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Surprising Signs You’re Suffering from Allergies and Tips to Manage Them
When you think of seasonal allergies, sneezing may come to mind first. But there’s a lot more to allergies than “achoo,” say experts. According to allergist Dr. Myron Zitt, there are many ways allergies can manifest. Here are a few less obvious signs that you may be suffering from allergies: • You can’t concentrate: You…
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Tips for Coping with Hemorrhoids
If you suffer from hemorrhoids you already know that this can be an uncomfortable and painful condition. It can be difficult to talk about, even with your doctor. However, keep in mind; hemorrhoids are actually common, affecting millions of Americans nationwide. Hemorrhoids may be caused by constipation, diarrhea, straining while going to the bathroom and…
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Five Things To Remember If Your Child Has Food Allergies
Oranges. I love them. Sweet, juicy and sometimes a little on the sour side. But, that cute little ball of liquid sunshine might be a severe allergen to another person. One that leads to hives, itching, inability to breath and, possibly anaphylaxis and trip to the ER. The nightmarish conditions of fear and panic grow…
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Memorial Clinics Welcomes Family Medicine Staff
CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Clinics, a division of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial, welcomes longtime Lufkin family medicine physician Dr. Andrew Fercowicz and his staff to the Lufkin Care Team. Dr. Fercowicz has served the Lufkin community for the past 20 years as a Family Medicine Physician and Obstetrician. He attended the Medical College…
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Mission-Oriented Team Provides Spiritual Focus to CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Ministry
As physical changes continue to take shape on the CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial campus – including new signage along Frank Street and major capital investments at the Temple Cancer Center – a more divine transformation is also occurring within the walls of the hospital. One aspect of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial’s integration process…
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Women Name CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin Best Hospital for Cancer Care
According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer each year. As a sign of CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin’s commitment and passion towards an extraordinary healthcare experience for women and all patients, the hospital recently received the Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s…
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CHI St. Luke’s Memorial Specialty Hospital Recognizes Board Members
LUFKIN – CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Specialty Hospital recently recognized two long term board members whose terms have expired. Les Leach, Administrator for CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Specialty Hospital (right) presented Terry Morgan (left) and David Perkins (center) with Resolutions of Appreciation for their service to Memorial Specialty Hospital. Mr. Morgan has served…
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Parents: Tips to Support Healthy Hydration
Parents often wonder how to maintain their kids’ health. One important step that may be overlooked is to ensure that young children are properly hydrated. It can also be a challenge for parents to create a menu kids will enjoy that meets the recommended Daily Value (DV) of vitamins and nutrients. “By including U.S. Department…
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Volunteer Auxiliary Donates to Hospital’s Emergency Room
LUFKIN, TEXAS (June 1, 2015)…The CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial Volunteer Auxiliary recently donated 18 Welch-Allyn Suretemp Thermometers to Memorial’s Emergency Department. The gift, worth more than $2,500, is just one example of the many items the Auxiliary donates throughout the year. Christine Hargis, RN; Randy Ward, RN; Sharon Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator; Pasty Weems, Volunteer;…
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What Everyone Should Know about Screening for Common Cancers
Screening for common cancers is widely promoted by many health advocates. However, for adults at average-risk without symptoms, it’s important to be strategic about such testing, according to experts, who say that too much screening can be harmful and provide little benefit. “Numerous studies show that patients and many physicians overestimate the benefits of cancer…