CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - LiveWell

2017 4 6 FEATUR ED in this issue: Curtis Thorpe, M.D. 3 Patrice Baldwin, MHA 4 Kelli Anderson, MBA, PT 5 LiveWell is produced by the CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Marketing/Communications Department. ON THE COVER: Karen Haynes Visit christushealth.org/locations- directions for our locations. Fall 7 8 Linda Bergal, M.D. Paul Guidroz, CNE DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, As the fall season approaches, it is a time when Southeast Texas families get back to their routines. In this issue of LiveWell magazine, you'll have the opportunity to read about several patients whose experience at CHRISTUS got them back to living well and doing the things they love. Our outstanding orthopedic program and innovative surgery centers continue to provide top-notch care and technology right here at home. The magazine also features more news about how we are transforming health care services in Southeast Texas to meet your needs. Our physical, occupational and speech therapy programs are expanding and providing spacious environments to support the healing and recovery process in multiple locations. After many years of planning, CHRISTUS opened its first outpatient center in Mid County back in April, and hundreds of patients have passed through its doors already. From imaging, laboratory, therapy, wound care and emergency care, patients benefit from ease of access, convenience and high quality health care. The CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System network of outpatient centers, clinics and hospitals, including CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth and St. Mary, remain steadfast in serving our community. For more than 100 years, we have served this community and its changing health care needs. We plan on helping Southeast Texans be healthy and live well for a long time to come. Thank you, Southeast Texas, for your continued support. Most importantly, thank you for the privilege of allowing CHRISTUS to serve your health care needs. Paul Trevino CEO, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System 4 A Year of Grow th 6 An Empowering Day at the LiveWell Women's Conference 7 Leader of the Pack 8 Recognizing Nursing Excellence ON THE COVER: ON THE COVER: ON THE COVER: Research shows that petting a dog can improve a person's immune function and ease pain, or at least the perception of pain. 7 christusset x.org | Fall 2017 WELCOME CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights law and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. For more information, please go to http://www.christussetx.org/nondiscrimination-notice ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn.

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