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Halee and Justin recently welcomed their second baby boy, Nash, at Medical City Dallas. Halee says, “Everything was all around so good! Every nurse that cared for us and every staff member that entered our room was amazing. They always asked how I was doing first, making sure that I was comfortable and not in any pain. It was definitely a very peaceful delivery.”
To make things even sweeter, Halee’s doctor delivered both Justin and his sister back in 1998. Thank you Halee and Justin for choosing us to deliver your dream!
For two years running, Medical City Dallas has been chosen as the Best Hospital to Have a Baby by the readers of DFWChild magazine. Cast your 2023 vote here:
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If you're sick - even with something like a common cold or a mild case of flu - you don't need anything else to worry about. Then you notice that your heart is beating faster (or your smartwatch has given you activity minutes you didn't earn) and all of a sudden you're wondering if you should call a doctor.
If that's ever happened to you, read our blog for answers.
Join our Circle of Care for our communities! With a tax-deductible donation to the Medical City Foundation, together we can support the impactful work of nonprofit organizations in North Texas. Visit
www.MedicalCityFoundation.org to learn more.
Thank you!
Blood donations help all kinds of patients, from those involved in car accidents to moms delivering babies. Read our blog to learn how blood donations helped save Nicole's life when her routine delivery took a sudden and life-threatening turn.
Blood donations are typically down during the colder months, when holidays, illness and the weather discourage giving. Consider making a donation to help out during this critical time. You never know whose life (or whose mom's life) you might save.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all women are at risk for cervical cancer. However, it occurs most often in women over age 30. Do you know the symptoms? Watch our video for details.
Learn more from the experts at Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare:
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Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
As temperatures drop, many of us are less motivated to get active outdoors – or to exercise at all. But you don't have to put your exercise routine on hold this winter! Indoor workouts are a great alternative during the shorter, colder days of the year.
Discover creative ways to work out indoors:
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Members of our Black Colleague Network were proud to help “keep up the dream” as part of the MLK Clean Team Initiative in South Dallas earlier this week. This network of healthcare professionals supports the growth and success of Black colleagues within Medical City Healthcare and HCA Healthcare to help drive meaningful change.
We are proud of their efforts beyond our hospital walls.
Moms, you can help other moms choose the best hospital to have a baby by voting in DFWChild Magazine's Best for Families 2023!
Vote now:
https://bit.ly/3wfubZv
Thank you!
Good news! The number of lives lost to cancer in the United States has notably declined over the past three decades, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.
An estimated 3.8 million fewer cancer deaths have occurred due to: the early detection of some cancers, less smoking and advances in treatment. The report also shows a major reduction in cervical cancer rates from 2012 through 2019. A 65% decrease among women in their early 20s is linked to the use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
Are you staying on top of your regular screenings? Contact your physician to find out. Learn more about screening guidelines and our oncology services in North Texas:
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Source: ACS Journals
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Expecting a new baby or planning a pregnancy? If so, be sure to watch our video. January is , and while not all birth defects can be prevented, here are eight tips to reduce the risk.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is designated as a national day of service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King.
Medical City Healthcare joins our HCA Healthcare family in honoring Dr. King’s passion for his beloved community by acting on our commitment to provide patient-centered healthcare and embracing our colleagues’ unwavering dedication to serve our communities first.
Medical City Healthcare hospitals are welcoming nurses from 15 North Texas school districts for educational training. This year, classes are focused on modern-day health hazards affecting youth: stroke and va**ng dangers, mental wellness and cardiac events, especially in young athletes, among others. Learn more about this important, annual education program:
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Last year, Medical City Healthcare hospitals were chosen as Best Hospital to Have a Baby by the readers of DFWChild Magazine in all 4 counties where voting took place. Read our blog to see why moms chose us:
https://bit.ly/3QvVacR
Then, cast your 2023 vote here:
https://bit.ly/3CHGGRw
Thank you for choosing us to help make your dreams come true!
Jo’cye and her family are going to Disney! She is one of our congenital heart patients here at Medical City Children’s Hospital. Make-A-Wish North Texas partnered with our incredible Child Life team to surprise Jo’cye with a tea party where staff dressed up as Disney princesses to tell her she will be going to Disney. Thank you to our Child Life and Heart Center teams along with Make-A-Wish North Texas for helping Jo’cye's dream of going to Disney come true!
Open enrollment ends January 15! Act now to get affordable coverage for your family. As a Champion of Coverage, Medical City Healthcare is committed to providing information and resources to those in need of financial assistance. You can check eligibility for financial assistance and sign up for coverage through Marketplace open enrollment at Healthcare.gov/get-coverage.
As the new year begins, you might find yourself feeling down. If so, you may be dealing with post-holiday blues – and you’re not alone.
"The most common experience is a feeling of sadness, emptiness or lack of motivation after the holiday period," says Dr. Frank Drummond, HCA Healthcare's national medical director for Behavioral Health.
In this article, Dr. Drummond shares simple tips that can help you feel better. Learn how to manage post-holiday blues:
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