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?🥡🥢
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
The Mad Hatter Tea Party is one of our favorite events of the year!
Unfortunately, 2020 has other plans. Many of our breast cancer survivors and party participants are in high risk categories so we can't take that chance during a pandemic.
We hope to be back in 2021, bigger and better than ever! While there's no tea party this year, that doesn't mean there's no gift. If you'd like to receive one, follow this link to let us know where to send it: https://mhd.jotform.com/202514557762962
With so much attention on COVID-19, it's easy to forget flu season is nearly upon us.
Here are 4 simple ways to get yourself and your family ready at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/get-ready-for-flu-season/
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Get ready for flu season | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
If you have recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to save a life.💙
To learn more about plasma donation, please visit: https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/covid-19/plasma-donation/
What started with a seizure ended up with a frightening trip to the ICU at Methodist Mansfield for this COVID-19 patient.
Learn about his remarkable recovery and how our staff kept his family informed every step of the way at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/seizure-first-sign-of-covid-19/
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For COVID-19 patient, a seizure was the first warning | 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?😳
Take the hygiene quiz and get the eye-opening answers at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/quiz-best-ways-to-get-rid.../
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QUIZ: What are the best ways to get rid of germs? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist will be pink all month for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!💕
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?🍝
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
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.💙
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. 🎀
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.../
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Do keto's risks outweigh its rewards? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Pandemic stress is enough to upset anyone’s 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
Happy Halloween from Methodist's tiniest patients!🥰
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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. 😍😍😍
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/
Here's a Throwback Thursday to exactly one year ago, when Methodist was all over the national news for broadcasting an awake brain surgery live right here on Facebook.
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. 💙
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
A simple message worth sharing.💙
Exercise your right to vote!🇺🇸🇺🇸
We are excited to announce that our RN Residency Program has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP)®. 🤩🥳
What does that mean? It means our onboarding program for new nurses meets the highest standards. Congrats to the team!
It's not every day you can help a former Olympian get back on his feet!🥇🥈🥉
"Fast Eddie" was a champion hurdler, but his aging heart proved to be his biggest hurdle.
How a delicate procedure that was a first for Methodist Richardson saved this Olympian at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/heart-care-as-good-as-gold/
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Former Olympian says heart care was good as gold | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
You may notice our new billboards as you are driving across North Texas.💙
During these challenging times, Methodist is proud to spread this important message: Mask up. Wash up. Step back.😷
Enjoy a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!🦃
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.😷
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
What a day for Methodist and hopefully, the beginning of the end of this pandemic!
Methodist Health System
December 14 at 6:14 PM ·
Impossible to sum up this remarkable day in the history of Methodist Heath System.💙
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.
So exciting the vaccine is so close!💙
Methodist Health System
December 10 at 7:30 PM ·
A look inside Methodist's special super cold freezer where nearly 6000 doses of the first COVID-19 vaccine will be stored as soon as they arrive.
Methodist Health System Chief Pharmacy Officer Jon Albrecht gives us a look at where we will keep the vaccines for our frontline heroes!😍😍
We are just days away from the most promising step yet toward ending this pandemic.
Happy Hannukah from all of us at Methodist Richardson!💙
Chabad Richardson honored our frontline heroes tonight, lighting this 9-foot Menorah!
It's a beautiful message of light and hope--and the picture isn't too bad either!
Gotta love this one!🥰
Methodist Health System
December 20 at 9:13 PM ·
Jaxyn says "I'm just gonna keep my fingers in my mouth since I have nothing nice to say about 2020!"🎅😷
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!
Who doesn't need these adorable faces after this year??💚
Methodist Health System
December 20 at 11:28 AM ·
Demetric's expression is one we have all had this year!🎅😷
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!🤣
Well, this happened and it's pretty amazing!💙
Methodist Richardson nurse Alisha Snelson got her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, administered by her manager no less!
We are proud to be a part of this historic step to hopefully end the pandemic. #hope
Could taking vitamins help fight off COVID-19?
Vitamin D, for example, was making headlines early in the pandemic, even before Dr. Anthony Fauci said he was taking the supplement.
More about which vitamins might be able to help and how at Shine Online:
https://shineonlinehealth.com/vitamins-help-with-covid-19/
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Could vitamins help you head off severe COVID-19? | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
“We’re 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 Health System 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.../
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COVID-19 can damage any organ and lead to strokes | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Methodist Health System is celebrating Christmas Day.
December 25 at 10:45 AM ·
Merry Christmas from all of us at Methodist!❤💚❤
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.😷😷
Such a sweet Santa baby! Merry Christmas Eve!❤💚❤
Methodist Health System
December 24 at 10:27 AM ·
"Nurse, kindly set my alarm for 2021! I'm cool with meeting Santa next year."🤣😂
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/
Who hasn't made that face in 2020?💚🤣
Methodist Health System
December 23 at 7:54 PM ·
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!🤣😂
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/
Methodist Richardson has a Baby New Year!🥳
Mariyah Smith was born just 31 minutes into 2021. She wasn't due until Jan. 6, but like the rest of us, she couldn't wait for the new year!🥰🤣🥰
Congrats to her parents Tyonce and Darren!
This year's most read article on Shine Online is very 2020.
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Which COVID-19 remedies help (and don’t), from Remdesivir to Vitamin D | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Health System
December 30, 2020 at 2:26 PM ·
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/
Methodist Health System
December 30, 2020 at 2:26 PM ·
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/
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 this Methodist Richardson patient 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
A good read. When those sniffles may be more than just cedar fever...😷
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COVID-19 or 'cedar fever' allergies? How to tell the difference | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Health System
January 5 at 3:26 PM ·
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/
Awesome!
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine likely to work against new, rapidly-spreading variants: Study
Methodist Health System
January 9 at 7:03 PM ·
Here's some good news to end this week for our thousands of frontline heroes who now have received both Pfizer doses!😍
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/pfizer-covid-19-vaccine-work-rapidly-spreading-variants/story?id=75126578
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/
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Diabetes and COVID-19: a lethal combination | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Richardson has earned national recognition as the first hospital in the nation to be chosen for the American College of Surgeon’s high risk digestive program.
David Lovrien knows firsthand about the program. After a trip to the Emergency Room, he discovered he needed two complex surgeries to remove not one, but two tumors on his pancreas and kidney.
This musician is now cancer-free and hitting all the high notes after his treatment.
The perfect day for comfort food done healthier!
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Soul food can be good for the body and soul | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
Methodist Health System
February 16 at 11:11 AM ·
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/
Important voices when it comes to addressing vaccine hesitancy in communities of color!
Methodist Health System
March 5 at 2:46 PM ·
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.
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
Some Richardson ISD teachers were among the first. Check it out!😍
Methodist Health System
4 hrs ·
Methodist began vaccinating teachers today! 🍎✏️
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.
When Richardson musician David Lovrien nearly fainted last April, he brushed it off as dehydration — an occupational hazard as a saxophonist performing outside in the Texas heat.
David couldn’t know the incident was a warning sign of two cancerous tumors growing on his pancreas and left kidney.
He's back to playing music after a complex dual surgery at Methodist Richardson. David's story is just one example of why the hospital is the first in the nation to be chosen for the American College of Surgeon’s high risk digestive program.
More on David's story at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/cancer-free-after-dual-surgery/
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Cancer-free after dual surgery strikes the perfect tune | Shine Online | Your Healthy Living Resource
What an emotional sendoff today for Hugo Miranda, the owner of Hugo's Invitados restaurant, after his 70-day battle against COVID-19 at Methodist Richardson.💙
Watch the 40 year old say goodbye to our medical staff and a tearful hello to his 2 young children who haven't seen their father in 2 and a half months!
Have a tissue handy.😭