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2 TexasHealthHuguley.org WHOLE HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL FORT WORTH SOUTH, 11801 South Freeway, Burleson, TX 76028, 817.293.9110, TexasHealthHuguley.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: Administrative Director of Emergency Department Barbra Jarmon, RN, MSN; Emergency Medicine Physician Dennis Haslam, MD; and Emergency Department Manager Jack Scott, RN, stand in the hallway of Texas Health Huguley Hospital’s brand-new emergency department. Find the hidden cowboy boots Ready to win? Find the hidden cowboy boots in Whole Health, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card! Once you find the hidden boots, scan the QR code or visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Contest to submit your contest entry. All entries are due by April 30, 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 Huguley Hospital team members and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Growing to serve you better As the CEO of Texas Health Huguley Hospital, it gives me great pleasure to connect with you through the pages of our spring issue of Whole Health. Our team has always strived to serve you better. We understand the importance of receiving exceptional care and are committed to continuously improving and expanding our services. Our brand-new critical care tower, which opened in January and is home to our new emergency department, is a testament to our dedication to your well-being. We believe that a strong community is built on trust and mutual support, and we are honored to be a part of your life as your partner in health. Our team of compassionate doctors, nurses and support staff is ready and eager to provide you with the advanced and personalized care you need. As we continue making our way through the year, we are all filled with excitement and anticipation to continue serving our incredible community. Thank you once again for choosing Texas Health Huguley Hospital. We look forward to helping you feel whole in body, mind and spirit. Wishing you good health and happiness, Penny Johnson President and CEO Our brand-new critical care tower, which opened in January and is home to our new emergency department, is a testament to our dedication to your well-being.
Spring 2024 3 Of all the great reasons to choose a career at Texas Health Huguley Hospital—and there are many— the culture is right up there, says Sarah Henry Saturné, Senior Human Resources Manager. “What makes our hospital special is our consistent culture of kindness and respect,” Sarah says. Texas Health Huguley Hospital is a faith-based organization whose mission is Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Four service standards inform the hospital’s care: Love Me, Make It Easy, Keep Me Safe and Own It. Love me, for instance, speaks to the commitment to care for both patients and fellow team members, Sarah says. A wide range of work You may often find openings for registered nurses, patient care, surgical, lab and pharmacy technicians, therapists, and medical assistants. On the non-clinical side, you may find openings for environmental services and work in food services, supply chain, finance and accounting, and more. Generous benefits, which are available starting day one, include: ● Dental, cancer and vision coverage ● Education assistance Come see why nearly 1,800 employees enjoy working here! Every Wednesday, Texas Health Huguley Hospital hosts an in-person hiring event. Bring your resume: You may get an interview and same-day job offer! Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Careers to learn more about this opportunity and to view a current list of job openings. Join our team Choose a career at Texas Health Huguley ● Four weeks of paid parental leave ● Health and life insurance ● Retirement plans Many of the hospital’s team members enjoy long and rewarding careers. Sixteen have been here for over 40 years! That may have something to do with an engaged workforce. “Through our engagement surveys, we have found that our team members really enjoy working in our environment, and we continue to be in the top decile for our industry,” Sarah says. “Texas Health Huguley checked all the boxes for me,” says Ashley Mason, RN, BSN, Emergency Department Team Lead. “I enjoy being part of a team that feels like one big family. I feel respected, supported and proud that my work makes a difference in the community we serve.” Room to grow Texas Health Huguley Hospital is a place where you can grow into your career and share your voice with leadership about ways to help enhance patient care. “I love that we all come together for one purpose,” Sarah says. “We have different departments, but ultimately we’re all here to deliver care to our patients, to their loved ones, and to each other.”
4 TexasHealthHuguley.org Choose Huguley in an emergency Expert team stands ready When you have a medical emergency, you can feel confident asking the ambulance to take you to the emergency department (ED) at Texas Health Huguley Hospital. For the fourth year in a row, Texas Health Huguley has earned an Emergency Center of Excellence designation by Emergency Excellence. Here are seven more of the many reasons to choose the Huguley ED. The nurses, board-certified doctors and other staff members treat nearly all types of emergencies 24/7. From broken bones to lifethreatening issues, the ED team is here for you. “Our department invests in staying on the cutting edge of training for time-sensitive problems like trauma, chest pain and stroke,” says Dennis Haslam, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Texas Health Huguley. “We also seek continuous growth in areas such as communication and compassionate care.” Heart attack treatment. We are an accredited chest pain center by The Joint Commission. Our teams recognize and treat heart attacks quickly in our cardiac catheterization lab. Stroke treatment. Texas Health Huguley is designated a Primary Stroke Center with Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission. The team quickly diagnoses strokes and gives clot-busting medicines that can often reverse a stroke in eligible patients. Trauma care. We are a Level IV Trauma Center pursuing a higher, Level III designation. A trauma surgeon is available 24/7 to provide care. Extensive expertise. You will have access to a robust array of specialists if you ever need to stay in the hospital. These include experts in surgery, digestive care, kidney care and much more. A brand-new emergency department. Our expanded ED serves patients better than ever. The new ED opened in January with more space and privacy, among many other enhancements. “We’re excited for our patients,” Dr. Haslam says. “This new space offers a better experience for them.” A culture of compassion. The team cares for others like those they love the most. Not only is the emergency team qualified and capable, but they value compassion, which can have positive impacts on care, Dr. Haslam notes. “We have leadership on both the nursing and physician side that allows for a great culture of taking care of people,” he says. “As an ER nurse, I never forget that I may be caring for patients on one of their worst days,” adds Jennifer Blackmon, RN, also a member of Texas Health Huguley Hospital’s emergency team. “They may be frightened, anxious and in pain. We try to make their day better and get them on their way to feeling whole again. Working as a nurse has always been my passion, and I am honored our community has entrusted us with their care.” When every second counts, you can count on us Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ED to learn more about emergency care.
Spring 2024 5 If you are facing a digestive health problem, your doctor may need to look inside your gastrointestinal (GI) tract to find out why and help you begin your healing journey. And if your doctor needs a better view than a traditional endoscopy can provide, Texas Health Huguley Hospital has just the procedure: endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). EUS combines endoscopy (a lighted scope) with ultrasound (images made with sound waves) to examine the digestive tract. When it’s needed You might need an EUS if you have symptoms of a digestive health problem, such as stomach pain, or if your doctor found lumps or lesions on the walls of your GI tract during a previous endoscopy, X-ray or CT scan. EUS provides more details about these abnormalities than an endoscopy can. And during the exam, the doctor can simultaneously perform a biopsy to check for cancer. “Sometimes these lesions are outside the reach of a traditional endoscopy and could be missed,” notes Gastroenterologist Akeem Adebogun, MD. “Often, these lesions are not harmful, but they can be precancerous.” EUS is also used to look for problems with organs near the GI tract, like the gallbladder and pancreas. In people who have been diagnosed with cancers of the esophagus, stomach or pancreas, EUS can show how large their tumor is and if it has spread. This helps doctors plan the most effective treatments. Dr. Adebogun has the advanced training to perform EUS, which is available by referral from your doctor. EUS is typically an outpatient procedure. While you are sedated, Dr. Adebogun will pass the EUS scope into your esophagus. The procedure should take between 30 and 90 minutes. Afterward, you’ll Discover more digestive health services Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ DigestiveCare. Diagnosing digestive diseases with innovative technology EUS offers a better picture of the GI tract stay in a recovery room until the sedation wears off, and your test results will generally be ready for Dr. Adebogun to discuss with you at that time. If a biopsy was taken, he’ll discuss those results in a follow-up phone call or office visit. Your doctor also will receive your test results. Texas Health Huguley Hospital is the only facility in Johnson County offering EUS—one more way its experienced and compassionate team helps you get the diagnosis and treatment you need close to home. “When someone is ill or in pain, they typically will want to stay close to home. In the past, you would have driven downtown to have this procedure done and to see your doctor for follow-up care,” says Director of Outpatient Surgical Services Lynnette Roberts, MSN, RN, CGRN, CFER. “Now we offer EUS here, in our community, and you can see all your doctors right here.”
6 TexasHealthHuguley.org You have what it takes to reduce your risk of diabetes or to live your best after a diagnosis. Often, knowledge is the key to protecting your health. Know where you stand. You can have type 2 diabetes or its precursor, prediabetes, and not even know it. Prediabetes nudges you toward diabetes. The good news: This course may be reversed with healthy lifestyle changes, like losing weight if you are overweight. “You can start putting your plan in action to reduce your risk,” says Diabetes Center of Excellence Manager Angela Hodges, PharmD, LSSBB, BC-ADM. “That is a wonderful thing to know.” Get tested if you’re in your 40s or younger and have risk factors, such as obesity or a family history of diabetes. (One option, an A1C test, can provide your average blood sugar for the past three months.) Angela notes that you should also know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Know the signs. When diabetes does cause symptoms, they may include urinating often, feeling very hungry or thirsty, and having tingling hands or feet. Other surprising warning signs include frequent skin, eye or urinary tract infections and the presence of Be empowered at the diabetes center Find knowledge and support to stay on track dark patches in skin folds, like on the back of your neck. You’ve got this! If you have prediabetes or diabetes of any kind, a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Texas Health Huguley Hospital Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Center can help. For instance, they can help you learn how to manage diabetes— including how to fit in some of your favorite foods, along with delicious new options. And the advice is tailored to you, Angela notes. There’s even a monthly support group where expert speakers share knowledge, like nutrition tips. “We want you to know we’re here for you,” Angela says. “We want you to know we care about you. We believe in your ability to make changes. We want to remove the dread out of the diagnosis. We want you to feel empowered and hopeful so that you can bring hope to your community.” Discover diabetes care Scan the QR code or call 817.551.2706.
Spring 2024 7 Family medicine comes to Crowley ISD Texas Health Huguley Hospital has a new family medicine clinic to serve you closer to your neighborhood. Last fall, the Crowley ISD clinic at Parkway Elementary School in Fort Worth was opened for anyone in the community ages four and older. The clinic provides whole-person care to help keep you healthy in body, mind and spirit. Chris Rasmussen, FNP-BC, is the primary provider at Crowley ISD community clinic. As a family nurse practitioner, Chris will provide: ● Annual checkups. Preventive care helps you avoid many health problems—or catch them early. ● Chronic disease care. You can get help managing illnesses like asthma, diabetes or heart disease. ● Sports physicals. These exams help ensure that youth athletes are healthy enough for play. “I’m here to create a safe environment for my patients that promotes acceptance, education and healing,” Chris says. Your neighborhood clinic 1320 W. Everman Parkway, Fort Worth When the clinic is open Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make an appointment Scan the QR code or call 817.806.1146. Reach your healthy weight Have you ever lost weight only to gain it back again? Healthy habits can help you shed pounds that stay gone. That means eating better and moving more. One way to get moving and feeling great? Check out the Fitness Center at Texas Health Huguley Hospital. The experienced, friendly fitness and nutrition coaches can help you create a balanced exercise plan and guide you to nutrition choices that support long-term weight control. “We like to brag about our staff, because some of our trainers have over 20 years of experience,” says Fitness Center Manager Randy Turner. “We’re also proud of our cardio equipment, which is not like the regular equipment in a lot of other gyms.” He’s talking about the latest iFIT interactive workouts, which let you choose from personal trainers and outdoor environments. You can even jog on a virtual beach! Would group workouts help you stay motivated on your weight-loss journey? The Fitness Center offers more than 30 group fitness classes. There’s even a functional fitness turf area with a 20-foot FitRig, push sleds, battling ropes, bands, medicine balls and more. Aim to lose weight slowly by reducing your calorie intake and gradually upping your exercise at the Fitness Center. Small weight-loss goals—even a few pounds a month—are better for helping you get traction. Proud to be picked Our Fitness Center just won best local gym for 2024, as well as other categories like best group fitness, trainers and yoga, in a reader poll by Local Life Magazine. Join online! Scan the QR code to get started.
Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 11801 South Freeway Burleson, TX 76028-7021 H Learn lifesaving skills Be ready for an emergency with CPR classes led by registered nurses. Scan the QR code or visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/ FitnessCenter to learn more and register online. That new hospital smell might fade, but our commitment to the community never will. Our new critical care tower is more than just a cool-looking building; it’s a symbol of our commitment to our growing community. The new facility is home to an expanded emergency department with 44 patient rooms and six ambulance bays. The larger space allows our team to care for an increased number of patients quickly. We have also added all-new cardiovascular and intensive care units, an enhanced oncology department, and a brand-new dining area. As we continue growing for the needs of future generations, one thing will never change: our unwavering dedication to caring for you like those we love the most. Come see how you can receive the advanced, compassionate care you need right here in your own community. 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 Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/LetsGrow to learn more about our expansion.
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