Methodist San Jacinto Hospital honors two nurses with DAISY Award
Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital named Julie Alvarado of the 2 East unit and Sarah Stephens from the emergency department as March 2017 DAISY Award recipients. The DAISY Foundation honors nurses for compassionate care, with community sponsor Community Resource Credit Union. Alvarado helped a homeless patient by washing clothes at home. Stephens aided a domestic abuse victim and advocated for discharge safety.
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Healthy lifestyle reduces risk of prostate cancer
Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko of UCLA Health present practical steps to lower prostate cancer risk. Key factors include age and race-based risk, diet changes away from red meat and fats toward lean proteins, plant fats, leafy greens, fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes for lycopene. Regular exercise and smoking cessation are encouraged, with screening and active surveillance discussed for slow-growing tumors.
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Noise danger widens as hearing damage grows
New York AP reports that loud sounds from concerts and power tools damage hearing in ways not shown by standard tests. Harvard researcher M Charles Liberman says sustained noise can degrade the ability to understand speech in noise, worsen with age, and cause tinnitus. Noise is more dangerous than previously thought.
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Lazarus story inspires faith in Baytown resident
In a Baytown piece, the author reflects on the Lazarus tale from John 11, citing Jesus as the resurrection and life. The essay links faith to enduring hope, noting Martha’s belief and the writer’s own steadfast faith as a Baytown resident named Stacy.
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