Medical City Healthcare | Take Care | Winter 2019

Snack attack Last October, 38,000 elementary- age kids from 14 North Texas school districts signed up for the kids teaching kids 21‑Day Challenge with the goal of replacing their typical after-school snack with a healthy alternative. Schools that hit their incentive marker received $500 from participating sponsors. Learn more at kids-teaching- kids.com . HAVE CANCER QUESTIONS? Call 972-202-8877 to speak to an oncology nurse 24/7 or visit SarahCannon.com/askSARAH . Winter fitness tips It’s tempting to forgo your exercise routine when it’s cold and dark outside. Keith Meister, MD, Head Team Physician for the Texas Rangers and Medical City Healthcare orthopedic surgeon, makes the case for why you shouldn’t. “It’s important not to lose fitness gains you’ve made throughout the warmer months,” Dr. Meister said. “You may have to change up your game and find activities you can do indoors or at work, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you do venture outside for a workout, be aware that cold weather restricts blood vessels, making your heart work harder. Dress warmly and rest often. Also, to humidify the cold, dry winter air, your lungs release more moisture as you breathe, so drink plenty of water.” John from Stephen C. Foster Elementary in Dallas tried the honeydew strawberry ice pop. New SmartCurve ™ breast exams Our partnership with Solis Mammography is designed to provide the most accurate, comfortable and convenient breast cancer screenings and diagnostics available. Now featuring SmartCurve technology—an evolutionary 3D-integrated mammogram shaped like a woman’s breast to deliver a more comfortable experience. Schedule an appointment at SolisMammo.com/HCA or call 866-257-6884 . 40 ARE YOU AT RISK FOR A STROKE? Find out by taking our free stroke-risk assessment at MedicalCityHealthcare. com/StrokeHRA . E V E R Y SOMEONE IN THE U.S. HAS A STROKE. } S E C O N D S City shorts 14