19th Annual Puttin' on the Pink a Fashionable Success

On April 3, 850 guests enjoyed a delectable lunch and an 

Co-chairs Lisa Grubbs (left) and Kim Raynor

exciting runway show featuring the latest trends from fashion sponsor Neiman Marcus at the 19th annual Puttin' on the Pink.  Held at the Fort Worth Convention Center and hosted by the Kupferle Health Board of the Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation, this must-attend event raised $225,000 to provide support for cancer and cardiac screenings for underserved women in Tarrant County and surrounding communities. This year's luncheon featured an array of exciting raffle packages including Roberto Coin pave diamond earrings, a Neiman Marcus shopping spree and a premium golf package.

Support Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation through Birdies for Charity

Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation is a proud participant in the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Birdies for Charity program.  Help support our Foundation by making a pledge or donation by May 18, 2012. 

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:  

 When the State Makes Decisions for You
What do Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Payne Stewart have in common? All are examples of lives that ended prematurely and without warning. Their tragedies serve as reminders to everyone that it is never too early to plan. In fact, there may be no better time than now, while the idea is fresh in your mind, to plan for your will. We would be glad to answer any questions and assist you and your advisors. Find out more here.

Remembering Why We Help Others
Has giving lost its luster? It's time to get back to the basics! When you focus on why you give and what your gift can help accomplish, you may just find yourself exhilarated at the thought of making a donation. But how do you get there?

Huguley Memorial Medical Center in south Fort Worth is becoming part of the Texas Health Resources health system. Texas Health and Adventist Health System, the parent company of Huguley Memorial Medical Center, have formed a joint venture company that will own and manage the hospital. Huguley Memorial Medical Center will remain a non-profit, faith-based organization, and over time, is expected to adopt the Texas Health brand. Texas Health will own controlling interest in the joint venture, and Adventist Health System will continue to manage the daily operations of the hospital. The service area of Huguley Memorial Medical Center complements the areas served by Texas Health facilities in southwest Fort Worth, Cleburne, Burleson and Arlington. This agreement extends the Texas Health network south and east down the I-35W corridor, an area that is growing faster than national averages. By joining together, Texas Health and Huguley will improve coordination of care delivery along the south I-35W corridor. Many Huguley-affiliated physicians are already on the medical staff of a Texas Health hospital and participating in Texas Health's quality improvement initiatives. This agreement will expand the group of physicians who can take advantage of Texas Health's quality initiatives and training programs. Texas Health and Huguley are developing integrated strategies for addressing the health needs of specific population groups. They are also coordinating their entire continuum of care, from wellness, prevention and primary care through acute care in the hospital, to rehabilitation, long term, home health, palliative and hospice care for the benefit of the communities served.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has re-designated Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle as a Level IV Trauma Center for the next four years. It is the only trauma-designated facility in northwest Tarrant County. To earn the designation, the hospital must have the necessary equipment and resources to adequately care for trauma patients. Hospital officials review trauma cases every week, giving them the opportunity to deliver care based on best practices of trauma centers across the country. In addition, the hospital staffs radiology and surgery on a 24-hour basis to immediately care for trauma patients. Texas Health Azle is one of the busiest hospitals in northwest Tarrant County, operating a seven-bed emergency department that sees an average of 70 patients each day. 

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne recently selected a new chief nursing officer - Lorrie Normand, R.N., B.S.N., M.H.A., who is also one of this year's recipients of the prestigious Healthcare Hero Award.  After conducting an extensive search, hospital leadership selected Normand, who possesses nearly 20 years of nursing leadership experience. Normand previously served as vice president of quality management and interim chief nursing officer for Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth. She has also served as chief nursing officer for Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan.

Ten Healthy Cooking Tips

Here are my secrets to cooking - Super easy ways to make your everyday meals healthier and tastier:

Keep an eye on sodium.

Whether you have high blood pressure or not, it's wise to watch your sodium intake. The USDA's dietary guidelines for Americans recommend consuming less than 2,300 mg (about 1 teaspoon salt) daily.

Go for the flavor.

Enhance food with bold flavors from healthy ingredients like fresh herbs, spices and citrus. When your food has great flavor, there's no reason to feel deprived.

Be mindful and enjoy.

Make conscious food decisions rather than grabbing for what is most convenient. Make sure it is something delicious and savor it. When you enjoy what you eat, you feel satisfied.

Use smart fats.

Not all fat is bad. Opt for unsaturated (e.g., olive oil) over saturated fats such as butter. But still use them in moderation because all fats are loaded with calories (9 calories per gram).
 

Click here for a full list of tips.

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