Community ConneCtion - North Cypress Medical Center

Summer / fall 2014
Community Connection
A Newsletter from North Cypress MeDical Center at 290 & Huffmeister Rd.
North Cypress is
Women’s Choice
Best Hospitals in
Heart Care & Orthopedics
Prostate Cancer
Screenings
Free Screenings | September 29th
It IS About Time
Stroke Symptoms & Information
Done Weighting
Bariatric Surgery Success Story
Sweet Dreams Little One
Sleep Disorders in Children
Overcome Your
Tobacco Addiction
Enjoy the Benefits of
Better Health
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Join Us:
Saturday,
October 11th
Project Pink
www.NCMC-Hospital.com
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A Message from the CEO
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Annual Spring Classic
Golf Tournament
North Cypress
Village Pharmacy
Benefitting The Lone
Survivor Foundation
North Cypress is Remaining
Busy this Summer...
Saturday,
October 11th
11:30 am -2:00 pm
American Heart Association Events
Heart Walk & Go Red for Women
North Cypress is Women’s Choice
Best Hospitals in Heart Care
& Orthopedics
Prostate Cancer Screenings
Free Screenings | September 29th
Junior Volunteers
Learning & Helping This Summer
Managing Your Medical Records
Now at Your Fingertips
It IS About Time
Stroke Symptoms & Information
Done Weighting
North Cypress Village Pharmacy is a full service
professional pharmacy dedicated to enhancing patient
care by providing medications tailored to patients’
unique medical needs. Practitioners can feel confident in
our ability to prepare customized medications. Our staff
of highly trained pharmacists and technicians ensure
patients receive the highest level of quality and care.
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Project Pink 2014
Tickets on sale NOW!
Custom Medications
Tailored to Patient’s Needs
SERVICES
DOSAGE FORMS
Pain Management
Orthopedic
Hormone Replacement
Therapy
Dermatology
Pediatric
Wound Care
Podiatry
Dental
Veterinary
Medication Flavoring
Oral Capsules
Oral Liquids &
Suspensions
Transdermal Gels
Medicated Lollipops
Troches
Vaginal Suppositories
Rectal Suppositories
Topical Creams &
Ointments
Oral Mouthwashes &
Rinses
Bariatric Surgery Success Story
Sweet Dreams Little One
Sleep Disorders in Children
North Cypress Easing MRI Anxiety
With New Cinema Vision Technology
Overcome Your Tobacco Addiction
Enjoy the Benefits of Better Health
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Custom Medications
Tailored to Patient’s Needs
A different kind of pharmacy.
The same kind of care.
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North Cypress Village Pharmacy
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Hospital Offers
New Lung Screening
Program
Pharmacy
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00AM-7:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM-2:00PM
PH: 832.912.6210
FAX: 832.912.6215
We Accept MOST Major Insurances
21212 NW Fwy, Suite 101 | Cypress, TX 77429
Located on first floor of professional building II adjacent to parking garage.
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and therapists for their commitment
to excellence and delivering it on a
daily basis.
The North Cypress Lung Screening
program started several months ago.
This program provides screenings to
those patients most at risk for lung
cancer. The screening includes a
CT scan screening, called a low dose
CT scan. Many people don’t realize
that lung cancer is curable if caught
early, but all too often, because of its
symptoms, it is not caught in time.
Please read more about this program
in the newsletter.
A message from the CEO
Hello Friends & Neighbors,
I hope that you have been enjoying
your summer and spending valued
time with your children, as they
grow up too fast. North Cypress is
remaining busy this summer. It seems
hard to believe that the hospital has
been open for over seven years. How
quickly the time flies!
We will be opening our newest
venture, The North Cypress
Emergency Room and Professional
Building – Towne Lake by Spring of
2015. This facility which will be located
in the Towne Lake development off
of Barker Cypress and Tuckerton will
feature a full service 10,000 sq. ft.,
10-bed, emergency room, outpatient
imaging center (including one of
the most high resolution open MRI
machines in Houston), as well as a
full service outpatient laboratory.
Attached to this emergency room will
be a 20,000 sq. ft. professional building
which will house physician offices for a
variety of specialties.
In the past year, we have achieved
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several great distinctions which I
would like to now share with you:
• Once again the hospital was certified
by the Joint Commission as a
Primary Stroke Center confirming
that North Cypress follows
the most comprehensive and
intensive protocols available for life
threatening strokes. This would not
be possible without our excellent
and well trained physicians, nurses,
and staff. Kudos to the Stroke team
at NCMC!!
• The North Cypress Heart Center and
the North Cypress Joint and Spine
Center were both recognized by the
Women Certified organization with
the 2014 Women’s Choice Award
for America’s Best Hospitals in
Heart Care and the 2014 Women’s
Choice Award for America’s Best
Hospitals in Orthopedics. These
distinctions were based on patient
satisfaction scores, patient outcomes,
and rate of complications. I am
very proud of our physicians, nurses,
We recently opened an inpatient
Dialysis Unit in the hospital to better
care for our dialysis patients. We
have a great team of skilled and
compassionate dialysis nurses and
physicians that treat our patients.
The hospital recently hosted our
North Cypress Spring Classic Golf
Tournament at Blackhorse Golf
Club. We played host to 220 golfers
both from the community and the
hospital. The tournament raised
$50,000.00 for the Lone Survivor
Foundation (LSF). LSF helps veterans
and their families through therapeutic
retreats and helps to bring the family
back together. The organization was
created by area resident and retired
Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell – a
TRUE American hero. Our generous
employees donated items for the new
LSF treatment facility that they are
building on Crystal Beach as well and
raised approximately $1000 during
National Hospital Week through a
scrub decorating contest.
In September, we will once again be
providing FREE prostate screenings
for men. I encourage you to have
this done. As a cancer physician, I
urge men to be proactive and have
yourself checked annually starting at
age 50, or earlier if they have a family
history of prostate cancer. Further
information about the screenings is in
the newsletter.
North Cypress, an active supporter
of the American Heart Association,
will be once again be participating
as a sponsor in the 2014 Heart Walk
at Lone Star College on Saturday,
November 8th. We will also be
chairing the NW Harris County “2015
Go Red for Women Luncheon” at
the Norris Center in CityCentre on
Friday, February 13th. Our hospital
staff, along with our Cardiologists feel
it is vital to educate both men and
women on the signs and symptoms of
heart disease. Many of the symptoms
normally associated with a heart attack
or heart disease are not experienced by
women when in cardiac distress.
On October 11th, NCMC will host
our annual Project Pink event in the
hospital lobby. This event features
survivor and physician speakers, a
silent auction, hors d’oeuvres from
Merche and a fashion show provided
by Macy’s. All proceeds benefit the
local Houston Affiliate of Susan G.
Komen for the Cure. Over the past
seven years, we have donated over
$250,000.00 to them.
Please enjoy the remainder of your
summer and feel safe in knowing that
we are here to keep you healthy and
available 24/7 in case of an emergency
for you or a loved one. On behalf of
the Board of Managers, Physicians and
staff at North Cypress Medical Center,
we consider it an honor to care for
you, and wish you an enjoyable and
healthy summer season.
Thank you,
Robert A. Behar, M.D., M.B.A
Chairman of the Board &
Chief Executive Officer
The Votes ARE IN!
The readers of Living
Magazine have
voted North Cypress
Medical Center as Best
Hospital AND Best
Emergency Room in
Cy Fair for 2014.
Congrats to our NCMC doctors that
have received local recognition:
Cy-Fair Living Magazines “2014 best of”:
Best Family Practice Dr. • Dr. J. DeBroeck
Best Internal Medicine Dr. • Dr. Ashish Kapor
Best Cardiac Surgeon • Dr. Thomas DeBauche
Best Pain Management • Dr. Michelle Bricker
Best Orthopedic Surgeon • Dr. David Mack
Best Dermatologist • Dr. Joseph Sedrak
Best Vein Dr. • Dr. Said Bina
Best Pediatrician • Dr. Paul Hermann
Best Urologist • Dr. Eric Blacher
Best Neurosurgeon • Dr. Victor Kareh
Best Allergist • Dr. Rama Yerramsetti
Best OBYGN • Dr. Kerry Kirkman
H Texas Magazines “Houston’s top docs 2014”:
Dr. Judith E. Rubin • Podiatrist / Surgeon
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From Left: Dr. Robert Behar, CEO, North Cypress Medical Center,
Terry Jung, Lone Survivor Foundation, Senator Ken Paxton,
Marcus Luttrell, Lone Survivor Foundation
olfers from the Cypress community joined physicians and hospital directors
at North Cypress Medical Center at the hospital’s annual Spring Classic Golf
Tournament benefitting The Lone Survivor Foundation. This organization was
created by former Navy SEAL and area resident, Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell recounted his
experiences while fighting in Afghanistan in the book (now movie), “Lone Survivor”. His
foundation works with service members and veterans struggling with invisible injuries such
as combat trauma stress, mild brain injury, chronic pain management and military sexual
trauma. LSF hosts therapeutic retreats for these veterans and their families to help them
recover and bring the family together.
The tournament, held on Friday, May 16th at Blackhorse Golf Club, hosted over 220 golfers
from the hospital, area businesses and the community.
Annual Spring Classic
Golf Tournament
Following the tournament, LSF Executive Director, Terry Jung and Retreat Alumni and
Mentor, Robert Leonard spoke about the Lone Survivor Foundation and its impact on
veterans and their families.
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The tournament raised $50,000.00 for the Lone Survivor Foundation which will go towards
the building of the foundation’s new retreat facility on Crystal Beach.
A SUCCESS!
NORTH COURSE
1ST Place Team
Lance Schielack, Kyle Schielack,
Don Ryan, Mike Martone
2ND Place Team
Dr. James Fogarty, Erin White,
Roy Huffman, Matt Harper
3RD Place Team
Tournament
winners
SOUTH COURSE
1ST Place Team
Dr. Jacky Ralston, Al Ralston,
John Roberts,Brian Domingues
2ND Place Team
Dr. Kim Keller, Michael Keller,
Alex Keller, Matt Mohr
3RD Place Team
Anthony Tranchina, Kirk Jones,
David Renneker, Jordan Vaclavik
Anthony Hicks, Dr. Matthew Cubbage,
and Team
Closest to the Pin
Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive
Longest Drive
Dr. Greg Howard
Pete Kindstrom
Jerry Jameson
Eric Carmouche
The tournament raised $50,000.00 for the Lone Survivor Foundation
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Sponsors for the event
included the following:
Diamond Sponsor
Lockton
Platinum Sponsors
Advanced Orthopedics and
Sports Medicine
Camfil
Cypress Emergency Associates
Davis Stokes
Frost Bank
Kelly, Sutter, and Kendrick
Texas MedSurge
US Anesthesia Partners
Gold Sponsors
EEPB
Garratt-Callahan
Healthcare Revenue Management
Group
Healthsouth
Iberia Bank
Rayco Mechanical
Smith, Adams, Law
Texas ENT
Towne Lake/Caldwell Companies
Hole In One Sponsors
BKD, CPA’s and Advisors
Houston Acura Dealers
Malone Media Group
Dinner Sponsors
Dinner provided by Spring Creek
BBQ
West Houston Radiology
Lunch Sponsors
Dr. Kim Keller
Drs. Ronald Taylor, Marilyn
Mayer and Huy K. Nguyen
Dr. Srinivasa Venkatesh
Grainger
Houston Extracorporeal
Therapies
Houston Pulmonary & Sleep
Associates
Infinity Systems
Kindred Hospital
Contest Sponsor
Willie’s Grill & Ice House
Auction donors
included:
Hole Sponsors
Anytime Fitness
Backyard Grill
Bright Lights
Buffaloe Floor Covering
Cypress Millwork
EEPB
Dr. Michael Barnard
First Community Credit Union
Grace Care Center of Cypress
Infinity Systems
James Ramsey, DDS
Lab Corp
Minuteman Press Northwest
ProDentures
Raising Cane’s
Service King
Tacoland
The Wallick Family
Media Sponsor
Community Impact Newspaper
Academy - 290 / 1960
Anytime Fitness
Blackhorse Golf Club
Buffaloe Floor Covering
Candalari’s
Chick-Fil-A - Copperfield & Cy-Fair
First Community Credit Union
Goode Co. BBQ
Houston Oaks Country Club
Lone Survivor Foundation
Longnecker and Associates
Malone Media Group
Marcus Luttrell
Marty Fleckman - Golf Pro
Massage Heights
Omni Hotel Riverway
Raising Cane’s
Randalls - Coles Crossing
Texas Cooler Creations - Jaron Black
The Great Frame Up - Cypress
Who Dats Crawfish
Willie’s Icehouse
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Best Hospitals in Heart Care & Orthopedics
North Cypress
is Women’s Choice
Heart Walk
North Cypress Medical Center is
proud to serve as a major sponsor
for the 2014 Northwest Harris
County Heart Walk. The Heart
Walk will be held on Saturday,
November 8th at Lone Star
College and will travel
through Towne Lake.
If you are interested in
joining the North Cypress
Heart Walk Team,
contact:
Kaci Hancock at:
832-912-3692
If you would like to form
your own team, you can do
so online at:
nwharrisheartwalk.org
go red
for women
North Cypress Medical Center will
be chairing the 2015 Northwest
Harris County Go Red for Women
Luncheon. The luncheon will be
held on February 13, 2015 at the
Norris Center in the City Centre
area between I10 and Beltway 8. The
luncheon will feature a spectacular
auction, physician and survivor
speakers and more. Tickets should
go on sale in December.
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Saturday,
October 11, 2014
11:30 am -2:00 pm
For more information visit:
NCMC-ProjectPink.com
North Cypress Medical Center was recently awarded two distinctions
from the WomenCertified organization. These include “America’s
Best Hospitals in Heart Care” and “America’s Best Hospitals in
Orthopedics”.
As more women self-manage their care and seek providers they
can trust, the Women’s Choice Award is the only distinction that
identifies the nation’s best healthcare institutions and signifies North
Cypress Medical Center’s commitment and passion for creating an
extraordinary healthcare experience.
Both awards were based on robust criteria that consider patient
satisfaction, clinical excellence, outcomes, and infection rates. “We
are thrilled to receive both awards again this year. This speaks
volumes to the high quality care that the hospital, our physicians, and
staff give to our patients,” stated North Cypress Medical Center Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Robert A. Behar.
Being named and recognized as a hospital of choice among women
is an honorable achievement as it represents the strongest and
most important consumer message in today’s healthcare, especially
considering that women make approximately 90% of all healthcare
decisions for her and her family.
For more information on the Women’s Choice Award, visit their
website at: www.WomensChoiceAward.com
Are you ready for a fun day with your
girlfriends? Want to support a great cause?
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October
11th to attend Project Pink 2014 benefitting the
Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the
Cure! With lots of changes and new things this
year, Project Pink 2014 promises to be a Super
Fun Day! Attendees will enjoy appetizers,
drinks, a dazzling auction, survivor and
physician speakers, as well as a stunning fashion
show with fashions by Macy’s. VIP and regular
tickets are on sale NOW. You can purchase
online at www.ncmc-projectpink.com or by
phone at 832-912-3692.
saturday, October 11th
10:30 am
11:30 am
Auction Opens for
VIP Attendees
Project Pink 2014
Program Begins!
Sponsorships Available
For details visit: www.NCMC-ProjectPink.com
or call: 832.912.3692
Tickets: $65 each
VIP Tickets:
sold in groups of 10 for $750
VIP Tickets include the following:
• Front row seating on day of event
• Valet parking for event
• Champagne at seating
• Special VIP gift
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Free Prostate Screenings | September 29, 2014
5:00pm-8:00pm | North Cypress Medical Center
Prostate Cancer Screening
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), other than skin cancer,
prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. ACS
estimates in by the end of 2014:
• About 233,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed
• About 29,480 men will die of prostate cancer
Early detection is the key to treating prostate cancer. The American Cancer
Society recommends the following for early detection
• Start screening at age 50 if man is at average risk of prostate cancer
• Start screening at age 45 for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer.
This includes African American men and men who have a first-degree
relative (father, brother, son) diagnosed with prostate cancer before 65.
• Start screening at age 40 for men with even higher risk (those with more
than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer at an early age).
The screening should consist of both a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood
test and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
Learning and Helping this Summer
Register for our
FREE PROSTATE
SCREENINGS
Monday, September 29TH
5:00PM-8:00PM
North Cypress Cancer Center
21216 Northwest Fwy.
Suite 110
Cypress, TX 77429
To register, please call:
832.912.3734
Registration not required, however
priority will be given to those who
have registered.
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Junior Volunteers
This summer, approximately 130 high school students served
the hospital and its patients as Summer Junior Volunteers.
The hospital had over 200 students apply. Teens typically
begin applying in February for the summer program, which
offers two sessions. The application process includes
completing an online application, teacher recommendations,
a written essay and an interview process. “We strive to
find kids that are not only gifted academically, but that also
exhibit excellent communication skills,” states Glenda Salter,
Volunteer Services Coordinator. “I wish we could take all that
apply but we just don’t have the room. They are all excellent
kids.”
Junior Volunteer assignments range from escorting visitors to
their destination and assisting patients with water, to helping
in the Security office and filing paperwork. Students must
attend a mandatory orientation and training. Thanks to all of
our wonderful Junior Volunteers for helping North Cypress
this summer!
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Now at Your
Fingertips
Stroke
Symptoms &
Information
With a stroke, it really is all about
time. A stroke is a medical emergency
and quick treatment is always needed.
People who are having a stroke need
to get to a hospital as quickly as
possible. If the cause of the stroke is
a clot, the clot-busting drug, TPA, or
Tissue Plasminogen Activator, needs
to be given as soon as possible. To
be effective, this treatment must be
started within 3 – 4 ½ hours of when the
symptoms first began.
If you or a loved one are
experiencing symptoms of a
stroke go to your nearest
emergency room.
ABOUT TIME
Managing Your
Medical Records
What should you look for? The easy way to remember stroke symptoms is to
remember the acronym – FAST:
F
Face Drooping– Is it drooping on one side or is it numb? Ask the
person to smile. Is the smile uneven?
A Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise
both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S
Speech Difficulty – Is the speech slurred? Is the person unable
to speak or difficult to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple
sentence. Is it repeated correctly?
T Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even
if they disappear, call 9-1-1 and get to the hospital immediately.
• Manage and maintain your personal
health information including
allergies, medical conditions,
medications and procedures
The North Cypress Medical Center
Patient Portal (MyPortal) is a secure,
private web portal that allows people
to access their health information
online.
• Share information YOU choose
securely with people you trust (ie.
family or your physician)
The North Cypress Medical Center
Patient Portal allows you to:
• Check your hospital appointments
• See a summary of your North
Cypress Emergency Room and/or
hospital visits
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• Keep track of your dependent’s
information
• Print or save your information in a
convenient PDF file
• View lab results
The earlier treatment can begin, the better the chances that the effects of the
stroke (speech difficulty, weakness in arms or legs) will resolve.
Signing up is simple.
There are two easy ways.
1. When a patient registers at
North Cypress Medical Center,
he or she will be issued a patient
code for the site.
2. From home – visit https://
myportal.ncmc-hospital.com.
Fill out and return the “Request
Login Code” form using the
directions on the form.
North Cypress
Emergency ROoms:
Main Campus
832.912.3500
Hwy 290 at Huffmeister
Fry Road
281.949.5100
Hwy 290 at Fry Rd.
Willowbrook
281.320.8500
Hwy 249 at Spring Cypress
Towne Lake
Opening Early 2015!
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 4 cause of
death, and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. A stroke
can be caused by either a clot obstructing bloodflow to the brain (ischemic
stroke) or by a blood vessel rupturing and preventing blood flow to the brain
(hemorrhagic stroke). A TIA (transient ischemic attack) or “mini-stroke” is
caused by a temporary clot.
Approximately 80% of all strokes are preventable by managing risk factors
such as high blood pressure, smoking, atrial fibrillation and physical
inactivity. More than half of strokes are caused by high blood pressure that is
not controlled.
North Cypress Medical Center is a certified Primary Stroke Center
recognized by the Joint Commission. This voluntary process means that
North Cypress’ stroke program meets critical elements of performance to
achieve long term success in improving the outcomes for stroke patients.
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People are managing so many things
online today – checkbooks, bank
accounts, booking vacations, checking
your children’s grades. Now you can
manage your medical records from
North Cypress Medical Center online.
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After years of diet and exercise, Michael Ford was still unable
to keep the weight off. He was growing frustrated that he
couldn’t keep up with his two kids (at that time, ages 8 and 6).
He had a hard time playing catch with them, riding bikes, even
the task of getting out of bed proved difficult at times. The
final straw came in August of 2007 when his brother-in-law
found Michael’s father dead in his home. Michael’s father
was overweight, diabetic, suffered from high blood pressure,
and experienced sleep apnea, none of which was ever treated.
It was determined that during an episode of sleep apnea,
he suffered a heart attack and died. Much like his father,
Ford was taking two blood pressure medications, cholesterol
Weighting
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“My one big regret now is that I
didn’t have the surgery sooner...”
medication, and slept with a C-Pap
machine due to his sleep apnea. He
didn’t want to end up like his father
and he did not want his children to
end up without a father. For Michael,
that was it. He knew he had to make
major changes in his life. At that time,
with a weight of 360 lbs, Michael made
an appointment to see Dr. Jorge Leiva
to inquire about bariatric surgery.
“Dr. Leiva made me feel good about
coming in, “Ford stated. “He told me
that this was a new beginning for me.”
Ford had Gastric Bypass Surgery on
November 11, 2008 at North Cypress
Medical Center. “I was very skeptical
of the outcome,” he states, “but Dr.
Leiva assured me that if I followed the
plan, I would do great.”
Over the past three years,
Ford has completed:
15 Sprint & Olympic Triathlons
½ Iron Man
4 Tough Mudders
numerous other Mud Runs
Numerous Half Marathons
½ Ironman Triathlon
Ford states that his recovery was
relatively easy. He was on a liquid
diet for a week following his surgery
and then slowly progressed to more
regular food. After a month of
recovery, he was walking 30 minutes
a day. He went on to working out on
an elliptical machine and then daily
workouts at the gym.
Workouts slowly moved to training
for small 5k runs and more. In total,
Michael Ford has lost an astonishing
186 lbs. The school bus driver that
experienced pain even getting out of
bed is now a Certified Personal Trainer
and a Certified Nutritionist/Dietitian.
Over the past three years, Ford has
completed 15 Sprint and Olympic
Triathlons, a Half Iron Man, 4 Tough
Mudders, and numerous other Mud
Runs and Half Marathons. This past
April, he did a ½ Ironman Triathlon
and in 2015 he will train for a year to
do a Full Ironman Triathlon. He is
sponsored by Tri Tru Sports. He is
now also off all of his medications and
his sleep apnea machine.
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After
Ford states, “My one big regret now is
that I didn’t have the surgery sooner.
I feel like I would not have missed out
on activities with the kids if I would’ve
done it earlier. I would encourage
anyone thinking about having the
surgery to go for it. Think about what
you are missing out on and do it for
your health.”
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aged children should mention any snoring or abnormal
daytime behavior observed, to the child’s pediatrician.
Many times the pediatrician may refer the child to a
pediatric sleep medicine specialist. The review of a child’s
sleep history by certified sleep medicine specialist can
provide valuable information to help the child and parent
find a path towards healthy nighttime sleep.
How Much Sleep Should
My Child Get?
Article by:
By Paresh Patel, MD
Sweet Dreams
Little One
decongestants or surgical removal of the tonsils/adenoids
can resolve snoring and at times sleep apnea.
Many parents can only “dream” of a good night’s sleep
for them and their children. Mom and Dad know that
if “junior” isn’t sleeping well, then “they” aren’t sleeping
well. Most parents can agree that at one time or another, their children have encountered sleep problems.
The National Sleep Foundation estimates that approximately 69% of children, 10 years and under suffer from
some type of sleep problem. What are these problems
and what can be done to help them?
Nightmares: These are scary dreams that occur during
sleep during the REM cycle of sleep and awaken the child.
Although not uncommon to have 1 or 2, it is estimated
that 3% of all children have frequent nightmares. Use of
nightlight, security object, or keeping the child’s door open
can help ease their fears.
Some of the most common sleep disorders
in children include:
Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses
in the child’s breathing during sleep due to blockages in
the airway with loud snoring. This can result in the child
waking up many times during the night and can result
in sleepiness during the day, problems in school and
behavioral issues.
Snoring: Snoring can occur if there is a partial blockage
in the airway. Approximately 10–12% of normal children
snore. Causes can include nasal congestion, enlarged
tonsils and/or adenoids, or sleep apnea. Usually nasal
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Insomnia: Insomnia is when the child voices that he or
she has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. It can be
caused by medical or psychiatric conditions, stress, or pain.
Sleep Terrors: These are when a child may scream
loudly and act frightened, but he or she is not really awake
or aware. They can be caused by a lack of sleep, stress, or
sleeping in a new place. They usually occur early in the
night. Increasing sleep time can help with sleep terrors.
Sleep walking: As many of 40–45% between the ages
of three and seven sleepwalk at some time. This typically
occurs 1–2 hours after the child falls asleep. Making
sure that the child gets more sleep usually helps with the
occurrence.
Sleep talking: Sleep talking occurs when the child
talks, laughs or cries out during sleep. The child does not
remember the incident the next day upon waking.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): Although usually
thought of as an adult sleep problem, RLS can occur
in children. It is a movement disorder that includes
uncomfortable and unpleasant feelings (e.g. itchy, tingly
or crawly) in the leg causing the urge to move them.
Medications, increasing iron in the diet, and bedtime
changes can help with the problem.
Teens require approximately 8–9 hours of sleep.
Late night studying and socializing often prevent
teens from getting the proper amount of sleep.
Sleepiness in teens can affect school work, as well as
behavior. Daytime sleepiness can cause teens to act
out, exhibit hostility, and an overall ill-temperament.
Anxiety and depression, which are temporary
conditions sometimes exhibited by teens can often
cause periods of insomnia. Any type of continued
anxiety or depression experienced by a teen should
be discussed with their physician.
Sleep Requirements
(According to National Sleep Foundation):
Sleep Disorders and
Effects on Behavior
Identification of sleep problems in children is important
because evidence suggests a link between sleep disorders,
poor grades, and behavioral problems. More and more
research demonstrates that sleepiness during the day
from sleep disorders at night has a big impact on daytime
behavior and school performance. Pediatricians, child
psychologists and sleep medicine trained physicians are in
an ideal position to identify sleep problems and disorders in
children.
Parents often do not realize the potential relationship
between sleep problems and daytime behavior. As
compared to sleepy or tired adults with sleep apnea, sleepy
children are often kids who are hyperactive or irritable
during the day. Inattention, learning problems, and
behavioral problems (including hyperactivity, impulsivity,
rebelliousness and aggression) are just some of the
behaviors associated with sleep disordered breathing in
children.
For these reasons, parents with young to middle school
Age
Hours of Sleep
0 – 2 mos.
2 – 12 mos.
1 – 3 yrs
3 – 5 yrs
5 – 12 yrs
Teens
10.5 – 18
14 – 15
12 – 14
11 – 13
10 – 11
min. 8 - 9
Tips to Get Your Child to Go to
Sleep and Stay Asleep
• Establish a nightly routine
• Make bedtime the same time every night
• Make bedtime a positive and relaxing experience
without TV or videos
• Keep the environment the same all night (light,
temperature)
• Nightlights, stuffed animals, etc. are ok for toddlers
and up to help them go to sleep
• Avoid caffeine in older kids from dinner time on
to allow them to fall asleep
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Sweet Dreams Little One Condinued...
Help is available at North
Cypress Sleep Center
North Cypress Sleep Center offers
comprehensive services, ranging from a
multidisciplinary assessment to therapeutic
sleep studies for both kids and adults. Utilizing
state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and
computer software to record data while the
patient is sleeping, physicians can determine the
disorder and prescribe the appropriate therapy.
Parents are asked to stay in the room overnight
with their child during the sleep study. Services
include a consultation with a board certified
sleep medicine physician, collaboration with
the sleep medicine ancillary staff and techs,
and access to multidisciplinary staff such as
respiratory therapist, dietician, and if deemed
necessary.
North Cypress Medical Center’s Sleep Lab is
accredited by the Academy of Sleep Medicine.
If you think your child may be exhibiting a sleep disorder,
contact the North Cypress Sleep Center for an evaluation
at 832-912-3700. To learn more about North Cypress Sleep
Center, visit us online at www.ncmc-hospital.com.
North Cypress
Easing MRI Anxiety
With New Cinema Vision Technology
Most sleep problems can be identified in a single
night, comfortably in the North Cypress Sleep
Center. Sleep studies can include:
• Diagnostic studies
During the sleep evaluation, the technician
will monitor your child’s sleeping and waking
patterns, breathing patterns, body movements,
and brain waves. The information will be
interpreted by one of sleep physicians who will
work with your physician to devise a course of
treatment, if needed.
• Therapeutic studies
(try different equipment to help with problem)
• CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway
Pressure Titration – this is a study to
treat sleep apnea where the child wears
a mask attached to a machine that will
send air into the nasal passage using
pressure.
•Multiple Sleep Latency Test
(MLST) A study consisting of 4-5 naps
throughout the day to measure a child’s level
of daytime sleepiness.
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To make an appointment
directly, contact:
Dr. Paresh Patel
Sleep Medicine Specialist
281.955.0338
Although Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI) is a very important
diagnostic tool for many medical
conditions, many people are hesitant
to proceed with one due to their
anxiety. The confined space, loud
noise and long period of lying
absolutely still can lead to serious
anxiety. Now, at North Cypress
Medical Center, patients can relax
and enjoy a favorite movie, television
program, or listen to concert quality
music while undergoing their MRI.
“Our patients tell us that being able to
watch television or a movie makes all
of the difference in the world, “states
Carla Jerro, Director of Imaging
Services at North Cypress. “The
Cinema Vision goggles look like a pair
of welding glasses. Initially you see
two little TV screens but your eyes
adjust quickly to view one screen. It
has eliminated the need for sedation
in most of the claustrophobic patients
which then allows them to leave
immediately following their test, in
most cases.
There is a large selection of DVD’s
to watch and patients make their
selection prior to the beginning of the
test. Patients report that the sound
quality is like of being in a movie
theater or listening to the stereo.
There is 100% noise reduction for
most exams.
If you need to have an MRI,
consider North Cypress.
Less stress.
Reduced scan times.
A more pleasant experience.
For more information or to schedule
an appointment, call our Radiology
Scheduling Line at 832-912-3724.
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Lung cancer is one of the leading cancer killers
in both men and women in the United States.
In 1987, it surpassed breast cancer to become the leading cause of cancer deaths in women.
Hospital Offers
Lung cancer is one of the leading
cancer killers in both men and women
in the United States. In 1987, it
surpassed breast cancer to become
the leading cause of cancer deaths in
women. Many people with lung cancer
don’t have symptoms until the disease
is in the later stages. Many times a
tumor can be in the lungs without
causing any pain or discomfort.
Symptoms are different in each person
but may include:
• A persistent cough or one that gets
worse over time
• Hoarseness
• Constant chest pain
• Shortness of breath or wheezing
• Frequent lung infections such as
bronchitis or pneumonia
• Coughing up blood
Lung cancer can be caused by several
things. Cigarette smoking is the
number one risk factor for lung cancer
and is responsible for the majority of
cases. Smoking is the leading cause
of preventable death, according to the
American Lung Association. Even
exposure to second hand smoke
can increase your risk of getting
lung cancer. The American Lung
Association states that radon is the
second leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and
odorless gas that causes lung cancer. It
can build up to dangerous levels inside
homes, schools and other buildings. It
occurs naturally and can sometimes
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New Lung Screening Program
enter homes or buildings from the
soil and rock surroundings. Keeping
cracks and openings sealed in your
home can significantly reduce your
home’s radon levels. Every home
should be tested. Industrial fumes
and dust, as well as pollution are also
thought to play a role in lung cancer.
New research provides much-needed
help in the fight against lung cancer.
The National Lung Screening Trial
(NLST) released results of a study
in 2011 indicating that screening
with a low-dose spiral computed
tomography (CT) scans compared to
chest x-ray reduced lung cancer deaths
among older heavy smokers by 20%.
Improved detection at earlier stages is
the key to treating lung cancer.
North Cypress Medical Center now
offers lung cancer screening.
Patients MUST meet the following
criteria to be eligible for the lung
cancer screening:
• Must be between the ages of
55 and 74
• Must have a pack a day for 30 years
smoking history (ex. 1 pk/day for 30
yrs or 2 pks/day for 15 yrs.)
• Must have been active or quit
smoking within the last 15 years
Lung cancer is curable if found early.
Get your screening today.
Call 281-949-5252
Why it is Important
to Quit Smoking
The Benefits Over Time According to
the American Cancer Society
• 20 minutes after quitting:
Your heart rate and blood
pressure drop.
• 12 hours after quitting:
The carbon monoxide level in
your blood drops to normal.
• 2 weeks to 3 months after
quitting: Your circulation
improves and your lung function
increases.
• 1 to 9 months after quitting:
Coughing and shortness of
breath decreases.
• 1 year after quitting:
The excess risk of coronary
heart disease is half that of a
continuing smoker’s.
is still smoking. The risk of cancer
of the larynx (voice box) and
pancreas decreases.
• 15 years after quitting:
The risk of coronary heart disease
is that of a non-smokers.
This is why it is so important to stop
smoking. Quitting while you are
young further helps to reduce any
associated health risks, but quitting
at any age can help to give you back
any years lost by continuing to
smoke.
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YOUR TOBACCO ADDICTION.
• 5 years after quitting:
The risk of cancer of the mouth,
throat, esophagus, and bladder
are cut in half. Cervical cancer
risk falls to that of a non-smoker
and stroke risk can fall to that of a
non-smoker after 2 – 5 years.
• 10 years after quitting:
The risk of dying from lung cancer
is about half that of a person who
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Tobacco
Addiction Enjoy the benefits of better health
 Small Group Setting
TOPICS INCLUDE:
 Fun, Interactive Learning Environment
• Medicines that can help
you stop smoking
 Participant Workbook and Other
Informative Materials Provided
Price of The program: $60.00
• Lifestyle changes that make
quitting easier
• Preparing for “Quit Day”
• Managing stress
• Avoiding weight gain
• Developing a new self-image
• Staying smoke free for good
TWO HOUR SESSIONS
BEGINNING AT 6:00PM
FOR SEVEN WEEKS
8 meetings:
September 17th
September 24th
October 1st
October 8th
October 10th
October 15th
October 22nd
October 29th
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All meetings will
be held in:
North Cypress Medical Center
Cafeteria Conference Room
21214 NW Freeway
Cypress, Texas 77429
Support Groups:
Sat., Sept. 20th | 12pm
Sat., Oct. 21st | 6:30pm
Sat., Nov. 18th | 12pm
November
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at 6:00pm
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent
Saturday, Sept. 20th at 6:00pm
Dr. Said Bina
Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 6:00pm
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent
Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 6:00pm
Dr. Bradley Waggoner
October
December
Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 6:00pm
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent
Tuesday, Oct. 21st at 6:00pm
Dr. Jorge Leiva
Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 6:00pm
Dr. Matthew St. Laurent
Saturday, Dec. 13st at 6:00pm
Dr. Said Bina
CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUPS
September
November
Tuesday, Sept. 9th at 6:00pm
Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 6:00pm
Understanding Your Cardiac Test
Focusing on Health During the Holidays
To be held in the North Cypress Conf. Center To be held in the Cafeteria Conf. Rm.
This group is
designed to provide
education to those with
cardiac related issues or
conditions.
All groups are held from 6-7pm.
QUESTIONS?
October
December
Tuesday, Oct. 14th at 6:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 6:00pm
The Role of Diet & Exercise in Weight Mgmt. Beat the Cold: Staying Active & Staying Well
To be held in the Cafeteria Conf. Rm.
To be held in the North Cypress Conf. Center
For more information contact the Cardiac Rehab Dept. at 832.912.3634 or
register online at www.NCMC-Hospital.com
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
Contact Betza Lacey by phone at:
832-912-3902
Or by email at:
Betza.Lacey@ncmc-hospital.com
or
Info@NorthCypressWellness.com
Quit Smoking
for Good with the
September
All support group meetings, except
Art Therapy, will be held in the lobby
of North Cypress Cancer Center.
FREEDOM FROM
SMOKING®
PROGRAM
Art Therapy
Cancer Education & Support Series
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 6:00pm
Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 6:00pm
Cancer & Coping with the Holidays
Yoga & Visualization
Coping with Breast Cancer
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd at 6:00pm
Monthly Meetings Every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00pm
“I Can Cope” educational classes for facing cancer offered periodically - in addition, “I Can Cope”
classes are also available online. To take an online class, go to: www.cancer.org/onlineclasses.
For more information about any of the Cancer Support Groups, contact Janet Kantenberger,
LCSW, OSW-C at 832.912.3658or register online at www.NCMC-Hospital.com.
FREE SCREENINGS
Prostate Screenings
To register, please call:
832.912.3734
Monday, Sept. 29th at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
North Cypress Cancer Center | 21216 Northwest Fwy. Suite 110 | Cypress, TX 77429
Registration not required, however priority will be given to those who have registered.
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Tuesday, September 30th • 7:00pm
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