Whole Texas Health Mansfield, your partner for better health Fall 2024 Look inside for a chance to win an Amazon gift card Breast cancer prevention Benefit from early detection with comfort and convenience Special delivery! Get 24/7, personalized attention at the Women’s Center
2 TexasHealthMansfield.org WHOLE HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD, 2300 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, TX 76063, 682.341.5000, TexasHealthMansfield.org. Information in WHOLE HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. Doctors on the medical staffs practice independently and are not employees or agents of Texas Health hospitals or Texas Health Resources. 2024 © Texas Health Resources. 2024 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow us on: On the cover: OB-GYN Marquita Anderson, MD, reassures a pregnant patient in one of Texas Health Hospital Mansfield’s labor and delivery suites. Find the hidden cowboy hat Ready to win? Find the hidden cowboy hat in Whole Health, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card! Once you find the hidden cowboy hat, scan the QR code or visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/ Contest to submit your contest entry. All entries are due by Oct. 31, 2024. One entry per person. All correct entries will be placed into a drawing, and one winner will be selected. Must be 18 or older to enter. Texas Health Hospital Mansfield team members and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Skill and compassion All of us here at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield wish you and your family a healthy, happy autumn season—and we thank you for entrusting your care to us, now and all year long. Our dedicated team is honored to provide care that meets your physical, spiritual, emotional and mental health needs. Our goal is to make advanced services available to you so that you don’t have to drive far to get the best care there is for yourself or your family. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching, this issue of Whole Health features valuable information on our breast care services and personal navigation offered to help women at every step of their healthcare journey. And since September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, readers will also find an article that can help men better understand the condition, the symptoms and testing options for early detection. From staying safe this flu season to welcoming a new baby into your world, the team here at Texas Health Mansfield is here for you. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Sincerely, Eulanie Lashley President and CEO Our goal is to make advanced services available to you so that you don’t have to drive far to get the best care there is for yourself or your family.
Fall 2024 3 A place for special deliveries The Women’s Center at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Expect the best To see why the maternity care facility at Texas Health Mansfield is the best in town, call 682.341.6040 to schedule a tour. You can also find more information at TexasHealthMansfield.org/Maternity. Looking for an OB-GYN? Our dedicated and compassionate doctors are ready to meet your maternity care needs. Get expert care 2302 Lone Star Road, Suite 260 Mansfield, TX 76063 682.341.7330 Marquita Anderson, MD Teri Forney, MD Asra Jawed, MD Have you been considering where you want to have your baby? The Women’s Center at Texas Health Mansfield is an excellent choice for many reasons. The facility offers the area’s newest and biggest labor and delivery rooms. “Our postpartum and laboring moms and their families love that the views are amazing and that the rooms are very spacious and clean,” says LaTosha Boldware, Director of Women’s Services. The caregivers love what they do! A team of experienced nurses provides one-on-one care. You might not get that kind of personalized attention at other birth centers. “They also bring their wealth of knowledge from their years of experience,” LaTosha says. “I love that we are a melting pot of nurses who are passionate about labor and delivery.” Families are involved in the birth process as much as possible. It’s part of the hospital’s familycentered approach to maternity care. “If a mom wants her family at the bedside and she wants them to participate in any way possible, we allow that,” LaTosha says. “We want the families to be part of the journey if the mom wants that.” You have options for managing labor pain. Epidurals are available 24/7. Wireless fetal monitors allow laboring moms to walk during labor. You can labor in a shower, too. The physicians and midwives at Texas Health Mansfield will respect your wishes for your labor and delivery while prioritizing a safe, healthy mom and baby.
4 TexasHealthMansfield.org Meet family physician Katherine Pederson, DO Primary care, plus osteopathic hands-on treatments Katherine Pederson, DO, MS, always wanted to be a doctor. Her first patient? A Dalmatian named Vickie. “I got my first Fisher-Price doctor’s bag when I was three or four years old,” Dr. Pederson says. “I played with that thing until it fell apart.” Medicine was a calling, Dr. Pederson adds. Answering that call, she became an osteopathic family medicine physician. Primary care plus Osteopathic Manual Therapy As a family physician, Dr. Pederson provides all the services you’d expect, such as wellness exams and office visits. But unlike most family doctors, she’s also board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. As a specialist in this area, she uses Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to diagnose and treat various conditions. OMT involves using hands-on techniques, such as stretching or applying gentle pressure, to reduce pain and improve function. One technique you may have heard of is called myofascial release. Issues Dr. Pederson may address with OMT include: ● Pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain ● For infants, difficulty with breastfeeding or latching ● Baby colic (frequent crying) ● Asthma-related breathing problems ● Fibromyalgia Osteopathic doctors like Dr. Pederson receive the same training as other physicians but tend to approach care differently. “We have four main tenets in osteopathic medicine,” she says. “One is the body’s innate ability to heal itself. As an osteopath, we also look at the mind, body and spirit to figure out what we need to work on.” For instance, she may consider her patients’ nutrition to understand how their lifestyle habits could be affecting their health. Dr. Pederson also believes in teaching her patients about their overall health and partnering with them on their goals. “We will work together,” she says. “It’s a team approach.” Make an appointment Call 817.806.1130 or visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/Pederson. Dr. Pederson sees patients at 1757 Broad Park Circle N., Suite 201, in Mansfield.
Fall 2024 5 Prostate cancer awareness Have the screening talk with your doctor Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men in the United States. While some prostate cancers grow slowly, others can be aggressive and dangerous. Prostate cancer doesn’t usually have symptoms at first. However, regular checkups provide opportunities for your primary care provider to catch the disease through screening before it spreads. The right time to start screening depends on your risk. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about when to begin after you turn 40, says Hussein Alammar, MD, an internal medicine doctor at Texas Health Mansfield. Two tests are used to look for prostate cancer: the digital rectal exam (DRE) and the PSA (prostatespecific antigen) test. The DRE allows the doctor to feel the prostate for bumps or other abnormal areas. The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA in the blood, which can be a sign of prostate cancer. “It’s important to know what your PSA number is and to follow that number,” Dr. Alammar says. If your screening test result is abnormal, you may need to see a urologist for other tests. These may include an MRI scan and possibly a biopsy to check for prostate cancer. What are the symptoms? Difficulty with urinating, such as a slow or weak urine stream, pain in the groin or back, and weight loss without trying can be signs and symptoms of prostate cancer. But again, often, the disease does not cause symptoms until it has advanced. “That’s why we try to focus on early detection,” Dr. Alammar adds. Other ways to protect yourself While there’s no surefire way to prevent prostate cancer, healthy changes might help. To potentially lower your risk: ● Pump up the produce. “Some studies show that diets high in animal fat increase the risk of prostate cancer,” Dr. Alammar notes. ● If you smoke, get help to quit. Smoking is linked to many forms of cancer. ● Know your risk. Talk to your doctor about your family history of prostate cancer. Connect to great care To learn more about Dr. Alammar or to make an appointment, visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/Alammar.
6 TexasHealthMansfield.org Breast cancer prevention Benefit from early detection with comfort and convenience One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. You may be surprised to know that about 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of the disease. That’s why annual mammograms are important, as they can detect breast cancer before any signs or symptoms develop. Most importantly, a mammogram can reduce your risk of dying from breast cancer by 25% to 30% if found early. Women at average risk should start receiving annual mammograms starting at age 40. Some may need to begin sooner due to their higher risk for breast cancer. It is best to consult with your doctor to determine your risk factors and create an individualized screening plan that is best for you. SmartCurve technology Texas Health Hospital Mansfield offers 3D mammograms with SmartCurve technology that may enhance breast cancer detection. When you choose to receive your care here, you can rest assured that you will be welcomed into a comfortable environment with special touches like a calming lemongrass scent and soft cotton robes. “We have a wonderful area that’s dedicated as our mammogram space,” says Kristen Jones, MPH, BSN, RN, Women’s Health Nurse Navigator. You don’t need a doctor’s order to get a screening mammogram. You can schedule yours simply by calling Kristen at 682.341.6040. Chances are, they can get you in the same day or the next day. Mammograms that cost $99 are available to patients without insurance. “A mammogram can detect a breast lump when it is still too small for you to discover it yourself,” says De Shawndranique Gray, MD, a gynecologist at Texas Health Mansfield. “When breast cancer is found early with screening, it may be easier to treat successfully.” Your women’s health guide Kristen is your personal guide and is available to support women who have questions or concerns about breast health (or any women’s health issue). “They could just call me and say, ‘I just found a lump in my breast. Can you help me figure out what I need to do?’” she says. Women with breast changes or abnormal screenings who need diagnostic tests can get those under the same roof. Texas Health Mansfield is also aligned with a fellowship-trained breast surgeon and boardcertified plastic surgeon who will explore breast surgery options and breast reconstruction for any patient following a breast cancer diagnosis. “You don’t have to travel far to get quality care,” Kristen says. One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Mammograms can reduce your risk of dying from breast cancer by 25% to 30% if found early. About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of the disease. Did you know? Discover women’s health services To learn more about mammograms or to make an appointment, visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/Women.
Fall 2024 7 Fight the flu Stay up-to-date with your immunizations If you want to take your best shot at avoiding a miserable case of the flu, remember to get your flu vaccination this fall. With rare exceptions (like being allergic to a flu vaccine ingredient), everyone ages six months and up should receive an annual flu shot. Don’t count on last year’s vaccination to protect you. Immunity wanes, and each year, you need a new flu vaccination that targets the current flu strains. “The flu virus is very adaptable, just like how we adapt to our environment,” says Internal Medicine Physician Chandini Sajja, MD. “The flu vaccine has to change accordingly.” If you are in a high-risk group, getting vaccinated is especially crucial to help prevent severe complications like pneumonia. High-risk groups include people over 65 years old, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems or chronic conditions, such as diabetes. “Please get your flu shot,” Dr. Sajja says. “It also helps to prevent other people in your home from getting sick.” Make an appointment You can request a flu shot if you are planning to see your doctor soon. Need a doctor? Visit TexasHealthMansfield.org/ Sajja to learn more. Nurturing new beginnings Moms receive breastfeeding support Breastmilk offers the best nutrition for an infant, providing a perfect blend of nutrients that are vital for a baby’s growth. However, many new moms find themselves seeking assistance with breastfeeding, particularly during those early weeks at home. Texas Health Hospital Mansfield is here to provide that essential support. A team of international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) is dedicated to offering compassionate support, education and guidance in a follow-up visit or a call. They can assist with common challenges, such as positioning your little one for a deeper latch, ensuring a more comfortable experience for both the mother and baby. Moreover, the inclusion of your support person is encouraged so they can continue to cheer you on, too! The focus at Texas Health Mansfield is to create a warm and supportive environment for new families, where every mother can feel empowered and confident in her breastfeeding journey. Struggling with new motherhood? You’re not alone! Connect with others who have delivered at Texas Health hospitals: Join the Texas Health Moms Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/TexasHealthMoms.
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