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2 TexasHealthHuguley.org Let’s grow together At Texas Health Huguley Hospital, we are committed to always improving the health and well-being of our community. We are thrilled with the progress of our new multi-story patient tower, which is planned to reach completion in early 2024. The addition will double the size of our emergency room and enhance our critical care capabilities. Throughout this growth, we have remained focused on providing excellent patient care. We have been awarded a Hospital Grade A from the Leapfrog Group, a national organization that grades hospitals on safety and quality. This recognition means we provide exceptional healthcare that keeps every patient safe and secure. It’s one more way we’re working to help you feel whole. At Texas Health Huguley, our wide range of comprehensive services ensures that you’ll find the care you are looking for and a team of medical professionals that puts you first. On behalf of our entire team, thank you for entrusting us with your care. Blessings, Penny Johnson President and CEO 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. 2023 © Texas Health Resources. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow us on: Featured on cover: Christina Taylor, group fitness instructor and trainer. 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 Aug. 1, 2023. 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 team members and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. Previous contest winner: Vicki P., from Joshua, Texas Throughout this growth, we have remained focused on providing excellent patient care.
Summer 2023 3 Join our team Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Careers to learn about career opportunities. Consider a career with us Annie Broyles, director of patient experience and patient advocacy, has worked at Texas Health Huguley Hospital for 30 years. So, if you want to know what makes this a special place to start or further your career, why not ask her? The first thing Annie might tell you is that Texas Health Huguley is a place where people of all faiths are inspired by our mission: to extend the healing ministry of Christ by caring for the whole person—mind, body and spirit. She might also tell you about Texas Health Huguley’s culture of love for team members and patients. “We put love up front here,” says Annie. “We make meaningful connections not only with each other but also with our patients by finding out what is important to them and how we can best serve them. We are people serving people like those we love the most.” Many options, great benefits As a full-service hospital, Texas Health Huguley has a full array of career options available, including patient-facing positions, such as nursing; ancillary services like lab, radiology and dietary services; and support services, such as accounting, business and marketing departments. The leaders here are committed to helping team members develop in their careers, Annie says. “This is a great place to work and a great place to grow,” she says. There are many benefits of working at Texas Health Huguley in addition to being a part of a well-respected team leading in healthcare. Among them: ● A tuition reimbursement program ● Health and life insurance ● Dental, cancer and vision coverage ● Short- and long-term disability ● Flexible spending accounts and retirement plans Team members also have access to a campus fitness center at a reduced rate. The fitness center has all new equipment, indoor pools, a climbing wall and more. Texas Health Huguley also offers mental health resources for team members. Purposeful work At Texas Health Huguley, you’ll have the opportunity to work with people who celebrate the why behind their work. “We believe the work we do is meaningful and purposeful,” Annie says. “Our patients see and feel the passion we have for what we do.”
4 TexasHealthHuguley.org Solutions for spine and orthopedic pain Jennifer North, RN, B.S.N., loves helping people find the relief for back or neck pain they’ve sought for years. “I’ve had people say, ‘I’ve never felt better,’” she says. “And that makes me feel great, because if we weren’t here to help navigate them, I’m not sure they would know where to go.” As a spine care navigator at Texas Health Huguley, Jennifer helps guide and inform patients seeking diagnosis and treatment. Her colleague, Clarissa Lopez, LVN, is the navigator who puts people in touch with orthopedic care. If you’re hurting—from your neck to your knees, your shoulders to your feet—know that comprehensive spine and orthopedic care are available at Texas Health Huguley, in partnership with Lone Star Orthopaedic and Spine Specialists.
Summer 2023 5 Soothing a sore spine Texas Health Huguley offers many solutions to help people living with back and neck pain caused by conditions such as degenerative disk disease, bulging disks, pinched nerves, sciatica and spinal stenosis. Often, the care starts with conservative treatments. “It could be something as simple as having physical therapy,” Jennifer says. “We can also refer patients to our pain management doctors, who can provide oral medications, muscle medications and nerve medications, as well as spine injections and nerve blocks.” If your pain persists, you may be a candidate for surgery, such as: ● Lumbar laminectomy ● Lumbar and cervical spine fusions ● Kyphoplasty for vertebrae fractures If you are referred to spine care or if you schedule a consultation, Jennifer will help guide you every step of the way. “I like to treat people like family,” she says. “My goal is to not just navigate you through the care, but to help you understand what could be contributing to your pain and to listen to you. People want to be listened to.” After asking people about their medical history and symptoms, Jennifer guides them to the services most likely to benefit them. She can facilitate an appointment, answer your questions and assist throughout your diagnosis, treatment and recovery. All the services needed for your spine care journey are here, including diagnostic imaging, pain management, physical therapy and surgery. Getting you moving again Texas Health Huguley is home to orthopedic and podiatric diagnostic and treatment services, such as imaging, physical therapy, pain management and surgery. “We help patients find a solution that’s going to help them,” Clarissa says. “We have a network we can connect with to find what is going to best fit your needs.” Clarissa can help connect you to care for a wide range of conditions that may be limiting your mobility and causing pain. These include: ● Sports injuries ● Arthritis ● Diabetes foot care ● Carpal tunnel syndrome ● Shoulder problems ● Hip and knee pain When surgery is recommended, options range from minimally invasive knee arthroscopy (done with a tiny camera placed inside the knee) to total joint replacements. Like Jennifer, Clarissa is there to guide your orthopedic journey from diagnosis to healing. “It puts patients at ease when they know exactly what to expect and that they can always reach out to me,” she says. Get connected to local care The spine and orthopedic care you need is closer to home than ever. Call 817.839.2225 to speak with a navigator about your healthcare options.
6 TexasHealthHuguley.org COLORECTAL CANCER Early detection is key Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, the disease is highly preventable, treatable and easy to detect. Colonoscopies are the key. These are screening tests that can detect colorectal cancer before symptoms even start. In addition, they allow your doctor to find and remove polyps in the colon before they become cancerous. “Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening,” says Akeem Adebogun, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Texas Health Huguley Hospital. “They help us find and remove polyps all at once. That way, patients can get back to being the healthiest versions of themselves faster.” It is recommended that people 45 years and older receive a colorectal cancer screening. Those at higher risk should start even earlier and may need to be tested more often. “You are at higher risk if you have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps,” Dr. Adebogun says. “Having ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease is another reason to get screened sooner rather than later.” Digestive care that keeps you healthy and whole Digestive care experts at Texas Health Huguley can offer more than lifesaving colonoscopies. They can determine the cause of digestive symptoms and help manage disorders such as diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, gallstones, pancreatitis, hemorrhoids or Crohn’s disease. “We can perform advanced diagnostic tests and minimally invasive procedures for a quicker recovery,” Dr. Adebogun says. “Our goal is to get any digestive condition under control using personalized care so our patients can leave feeling better than when they first come to us.” Do I need a colonoscopy? Colorectal cancer is a common and serious cancer. As you reach middle age, you should begin regular screening. Am I at risk? Risk factors for colon cancer include: ● Being 50 or older ● Excessive alcohol use ● Being very overweight ● Physical inactivity ● Smoking ● A diet high in processed or red meat The American Cancer Society recommends regular colorectal cancer screening for everyone from age 45 to 75. However, you may want to consider earlier screening if you have: ● A family history of the disease ● Inherited conditions ● Inflammatory bowel disease Screening options A colonoscopy, in which your provider examines the entire colon using a flexible tube that has a camera, is a well-known screening. Other options include: ● Stool tests ● Sigmoidoscopy ● CT colonography Your primary care provider can help you choose the best tests (and testing frequency) for you. Stop cancer before it starts. Call 682.268.6670 to schedule a colonoscopy with Dr. Adebogun.
Summer 2023 7 The Texas Health Huguley Fitness Center is a special kind of gym. For starters, members appreciate the sparkling-clean facility and excellent service provided by the experienced and professional staff, says manager Randy Turner. “We hear a lot about how clean it is here,” Randy says. “We take pride in that. Being part of a hospital, we’re held to a high standard. And when you come in, we recognize you and say hello. We treat you like family.” A fitness center for the community Clean equipment, friendly staff New tower on track to open January 2024 Keeping pace with our growing community Excitement is building as a new Critical Care Tower takes shape at Texas Health Huguley. In February 2022, Texas Health Huguley broke ground on the $75 million expansion project that will add a new tower with more than 108,000 square feet to the hospital. Demand for healthcare services has expanded in the area, and the new Critical Care Tower will allow Texas Health Huguley to meet those needs for years to come. ”This expansion will give us the capacity to continue to grow with our community and provide higher levels of care,” says Chief Financial Officer Jesse Sutton. With the exterior largely finished, much of the remaining work is taking place inside the tower. The projected opening date is January 2024. Improvements will include: ● A new 44-bed emergency room (twice the size of the existing ER) that will allow patients to be cared for faster ● A new intensive care unit with the latest medical technology ● A new, spacious dining area ● Two shelled-out floors for future growth “We are investing back in the community that has supported us all these years,” Jesse says. “We want to continue to be your healthcare partner of choice by providing the best services we can.” Join us! Visit TexasHealth Huguley.org/ FitnessCenter to learn about our gym memberships. Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/LetsGrow to learn more about the expansion project. Fitness center hours: ● Monday through Thursday, 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ● Friday, 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. ● Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ● Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fitness center’s many features include: ● All-new exercise equipment, plus new turf and a functional fitness rig ● On-site child care while you work out ● Exercise classes for all fitness levels ● Indoor and outdoor walking tracks ● Lap and therapy pools ● Certified personal trainers ● Massage therapy Anyone can join the fitness center. Current members range in age from their teens to their 90s. “We’re a fitness center for everyone,” Randy says.
Of course, hospitals and safety go hand in hand, but we just took it to another level. One of the safest hospitals in America is right in your own backyard. Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org to learn more about our services. Doctors on the medical staffs practice independently and are not employees or agents of Texas Health hospitals or Texas Health Resources. © 2023 Texas Health Resources Providing exceptional care includes keeping every patient safe and secure. We are honored to have been recognized as one of America’s highest-rated hospitals for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group. Texas Health Huguley Hospital is your go-to partner for every healthcare need. When you choose us, you’ll find that we offer a wide range of services designed to meet the individual needs of our patients. In other words, you can rest assured our team is here to provide a personalized experience right where you live. Nonprofit Org U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 11801 South Freeway Burleson, TX 76028-7021 Gain peace of mind Early detection is the best protection. Scan the QR code or visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Mammo to schedule a mammogram today.
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