Recommended Pages at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Health Leader - Kids and Money
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “To a 5-year-old, “money” is the sound of clinking coins in a piggybank. To a 15-year-old, “money” may be the right pair of jeans. For a family that is a casualty of lay-offs and mortgage nightmares, “money” may simply mean “dinner.”” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on August 17, 2011 at 6:38 pm By:
Kids & Money: How do we teach kids of any age to save, spend and give? Parents, this is for you! http://t.co/bZUG0NZ
Health Leader - Bed Bugs 101
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “If visions of blood-hungry bedbugs feasting on you while you sleep don’t keep you awake in your hotel room, the latest news about the little vampires might. Researchers recently cultured a sample of bedbugs and found MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), the stubborn staph strain of bacteria that can cause skin—and sometimes deadly systemic—infections. And bedbugs are a growing problem in more cities across the United States this summer, according to pest control experts.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on June 17, 2011 at 5:54 pm By:
The bedbug is now vacationing in the finest suites, flying first class,and returning to the comforts of your home. http://t.co/rz1mpax
Clinical Trials from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “Clinical trials are scientific research studies designed to find better ways to treat or prevent diseases. Our goal is to help you make an educated decision about participating in a clinical trial and to help you understand the clinical trial process.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on May 17, 2011 at 2:36 pm By:
UTHealth Medical School and Healthcare System
For a list of clinical trials that are currently enrolling participants at UTHealth, visit http://bit.ly/iXf8av
Health Leader, Home Coming
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “The unthinkable has happened: your loved one has had a stroke. Luckily he survived. His color is good. His rehabilitation is going well. In fact, there's talk of his coming home any day now. How do you turn surviving into thriving?” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2011 at 9:34 pm By:
HealthLeader offers a family guide on how to prepare for a loved one to return home after hospitalization: http://bit.ly/iLmzas
Health Leader - Planning a Stress-Free Holiday
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “The stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Everyone--™s stuffed from their third helping of roast beast, and the tired but happy hosts are ready for their long winter's nap. But Great-Grandma looks lonely all by herself in the den and her great-grandchildren are in a no-holds-barred wrestling match over the Wii controller.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on December 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm By:
Stress-free holidays for young and old alike! Tips you can use: http://bit.ly/eb9xBx
Health Leader, Party Food Poisoning
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “As you party into the wee hours this week, think twice before you do some late-night nibbling at the buffet table. One bite of crab dip or deviled eggs gone bad, and you may be moving the party to the bathroom - or the hospital.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on December 9, 2010 at 10:15 pm By:
Food Poisoning: Holiday food safety, in HealthLeader: http://bit.ly/fs6nPm
Health Leader - Concussion 101
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “By all accounts, Jim McMahon was a talented and tough quarterback, known as much for his punk --do-- as his capacity to take vicious hits from 300- pound defenders. He played at the very top level of NFL quarterbacks, leading the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl title in 1986. Like many athletes, he often played with injuries including concussions.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2010 at 4:35 pm By:
It is called MTBI—mild traumatic brain injury. But, do not be fooled by the word "mild." Concussion 101: http://bit.ly/em09BN
Health Leader - 7 Ways to Finding Joy Even in Gridlock Traffic
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “Gratitude is the gentle recognition, rediscovery or "re-remembering" of the simple abundance around you.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on November 24, 2010 at 5:54 pm By:
7 Ways to Find Joy Even in Gridlock Traffic: http://bit.ly/fdIMcN
Health Leader, The Little White Lie
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “There--™s a riveting scene in the new movie, Closer, when a journalist turns to his live-in girlfriend, a stripper, and pleads: Please tell me the truth, because without it, we are animals.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on November 18, 2010 at 6:39 pm By:
The Little White Lie: When is the gentle truth better than the gentle lie? In this week's HealthLeader. http://bit.ly/aCgnCg
Health Leader - Virus 101
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “A year ago last spring, a new virus invaded our collective consciousness with such force that it shook the economic crisis off the front page.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on November 11, 2010 at 11:39 pm By:
Virus: 101 - What, why and how viruses wreak havoc on our bodies. http://bit.ly/aY921I
Health Leader - The Face of Asperger's Syndrome
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “Paula Ong will chat away about her childhood, dropping out of college and the 13 jobs she has held in the past two decades. But ask how she "feels" about living with Asperger's syndrome and she will give you a lengthy pause. "Feels" is not a concept she can verbalize clearly.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on October 25, 2010 at 2:43 pm By:
‘Aspies’ The Face of Asperger’s Syndrome, in this week's HealthLeader: http://bit.ly/awbAl1
Health Leader, Understanding Sudden Death in Teen Athletes
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “The beginning of the high school and college sports season is also the riskiest time for sudden death in young athletes.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on October 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm By:
They are young, healthy, athletic and asymptomatic. What we need to know to protect our teens and keep us parents calm http://bit.ly/c92xTL
Health Leader, Soul Cages: The Science of Forgiveness
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “We start practicing just as soon as we get our feet under us. Our brother, sister or that kid in play group bops us or takes the blocks we were industriously stacking. We wail and, hopefully, someone makes the culprit apologize. Then comes our instruction: do not bop back"return to your block-building. (This is when we first learn to pout"or gloat.)” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2010 at 7:41 pm By:
The Art & Science of Forgiveness, in this week's HealthLeader: http://bit.ly/9Bqg5m
Health Leader: Anger and Forgiveness
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “We've all done it. A bruise or body blow to the ego, and we spit out, I'll never forgive that! We may then seal it with steely vows of revenge and remembrance till our dying days. To get mad is human, but must we be divine to forgive? How do we ordinary mortals rise above our wounds"in fact, why should we? Self-interest is one reason. Staying angry just may be what hastens our dying days.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on September 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm By:
Will you carry it until you're crushed by its weight? Or are you going to bury it, before it buries you? The Grudge: http://bit.ly/bKEW2b
Health Leader - Survival Kit for Grown Kids
publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu — “Hey, Boys and Girls! Living on your own? Got ESPN? Got Rock Band? Good! Got a thermometer? Got health insurance? No? Print this list and go to the drugstore so you'll know what to have on hand in the middle of the night when mortality comes knocking at your door. And now that you're living on your own, there's another perk to independent adulthood: YOU get to choose your own doctor or nurse practitioner this time.” View full resource at publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu
Most Recently Shared on September 7, 2010 at 2:57 pm By:
Survival Kit for Grown Kids: 29 things to buy or do (so you don’t have to call your parents) when you’re sick, http://bit.ly/dfbBx4
