Medical City Healthcare | Take Care | Spring 2019

TAKE CARE is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Medical City Healthcare. Information in TAKE CARE comes from a wide range of medical experts. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Erol R. Akdamar FACHE President Kathleen Beathard Vice President, Strategic Communications Janet St. James Asst. Vice President, Strategic Communications Becky Frusher Content Specialist, Strategic Communications 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Also be sure to visit us at MedicalCityHealthcare.com . Next time you’re online, look for us. Safety tips Hospital updates Health tips Inspiring patient stories 10 Best Place to Have a Baby in Collin County Medical City Plano offers excellent care to expectant parents. Baby bliss A young family finds peace after the heart- breaking loss of their firstborn. 8 High-risk babies Two years after his birth, Jacob leaves the hospital for the first time amid a happy celebration attended by staff and well-wishers. 9 Three times the joy The Sharps are grateful for the care they received at Medical City Lewisville during the risky birth of their triplets. 12 Cancer navigators Navigators guide patients through all the stages of treating and living with cancer. INSIDE 4 3D MAMMOGRAMS increase early detection of breast cancer by 54% and decrease callback rates by 37%. Schedule yours today at 866-841-2335 . See page 15. 2