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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

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

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

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

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

Staying mentally well

May 1, 2020

We know that you are most likely being bombarded with messages about COVID-19, whether that be on television, social media, and in your community...

tags: covid-19

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

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

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

Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round ...

May 16, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. From its Hybrid Cardiovascular Operating Room...

New stroke technology extends window to save lives...

April 6, 2018 by Live Healthy Auston

St. David’s Medical Center is using new technology to treat stroke victims more effectively. The new advanced brain imaging software, called ...

tags: stroke

St. David’s HealthCare breaks ground on Buda emergency...

April 6, 2018 by Live Healthy Austion

St. David’s HealthCare began construction in April on St. David’s Emergency Center Buda. The new facility—St. David’s HealthCare’s sixth freestanding...

tags: buda , emergency center

Woman saves husband’s life through the gift of...

April 6, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare honored those who have saved lives through organ donation during National Donate Life Month. Celebrated in April each ...

tags: kidney transplant , st-davids-healthcare , transplant

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s...

April 6, 2018 by Live Healthy Austion

Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center hosted its fourth international symposium on complex arrhythmias, EPLive...

tags: cardiac arrhythmia , electrophysiology , heart health

With Bone Marrow Donation, Your Ethnic Background...

March 15, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

Did you know that a patient’s likelihood of finding a matching bone marrow donor can vary depending on his or her ethnic background? We encourage...

tags: be the match , bone marrow , bone marrow donation , bone marrow registry , bone marrow transplant , cancer , ethnic background

Sleep Apnea and its Impact on the Heart

February 23, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

Too often, patients dismiss the importance of sleep. Sleep is vital to overall health & wellness and proper sleep hygiene is paramount for those...

tags: heart disease , heart health , sleep apnea , sleep hygeine

How to Perform Hands-Only CPR

February 21, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

Most of us are equipped with two life-saving devices - our hands. Learn Hands-Only CPR in this short video and equip yourself with knowledge ...

tags: cardiopulmonary resuscitation , cpr , hands-only cpr , heart health , heart month

St. David’s Nurse Volunteers Aboard World’s Largest...

January 25, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center nurse Leesa Sims used two months of her vacation this holiday season aboard the Africa Mercy, the world’s...

St. David’s HealthCare Opens Leander Emergency...

January 25, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s Emergency Center in Leander – an extension of St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center – opened its doors in January.

Patient Travels to Austin for Innovative Treatment...

January 25, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

A Colorado man with atrial fibrillation traveled to Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center for treatment of ...

5 St. David’s Panels Selected for SXSW 2018

January 22, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

We are excited to announce that we have had numerous panels selected for SXSW 2018, giving us the opportunity to showcase some of the great work...

tags: brain surgery , childhood trauma , children , community , denise bradley , robotics , st. david's foundation , sxsw , sxsw 2018 , sxsw panels

What You Should Know About Freestanding Emergency...

January 14, 2018 by Live Healthy Austin

When struck with an illness or injury, sometimes it’s hard to know where to go for treatment. With so many options for care, including emergency...

tags: emergency center , er , er freestanding emergency center , freestanding , freestanding emergency room , freestanding er , leander

Tips for Holiday Safety

December 9, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

The holidays are an exciting time, but it’s also a time of increased injury. We would like to offer you a few tips on how to keep you and your...

tags: alcohol , alcohol safety , carbon monoxide poisoning , christmas , decorations , fireworks , holiday , holiday lights , holiday safety , holiday season , home safety , lifestyle tips , safety , tips

What You Need To Know About Impetigo

December 6, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Today more and more kids are spending time in daycare settings, which can leave them exposed to a greater number of germs and bacteria.

tags: baby/infant , children , er/urgent care , tips

6 Tips to Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Meal Without...

November 20, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with food, but there are other ways to enjoy the holiday without completely overindulging and compromising...

tags: cooking for the holidays , diet , holiday , lifestyle tips , portion control , recipes , thanksging , thanksgiving meal

St. David’s Medical Center NICU First in Central...

November 15, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

In August 2017, St. David’s Medical Center became the first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Central Texas to earn a Level IV Neonatal ...

tags: baby/infant , children , infants , level 1v nicu , level 4 nicu , neonatal intensive care unit , newborn care , news , nicu , pediatrics , pregnancy , st. david's medical center

Simple Advice for Avoiding the Flu

November 9, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

It’s fall in Texas, and with it brings cooler temperatures, changing foliage and, unfortunately, the flu. According to the Texas Department of...

tags: news

Veterans: We Salute You!

November 9, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare recognizes, supports and honors its employees who have courageously served our country.

tags: news

New Cameras Give NICU Parents Peace of Mind

November 9, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Many babies born in the United States need care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) each year for a variety of reasons.

tags: news

Take Care of Your Lungs to Prevent Lung Cancer

November 2, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and worthy of recognition. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common...

tags: lung cancer awareness , lung cancer lung cancer , lung health , sarah cannon cancer institute , smoking cessation

Protecting Teens from the Greatest Threat to Their...

October 27, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

In 2007, Congress established the third week in October as National Teen Driver Safety Week

tags: children , tips

What is Myeloma?

September 25, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Myeloma is one of the three most common types of blood cancer, along with leukemia and lymphoma.

tags: blood cancer , blood cancer awareness , cancer , cancer care , multiple myeloma , myeloma , sarah cannon

Fall Prevention Tips

September 22, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Senior adults are at a high risk for falling as their bodies are aging. Falls are actually the leading cause of unintentional injury related ...

tags: community , emergency care , er/urgent care , falls , freestanding emergency center , lifestyle tips , prevent falls , senior adults , tips

Car Seat Safety: A Priority for Riding in the ...

September 22, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

According to the CDC and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death for children under...

tags: car accident prevention , car safety , car seat , car seat safety , child safety , injury prevention , kristen hullum

Back to the Basics: Blood Cancer

September 16, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

If you, a family member, or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with blood cancer, or if you are simply curious about learning more,...

tags: blood cancer treatment , blood transfusion , chemotherapy , immunotherapy , leukemia , lymphoma , myeloma , radiation , remove term: blood cancer blood cancer , sarah cannon , stem cell transplantation

St. David’s HealthCare Responds to Hurricane Harvey...

September 15, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

The devastation of Hurricane Harvey has touched Texans near and far. In Central Texas, St. David’s HealthCare opened its doors to evacuees in...

Leander Freestanding Emergency Center to Open ...

September 15, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare will open a new freestanding emergency center in Leander this winter. Earlier this year, St. David’s HealthCare broke ...

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center Announces...

September 15, 2017

Jeremy Barclay is the new chief executive officer (CEO) at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center. He began his new role on July 31, 2017. Barclay...

Stroke: You're Never Too Young

September 12, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Although strokes usually occur in people age 65 and up, adults in younger age groups are suffering strokes in increasing numbers. Researchers...

tags: epidemic , heart disease , heart disease obesity , obesity , obesity epidemic , stroke , young people and stroke

Hurricane Harvey: What you need to know

August 26, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

What you need to know about Hurricane Harvey

tags: hurricane , hurricane evacuation , hurricane faqs , hurricane harvey , hurricane safety

Vote for St. David's in the SXSW PanelPicker

August 24, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare and St. David’s Foundation have numerous panels nominated for SXSW 2018.

tags: conference , st. david’s foundation , sxsw , sxsw interactive , sxsw panelpicker , vote

Tips (and a Recipe) for a Healthy School Year

August 16, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

It’s that time of year when swimsuits, vacations and long nights are replaced by school buses, homework and early bedtimes. As many Central Texas...

Neurosurgeon Explains Senator McCain’s Brain Tumor

July 28, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

We recently learned Senator John McCain has brain cancer, more specifically a glioblastoma. Dr. Craig Kemper, a neurosurgeon at St. David’s Medical...

tags: brain tumor , cancer , dr. craig kemper , glioblastoma , john mccain , neurosurgery , senator mccain

Leaving a child in a hot car can be prevented

July 17, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Hot cars can be deadly to children, and there have already been 18 children who have died from vehicular heatstroke this year in the United States...

tags: babies , baby , car seat , children , heatstroke , hot car , parents , vehicle , vehicular heatstroke

The Alarming Rise of Teen Suicide Rates and How...

June 12, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

There has been a lot of recent controversy regarding the new Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” which traces the decision of a fictional teen ...

tags: children , depression , injury prevention , mental health , parents , rock rock , st-davids-round-rock-medical-center , suicide , teenagers , teen suicide , warning signs

4 Tasty Alternatives to Diet Soda

June 5, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about diet sodas. What is going on? Isn’t “diet” supposed to be better for you than a non-diet soda? If ...

tags: alternatives , american stroke association , dementia , diet soda , stroke , water

What's the Difference Between a Heart Attack and...

May 1, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

My 4-year-old son declared one day that he had a heart attack at school. He told me one of his friends had hurt his feelings. He then put his...

tags: brain health , heart attack , heart disease , heart health , stroke , stroke awareness month , women and heart disease

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center Announces...

April 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Tom Jackson is the new chief executive officer (CEO) at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. He began his new role on March 27, 2017.

What You Should Know About Freestanding Emergency...

April 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

When struck with an illness or injury, sometimes it’s hard to know where to go for treatment. With so many options for care, including emergency...

Expansions Underway at St. David’s Georgetown ...

April 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is expected to open a new helipad and add 81 additional parking spaces this summer. Patients from all over the...

Serving the Community Beyond Hospital Walls

April 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare proudly recognized three team members—a physician, an employee and a volunteer—earlier this month as the healthcare system’s...

How to Keep Your Family Safe From Household Poisons

March 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

When it comes to poisons in the home, it’s easy to imagine bottles from the chemistry lab filled with smoking green liquid or a scene out of ...

tags: accidental poisoning , child safety , medications , national poison prevention week , poison , poison control , poison prevention

Green Super Foods for St. Patrick’s Day

March 15, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

How are St. Patrick’s Day and super foods connected? It’s simple: green. While it may be easy to find some green in your closet, finding greens...

tags: green , green food , healthy diet , healthy eating , nutrition , st. patrick's day , superfoods , super foods , weight loss

How to Pack for a Festival in Austin

March 7, 2017

Austin may be the Live Music Capital of the world, but it could easily be called the Festival Capital as well. Austin plays host to many great...

tags: community , festival , lifestyle tips , music , outdoor festival , outdoors , outdoor safety , south by southwest , sunscreen , sxsw , tips

Are you Suffering from Allergic Rhinitis?

February 21, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Allergic rhinitis is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the United States and has a big impact in Central Texas with allergies occurring...

tags: allergic rhinitis , allergies , allergy season , chronic disease , immunotherapy , seasonal allergies , sinuplasty.

New Treatment Options for Abnormal Heart Rhythms

February 20, 2017 by Live Healthy Austion

Every day, new technologies pave the way for patients to live longer, healthier lives. The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s...

tags: heart , heart rhythm

Little Red Hats Increase Heart Disease Awareness

February 20, 2017 by Live Health Austin

In recognition of American Heart Month and in partnership with the American Heart Association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts™ program, St. David’s...

tags: baby , baby/infant , heart , infant

Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

February 20, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Every year, there are heartbreaking news stories about young, seemingly healthy student athletes suddenly collapsing on the field or court due...

Heart Disease Survivors Reunite

February 20, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s HealthCare facilities hosted events this month to recognize survivors of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both...

Getting Your Kids Healthy for the New Year

February 8, 2017 by Live Health Austion

Healthy living starts with an active lifestyle, and there is no question that our kids’ 9-hour-a-day media intake can interfere with that. Because...

tags: child life , child life specialist , child life therapist , children's health , exercise , healthy kids , kids and exercise , kids nutrition , wellness

5 Heart Healthy Super Bowl Tips

February 2, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Are you ready for some football? Whether you are a die-hard Patriots fan or you’re pulling for the Falcons from Atlanta, one thing we can all...

tags: diet & nutrition , healthy food , party food , super bowl

The 5 Foods That Help Fight High Cholesterol

February 1, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Heart month reinvigorates and refocuses our attention on the issues of heart health and overall well-being.

tags: cardio , cardiology , cardiovascular , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , exercise , healthy diet , healthy eating , heart health , heart month , low cholesterol , omega 3 acids

7 Things You Can Do at Work to Promote Your Personal...

January 31, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

Does your employer offer a robust wellness plan? The Rand Workplace Wellness Programs Study reports that 90 percent of employers with more than...

tags: business , diet , exercise , meditation , stress , weight loss , wellness , work , workplace

10 Facts About Cervical Cancer You Should Know

January 25, 2017 by Live Healthy Austin

In summary:- Minimize risk factors for developing cervical cancer.- Screening for cancer of the cervix is important.- Talk to your health care...

tags: austin , cancer , cervical cancer , hpv , st-davids-round-rock-medical-center , tips

Changes to Healthcare Policy in 2017

December 12, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

With the election behind us, it’s time to focus on the transformation of campaign slogans into policy proposals.

Hand to Hold Offers Support to NICU Families

December 12, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

In the spirit of the holiday season, St. David’s HealthCare is recognizing an important community partner devoted to helping families through...

St. David’s HealthCare Grants Wishes

December 12, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

Two Central Texas children with life-threatening illnesses are celebrating the magic of Disney this holiday season.

New Breakthrough Treatment for Fibroid Patients

December 12, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

One in five women of childbearing age in the U.S. suffers from uterine fibroids. These benign tumors can adversely affect a woman’s quality of...

Cooking for the Holidays

December 4, 2016

It’s that time of the year when all the parties, shopping and preparing for the Holidays takes over your life.

Gluten Free Cold Weather Meals

December 1, 2016

The weather is changing and it is time to start enjoying fall and winter vegetables. For many people with gluten allergies, this time of year...

Celery: Merrily Waging a War on Breast Cancer

November 28, 2016

As you make your way from one holiday celebration to another, you can rejoice in the fact that there may be at least one party food option that...

Got Leftover Turkey?

November 23, 2016 by Tarie Beldin, RD, LD

It’s not Thanksgiving without turkey! I suppose there are those who buy a much bigger bird than what they need in order to have leftovers, but...

tags: healthy eating , healthy recipes , holiday , holiday celebrations , recipes , thanksgiving , turkey

10 Ways to Save Calories at Thanksgiving

November 21, 2016

As hard as it is to believe…Thanksgiving is just a week away. I swear it was just the 4th of July and now, even though I am in no way ready, ...

How to Take Your Own Pulse: Something Everyone...

November 1, 2016 by Jamie LaRue

As a nurse, I’m often surprised at the number of people who don’t know how to take their own pulse. I have to remind myself that, for someone...

tags: afib , heart , heart rate , monitor , pulse , safety , texas cardiac arrhythmia institute

5 Health Benefits of Pumpkin

October 26, 2016 by Tarie Beldin, RD, LD

Pumpkins are a fall staple, but did you know they are healthy too? Here are five little-known facts about the health benefits of pumpkin. Look...

tags: beta-carotene , beta-cryptoxanthin , fall , fiber , potassium , pumpkin , recipe

Play it Safe on Halloween

October 24, 2016 by Kristen Hullum, MSN RN PCCN

Halloween is right around the corner, and many parents are helping their children put the final touches on their costumes. As you prepare to ...

tags: candy , costumes , emergency room , halloween , halloween safety , kids , trick or treat , urgent care

St. David’s Surgical Hospital Opens

October 18, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

St. David’s Surgical Hospital—a campus of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center—opened its doors on October 19, 2016.

Austin’s First Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant

October 18, 2016

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center recently performed Austin’s first allogeneic stem cell transplant, a type of hematopoietic stem cell ...

Am I or Someone I Love at Risk for Suicide?

October 10, 2016 by Kristen Hullum

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans, and specifically the second leading cause of death in those age 15-34. Many more individuals...

tags: cdc , injury prevention , suicide , suicide prevention

New Study Shows Lead Extraction Just as Safe When...

October 5, 2016 by Jamie LaRue, RN, BSN, BA

We’ve talked in this blog about putting pacemakers and defibrillators in, but what about when they need to be taken out? Lead extraction involves...

tags: austin , defibrillator , ep lab , heart , heart rhythm , pacemaker , texas-cardiac-arrhythmia-institute

How Much Sugar is too Much?

October 4, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents...

tags: american heart association , centers for disease control and prevention , childhood obesity , dietary guidelines , dietitian , health and wellness , healthy eating , obesity , sugar

5 Recommendations for Record Breaking Heat and...

September 22, 2016 by Meghan Frazier, RN

This week I interviewed one of our new Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians, Dr. Linda Fonseca. Here in central Texas, we all know the heat has...

tags: heat , pregnancy , safety , st-davids-medical-center , sunscreen

First Robotic Abdominal Cerclage Patient in Central...

September 20, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

The patient who underwent the first robotic abdominal cerclage procedure in Central Texas recently delivered a healthy baby girl.

tags: abdominal cerclage , fetal medicine , labor and delivery , obstetrics , premature delivery , robotic surgery , women's health

Is Your Child Properly Secured in the Car?

September 16, 2016 by Kristen Hullum, MSN RN PCCN

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 12, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

tags: car seat

12 Fun and Healthy School Lunch Ideas

September 16, 2016 by Tarie Beldin, RD, LD

Now that school is back in session it’s the perfect time to start over and “reboot” your kids' school lunches! By now, most of us have gotten...

tags: back to school , dietitian , healthy children , healthy eating , kids nutrition , school lunches

3 Tips for Breastfeeding Success

August 24, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

We often hear that “breast is best” when it comes to feeding your newborn, but it can sometimes be difficult for a tired new mother to maintain...

tags: babies , breastfeeding , calories , infants , mothers , newborns , new moms , nutrition , post partum

How to Fuel your Student-Athlete the Right Way

August 24, 2016 by Tarie Beldin, RD, LD

School is back in session and that means many student-athletes will begin practices soon. While teenagers are not known for maintaining a healthy...

tags: nutrition , sports , student athletes , teenagers , training

Heart Hospital of Austin Provides Screenings for...

August 23, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

For more than 10 years, Heart Hospital of Austin has provided free heart screenings twice a year for student athletes—ages 14 through 18—to detect...

tags: adolescent heart screening , hcm , heart , hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

St. David’s Medical Center Opens New Intensive...

August 23, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

In July, St. David’s Medical Center opened its newly expanded intensive care unit (ICU). The new ICU ensures the hospital will continue to meet...

tags: intensive care unit , st. david's healthcare

Back to School: Tips for a Safe, Healthy School...

August 23, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

As summer break comes to a close and children return to school this month, keep in mind the importance of establishing a healthy routine that...

tags: children

St. David’s HealthCare Presents Band Against Cancer

August 23, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

Band Against Cancer connects people facing cancer with community-based resources and support close to home.

tags: cancer

How to Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep

August 16, 2016 by Robyn Moyer

Sleep is a very important part of keeping our bodies and minds healthy and this is especially true for children. As we all start to get ready...

tags: children , sleep

Do YOU know the symptoms of Diabetes?

August 14, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

Diabetes is one of the biggest health concerns of our times with 26 million Americans suffering from Diabetes and 57 million in the pre-Diabetes...

tags: diabetes , st-davids-round-rock-medical-center , symptoms , type 2 diabetes

How to Choose the Proper Life Jacket

August 1, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

We all know that driving your vehicle without wearing a seatbelt or failing to secure your child in the proper car seat puts you and your passengers...

tags: life jacket , safety

Heart Hospital of Austin's Young Athlete Heart...

July 28, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

School will soon begin and training for fall sports is just around the corner. Student athletes will push their bodies to the limits and it’s...

tags: adolescent heart screening , hcm , heart , hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Non-Traditional Grilling Tips

July 27, 2016

What a great treat we had last night at the St. David’s Round Rock Health and Wellness Center. Tarie Beldin, R.D., broke out the grill for some...

Breast Tissue Density and Henda’s Law

July 8, 2016 by Brenda Baumann, RN, MSN

Dense breast tissue increases the difficulty in detecting breast cancers on a mammogram thus placing women at greater risk.

tags: breast cancer , breast health , breast tissue density , henda's law

Firework Safety for the Fourth of July

July 1, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

As Americans celebrate the 4th of July, many people want to have fun by shooting off fireworks to light up the sky. If you are going to be using...

tags: alcohol safety , fireworks , holiday safety

Dietary Guidelines for Fueling the Athlete Within

June 29, 2016

Tarie Beldin spoke to the topic of Fueling the Athlete Within yesterday evening at the St. David’s Round Rock Health and Wellness Center, lecturing...

The McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program and “Pharyngocise”:...

June 28, 2016 by Live Healthy Austin

Oncologists, ear, nose & throat specialists and speech-language pathologists have struggled to better understand and address a disturbing side...

tags: cancer , head and neck cancer patients , mcneill dysphagia therapy program , oncology , pharyngocise , st. david's rehabilitation

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