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McNulty-Haddick Nursing Center Renovations Slated for fall 2017 Completion.
The state-of-the-art renovation and expansion of Lee College’s McNulty-Haddick Nursing Center includes a remodel of the current lab and simulation center that signifi cantly expands square footage and capacity. Also accompanying a long list of improvements to the facility is the critical addition of a new pediatric wing and three new lab spaces for allied health and nursing courses.
New construction expansion adds approximately 20,000 square feet and includes a 90-seat, auditorium style lecture hall, faculty offi ces, a student computer center and student access area. Construction is scheduled for completion in late fall of 2017.
The renovation of the McNulty-Haddick Nursing Center is part of Lee College’s ongoing effort to support our commitment to our students and the community we serve.
www.lee.edu aa/eeo Thursday, March 9, 2017 Health The Baytown Sun 3 ‘Amazing experience working with all the international athletes’ Physician treated Olympic athletes in Rio BY CHRISTOPHER JAMES letes that got injured and came While thousands of athletes to our outpatient polyclinic,” participated in the 2016 sum- Dr. Pancholi said. “So I worked mer Olympic games in Rio, about three weeks there and it one Baytown physical thera- was just a wonderful experi- pist was behind the scenes, en- ence.” suring that those international Dr. Pancholi was one of athletes were competing at the about 5,000 healthcare provid- highest levels. ers selected to volunteer at the Dr. Maulik Pancholi, who Rio Olympics, which included practices at Aerio Rehabili- specialty medical doctors, chi- tation off Garth Road, volun- ropractors, message therapists, teered his services at the Rio osteopaths and physical thera- Olympics, where he treated in- pists. ternational athletes in boxing, And only about 3 percent of track and field, handball and international volunteer phys- basketball. ical therapists were chosen to “It was a volunteer physical work at the Olympic games on- therapy position and it was an site, and in an outpatient poly- amazing experience working clinic that was managed by the with all the international ath- Olympic committee. “I worked with the athlete Mohammed Rabii; he’s from Morocco and competed in the 69 kilogram (boxing) category. So I had to treat him before and after his game,” said Dr. Pan- choli. “One day he came and Dr. Maulik Pancholi takes a selfie with members of the 2016 Swedish soccer team day before the Olympic told me that his hip was hurt- semifinals against Brazil. Sweden earned a silver, falling 2-1 to Germany in the gold medal game. ing and his back was hurting. So I had to watch his game, Pancholi. “So I enrolled with py, and during that time he has could help but I couldn’t touch previously recorded boxing them and they took me to the volunteered for three Olympic the athletes. But I was involved matches, to figure out exactly Christ Redeemer and we went games, Rio being the third. Pri- and was helping them organiz- where he was having issues. I trekking in communities along or to Rio, he served at the Bei- ing different things at the poly- had to watch his videos to get the hill areas. It was an ex- jing Olympics in 2008, London clinic,” said Dr. Pancholi. “I the conclusion that this is the tremely interesting, beautiful Olympics in 2012 and plans to was an assistant PT in London area where he was having is- experience, and Brazil is a very be at the 2020 Olympics in To- and Beijing. This time (in Rio) sues, and I would work with multicultural country.” kyo, which he has already been they put me under the liability him before and after matches “In enjoyed Brazil and nev- approved for. insurance of IOC, which is In- all the time.” er experienced any of the bad He was also invited to go to ternational Olympic Commit- Rabii won the bronze med- stuff that was in the news,” he Athens in 2004 but was getting tee, so I could touch and work al in the welterweight 69-ki- added. married that same week and with athletes without any ten- logram boxing division at the Back in 2014, Dr. Pancholi was unable to attend. sion.” 2016 Olympics in Rio. applied to be an Olympic phys- However, Rio was the first But when he’s not at an But when Dr. Pancholi ical therapist, which involved a time he was considered a phys- Olympic game, he practices wasn’t working, he was enjoy- background check, interviews, ical therapist instead of an as- right here in Baytown. Since Dr. Maulik Pancholi with Moroccan ing everything Rio had to offer. a series of online modules, sistant. 2009, Dr. Pancholi has worked boxer Mohammed Rabii during the “Rio was fantastic. They ac- group discussion, multiple skill “At that time (in London at Aerio Rehab, 910 N. High- 2016 summer Olympic games in tually had stalls in the Olympic checks and online quizzes. and Beijing) I didn’t have 15 way 146, suite A, where he has Rio. Rabii won a bronze medal in village so we could go and do For 16 years, Dr. Pancholi years experience, so they gave worked with thousands of pa- the welterweight division. day trips ourselves,” said Dr. has practiced physical thera- me a different position where I tients. 4 The Baytown Sun Health Thursday, March 9, 2017
Business followed by the Industry edition Welcome to and then the final week we’ll unveil the 2017 Citizen of the Year. Profiles 2017 On the cover ... Today, The Baytown Sun presents Pro- Medical Intervention students in Lo- files 2017, a celebration of the communi- raine Zuniga’s health science class at ty assets that make the greater Baytown Ross S. Sterling High School learn about area a treasure. Today’s Health edition is contracting muscles in order to find out the first of four installments in our Pro- how to operate a myoelectric arm. From files 2017 series. left are Fatima Rebollar and Marianna Next week, we’ll examine Education & Sanchez. See story on Page 7.
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PH: (281) 576-0555 10133 Interstate 10 East, Baytown, Texas 77521 6 The Baytown Sun Health Thursday, March 9, 2017 Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital Expertise to speed return to active lifestyle Most frequent surgeries: repairing rotator cuff ages 45 to 54 and by more than 92 per- 650,000 knee replacement surgeries are cent in patients age 75 and older. performed in the U.S. each year. Frank- disorders and performing hip and knee replacements Advances in hip replacement surgical lin says advances in knee replacement techniques and implant materials are materials and surgical techniques are BY ROD EVANS the U.S. According to the American giving new hope to millions of Amer- also helping more people return to their Whether you’re an elite athlete, week- Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, icans suffering from chronic hip pain. active lifestyles quicker and with less end warrior or simply looking for re- more than 200,000 Americans require Procedures such as the anterior hip re- post-operative pain. lief from common joint pain, Houston shoulder surgery related to repair of the placement are helping patients return to Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Med- rotator cuff each year, with over half of their active lifestyles much quicker than Sports Medicine supports local athletes icine provides world-class expertise to those patients over age 65. before. as well by annually hosting the Student help you return to an active lifestyle. “A lot of people are under the percep- “The actual implants themselves Pre-Participation Physicals program Along with serving hundreds of area tion that rotator cuff injuries are some- have improved tremendously in the last for Goose Creek CISD students inter- high schools and youth teams, including thing that happens to athletes when, in five to 10 years and we are now able ested in participating in extracurricular the Goose Creek CISD, Houston Meth- fact, it’s not. It mostly happens to the to perform minimally invasive hip re- school activities. odist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine average person,” said Dr. Mark Frank- placement surgeries with much smaller The Houston Methodist Orthopedics is the official health care provider for lin, an orthopedic surgeon at Houston incisions,” said Dr. Karthik Jonna, an & Sports Medicine physicians at Hous- the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Methodist San Jacinto Hospital. “It’s orthopedic surgeon at Houston Meth- ton Methodist San Jacinto Hospital Houston Dynamo, Houston Dash, Rice part of the degenerative process that we odist San Jacinto Hospital. bring decades of experience to the mis- University Athletics, RodeoHouston, start to see emerging in people 55 years The AAOS estimates that 4.5 million sion of helping you get back to enjoying Houston Symphony, Houston Grand old and up.” Americans are living with at least one your life to the fullest. For more infor- Opera, Houston Ballet and Lee College. Rest, applying ice, taking anti-inflam- total knee replacement, while more than mation, call 281-427-7400. The specialists at Houston Methodist matory medications and physical thera- San Jacinto Hospital—one of Houston py can be used to initially treat many of Methodist’s six centers of orthopedic these injuries, but in the case of a tear, excellence—include skilled orthopedic surgery may be required. surgeons, primary care sports medicine Arthroscopic surgery is the most com- physicians, physical and occupational mon form of surgery, but Franklin said therapists and athletic trainers who use open shoulder surgery is sometimes re- the latest technology to deliver excep- quired for more severe tears. tional care to patients with musculo- According to the U.S. National Cen- skeletal injuries or disorders. ter for Health Statistics, the number of Some of the most frequently per- hip replacement surgeries in the U.S. has more than doubled over the past formed surgical procedures include re- 281-424-7557 COURTNEY ZINK, DPT pairing rotator cuff disorders and per- 15 years to about 310,000 surgeries per Physical Therapist year. forming hip and knee replacements. Physical Therapy | Aquatic Therapy | Wellness | Massage Therapy Rotator cuff disease is one of the most The number of procedures has in- common musculoskeletal disorders in creased by over 200 percent in people Our physical therapist, Courtney Zink, achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Health Professions from UT Arlington in 2012. She obtained her Doctorate of Fast, Friendly, Full Service Physical Therapy from UTMB Galveston in 2015. Prescriptions & Compounding Courtney has comprehensive clinical experience and education within the realm of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of orthopedic and sports injuries, We Can Customized post-operative care and rehabilitation, and neurological dysfunction. Save You Prescription At Rehabilitation Services, Courtney will help you determine your goals and Services treatment program. She will aide in attaining your physical goals on an individu- Money! al basis, at a pace that is comfortable to you. Mon-Fri 9am-7pm 281-628-7186 Sat 11am-2pm 4 Locations To Serve You 4002 Garth Rd. Suite 140A | Baytown, Texas 3818 Decker Dr 1353 N Travis St 2202 S Main St 9825 Eagle Dr Baytown, TX 77520 Liberty, TX 77575 Anahuac, TX 77514 Mont Belvieu, TX 77523 www.birdsongspharmacyrx.com • [email protected] Phone: (281) 424-7557 Phone: (936) 336-7316 Phone: (409) 267-3700 Phone: (409) 267-3700 Thursday, March 9, 2017 Health The Baytown Sun 7 Medical misfortunes beset fictional family Sterling High School health science students learning to save the Smiths
BY BETH DOMBROWA ample, would they get genetic testing if it The Smith family has a troubling medical could tell them they may possibly get sick history, ranging from bacterial meningitis in the future, even if they currently have no to chronic asthma to osteosarcoma. On top symptoms? Or, would they get tested if they of their medical issues, Mrs. Smith became knew they might develop a problem down pregnant later in life, adding to the family the road that their insurance might not cov- of four; thankfully, baby Carter was born er?” healthy. While the Smiths may be a fictional In the class, students do extensive re- family, their medical misfortunes are very search on the Smiths’ various ailments, and real to the juniors in the Medical Interven- learn about clinical trials that might one day Baytown Sun photos by Matt Hollis tion class in the Health Science Academy at benefit the family. They also discuss how Medical Intervention students in Loraine Zuniga’s health science class at Ross S. Ster- Ross. S. Sterling High School. lifestyle choices can lead to health prob- ling High School learn about contracting muscles in order to find out how to operate a Throughout the year, junior students, lems, as well as current interventions relat- myoelectric arm. From left are Ivana Cabreles and Cassandra Valdez. who were the first group to enter the Health ed to immunology, surgery, genetics, phar- Science Academy three years ago, follow macology, medical devices and diagnostics. a Project Lead the Way Curriculum in students explore and develop interventions the Medical Intervention Class, taught by of the future. Loraine Zuniga. They started the school All students in the Medical Intervention year learning about the Smith family and class are part of the Health Science Acad- through project-based lessons and exten- emy, and most have aspirations to pursue a sive research, explore ways to prevent, treat career in the medical field. In fact, several and possibly even cure the Smiths’ medical students, in addition to their coursework, issues. also choose to do clinicals, rotations and “Just before the start of the semester, practicums to earn a certification that will Mike Smith learned he had osteosarcoma, make them work-ready as soon as they and, because his cancer was spreading, his graduate or even before. arm had to be amputated,” said Zuniga. “Most of the students plan to continue “The students had to learn about therapies their medical studies, but certifications al- for amputees, and build a workable pros- low them to work in their chosen field while thetic arm for Mike Smith out of household they are in college and medical school. items.” Some of these kids will work as pharmacy In another scenario, Mrs. Smith learned technicians, for example, while they are in she was pregnant. Students researched the college,” said Zuniga. risks associated with later-in-life pregnan- By the end of the course, students will cies, as well as genetic testing. have developed an extensive Smith fami- By learning about the Smiths’ challeng- ly tree, complete with parents, cousins and es and seeking ways to help them through other family members. The goal is to map their illnesses, students develop empathy their medical history to get a better under- standing of their risk factors. It’s these kind for the fictional family. Christopher Amencua, left, shows fellow Medial Intervention student Jazmine Nugent “We have conversations about ethics of assignments, said Zuniga, that allow to- day’s students to participate in future ther- a prosthetic hand he created with straws and string. Both students are in Loraine in medicine, and what choices would the Zuniga’s health science class at Ross S. Sterling High School. They are learning about students make if they were faced with the apies and interventions that can save lives and help more people live healthier lives. how to create prosthetic arms and how muscles contract to be able to handle com- same problems,” said Zuniga. “For ex- plex medical cases. 8 The Baytown Sun Health Thursday, March 9, 2017 West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Patients ER: ‘We love giving back’
BY MATT HOLLIS Getting urgent care in Baytown is right around the corner with Patients Emergen- cy Room. They treat chest pains, ab- dominal pains, head injuries, abscesses, pediatric fever, lac- erations, sprains, provide dig- ital X-rays, and CT scans all while remaining open 24/7. The urgent care center was opened in 2014 by two Lee College alumni, Jonathan Bo- hannon and Jeanne Shipp. Now, it is one of the busiest freestanding ERs in Texas. Patients ER spokeswoman Ashley Shibley said there are more exciting things coming on the horizon for Patients ER. This includes doubling the size of the Baytown location. “The expansion will also double our size so we can provide better care for our pa- tients,” Shibley said. Shibley said they have also installed a helipad capable Patients ER was named the 2016 Business of the Year at the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet. From left are of holding two UH-60 Black Jonathan Bohannon, Jeanne Shipp, Ashley Shibley, WCCCC President Missy Malechek and Whitley Dorsett. Hawk helicopters. in the community. quet, Patients ER was the re- sense the most. And their val- locally owned. That they can “We put this in to help any- “The devices are placed cipient of the 2016 Business of ues are closely aligned with our and have latitude and how they one in the community who may in the pocket and if they hit the Year Award. community.” choose to support the commu- need it, saving crucial minutes the water, they notify people West Chambers County Malechek said people can al- nity and some corporations do in critical situations,” she said. immediately,” Shibley said. Chamber of Commerce Pres- ways count on excellent care if not have that or are that inter- In January, Patients ER was “These devices can save lives.” ident Missy Malechek spoke they have to go to Patients ER. ested in doing that.” one of two urgent care facilities Shibley said that Patients on why the urgent care center “You never have to wait and Malechek said that Patients to donate $10,000 to go toward ER also donated annually to is separate from the rest of the are made to feel at home when ER was instrumental in helping raising funds for the funeral ex- both education foundations at pack. you are in a horrible situation,” bring about a new scoreboard penses of three young men who Goose Creek CISD and Bar- “I think the most enduring she said. at Eagle Field. It is a Daktron- died tragically. Spencer Hall, bers Hill ISD. this is the fact they save peo- Malechek said Patients ER’s ics LED Universal Video dis- 19, of Cove, Starett Burk, 25, “We love giving back to the ple’s lives,” Malechek said. support for Barbers Hill ISD is play scoreboard that measures of Wallisville, and Christian school, churches, children and “I’ve heard lots of other sto- another feather in their cap. 43-feet, 6-inches wide and 24- Rickman, 18, of Dayton died organizations in our communi- ries from people who say the “The things they do that helps feet and 3-inches high. after going on a duck-hunting ty,” Shibley said. “We appreci- same thing. I know personally, children are doing, whether it is “They saw the value in that trip near Carancahua Bay. ate all of our patients and sup- they saved my brother’s life. the Fun Run, or anything sup- instantly,” Malechek said. Shibley said that some of the porters.” Those are the things they are porting healthy lifestyles, they Patients ER is located at funds they donated to the hunt- At the recent 32nd annual supposed to do. They are also step up first and are the loud- 10133 Interstate 10. They can er’s families went to purchase West Chambers County Cham- always willing to listen and put est,” Malechek said. “A lot of it be reached at 281-576-0555. 100 devices to young hunters ber of Commerce Awards Ban- their money where it makes has to do with the fact they are www.PatientsER.com Sunday, March 9, 2017 Health The Baytown Sun 9 10 The Baytown Sun Health Thursday, March 9, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017 Health The Baytown Sun 13 Lee College back to training future EMTs Revived program offered through the Center for Workforce & Community Development BY MARTI COVINGTON EMT-Paramedic or Licensed Though they have varied Paramedic. goals for their lives and ca- The EMR track includes 64 reers after completing the Lee total hours and trains students College EMT program, the stu- to provide immediate life-sav- dents now training for positions ing care until additional med- on the front line of emergency ical services can arrive. Some medical care share a powerful first responders are employed common bond: the deep desire at plants or industrial com- to serve their communities by panies that operate their own helping people in need. EMS on site. “I want to be able to save “There is always a demand lives,” said Makenzie Lowery, for EMS personnel,” said an aspiring paramedic who Cloud, who is also the para- volunteered to act as a patient medic supervisor for Deer Park during a recent class at the Lee Fire and EMS and has seen College Education Center – the number of full-time crews South Liberty County. there double in the last year, in The EMT program, which is addition to increased hires of offered through the Center for part-time staff. Workforce and Community After helping the college Development and also includes earn state approval for the a track for emergency medi- EMT program for the first time cal responders, was revived in in 10 years, EMT/Fire Science February after earning approv- Program Manager Michael al from the Texas Department Cooper is now shepherding the of State Health Services in De- Students in the Lee College EMT program practice loading classmate Makenzie Lowery, acting as a patient program through the process of cember. on a stretcher, into the full-size box ambulance simulator located inside the classroom at the Lee College earning national accreditation. As the patient in EMT in- Education Center – South Liberty County. The college revived the EMT program, offered through the Center A medic herself since 1981 structor John Melton’s exer- for Workforce and Community Development, in February after earning state approval to again train students with 911 service for 20 years cise, Lowery laid down on a for careers on the front line of emergency medical services. Also pictured, from left, Hayley Bosarge, Chris and eight years of experience professional-grade stretcher Daniel, Tricia McQueen and Dillon Danek. as a Life Flight paramedic, she while her classmates pulled on has also spent many years in blue latex gloves and slipped hands-on learning. Patient as- hours of rotations in clinical first contact through simulated EMS education and looks for- a backboard underneath her. sessment, basic airway man- and ambulance settings. The intervention at the hospital. No ward to the growth of the EMT They fixed an orange collar agement, bandaging and splint- curriculum often requires stu- matter how tragic or traumatic program at Lee College. around her head and neck, ing, bleeding control and spinal dents to practice scenarios sim- the situation, EMTs learn to fo- “A good EMT is someone strapped her into a spider web immobilization are among the ilar to those they could find in cus on what needs to be done.” who cares about people and harness and counted off before skills students must master to the field, said Jay Cloud, pro- Students who complete the can adapt to different envi- lifting the stretcher into a full- care for people experiencing a gram director and a licensed EMT program are prepared ronments and circumstances,” size box ambulance simulator medical or traumatic emergen- paramedic for 34 years. to take the National Registry Cooper said. “Every scene, in the corner of the classroom. cy. “Medicine is very dynamic Assessment Exam to earn cer- every house, every call is dif- The simulator includes “EMTs carry a big job,” and in the past 15 years, EMS tification as an EMT-Basic, ferent. Improvise, adapt and flashing exterior lights and said Melton, a licensed para- has changed a lot,” said Cloud, which qualifies them for en- overcome – it’s part of doing is designed and stocked with medic for nearly two decades. who estimates he has taught try-level positions responding the job. Your patients trust you, supplies found in real-life am- “They make sure vital signs are more than 2,800 paramedics to emergency calls, providing and you know that. It gets in bulances. Melton said that in OK and they keep the patient over the course of his career and immediate care to the critically your blood.” his nearly 30-year teaching breathing, which is essential to emphasizes the importance of ill or injured and transporting For more information about career, Lee College is the first keeping the patient alive.” critical thinking. “Our students patients to medical facilities. the EMT program, contact institution he has seen that The EMT program at Lee have to demonstrate competen- Students also need EMT-Ba- the Center for Workforce and provides EMT students with College includes 144 hours of cy in all areas. They must show sic certification to move up to Community Development at such advanced equipment for classroom instruction and 80 they can manage a patient from careers as an Advanced EMT, 281-425-6311. 14 The Baytown Sun Health Thursday, March 9, 2017 Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital Hospital center provides Physical therapy offers weight loss management relief for pelvic pain BY ROD EVANS Learning about weight You’ve tried every diet out there; loss surgery and discuss- BY ROD EVANS medical and person- some of them more than once. You’ve ing it with your doctor is Pelvic pain can occur at any point al history, discuss- stepped up your exercise game and even the first step in determin- in a person’s life, but it’s much more ing their symptoms, tried unorthodox approaches like acu- ing whether it’s right for typical in women following a pelvic when they started and puncture, but despite your best efforts, you. Research suggests surgery, such as a hysterectomy or a whether they’ve pro- shedding weight—and keeping it off— successful weight loss cesarean section, and is much more gressed or worsened. remains a big hurdle. DR. CHOI surgery can help you live common than you might believe. “I want to understand Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hos- longer, and it may help Dr. Paul Redman, a native of DR. REDMAN all I can about how pital’s new Weight Loss Center could send type 2 diabetes into Baytown who earlier this year this person’s condition offer the help you’ve been looking for remission. joined the medical staff of Houston affects his or her life,” in the search to lose weight and improve Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospi- Methodist San Jacinto Hospital as Redman said. your health. Under the direction of bar- tal offers several weight loss surgery op- an obstetrics and gynecology physi- Next, Redman typically performs iatric surgeon Dr. Laura Choi, the center tions, including gastric bypass surgery, cian, says contrary to popular belief, a vaginal or rectal pelvic floor mus- offers not only several weight loss sur- also called a roux-en-Y procedure. In pelvic problems aren’t specific to cle exam. “That’s currently the gold gery options, but also medical nutrition- this surgery, a surgeon staples off part of females. Redman also treats bowel standard of setting a baseline of al counseling to assist you in achieving the stomach, leaving only a small pouch and bladder conditions, pelvic organ the pelvic floor muscles,” Redman your weight loss goals. that will hold just a few ounces of food. prolapse, incontinence, sexual dys- said. “When a patient has pain, I can Morbid obesity can contribute to the The digestive track is then redirected function and pelvic muscular issues identify the muscles that are causing onset of numerous potentially serious so it bypasses the upper small intestine, in both men and women. pain and assess their strength and health conditions, including high blood resulting in fewer calories being ab- Pelvic pain is best described as coordination.” pressure, diabetes, heart disease and sorbed. pain located in the lowest part of The rest of the session, and sub- high cholesterol, but thanks to advance- “The procedure is performed laparo- your abdomen and pelvis. Depend- sequent sessions, consists of edu- ments in techniques, bariatric surgery— scopically, which requires only small ing on its source, pelvic pain can be cation, exercises, coordination and in concert with making positive lifestyle incisions, rather than a large open inci- dull or sharp; it might be constant or biofeedback, which uses sensors changes—has become an effective step sion. It has also been shown to improve intermittent; and it might be mild, and electrodes to get an objective toward losing weight and improving type 2 diabetes in approximately 90 per- moderate or severe. Pelvic pain can representation of a patient’s muscle overall health for thousands of Ameri- cent of patients,” Choi said. sometimes radiate to your lower activity. Redman also does hands-on cans. The Lap-Band System offers a shorter back, buttocks or thighs. Some peo- therapy to reduce muscle spasm and “Technology has made the procedures surgery, as the intestines are not surgi- ple might notice pelvic pain only at pain, and to improve joint mobility. safer and less invasive. We also offer cally redirected. It involves an adjust- certain times, such as when they uri- Between sessions, most patients comprehensive after-care programs, fo- able band being placed laparoscopically nate or during sexual activity. are encouraged to continue their cusing on nutrition, counseling and ex- around the upper stomach to produce a Specialized physical therapy is physical therapy at home, but Red- ercise to help you deal with the physical smaller stomach. It creates a full feeling very effective in treating pelvic pain, man’s philosophy is to make any and emotional changes,” Choi said. faster and causes food to digest slower. but Redman says that patients often “homework” realistically fit into According to the American Society So which surgery is right for you? turn to it as a last resort. “They may their schedule. for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Gastric bypass may be the best option have been treated unsuccessfully between 2011 and 2013, more than if you have a BMI greater than 40, you with surgery, medication and even Easing Embarrassment 500,000 Americans had weight loss, or suffer from a severe obesity-related con- narcotic pain medication,” Redman bariatric, surgery. dition and are otherwise healthy enough said. “But some patients see im- “I understand how private and em- Patients whose Body Mass Index is in to withstand the surgery. provements in their pain after just barrassing these problems can be,” the morbid obesity range (40 or above) LAP-BAND may be the better option one session, though the average is Redman said. “I’m very passionate are eligible for bariatric surgery. if you want a shorter, less invasive sur- six to eight weeks of weekly visits.” about what I do. There is hope and Patients whose BMI is in the 35-40 gery, have a BMI between 35 and 39 and there is help, and these problems are range are eligible as well if they have suffer from an obesity-related condition, What to Expect often very treatable through physi- existing medical conditions considered such as diabetes, high blood pressure or cal therapy.” to be caused by or associated with mor- high cholesterol. Pelvic floor physical therapy ses- To learn more about treatment op- bid obesity. To schedule a consultation with a phy- sions usually last about 45 minutes, tions available at Houston Methodist Bariatric surgery works by restricting sician at Houston Methodist San Jacinto though the initial evaluation takes San Jacinto Hospital and to schedule the amount of food you can eat and/or Hospital’s Weight Management Center about an hour. At the first appoint- an appointment with one of our phy- changing the route food takes through and to learn more about weight loss sur- ment, Redman reviews the patient’s sicians, call 281-428-2273. your body so that less food is absorbed. gery options, call 281-428-2273. Thursday, March 9, 2017 The Baytown Sun 15 ‘As a doctor we dive into the unknown, and you’re trying to be a good detective in figuring out what is going on’ Neighbors prepared for poison prevention BY CHRISTOPHER JAMES vironment,” Bueso said. “Car- It will soon be National Poi- bon monoxide is a odorless, son Prevention week, which tasteless gas that has no color was first established in 1961 and so it’s very hard to notice by the U.S. Congress to raise if that’s the situation. And ev- awareness about the dangers of eryone should have working poisonings and how to actively carbon monoxide alarm in their prevent them from happening. home.” To better understand the “Carbon monoxide takes the threats of unintentional poison- place of oxygen in your blood, ing, we talked with Dr. Antonio and important organs are not Bueso at Neighbors Emergen- getting oxygen for the regular cy Center here in Baytown, metabolism,” he added. since National Poison Preven- To prevent children from get- tion week is March 19-25. ting poisoned, store all medica- “The poison centers across tions and household products the U.S. receive a little over 2 up and away and out of sight in million calls a year, and these a cabinet where children can- calls, over 90 percent of those not reach. The same should be come from households. And applied to household cleaners then a good majority of them as well. are for children, 5 years old and “As a doctor we dive into the under,” Dr. Bueso said. “And unknown, and you’re trying to each case can vary, it may be be a good detective in figuring a household product, it may be out what is going on,” said Dr. a medication. And it could be Bueso. “You focus on the ba- anything that was inhaled, any- sics first: vital signs, appear- thing that came in contact with ance and also time. Time can the skin, anything sprayed in In light of National Poison Prevention week being March 19-25, Baytown Neighbors Emergency Center physician be very helpful.” the eyes or anything that was Dr. Antonio Bueso urges folks to save the poison help hotline phone number in their phones, which is 1-800- Dr. Bueso also mentioned ingested.” 222-1222. the importance of being ready According to the Annual Re- when calling the Poison Help- port of the American Associa- (14 percent), doses given/taken son unit that can help answer more powerful effects. And al- line. Individuals should be able tion of Poison Control Centers’ too close together (11 percent), and direct what patients should ways follow the directions on to tell the expert: National Poison Data System, and inadvertent exposure to do,” he said. the label when you give or take • The person’s age and weight which was released in Decem- someone else’s medication (8 According to the American medicines. • Known health conditions ber, it revealed that in 2015, a percent). Other exposures were Association of Poison Con- In terms of household chem- and problems person called a poison center to household products, plants, trol Centers, adults need to be icals and carbon monoxide, • The product involved about human exposure every mushrooms, pesticides, animal aware of the risks involved keep chemical products in their • How the product contact- 14.5 seconds. America’s poi- bites and stings, carbon mon- with medication, household original containers, never mix ed the person (for example, by son centers managed 2.8 mil- oxide and many other types of chemicals and carbon monox- household products together, mouth, by inhaling, through lion encounters, over 2 million non-pharmaceutical substanc- ide. Adults must also be smart wear protective clothing and the skin, or through the eyes) of which are human exposure. es. about storing household chem- turn on a fan and open windows • How long ago the poison The NPDS also discovered To help respond to uninten- icals out of the reach of chil- when using chemical products contacted the person that about 57 percent of all tional poisonings, Dr. Bueso dren. such as household cleaners. • What first aid was already exposure cases involved phar- urges folks to add the poison In terms of medication, only “You might have situations given maceuticals. The most com- help hotline number to their take prescription drugs that are when you have a carbon mon- • Weather the person has mon scenarios of unintention- phones, which is 1-800-222- prescribed to you by a health- oxide poising, which can occur vomited al pharmaceutical exposures 1222. care professional. Never take with anything that has a com- • Your exact location and included inadvertent dou- “Anyone can call them, larger or more frequent doses bustible appliance — heaters in how long it would to you to get ble-dosing (30 percent), wrong they’re open 24 hours a day, of you medications, particu- the home that are gas heaters, to a hospital medication taken or given (17 every day of the year and there larly prescription pain medi- dryers that are gas dryers, auto- For more information, visit percent), other incorrect dose is always an expert in the poi- cations, to try to get faster or mobiles running in a closed en- www.aapcc.org. Handling your family with tender-loving care. 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