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The latest in hi-tech care comes to Houston For The Leader Houston Methodist Hospital recently opened its 22-story Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III Tower, offering the newest, most precise imaging and surgical equipment for complex heart and brain surgeries. The nationally ranked Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and Houston Methodist Neurological Institute moved into the new building. Cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists from these centers believe the advanced technology will transform care and become the new standard for similar facilities around the country. “We needed space to grow and the most up-to-date technology in the world in order to provide the best patient care possible,” said Dr. Gavin Britz. “This puts us in the top tier.” “It’s a transformational moment,” said Dr. Alan Lumsden, chair of Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. The upgraded facility has what he describes as “the most advanced cardiothoracic operating rooms that exist.” HIGH-TECH HIGHLIGHTS The new hybrid ORs feature built-in advanced imaging capaPhoto supplied bilities. Intraoperative imaging The nationally ranked Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center and Houston Methodist Neurological Institechnology, including MRI, CT and tute have moved into the 22-story Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III Tower. angiography, may be used during surgery for patients with tumors, Another new technology is the lat- ous tumors. The technology allows used for every form of open-heart aneurysms or strokes. Surgeons est generation of the Gamma Knife real-time imaging, enabling sur- surgery, with minimally invasive can scan patients halfway through — a device that delivers high ra- geons to deftly navigate the brain’s cardiac procedures performed in the tower’s 14 interventional cathprocedures and immediately react diation doses to the brain with pin- complex terrain. Houston Methodist’s new robot- eterization labs. These treatments, to specific needs. They also can point accuracy without harming ic-assisted technology, which mini- including cardiac bypass and valve take CT scans done weeks ago and healthy tissue. For patients facing intricate mizes tissue damage and maximiz- replacement, involve threading a fuse them in real time to images scanned during surgery. With this brain surgeries, imaging technolo- es precision, can be used for up to catheter through an artery from technology, surgeons can identify gy guides surgeons in locating and 80 percent of procedures involving the groin or other area to the heart, changes that may have developed removing diseased areas, such as the lungs and esophagus. See Methodist P. 2B The expansive OR suites can be in since images were last taken. blood clots from strokes or cancer-

Adult sports leagues offer varying options By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Maybe you’re rusty. Maybe you think that sports teams are best left to professionals and school age kids. But there are some options out there for those with the willingness to try something new. Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports As the group says on its website, “the term ‘Masters’ sounds daunting, but in swimming it simply refers to any swimmer over the age of 18.” Houston Cougar Masters, a U.S. Masters Swimming registered club, is a diverse group of fitness swimmers, competitive swimmers, and triathletes, ranging in age from 18 to 94. Coach Greg Orphanides offers challenging workouts and expertise in stroke technique tailored to each swimmer’s abilities and goals. “Anyone who can swim at least 25m unassisted is welcome, regardless of fitness level,” said Coach Orphanides. For more information, visit www.coogaquatics.org. Houston Sports & Social Club The Houston Sports & Social Club offers a variety of co-ed sports leagues and tournaments as well as a wide array of social events and activities. Their motto – “Meet People. Stay Active. Have Fun. Give Back.” HoustonSSC was founded in 2011 by Omid Rafiei. He and his wife, Andrea Rafiei, met in a kickball league in Austin. When their life took them to Houston, Omid wanted to create a similar type of business that brought him and his wife together. There are also happy hours after every HoustonSSC game and no annual membership fee. Sports include bowling, dodgeball, kickball, soccer, corn hole,

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Northwest ChiropraCtiC George G. Junkin, D.C. D.A.C.B.N. Nutritionist 11500 NW Frwy - Suite 201 Houston, Texas 77092 Tel: 713-686-0828 www.drjunkin.com

internal Medicine/Pediatrics Nutrition/ Weight Loss

Ana M. Torres, M.D. , P.A. 713.863.9200 427 W. 20th St. Ste #503 Houston, TX 77008 www.Thetorrescenter.com

ophthalmology

Dora Cantú, M.D. 713.864.8652 1740 W. 27th St. Suite 180 Houston, TX 77008 www.opiavisioncenter.com

obstetrics / Gynecology

Dr. Stephanie Fulton Stephanie Fulton, M.D.

1740 W. 27 St. Suite 301 Houston, TX 77008 713-880-2727 www.fultonobgyn.com

Major Hospitals

The Houston Sports & Social Club offers a variety of co-ed sports leagues and tournaments.

flag football, softball, and sand volleyball, which is played at the Crowbar on Wakefield Drive. For more information, visit https://www.houstonssc.com/. Houston Parks and Recreation Adult Sports The Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s Adult Sports section manages a wide variety of recreational sports opportunities. They state that their office organizes more than 1,000 adult teams. Men’s, women’s and coed leagues are played during the winter, spring, summer and fall seasons, Monday through Friday, for a five-week doubleheader or 10-week single games at locations throughout the city. Softball, kickball, basketball and flag football are offered, among other

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Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 1635 North Loop West Houston, Texas 77008 Tel: 713-867-2000 memorialhermann.org Physician Referral 713.222.CARE

Photo supplied Whether it is soccer, softball, volleyball, water aerobics, dodgeball or kickball, there’s a group you can join this fall.

sports. H.P.A.R.D.’s Fall/Winter Activities Guide is available online now. Check out the listings for recreation, fitness, and educa-

tional opportunities you and your family can take part in. For more information, visit http://www. h o u s t o n t x . g ov / p a r k s / a d u l t sports/index.html.

St. Joseph Medical Center in The Heights 1917 Ashland Street Houston, Texas 77008 Tel: 713-757-1000 Physician Referral 713-757-7575

TECHNOLOGY THAT TRANSFORMS PATIENT CARE To learn more about Walter Tower, visit houstonmethodist.org/walter-tower


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