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Allergies
- Feb 4, 2019 Achoo! Texas Allergy Basics for Every Season
  Ask any Texan, and they’ll tell you that allergies don’t just pop up in the spring. They’re a struggle throughout the entire year. Prepare yourself our never-ending allergy season by checking out the calendar below. Whether it’s grass, mold, or something ...
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Back2School
- Aug 25, 2016 Special screenings for your adolescent student
  They're older than children but not quite adults; still tweens and teens have plenty of opinions and feelings. It may come as a bit of a surprise for parents of adolescent children to discover that it's recommended all children ages 12-18, not just student ...
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Cardiology
- Jun 11, 2019 5 Things You Need to Know After Having a Heart Attack
  Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone has a heart attack. In a year, that adds up to 735,000 people, about 15 percent of whom will die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But there are ways to maximize your chances of ...
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Diet
- Jun 17, 2019 Avoiding Fattening Office Food One Landmine At a Time
  It’s 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon, and rather than working on a project, I’m staring hard at a tray of cupcakes. They’re practically jumping off our conference table, daring me to take one. Just today, I’ve turned down donuts and bagels at breakfast, plus ...
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Events
- Dec 18, 2017 Fuel up right for a better run!
  Dallas is a town full of runners! There is at least one 5k, 10k or marathon nearly every weekend. As your mileage increases, so do your energy needs! Current research recommends distance runners need between 15-22 carbohydrates per pound of body weight. ...
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Family Care Center Blog
- Dec 6, 2019 Methodist Health System Names Chief Executive Officer
  Veteran healthcare executive Jim Scoggin has been named Chief Executive Officer of Dallas-based Methodist Health System. In announcing its decision, the Board of Directors recognizes his expertise developed over a 34-year career dedicated to excellence in ...
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Fitness
- Dec 4, 2020 Yoga Poses to Alleviate Back Pain
  Stretches that Offer Relief for Back Pain Many people find themselves pushing through minor aches and pains, but lower back pain can be hard to ignore. Fortunately, yoga and dynamic stretching can help to give you some relief. Cobra Pose Practicing the ...
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For Physicians
- Oct 27, 2016 Methodist Dallas Medical Center names new Chief Medical Officer
  Dr. Cler graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996, followed by graduate coursework at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. He graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School in 2006, followed by a residency in internal medicine at ...
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Foundation
- Apr 28, 2016 Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Wins Two Awards
  Cardiologist and extern awarded at DFW Hospital Council Foundation Luncheon Mansfield – Interventional cardiologist Alan Taylor, MD, and extern Grant Stephens were among honorees named in the prestigious 2016 Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation ...
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Graduate Medical Education
- Feb 10, 2015 Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Plans On-site Hiring
  Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is taking another step to improve the economy in Mansfield by conducting a career fair February 12 from 3-7 p.m. in the Methodist Mansfield café at the hospital. During the career fair, Methodist Mansfield’s Human ...
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Liver Institute
- Jul 22, 2017 Has the zika virus come to the U.S.?
  With the recent announcement of a new case of the Zika virus in Florida, Sonia Azad with WFAA Channel 8 News turned to infectious disease expert Dr. Edward Dominguez of The Liver Institute at Methodist Dallas for more information on prevention and ...
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Methodist Charlton Medical Center
- May 14, 2021 Methodist Unveils New Unit for Cancer Patients in Southern Dallas
  Cutting-edge center at Methodist Charlton addresses area’s rising cancer rates A state-of-the-art 12-bed oncology unit devoted to medical and surgical patients diagnosed with cancer made its debut Friday at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. The Dr. ...
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Methodist Culture
- Jul 7, 2020 Methodist’s “Shine Online” Wins Healthcare Blog of the Year
  Methodist Health System’s “Shine Online” website was named Blog of the Year at the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards. This award is given to the healthcare organization with the best blog site based on quality of content, frequency of updates, and overall ...
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Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- Apr 30, 2021 Methodist Health System Earns A's for Patient Safety
  Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Take Top Honors in Leapfrog Spring 2021 Survey Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson are all proud to announce they have once again received the highest rating ...
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Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
- Apr 30, 2021 Methodist Health System Earns A's for Patient Safety
  Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Take Top Honors in Leapfrog Spring 2021 Survey Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson are all proud to announce they have once again received the highest rating ...
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Methodist Midlothian Medical Center
- Apr 23, 2021 Methodist Health System Hosts “No Appointment Monday” at Vaccination Clinic
  Walk-ups welcome for COVID-19 vaccines at Methodist Dallas on Monday Methodist Health System is opening up its COVID-19 vaccination clinic to those without appointments on Monday, April 26 th. On Monday, Methodist plans to administer 1000 first doses on a ...
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Methodist Richardson Medical Center
- Apr 30, 2021 Methodist Health System Earns A's for Patient Safety
  Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Take Top Honors in Leapfrog Spring 2021 Survey Methodist Dallas, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson are all proud to announce they have once again received the highest rating ...
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Mission to Medicine
- Apr 18, 2019 Three Methodist Employees Have a 'Heart for Honduras'
  As they witnessed people hiking down a rugged mountainside, carrying sick and elderly loved ones to desperately needed medical help, three Methodist Health System colleagues and friends knew they had come to the right place. Powerful, life-changing moments ...
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News
- May 14, 2021 Methodist Unveils New Unit for Cancer Patients in Southern Dallas
  Cutting-edge center at Methodist Charlton addresses area’s rising cancer rates A state-of-the-art 12-bed oncology unit devoted to medical and surgical patients diagnosed with cancer made its debut Friday at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. The Dr. ...
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Nutrition
- Jun 17, 2019 Avoiding Fattening Office Food One Landmine At a Time
  It’s 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon, and rather than working on a project, I’m staring hard at a tray of cupcakes. They’re practically jumping off our conference table, daring me to take one. Just today, I’ve turned down donuts and bagels at breakfast, plus ...
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Pancreas
- Nov 28, 2018 Methodist Dallas Awarded Three Pancreas Care Certifications
  Only Hospital in the US to Receive Pancreatic Surgery and Pancreatitis Disease-Specific Care Certification Dallas -- Methodist Dallas Medical Center is pleased to announce it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Disease-Specific ...
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Premier Wellness
- Feb 24, 2020 Daily Heart-Healthy Habits
  Living a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Although we are over a month into the new year, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to keep up with your heart health resolutions. When it comes to taking care of your cardiovascular health, here are some things you can do ...
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Press Release
- May 14, 2021 Methodist Unveils New Unit for Cancer Patients in Southern Dallas
  Cutting-edge center at Methodist Charlton addresses area’s rising cancer rates A state-of-the-art 12-bed oncology unit devoted to medical and surgical patients diagnosed with cancer made its debut Friday at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. The Dr. ...
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Profiles
- May 24, 2017 A conversation with The Who's Roger Daltrey: 7 life lessons
  Our team at Shine magazine was blown away by the chance to interview international rock star and lead singer of The Who, Roger Daltrey. Two years ago, he came to Methodist Dallas Medical Center struggling with a raspy voice and found the solutions he ...
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Recipes
- May 7, 2019 Surf the Superfood Wave With These Acai Bowl Recipes
  As an acai craze officially sweeps the nation, the Amazonian berry is showing up in smoothies, pureed bowls of fruit, juices, tea, and more. For those unfamiliar with acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee), the grape-size purple berries grow on a type of palm tree ...
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Shine
- Jul 7, 2020 Methodist’s “Shine Online” Wins Healthcare Blog of the Year
  Methodist Health System’s “Shine Online” website was named Blog of the Year at the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards. This award is given to the healthcare organization with the best blog site based on quality of content, frequency of updates, and overall ...
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Skin
- Dec 27, 2017 Keeping Winter's Chill Off Your Skin
  Winter doesn't conjure up thoughts of warm, hydrated, plump skin... quite the opposite. We know the cold, dry air does a number on our hands, cheeks, and lips, but there are ways to 'winterize' your skin so that it looks and feels great no matter the ...
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Sports Medicine
- May 6, 2021 Tips for Taking Extra Care of Your Neck
  Preventing Aches & Pains in Your Neck As an extension of your spine, aches and pains that affect your neck can get in the way of your daily routine. We're here to outline some tips to help you take better care of your neck and keep you in the game. Common ...
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Vegan
- Dec 27, 2017 New Year, New Diet: Vegan?
  New year, new you, right? We've all heard it... after all, what better time to get healthy than the start of a new year?! Les Cler, MD, wanted to get a jump on it, and opted to go vegan back in the fall. We caught up with the chief medical officer and ...
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Well
- Dec 27, 2017 Keeping Winter's Chill Off Your Skin
  Winter doesn't conjure up thoughts of warm, hydrated, plump skin... quite the opposite. We know the cold, dry air does a number on our hands, cheeks, and lips, but there are ways to 'winterize' your skin so that it looks and feels great no matter the ...
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Wellness
- Mar 30, 2021 Stretches for Relieving Tension in Your Upper-Back
  Stretches for Your Upper Back Whether you're a professional athlete or you work out to stay in shape, upper-back tension can keep you from reaching your fitness goals. Try adding some of these stretches to your fitness routine to take it to the next level. ...
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