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Tackle the common summer injuries and illnesses at MHGH Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader Summer often means fun in the sun, but spending more time outdoors and around water can lead to heat exhaustion, injuries such as cuts or broken bones, concussions, and more. The good news is those in the Greater Heights have a wide variety of options for receiving care. “From primary care to emergency care and everything in between, people in the Heights area have a variety of options within the Memorial Hermann Health System to best fit their healthcare needs,” says Neha Patel, M.D., a boardcertified family medicine physician practicing at Memorial Hermann Urgent Care Washington. “Choosing the right type of care can save a patient time and money.” Dr. Patel offers this guidance for some of the most common summer injuries: • Heat-related illness and Dehydration: Urgent Care or Emergency Center The board-certified family medicine physicians at Memorial Hermann Urgent Care can provide IV fluids if someone is dehydrated. For severe dehydration or heatstroke, patients should go to the Emergency Center at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. • Skin rashes or infections: Primary Care or Urgent Care • Usually, you can use over-thecounter-medication to treat minor rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak, and insect bites. However, if the rash becomes worse and is painful and swollen, you may need a prescription medication. Memorial Hermann Urgent Care locations are a great option if you can’t get an appointment with your primary care physician. They are open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Sprains or fractures: Urgent Care • The physicians at Urgent Care can order x-rays and manage a bro-
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Supplied photo Doctors are urging residents to not ignore the signs of common summer injuries or illnesses. Should residents experience any of these symptoms, they are urged to visit a nearby Memorial Hermann urgent care center.
ken bone, apply a splint, or properly wrap a sprained joint. They can also treat certain joint dislocations including finger joints. • Concussion: Emergency Center • Head injuries that lead to a loss of consciousness, confusion, or nausea could be signs of a concussion and should be treated at an Emergency Center. There, a physician may order a CT scan or MRI to make sure your brain is not
bruised or bleeding. You can also get emergency care at a Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center, should one be closer to you than a Memorial Hermann Hospital. “Those who visit a Memorial Hermann Urgent Care also have their visit logged in their Memorial Hermann electronic health record. That means should you need a follow up with a Memorial Hermann Medical Group primary care physician, or even need to go to a Me-
morial Hermann Emergency Center, physicians will be able to easily review any tests or notes taken by the physician at the urgent care,” says Dr. Patel. Find nearby Heights-area Primary Care Clinic or Urgent Care Clinic. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has a Level III trauma center staffed with specially-trained nurses and physicians prepared to provide critical care services.
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Staying hydrated is key during summer For The Leader As temperatures continue to rise, the risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration also rise among adults 65 years of age and older. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine offers tips on how to recognize dehydration and stay hydrated and ways to manage the heat this summer. “Aging affects the body’s ability to regulate heat,” said Dr. Robert Roush, professor of medicine-geriatrics at Baylor. “As we age, we also lose our sense of thirst; it’s a normal age-related change.” In addition to losing the ability to feel thirsty, excessive heat also plays a role in dehydration in elder adults. Dehydration in combination with high temperatures can lead to many health concerns, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Signs and symptoms of dehydration include: • Dry mouth • Thirst • Irritability and confusion • Lack of sweating • Sunken eyes • Low blood pressure • Rapid breathing • Delirium “These are the most severe signs of dehydration, and some people may even die if they don’t get rehydrated,” Roush said. A specific group of elder individuals who have an increased risk of dehydration are those who have diabetes. “People with diabetes get dehydrated more quickly than
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those without diabetes,” he said. Not drinking enough fluids can raise blood sugar, which can lead to more frequent urination that causes dehydration. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.9 percent of individuals with diabetes in the United States are 65 years of age or older. A great way to beat the heat and prevent dehydration is to exercise indoors. Roush recommends taking
walks at malls instead of the outdoors. “Exercising and walking in malls is great because it is air conditioned and you lose the risk of getting overheated. Exercise is highly recommended for older adults so I suggest going to your local mall to have a nice walk,” he said. Another way to prevent dehydration is for elders to always carry a bottle of water around, even if they are not thirsty. Drinks such
as sports drinks also are recommended to stay hydrated. For caregivers, Roush said it is important to document the elder adults’ intake of water to ensure they are getting enough fluids. “One main way in preventing dehydration is to drink more fluids, even if you don’t want to. It sounds so simple to just drink some water, but the question is do you actually do it,” he said.
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Heights residents win big at annual Lone Star Awards For The Leader
Heights resident Matthew Brawley, Houston Public Media TV 8 senior production supervisor, was named TV Photojournalist of the Year at the 2017 Lone Star Awards banquet held last weekend. Brawley also won third place in two categories: TV Feature Photography for “Everyday Strangers” and TV Editing for “Body Art: The Moving Canvas.” Heights resident Joe Brueggeman, videography and editing supervisor, took home second place in the TV Photojournalist of the Year category. Heights resident Dave Fehling, director of News and Public Affairs, won third place in the Radio and Hard News feature category for his story, “Texas Has Thousands of Bad Dams, Two in Houston Deemed ‘Extremely High Risk’.” Overall, Houston Public Media won a total of 11 awards at the ceremony including: Laura Isensee, education reporter won second place in the Radio Journalist of the Year category. Andrew Schneider, Houston Public Media News 88.7 politics and government reporter.,won first place in the
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Chubbies has big opening at Heights Mercantile By Betsy Denson For The Leader
Heights Mercantile, a development by Radom Capital LLC at 7th and Yale, has its first open tenant. Chubbies, the lifestyle apparel brand based in California that focuses on swimwear, shorts and casual clothing, wanted to get their store at Heights Mercantile open the week prior to the 4th of July, according to Steve Radom. Radom also said that although that date was a full month ahead of their earliest schedules, Evan Peterson and Barton Kelly of Radom Capital were able to get Chubbies’ space completed in time. The store had a grand opening launch on June 23 and despite no advance promotions except a mention on their Facebook page, there were over 200 people waiting in line for the opening. Radom said
Contributed photo Customers flood into the Chubbies at Heights Mercantile on June 23. More than 300 people came to the grand opening, despite no advance promotion.
over 300 people showed up in the first two hours. “Chubbies loved the Heights because of its unique neighborhood feel, the bike trails and jogging trails and
the character of its residents,” said Radom. “We love their fun, laid-back brand and merchandising, which is a great addition to the area, [and] their unique clothing perfectly
matches our hot climate.” Radom noted that the company was founded initially as an online apparel retailer by four Stanford University alumni. “As a result, they invest heavily in analytics and track customer data,” he said. “They told us that Houston was their biggest market outside of California and that they had over 8,000 active customers in the Houston metro. So before their initial tour, they had already received feedback from over 1,500 of those active Houston customers and when they responded, they recommended the Heights as the #1 location for a Houston store opening.” Radom said that when they completed their deal with Chubbies, Heights Mercantile was the brand’s first permanent store outside of San Francisco. Chubbies management told
Radom that the Heights opening turned out to be the single best opening weekend they’ve ever had in any of their locations. Joining Cubbies are signed restaurants Melange Creperie, Cloud 10 Creamery and Local Foods, fitness company Define Body & Mind, and retail companies Marine Layer, Gypsy Wagon, The Impeccable Pig, Saint Lo, Bespoke HTX and Warby Parker. Radom recently signed Aesop, an Australian apothecary. Aesop formulates and sells skin, hair, and body products. “We have more than five other tenants that have signed
leases in the project, but who have requested that we not yet announce their tenancy,” said Radom. “We are now more than 90 percent leased at Heights Mercantile.” Radom said that base building construction for all six buildings in the project will be complete in late July. “We have over a dozen tenants currently building out their spaces and several more awaiting their interior buildout permits from the City of Houston,” he said. “So we expect there to be several tenants open by early August and the entire project to be open by the end of the year.”
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