Leading Medicine Winter 2015, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital edition

LEADING MEDICINE YOUR LINK TO HEALTH INNOVATIONS, NEWS AND TIPS IN NORTHWEST HOUSTON

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THE HEART TRUTH

A guide to your heart and the procedure that can keep it beating strong

Relief from Back Pain

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News & Events Seminars All seminars take place at: Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Conference Center First Floor 18220 State Highway 249 Houston, TX 77070 Our seminars are free. Please register now to reserve your seat.

Space is limited. To register, call 281.737.2500.

Varicose and Spider Vein Seminar Find out what causes these twisted, irritating, enlarged superficial veins and how to treat them.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 29 Time: 6 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Richard W. Lee, board-certified vascular surgeon Weight Loss Seminars Learn more about bariatric surgery and the benefits of choosing Houston Methodist Willowbrook Weight Loss Solutions. To register, call 281.737.2500.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4 Time: 6 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Dexter Turnquest, bariatric medical director

events Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17 Time: Noon Presenter: Dr. Todd Worley, bariatric surgeon Call 281.737.2500 or visit methodistwillowbrook.com/ weightloss for additional dates.

Heart Seminar and Risk Assessment Learn about heart disease and how to build heart-healthy behaviors at this screening and seminar. The first 200 people to register will receive free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 26 Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Women’s & Children’s Pavilion Conference Center Presenters: Cardiologists from Houston Methodist Willowbrook Back Pain Seminar Learn about the available options to relieve neck and back pain.

Date: Thursday, March 26 Time: 6 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. HoSun Hwang, orthopedic spine surgeon and the Rehabilitation Services team

Mother-Daughter Symposium Mothers, grab your daughters.

It’s time for “The Talk.” Join us for a free question-and-answer discussion that will cover topics such as puberty, human papillomavirus (HPV) and more.

Sessions are available for girls ages 9–12 and 13–17. Free giveaways and refreshments will be provided.

Date: Saturday, April 11 Time: 10 a.m. – noon Location: Women’s & Children’s Pavilion Conference Center To register, or for more information, call 281.737.2500.

Train Smarter Calling all athletes: Prepare for your next competition by taking your training to the next level.

The Houston Methodist Human Performance Lab is offering special pricing on several performance tests, including the lactate threshold test to help improve performance.

To schedule an evaluation, or for more information, call 281.737.0466.

Emergency Care Coming to Cypress

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The Houston Methodist Cypress Emergency Care Center, opening in fall 2015, will treat patients of all ages who are ill or injured. The 10,000-square-foot facility includes private treatment rooms and on-site emergency care, including X-ray, CT, ultrasound and laboratory services.

The emergency care center will be staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, who will work alongside specially trained nursing and ancillary staff with extensive experience in emergency care.

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One Physician Connecting Your Entire Family

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aring for patients of all ages, including infants, children, teens, adults and seniors, the physicians at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group are dedicated to providing high-quality and compassionate care for your entire family. Serving the growing Northwest Houston area, these physicians have extensive training and expertise in diagnosing and treating the body at every age.

When the need arises to seek specialty or hospital-based care, the physicians at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group turn to the leading technology and expertise available at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

To find the right doctor for your family, schedule an appointment online at houstonmethodist.org/primarycare or call 713.394.6724. Hablamos español. ■

MEET OUR PHYSICIANS

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Doctors practicing with the Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Northwest Houston include: Tiffany Burns, MD, family medicine (Spanish) Dorothy Lamping, MD, family medicine (Spanish) Nicoline Lee, MD, internal medicine Dalbir Purewal, MD, family medicine (Hindi, Spanish) Olivia Revelo, MD, family medicine Anupam Sidhu, MD, family medicine (Punjabi)

Sabari Sundarraj, MD, family medicine Sheila Tecson, MD, family medicine (Tagalog) Dara Wang, MD, internal medicine (Mandarin Chinese) Pheba Zachariah, DO, family medicine (7 a.m. appointments) Maryum Zohair, MD, internal medicine (Urdu)

NEW CYPRESS OFFICE FOR DR. DOROTHY LAMPING Meet Dr. Dorothy Lamping, a board-certified family medicine physician who speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Dorothy Lamping is a Lamping strong advocate for early detection of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, hypertension and thyroid disorders, to help patients reduce health risks. She has a passion for building strong relationships with her patients and has recently opened a new office in Cypress that offers same-day appointments.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lamping, visit houstonmethodist.org/ primarycare or call 281.737.2165. Her new office is located at 25282 Northwest Freeway, Suite 200, in Cypress.

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The Heart Truth

A guide to conditions that can prevent your heart from beating strong the buildup of plaque, which narrows the arteries and limits blood flow to the heart. If the heart can’t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs, it struggles to function properly. Worse yet, plaque can break loose and form a clot, causing a heart attack when the blood supply is cut off.

The best way to beat coronary artery disease? Never get it in the first place. You can do that by managing risk factors: Reduce high blood pressure or cholesterol levels, quit smoking, lose weight if overweight or obese, and lead an active lifestyle.

“The combination of living healthier, knowing your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers and taking medication if you need to is the formula for prevention,” Bree said.

Here, we take a closer look at how the heart works and what has the potential to harm it. ■

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The pulmonary artery carries blood out to the lungs, where it is oxygenated.

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The pulmonary veins transport the oxygen-rich blood back to the heart.

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The aorta then distributes this oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

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Once depleted of oxygen, blood returns to the heart and the process restarts.

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Think of your heart as your body’s delivery system. It pumps out the good stuff — oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood — to every inch of you via a Dr. Douglas Bree network of arteries.

But heart disease throws a wrench into things. The most common form, coronary heart disease, is “the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in most countries,” said Dr. Douglas Bree, a cardiologist with Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

Coronary artery disease starts with artery damage caused by smoking, high blood pressure or a number of other factors. The damage triggers

When it comes to the arteries, the aorta is the big cheese. This main artery is responsible for carrying most of the blood to the body. In a condition called aortic stenosis, calcium deposits can build up in the aortic valve, causing it to narrow and limit blood flow.

Atrial fibrillation

In people with atrial fibrillation, the heart’s upper chambers beat erratically, causing an irregular pulse. When left untreated, it can double the risk of a heart-related death and dramatically increase the chance of having a stroke.

Heart failure

In some cases, the heart struggles to pump enough blood to the body. Heart failure is measured by ejection fraction (EF), the percentage of blood pushed out with each heartbeat. An EF under 40 may indicate heart failure.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes the heart muscle to become enlarged or stiff. Both blood flow and maintaining a regular heartbeat become tough tasks. The condition can be inherited, or it can surface because of another medical condition, such as high blood pressure.

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Aortic stenosis

Free Heart Seminar

Learn about heart disease at a free seminar hosted by Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the hospital’s conference center. Cardiologists will discuss daily heart-healthy behaviors that can extend — and improve the quality of — your life. The event also includes free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. To register, visit houstonmethodist.org/heartscreenings or call 281.737.2500.

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A Better Way to the Heart Your heart’s central location makes it convenient for tasks like pumping blood to your brain and stomach. But finding a way into the heart when something goes wrong can be challenging. Enter radial artery catheterization.

Dr. Sanjay Dr. Sanjay Kunapuli, a Kunapuli cardiologist at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates at Willowbrook and one of the few doctors in Houston routinely performing the procedure, explains this new approach.

What is radial artery catheterization?

If a doctor needs to place a stent or clear a blockage, for example, he or she can access the heart via an artery in your wrist. “A small tube is placed in the radial artery on the thumb side of the wrist,” Kunapuli said. “Using X-ray, the physician guides the catheter up to the shoulder and then down to the heart.”

What makes this approach different from the traditional procedure?

Traditionally, doctors used an artery in the groin to get to the heart. But going that route required patients to lie down for four to six hours after the procedure.

Plus, bleeding complications were difficult to identify. “The radial approach is much more comfortable for patients,” Kunapuli said. “They are sitting up and out of bed within minutes.”

What are the benefits for women?

“The radial artery approach is much safer for women” compared with accessing the femoral artery in the groin, Kunapuli said. “A recent study of more than 1,700 catheterizations in women showed the rates of bleeding or vascular complications were 59 percent lower when using this approach.”

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Back to

Basics What’s causing your back pain?

It may be your daily activities

Stay Healthy and Fit

When standing, pull your shoulders back and tuck in your stomach. Don’t hunch over your desk. Be sure to take stretch breaks when sitting for a prolonged time.

Dress for Success

Your choice of shoes and accessories can help or hurt your back. Doctors recommend skipping high heels because they shift your center of gravity, straining your back. Try to avoid carrying overstuffed purses, briefcases and wallets as they also do harm.

Quit Smoking

Among the many reasons to quit: Smoking restricts blood flow to spinal disks, which can lead to damage over time.

Support Your Sleep

Use pillows to alleviate back stress while sleeping. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees.

Side sleepers should tuck a pillow between their legs. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. But if that’s your preferred position, place a pillow under your pelvis and abdomen. n

Free Back Pain Seminar

Proper diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain requires a multidisciplinary team of experts. Join Dr. HoSun Hwang, an orthopedic spine surgeon, and the Rehabilitation Services team at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Houston Dr. HoSun Methodist Willowbrook Hospital to learn options Hwang to relieve neck and back pain. To register, visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook or call 281.737.2500.

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You can reduce the strain on your back by losing weight and inches around your waistline. Strengthening the muscles in your abdomen, hips and pelvis also will help. Exercise will increase your core strength, requiring the muscles in your back to work less.

Pay Attention to Posture

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ost of us don’t think about back pain until the throbbing starts. And once the pain fades, we return to our old ways instead of adopting habits that reduce the chance of future injury.

It will happen to most of us: An estimated 80 percent of American adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. The pain may be caused by a sports injury, work around the house or yard, or an accident, like stumbling on steps or falling.

Sometimes, though, you may not recognize that routine activities are causing you pain. That’s why it’s important to make lifestyle changes that can prevent future problems.

On the

Move Again

A new approach to hip replacement offers less pain and a faster recovery

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n the past, people with debilitating joint pain and limited mobility didn’t exactly line up for hip replacement surgery. The risks and complications made surgery a last resort. These reasons have even prevented physicians from recommending conventional hip replacement surgery for younger patients — regardless of the pain and limited mobility they experience.

But in recent years, total hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, has seen some of the biggest advances in orthopedic surgery.

Innovations in approach and technology continue to evolve and, in turn, improve the lives of all hip patients.

Interested in Hip Replacement?

Dr. Daniel Le is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint care and joint reconstruction procedures, focusing on the hip and knee. He is one of few orthopedic surgeons in Houston performing the superior capsular hip replacement surgery. To learn more, visit houstonmethodist.org/orthopedics or call 281.737.0999 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Daniel Le, Joint Replacement, Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

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the approach

Traditionally, surgeons have taken two common approaches to hip replacement.

The anterior approach, which involves an incision to the front of the hip, limits cutting muscles and tendons but carries a risk of nerve injuries, femur fractures and wound problems. The mini-posterior approach, using the side or back of the hip, does not involve cutting muscles and tendons but can cause postoperative hip dislocations.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital offers an innovative new technique for hip replacement, the superior capsular approach. In this procedure, also known as SuperPath, a small incision is made above the hip.

No muscles or tendons are cut, the hip is not dislocated, and the integrity

of the hip capsule is preserved. This procedure also provides patients with the following benefits over traditional hip replacement: • Shorter recovery with less pain • Less postoperative restrictions/ precautions • Higher likelihood of walking within hours of procedure • Shorter hospital stay • Earlier resumption of daily movement • Less rehabilitation needed • A more natural feeling hip

Faster, Easier Recovery

SuperPath hip replacement rarely comes with restrictions after surgery.

Less disruption to muscles and tendons

also makes this procedure less painful.

Physical therapy after the superior capsular approach can be more aggressive and fast-paced compared with traditional hip replacement.

Physical therapy focuses on stretching the tight regions of the hip capsule and specific muscles of the leg and hip. Once the tightness is reduced, strengthening begins, followed by gait training to diminish any deviations that may have occurred due to the injury.

Patients undergoing the SuperPath hip replacement procedure are up and moving just hours after surgery. These patients resume everyday activities in a fraction of the time traditional hip replacement patients experience. n

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Winning at Losing Tips to keep your weight loss resolution going strong

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nly a few weeks after resolving to lose weight, you’re back in front of the TV, spoon in a bowl of ice cream while you ignore the dusty exercise bike in the corner.

Countless other would-be dieters join you in similar difficulties right about now.

Losing weight consistently tops lists of New Year’s resolutions. Just as consistently, about 35 percent of people who make resolutions break them by Jan. 31, one survey found.

More disheartening, only 20 percent of dieters succeed at long-term weight loss, according to the National Weight Control Registry.

Mimicking the habits of the 20 percent could move you into that exclusive group. Here’s a look at how to be a successful loser.

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KEEP IT POSITIVE

Think about the healthful behaviors you intend to create, not the bad ones you wish to break. Take a simple activity you already do daily, and create a new habit to accompany it.

For example, you might do five minutes of stretches immediately after waking up or eat a handful of baby carrots after taking your daily multivitamin.

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SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS

Put your plan and your reasons for it in writing. Create modest, shortterm goals, such as skipping fast food

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EXAMINE WHAT WORKS

Visit methodistwillowbrook.com/weightloss for additional information and to watch videos about our patient stories, or call 281.737.2500.

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The National Weight Control Registry is a database of more than 10,000 adults who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained the loss for at least one year.

Participants keep food diaries, stick to their diet even on weekends and get back on track quickly when their weight edges up.

Other winning habits include: • 90 percent exercise an average of one hour daily.

• 78 percent eat breakfast every day.

• 75 percent weigh themselves at least once a week.

• 62 percent watch less than 10 hours of TV a week (the average American watches 28 hours a week). ■

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You’re invited to a free seminar where you’ll learn more about bariatric surgery and the benefits of choosing Houston Methodist Willowbrook Weight Loss Solutions.

• Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m.

Featuring Dr. Dexter Turnquest, bariatric medical director • Tuesday, Feb. 17, at noon Featuring Dr. Todd A. Worley, bariatric surgeon A nutritious lunch will be served.

one day a week or taking one flight of stairs at work.

Prepare for success by stocking the kitchen with healthful, easy-to-prepare foods; keeping apples and nuts at hand to ward off snack attacks; and repackaging food into single servings.

Allow for an occasional treat, preferably planned, served in a single portion on a plate and savored one leisurely bite at a time.

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Big Problems

For people with diabetes, even a minor cut or blister can lead to serious complications

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uch! Barefoot, you just stepped on a stray carpet tack in the hallway. You dab it with ointment and go to bed. No problem — unless you have diabetes.

In that case, you might not feel the initial jab of the tack or notice pain in the following days.

And even if you do, the wound could worsen for weeks despite your care.

Diabetes contributes to such risks in two ways: Over time, high blood sugar damages nerves (causing numbness in the feet and legs) and narrows and hardens blood vessels (reducing blood flow). The latter means less oxygen circulates your body to aid healing.

In people with diabetes, wounds that are initially minor can become dangerous. The disease accounts for about 60 percent of noninjury-related, lower-limb amputations in adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cuts, pressure sores, foot ulcers and even small calluses and skin cracks require diligent attention. If you have diabetes, be sure to follow these tips.

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DO: Inspect your feet daily, especially the soles and between the toes. Clean minor injuries immediately.

DON’T: Wait until a problem worsens to see a doctor.

Keep wounds covered and moist to reduce infection risk.

DON’T: Apply lotion between toes, under arms or in spots where extra moisture encourages fungus growth.

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DO: Wash feet daily and pat dry, applying cornstarch or talcum powder between toes.

DON’T: Use very hot water, which causes excessive dryness and itchiness, making skin vulnerable to infection.

DO: Trim toenails straight across with clippers, smoothing corners with an emery board or file. Smooth corns and calluses gently, rubbing in one direction.

DON’T: Cut corns or calluses.

DO: Wear well-fitting shoes and seamless socks at all times. Check that shoe linings are smooth.

DON’T: Wear high-heeled or pointy-toed shoes regularly.

Talk with your doctor about exercise — walking, swimming, wiggling toes and rotating ankles — to improve circulation.

DON’T: Exercise if you have an open sore.

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DO: Control your blood pressure and cholesterol to increase blood flow.

DON’T: Smoke. It speeds hardening of the arteries. ■

MANAGING DIABETES Do you need help managing diabetes?

At Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, we offer Rekha comprehensive Dr. Pandula diabetic care from board-certified endocrinologists like Dr. Rekha Pandula.

Pandula’s clinical expertise consists of: Diabetes: types 1 and 2, insulin pumps, glucose monitors Thyroid issues: cancer, nodules, biopsy, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism Pituitary tumors, adrenal tumors, Addison’s disease Calcium, parathyroid disorders, osteoporosis Gestational diabetes To schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist, call 281.737.2500.

Learn More About Wound Treatment

To learn more about the Advanced Wound Care Center at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook or call 281.737.AWCC (2922).

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Vanquishing

Veins

With so many treatment options available, varicose veins don’t have to be a pain

disrupted sleep due to leg pain or discolored skin should contact him for a consultation.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

For small varicose veins and spider veins, which are smaller and more common, Houston Methodist Willowbrook offers the following: SCLEROTHERAPY: A procedure in which the veins are injected with a solution that closes them, allowing veins to fade.

For larger varicose veins, we offer these treatments: VENOUS ABLATION: A minimally invasive treatment in which the vein is collapsed by light or radiofrequency instead of traditional vein stripping.

MICROPHLEBECTOMY: A procedure in which small incisions are used to remove bulging veins.

To learn more about varicose and spider veins, attend a free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. To register, visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook or call 281.737.2500.

There are many risk factors that increase your chances of developing varicose veins: YOUR JOB. An occupation that requires standing for long periods may put you at risk.

OBESITY. Extra weight puts more pressure on your veins.

AGE. The normal process of aging causes wear and tear on the valves in your veins that regulate blood flow.

GENDER. Because of hormonal changes, varicose veins affect approximately 25 percent of women and 15 percent of men.

GENETICS. Check to see whether your family members have varicose veins; heredity plays a significant role.

Other factors that can contribute to varicose vein development include pregnancy and trauma.

Varicose veins may also indicate that an individual is at a higher risk of other disorders of the circulatory system. Talk to your doctor. ■

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Learn More About Treatment Options

RISK FACTORS

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Varicose veins aren’t only unsightly. For some patients, they can cause persistent, aching pain and discomfort.

Dark blue and near or above the surface of the skin, they often Dr. Richard W. Lee appear on the back of the calf or inside of the leg but can form anywhere from the groin to the ankle.

If you have varicose veins — like 25 percent of American women and 15 percent of men — know that you don’t have to suffer. Dr. Richard W. Lee, a board-certified vascular surgeon at the Vein Clinic at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, understands the pain and other health problems varicose veins can cause.

Patients seeking relief from throbbing or cramping in the legs,

Everyday Care for

Cancer

Advice for caregivers about building a helpful support network

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ancer patients often benefit from a support network. As a caregiver to someone with cancer, you are a key person in that network.

Use your support network as much as possible to help with the comfort and care of the patient. You may have to instruct and monitor others on everyday care matters. Here are some helpful tips:

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Assemble a loose-leaf binder that contains written instructions on all aspects of patient care.

Make it available to members of the support network. Create sections

such as medications, meals, exercise, sleep, how to move and assist, bathing and hygiene, housekeeping and physicians.

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Maintain an ongoing chart of tasks. Have helpers write the date and their initials after completing an activity. At a glance, you can see who’s doing what and what still needs to be completed.

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Create a calendar with big spaces for jotting notes, such as special activities, doctor appointments,

visitors and helpers, special instructions from doctors and so on.

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Keep a daily progress report for doctors. Include observations on the patient’s physical and mental health.

Schedule time for yourself to restore and rejuvenate. ■

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MORE COMFORTABLE TREATMENT FOR CANCER The Infusion Center at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital offers a comfortable setting for treatments including chemotherapy, hydration, iron and blood transfusions.

Infusion therapy is the delivery of medications directly into the bloodstream through a vein, usually located in an arm or a hand. This type of treatment, also known as intravenous (IV) therapy, is also provided to patients to treat a variety of chronic and sometimes rare diseases for which specialty infusion medications are effective.

The Infusion Center, which opened in 2012, focuses on patient comfort. “Ambulatory infusion services allow the patient to move about the clinic in a safe and supervised manner without being confined to a chair or a bed for the duration of the treatment,” said Debra Trometer, the director of the Infusion Center. “During the process, patients are free to move, sit in comfortable chairs, read books, watch television or surf the Web.”

The center team consists of a nursing director, a nurse, a registration assistant, a pharmacist and a spiritual care representative who work together to provide the highest standard of care for each patient. Dr. Anna Belcheva, hematology oncology, is the medical director.

Interested in Infusion Therapy?

Services are offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday by appointment and must be preauthorized. If you believe you are eligible for infusion therapy, please discuss this option with your physician. For more information, call 281.737.2500.

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