HealthMatters Blog

Things you should know about lung cancer

November 18, 2020

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of death. Learn more and how to help prevent it.

tags: cancer , cancersurvivor , cancer survivor , health & wellness , lung cancer , lungcancercancer , lungscreening , lung screening , respiratory safety

Could your persistent cough be walking pneumonia?

July 29, 2020 by Corinne M

You might expect that if you had pneumonia, you’d know it. It’s reasonable to assume that a severe lung infection would likely stop you in your...

tags: emergency care , er , respiratory , safety

Accidents at home: Quick tips to making your home...

July 20, 2020 by Corinne M

About a third of all accidents happen at home, and most can be prevented. The following tips can make your home safer.

tags: emergency room , er , falls , general wellness , safety

Keep your family hydrated during the summer heat

July 10, 2020 by Corinne M

Are your kids (and you) drinking enough water each day? A report from Harvard University finds that most kids are not. Even mild dehydration ...

tags: dehydration , emergency care , er , hydration , pediatrics , safety

What to know about extreme heat and your health

June 29, 2020 by Corinne M

Heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, are a very real threat in the San Antonio sun.

tags: emergency room , er , heat exhaustion , heatstroke , safety , stroke , summer safety

Learn more about Post-traumatic stress disorder...

June 27, 2020 by Laura Breeden

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder, which you may develop after being involved...

tags: safety

Could I have an ulcer and not know it?

June 24, 2020 by Corinne M

Around 25 million people will have a stomach ulcer in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite...

tags: emergency care , er , gastroenterology , safety , stomach pain

Keeping Dad Heart-Healthy

June 18, 2020 by Laura Breeden

June is not only the month for celebrating dad, but also men's health: did you know dad is less likely to go to the doctor regularly?

tags: cpr-saves-lives , safety

5 things to know about testicular cancer

June 12, 2020

Though rare, it is important for all men to learn about testicular cancer and know what to look for should they see any concerning symptoms.

tags: cancer , men’s health , oncology , safety , testicular cancer

Why you should not delay emergency care

June 8, 2020

Delaying medical care can have dire consequences. But unfortunately, that’s what has been happening recently in the wake of the COVID-19...

tags: safety , stroke

Adjusting to a new normal: Life after cancer

June 4, 2020 by Corinne M.

Here are a few simple tricks to help you cope with some of the most common appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , chemotherapy , immunotherapy , radiation , safety

2020 Champions for Change class announced

June 4, 2020 by Morgan Shannon

After the passing of beloved patient and friend, Rowan Windham, in 2016, Methodist Children’s Hospital renamed its annual cereal drive to honor...

tags: champions for change , cultural events , fundraising , methodist children's hospital , pediatrics , safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

May 28, 2020

Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

May 21, 2020

They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

May 19, 2020

Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

COVID-19 phobia? Why you should not delay emergency...

May 15, 2020

Delaying medical care can have serious consequences. But unfortunately, data suggests this is what has been happening in the wake of the COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , safety

Pediatric patients turn to virtual technology ...

May 14, 2020 by Morgan Downing-Shannon

Mid-March, as the coronavirus pandemic was ramping up across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began encouraging social...

tags: covid-19 , methodist children's hospital , pediatrics , safety , virtual care

Don’t avoid emergency care

May 7, 2020

At Methodist Healthcare, we’re committed to helping protect the health and safety of the community of San Antonio.

tags: covid-19-blog , er , safety

Spot a stroke F.A.S.T.

May 1, 2020

A person having a stroke needs medical help FAST. These four easy to remember steps can help you recognize symptoms of a stroke.

tags: emergency room , er , safety , stroke

A personal thank you to Methodist Hospital Metropolitan...

May 1, 2020

On this, the two-year anniversary of that event, the coach of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights is presenting lunch and a heartfelt "Thank You"...

tags: safety

Pediatric and women’s services nurses cross-trained...

April 29, 2020

As a pandemic gripped the nation, pediatric and women’s services nurses cross-trained, providing critical care for adults

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter , newsletters , pediatrics , safety

Stress Awareness | April is Stress Awareness Month

April 20, 2020

There are several simple activities one can engage in to lower their stress and increase their overall quality of life, without booking a flight...

tags: behavioral health , safety , stress management

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Postpartum depression...

April 17, 2020

Understandably, many people are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress and sadness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter , safety

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Answers to common questions

April 17, 2020

If you're an expectant mom, you probably have questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy. While it is true pregnant women tend to have...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter , safety

Pregnancy and coronavirus: Pregnancy and postpartum...

April 17, 2020

As more information is being revealed about coronavirus (COVID-19), expectant mothers, understandably, may have growing concerns about their ...

tags: covid-19-blog , covid-19-wc-blog , newsletter , safety

4 tips for raising heart-healthy kids

March 18, 2020 by Corinne M

Teaching heart-healthy habits to your children at a young age creates a foundation for how they will eat and exercise for the rest of their lives...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cpr-saves-lives , er/trauma , healthy living , heart health , parenting , pediatrics , safety

Bite symptoms you should never ignore

March 17, 2020

Along with backyard barbeques, picnics and humid hikes on summer days, come the possibility of bites from bugs, or other backyard creatures like...

tags: allergies , bug bites , er/trauma , health and wellness , safety , seasonal , snake bites

How to avoid germs throughout the day

March 16, 2020

Once your day begins, there are many ways you can be proactive and help reduce your risk of infection.

tags: er/trauma , germs , health and wellness , healthy living , hygiene , safety

How's your heart: Preventing peripheral arterial...

February 25, 2020 by Dr. Syed Rizvi, Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem where your peripheral arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to your arms and legs.

tags: cpr-saves-lives , safety , stroke

DIY heart pillows

February 7, 2020

Heart pillows help reduce pain for cardiac patients.

tags: cardiology , safety

How’s your heart? A Spotify playlist to help you...

January 31, 2020

It only takes a couple minutes to learn hands-only CPR, and it is a skill that could save someone’s life.

tags: blogcardiology , blogheartvascular , cardiology , cardiovascular , heart health , heart month , heartvascular , safety

Cedar fever: what you need to know

January 22, 2020

As many Texans already know, winter signals the rise of mountain cedar pollen, which can result in an allergic reaction known as cedar fever...

tags: safety

Supersized: The do’s and don’ts of portion control

January 21, 2020

Many people eat more calories than they need because they have a warped sense of what an appropriate portion size is for their particular nutritional...

tags: safety , weight loss

Nutrition fads: What works and what doesn’t

January 21, 2020

A heart-healthy diet is not about deprivation. It is about eating more--more fruits, more vegetables, more whole grains, and more unsaturated...

tags: bariatrics , safety , weight loss

The not so sweet side of eating too much sugar

January 21, 2020

A lot of sugar adds up to a lot of calories, as well as potential health issues.

tags: bariatrics , nutrition , safety , weight loss

Weight loss and emotional eating

January 21, 2020

Emotional eating is a slippery slope for those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. The trick is to manage your stress before ...

tags: bariatrics , emotional eating , safety , weight loss

Healthy weight, healthy heart

January 21, 2020

Many Americans hit the gym and watch their diet in order to look great come bathing suit season, but did you now there is a much more important...

tags: cpr-saves-lives , methodist-specialty-and-transplant-hospital , metropolitan-methodist-hospital , safety , stroke

Manage your weight to help manage joint pain

January 21, 2020

If your joints sometimes hurt, it may be worthwhile to take a look at your weight. Even carrying a few extra pounds puts pressure on your joints...

tags: bariatrics , joint pain , safety , weight loss

Practice mindfulness to take control of emotional...

January 1, 2020

Does stress make you reach for the chocolate chip cookies? If so, you are not alone. Emotional, or stress eating, occurs when people use food...

tags: bariatrics , health and wellness , healthy habits , safety , weight loss