
Food is just one example. Soul food is a staple cuisine in the South that helps connect Black communities with their African roots.
Rich in spice and flavor and steeped in history, these meals traditionally come with a lot of saturated fats and carbs. But when your health is the top priority, traditions are meant to be broken.
Some easy swaps that can make your soul food favorites a bit healthier at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/soul-food-substitutes/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Soul food can be good for the body and soul | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Some important updates on the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic given this weekโs weather.๐ฅถ
Tomorrow, we will be open from 12-4 for those who have appointments for SECOND DOSES ONLY. No first doses will be administered tomorrow at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Wednesday, our vaccine clinic will be closed because of snow in the forecast.
Our scheduling team will be in touch to reschedule those affected by these changes. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
For details on our vaccine clinic and how to register, visit http://methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
Snowy day!โโ
Baby, it's cold outside!โโ
REMINDER: The Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be CLOSED tomorrow because of this rare winter weather event in North Texas.
Anyone with a vaccine appointment will be rescheduled. For details, check our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
METHODISTHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources | Methodist Health System
We love how Methodist Dallas looks when the weather is nice!๐
Unfortunately, Monday won't be one of those days. Since we are under a winter weather warning, the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be CLOSED on Monday.
Anyone with a vaccine appointment will be rescheduled. For details, check our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
Stay home if you can and enjoy the snow!
As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, we want to recognize the countless contributions Black culture has made to our society.
Food is just one example. Soul food is a staple cuisine in the South that helps connect Black communities with their African roots.
Rich in spice and flavor and steeped in history, these meals traditionally come with a lot of saturated fats and carbs. But when your health is the top priority, traditions are meant to be broken.
Some easy swaps that can make your soul food favorites a bit healthier at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/soul-food-substitutes/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Soul food can be good for the body and soul | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Some important updates on the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic given this weekโs weather.๐ฅถ
Tomorrow, we will be open from 12-4 for those who have appointments for SECOND DOSES ONLY. No first doses will be administered tomorrow at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Wednesday, our vaccine clinic will be closed because of snow in the forecast.
Our scheduling team will be in touch to reschedule those affected by these changes. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding.
For details on our vaccine clinic and how to register, visit http://methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
Snowy day!โโ
Baby, it's cold outside!โโ
REMINDER: The Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be CLOSED tomorrow because of this rare winter weather event in North Texas.
Anyone with a vaccine appointment will be rescheduled. For details, check our website: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/
METHODISTHEALTHSYSTEM.ORG
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources | Methodist Health System
This avid golfer from Austin came to Methodist Dallas for what he calls "awesome technology."
Tim Elbrecht had both esophageal cancer and a rare disorder that made it difficult for him to swallow.
The team at Methodist Dallas was able to remove Tim's tumor and fix his swallowing problem---all through a tube placed down his throat.
More on this remarkable technology that eliminates the need for a traditional surgery at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/cutting-edge-cure-for.../
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Tiny tube delivers cutting-edge cure for cancer patient | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
A big sendoff for a true survivor whose life was saved twice at Methodist Dallas! ๐
35-year-old Darwin Dang is home tonight in Coppell for the first time since before Thanksgiving. Darwin was admitted to Methodist Dallas on November 20th of last year with COVID-19.
This is not the first time the medical team here saved his life. Darwin received a kidney transplant at Methodist Dallas in 2017.
During his stay for COVID-19, Darwin spent time in so many different parts of the hospitalโฆ from a COVID unit, to the ICU, to the Neuro ICU, to the transplant unit. Thatโs one reason so many staff members from all over Methodist Dallas showed up this afternoon to cheer him on as he headed home.
Darwinโs wife Brenda is a transplant nurse at Methodist Dallas. He says heโs excited to head home and knows he will be in good hands with a nurse at home!
A wonderful coincidence in the ER at Methodist Dallas!๐
Dr. Robert Simonson recognizes his long-time neighbor who was brought in after a devastating stroke.
NBC DFW with the story of how a good neighbor can really come in handy in an emergency. Take a moment to watch!
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/north-texas-man-suffers-stroke-sees-surprising-face-in-er/
NBCDFW.COM
North Texas Man Suffers Stroke, Sees Surprising Face in ER
Maybe grandma was right!?
Don't discount all of those folk remedies she told you about... quite a few have made their way into mainstream medicine.
The scoop on tumeric, elderberry, and other remedies that can offer health benefits at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/folk-remedies-that-work/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
These folk remedies have stood the test of time | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Wow, it's been quite a week, North Texas!โ
We hope you and your family are safe and warm. We want to share an important update about the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas will be OPEN tomorrow! Vaccines will be given by appointment only, no walk-ins.
For more details and help with rescheduling, please visit: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
As we continue our celebration of Black History Month, we want to recognize the countless contributions Black culture has made to our society.
Food is just one example. Soul food is a staple cuisine in the South that helps connect Black communities with their African roots.
Rich in spice and flavor and steeped in history, these meals traditionally come with a lot of saturated fats and carbs. But when your health is the top priority, traditions are meant to be broken.
Some easy swaps that can make your soul food favorites a bit healthier at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/soul-food-substitutes/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Soul food can be good for the body and soul | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Vaccine hesitancy is very real, especially in communities of color.
Sadly, these are the communities hit hardest by COVID-19.
We want to share with you the perspectives of some of our minority healthcare heroes after they received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
This avid golfer from Austin came to Methodist Dallas for what he calls "awesome technology."
Tim Elbrecht had both esophageal cancer and a rare disorder that made it difficult for him to swallow.
The team at Methodist Dallas was able to remove Tim's tumor and fix his swallowing problem---all through a tube placed down his throat.
More on this remarkable technology that eliminates the need for a traditional surgery at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/cutting-edge-cure-for.../
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Tiny tube delivers cutting-edge cure for cancer patient | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
A big sendoff for a true survivor whose life was saved twice at Methodist Dallas! ๐
35-year-old Darwin Dang is home tonight in Coppell for the first time since before Thanksgiving. Darwin was admitted to Methodist Dallas on November 20th of last year with COVID-19.
This is not the first time the medical team here saved his life. Darwin received a kidney transplant at Methodist Dallas in 2017.
During his stay for COVID-19, Darwin spent time in so many different parts of the hospitalโฆ from a COVID unit, to the ICU, to the Neuro ICU, to the transplant unit. Thatโs one reason so many staff members from all over Methodist Dallas showed up this afternoon to cheer him on as he headed home.
Darwinโs wife Brenda is a transplant nurse at Methodist Dallas. He says heโs excited to head home and knows he will be in good hands with a nurse at home!
A wonderful coincidence in the ER at Methodist Dallas!๐
Dr. Robert Simonson recognizes his long-time neighbor who was brought in after a devastating stroke.
NBC DFW with the story of how a good neighbor can really come in handy in an emergency. Take a moment to watch!
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/north-texas-man-suffers-stroke-sees-surprising-face-in-er/
NBCDFW.COM
North Texas Man Suffers Stroke, Sees Surprising Face in ER
Maybe grandma was right!?
Don't discount all of those folk remedies she told you about... quite a few have made their way into mainstream medicine.
The scoop on tumeric, elderberry, and other remedies that can offer health benefits at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/folk-remedies-that-work/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
These folk remedies have stood the test of time | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Wow, it's been quite a week, North Texas!โ
We hope you and your family are safe and warm. We want to share an important update about the Methodist Health System COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
The vaccine clinic at Methodist Dallas will be OPEN tomorrow! Vaccines will be given by appointment only, no walk-ins.
For more details and help with rescheduling, please visit: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
She's a school security guard who was hit with a pain she says rivals childbirth! The cause? A gallstone lodged in the neck of her gallbladder.
How robotic surgery at Methodist Dallas brought her some much-need relief at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/robotic-assisted-gallbladder-surgery/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Gallbladder patient finds relief in robotic-assisted surgery | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Infertility can be a tough topic, and historically, women have been the ones who bore the burden and even the blame.
But guess what? At least half of the time, it's male infertility that prevents a couple from getting pregnant.
A look at some common causes of male infertility at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/male-infertility/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Male infertility is more common than you may think | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The statewide mask mandate ends today, but Methodist Health System will continue to require face masks for everyone working, visiting, or receiving care at our hospitals, clinics, and properties.
We will provide isolation masks at all screening stations for those who arrive without a mask. Methodist will continue to follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect patients, physicians, staff, and visitors.
To learn about other ways we are keeping you and your family safe, please visit our website: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
Don't mess with a daughter's love--especially when she's a nurse!๐
Read the remarkable story of the South Texas nurse who made sure her father was flown from an overwhelmed hospital near the border to Methodist Dallas to be treated for COVID-19.
Today, her father simply says, โIโm a survivor because of Methodist Dallas."
A story of a daughter's determination at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-patient-travels-500-miles-for-treatment/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Texas nurse gets her father airlifted 500 miles for COVID-19 care | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the US. It's also a cancer no one likes to talk about!
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Methodist Dallas hosted a drive-up parade to celebrate with survivors.๐๐๐
Vaccine hesitancy is very real, especially in communities of color.
Sadly, these are the communities hit hardest by COVID-19.
We want to share with you the perspectives of some of our minority healthcare heroes after they received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Methodist began vaccinating teachers today!โ๏ธ๐
We are honored to give these essential workers a shot of hope that will make them safer as they educate our children. We are offering vaccines to teachers who work in the communities we serve.
Over the next few weeks, we plan to take our vaccine clinic on the road to visit several local school districts to make sure educators have access to the vaccine.
She's a school security guard who was hit with a pain she says rivals childbirth! The cause? A gallstone lodged in the neck of her gallbladder.
How robotic surgery at Methodist Dallas brought her some much-need relief at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/robotic-assisted-gallbladder-surgery/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Gallbladder patient finds relief in robotic-assisted surgery | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Infertility can be a tough topic, and historically, women have been the ones who bore the burden and even the blame.
But guess what? At least half of the time, it's male infertility that prevents a couple from getting pregnant.
A look at some common causes of male infertility at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/male-infertility/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Male infertility is more common than you may think | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The statewide mask mandate ends today, but Methodist Health System will continue to require face masks for everyone working, visiting, or receiving care at our hospitals, clinics, and properties.
We will provide isolation masks at all screening stations for those who arrive without a mask. Methodist will continue to follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect patients, physicians, staff, and visitors.
To learn about other ways we are keeping you and your family safe, please visit our website: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
Don't mess with a daughter's love--especially when she's a nurse!๐
Read the remarkable story of the South Texas nurse who made sure her father was flown from an overwhelmed hospital near the border to Methodist Dallas to be treated for COVID-19.
Today, her father simply says, โIโm a survivor because of Methodist Dallas."
A story of a daughter's determination at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-patient-travels-500-miles-for-treatment/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
Texas nurse gets her father airlifted 500 miles for COVID-19 care | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the US. It's also a cancer no one likes to talk about!
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Methodist Dallas hosted a drive-up parade to celebrate with survivors.๐๐๐
She woke up with a crick in her neck. Who hasn't experienced that?
Little did Dale Parker know, that pain was in her neck nearly killed her. A blood vessel in Dale's neck had burst and blood was compressing her spinal cord.
Read about Dale's close call and her remarkable recovery at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/neck-pain-spinal-surgery/
SHINEONLINEHEALTH.COM
When a pain in the neck signals something deadly | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist began vaccinating teachers today!โ๏ธ๐
We are honored to give these essential workers a shot of hope that will make them safer as they educate our children. We are offering vaccines to teachers who work in the communities we serve.
Over the next few weeks, we plan to take our vaccine clinic on the road to visit several local school districts to make sure educators have access to the vaccine.
She's a school security guard who was hit with a pain she says rivals childbirth! The cause? A gallstone lodged in the neck of her gallbladder.
How robotic surgery at Methodist Dallas brought her some much-need relief at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/robotic-assisted-gallbladder-surgery/
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Gallbladder patient finds relief in robotic-assisted surgery | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Infertility can be a tough topic, and historically, women have been the ones who bore the burden and even the blame.
But guess what? At least half of the time, it's male infertility that prevents a couple from getting pregnant.
A look at some common causes of male infertility at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/male-infertility/
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Male infertility is more common than you may think | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
The statewide mask mandate ends today, but Methodist Health System will continue to require face masks for everyone working, visiting, or receiving care at our hospitals, clinics, and properties.
We will provide isolation masks at all screening stations for those who arrive without a mask. Methodist will continue to follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect patients, physicians, staff, and visitors.
To learn about other ways we are keeping you and your family safe, please visit our website: www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19
Don't mess with a daughter's love--especially when she's a nurse!๐
Read the remarkable story of the South Texas nurse who made sure her father was flown from an overwhelmed hospital near the border to Methodist Dallas to be treated for COVID-19.
Today, her father simply says, โIโm a survivor because of Methodist Dallas."
A story of a daughter's determination at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/covid-19-patient-travels-500-miles-for-treatment/
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Texas nurse gets her father airlifted 500 miles for COVID-19 care | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource