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Charitable Gift Planning
Texas Health Selects Barclay Berdan as COO
'Great 100' List Includes 31 Texas Health Nurses
Texas Health Cleburne Receives Clean Zone Certification
Healthy Bites
Save the Date

August 4, 2012
Black & White Gala

 

October 8, 2012
21st Annual Golf Tournament

 

December 8, 2012
Breakfast with St. NICUlas

Grateful Hearts

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Please consider making a donation to one of our hospitals, through the Grateful Hearts program, in honor of the caregiver(s) who made a difference for you or a loved one.

 

 
Go Red

 

April 2012
Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation's monthly e-newsletter was established to keep our friends up to date and in touch with the latest on the Foundation and the Texas Health Harris Methodist hospitals, and Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, we support.

 

Foundation Touch Points

Dedication of the Virginia Clay Dorman Breast Care Center Celebrated at Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth    On March 28, hospital staff, community members and donors celebrated the opening of the Virginia Clay Dorman

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Top: From left, Virginia Dorman, Brett McClung, hospital president, Mayor Betsy Price; Middle: Mayor Price addresses the crowd; Bottom: From left, Virginia Dorman and Dr. Talwar

Breast Care Center at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.  Among those attending the dedication were Ms. Dorman, whose generous donation provided the naming rights for the Center, and Mayor Betsy Price, who spoke on the impact the Breast Center will have on the community.  Gifts from the Ryan Foundation, Martha Sue Parr Trust, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones were also highlighted in comments honoring donors who provided more than $1 million to the project. The only full-service breast center in southwest Fort Worth, the expansion project more than doubles the size of the facility and is able to perform services ranging from screenings to diagnostics to biopsies and surgery.  Patients will be able to get comprehensive breast care without having to travel to multiple facilities.  

Create a Legacy: Charitable Gift Planning

Each month, we feature on our Web site new articles and interactive features that cover topics such as estate planning and charitable giving.  We hope it will be a useful resource for you.  New this month:  

 
Erroneous Promises Threaten to Foil Estate Plan

Hartford Bealer had built up a sizable estate. While he intended for future generations to benefit, in reality his legacy was nearly lost. In this example, luck was on his side. Without the knowledge of an estate planning attorney, you may be risking your loved ones' future. Follow this link to read more on Hartford's story.


There Is No Tax 'Season'

Tax season never ends. That's why it's important to plan year-round so that when April gets here, you aren't left feeling panicked. Follow this link to learn more.

 

NEWS AROUND THE SYSTEM

 

Texas Health Resources Selects Barclay Berdan as Chief Operating Officer
Texas Health Resources has selected Barclay E. Berdan, FACHE, as chief operating officer (COO) andBerdan senior executive vice president of the health system, effective April 1. In his new role, Berdan will be responsible for achieving full and seamless integration of all system operations. He will be accountable for administrative leadership of the three geographical zones that the system revealed in a March 7 announcement. He will also be responsible for administrative leadership of service lines and management of joint ventures and partnerships with organizations providing services such as wellness, home health and rehabilitation. As COO, Berdan will work hand-in-hand with the system's to-be-named chief clinical officer (CCO). A national search has begun to fill the system chief clinical officer position, which will be open to both internal and external candidates. Both positions will report to Doug Hawthorne, FACHE, CEO of Texas Health Resources. The COO and CCO will have joint responsibility for execution of the next phase of the 10-year strategic plan launched in 2007. Berdan, a 30-year veteran of health care leadership, joined Texas Health Resources as vice president and administrator of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth in 1986. He served as chairman of the Texas Hospital Association in 2008-2009.

 

'Great 100' List Includes 31 Nurses from Texas Health Resources System Hospitals

Nurses at Texas Health Resources system hospitals account for 31 of the 2012 "Great 100 Nurses," an annual award recognizing the best of the nursing profession in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The nurses include representatives from 10 hospitals as well as a nurse electronic health record analyst in Texas Health's Innovative Technology Solutions division. The DFW Great 100 Nurses Inc. and its partnering organizations annually sponsor the "Great 100 Nurses," which honors registered nurses in the area who exemplify excellence in the art and science of nursing. The award is unique in that honorees do not have to belong to a particular professional organization or practice in a particular clinical specialty to be recognized. Any registered nurse whose place of employment is within the DFW Metroplex or surrounding counties may be nominated by peers. Great 100 Nurses are ultimately selected by a 30-nurse peer committee, who review the blinded nominations. The "Great 100 Nurses" will be honored at the 22nd annual gala on April 11 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. Follow this link to see the list of honorees.

Texas Health Cleburne Receives Clean Zone Certification
In its commitment to create a clean and safe environment

Clean Zone
From left: Lucy VanStone, Texas Health Cleburne housekeeper; Eddie Jones, director of Texas Health Cleburne Support Services; Adriana Chacon, Texas Health Cleburne housekeeper

for all individuals, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne recently earned a Clean Zone (Level 1) certification award. Created by JanPak, a national cleaning and equipment supplier, the award focuses on eco-friendly practices. For more than two years, Texas Health Cleburne's Environmental Services Department has been using environmentally responsible cleaning products and equipment. Texas Health Cleburne also continuously focuses on indoor air quality through the use of eco-friendly chemicals and microfiber mops. To earn Level 1 (the initial level) certification, an organization must achieve: Sustainable cleaning management and procedural standards; Sustainable cleaning tools and equipment; Commitment to source reduction; and Air care system and matting.

Healthy Bites
 
By: Amber Massey, RD, LD
Executive Health Program
Registered Dietitian
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

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Healthy Foods that Aren't
 
Are you on the lookout for healthy choices for meals and snacks? When it comes to foods, it helps to know which of our favorite staples have healthier alternatives. While it's true you can have everything in moderation, maximizing the nutritional value of what fuels your body on a regular basis is important. Read below to find out the truth behind foods that seem healthy but aren't, and what substitutes to get in their place.

 

Turkey or soy hot dogs

Some hot dog makers loudly advertise the fact that they make their dogs with turkey instead of pork. But the reality is, whether made with turkey, beef, chicken or pork, hot dogs still contain a vast amount of sodium and nitrites as preservatives.

 

Frozen veggie patties

Many frozen pre-made patties are no better than the red-meat originals they are supposed to replace. Make your own patties using beans, hearty whole grains such as bulgur or wheat berries, mushrooms, herbs, spices, and ground nuts or seeds.

 

Iceberg lettuce

While iceberg lettuce is considered a vegetable, it is so tasteless and watery that many of us overdo the dressing when using it in a salad in an attempt to add flavor. Instead of iceberg lettuce, choose red leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce, or go "darker" and get arugula, spinach, or kale. These alternatives pack flavor and a lot more nutritional punch with no significant caloric difference.

 

Microwave popcorn

While plain, air-popped popcorn is a great snack choice, microwave popcorn contains many unappetizing ingredients, such as partially hydrogenated oils, artificial flavors or coloring, or loads of salt. Make your own by simply microwaving popping corn kernels in a paper bag.

 

Pretzels

Plain pretzels are an example of a low-fat food that does not have much to contribute nutritionally. They are usually made with refined flour, and the salted variety tends to be high in sodium. Rather than snacking on pretzels alone, team them up with some nut butter or yogurt.


For more information or to set up a nutrition appointment, please call the Executive Health Program at 817.250.3933.

If you have questions for the dietitian, visit

www.TexasHealth.org/AskAmber

To find out more about Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation or to make a donation, visit us at www.TexasHealth.org/Giving