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The Menninger Clinic Launches Mental Health Podcast for Clinicians
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Baylor College of Medicine’s First In-Person Match Day in Two Years See pg. 9
INDEX Legal Matters........................ pg.3 Oncology Research......... pg.6 Healthy Heart....................... pg.7 Accolades............................. pg.8 The Framework.................. pg.10 Financial Forecast............ pg.12
ationally ranked psychiatric hospital The Menninger Clinic announces the release of a new mental health podcast, Mind Dive, co-hosted by psychiatrist Robert Boland, MD, senior vice president and chief of staff at Menninger, and Kerry Horrell, PhD, staff psychologist. Through Mind Dive, the hosts will explore mental health topics that intrigue them as professionals as well as others interested in the mental health field, including the various dilemmas clinicians face in their practice. Ground-breaking mental health research and the newest treatment techniques round out the areas the podcast will cover. During a lively discourse twice a month, Drs. Boland and Horrell will discuss the complexities of mental health care with a distinguished colleague from the field. The hosts also plan to solicit topic ideas from listeners through the podcast email, podcast@ menningerclinic.edu. “Mind Dive was born from the idea that, in these times, the mental health field has never been more dynamic or demanding,” said Dr. Boland. “I have long been involved in the education of clinicians and I hope this podcast is an extension of that work. Our goal is for it to be enjoyable and insightful for professionals at all stages of their careers, especially those in the early years.” Dr. Boland also currently
serves as executive vice chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the Brown Foundation Endowed Chair in
MD, psychiatrist, author, researcher and professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, sharing his expertise on projective identification. Co-host Dr. Kerry Horrell, who describes herself as “insatiably curious” says that mental health research and new treatment approaches are topics the podcast will cover. “I am endlessly fascinated by our profession and the experts who are shaping it,” she says. “We are so grateful for the great minds that have already agreed to share their expertise on this podcast. Our goal is for Mind Dive to be enjoyable, thought-provoking and informative for our listeners.” An assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Horrell adds that learning about emerging technologies is important for professionals. She notes that Menninger’s Michelle Patriquin, PhD, ABPP, director of research and senior psychologist, will discuss wearable technology and its implications for psychiatric care on an upcoming episode. “A key part of Menninger’s mission is mental health education,”
Co-Hosts “Dive” Into Mental Health Topics from A Professional’s Point of View
Dr. Kenneth Liao Completes 300th Robotic Heart Surgery See pg. 11
Psychiatry at BCM. The first episode of Mind Dive features a conversation with noted author, psychologist, psychoanalyst and professor at Rutgers University’s Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology, Nancy McWilliams, PhD, ABPP, about the distinct differences of treating grief and depression during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequent episodes feature Glen Gabbard, MD, noted psychiatrist, textbook author, researcher and professor of psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, discussing challenges to clinician-patient boundaries; and Philip R. Muskin,
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Legal Matters Congress Grants Five Month Extension for Telehealth Flexibilities
Laura Little, JD Joelle M. Wilson, JD Polsinelli, PC
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resident Biden recently signed into law H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (“2022 CAA”). This new law includes several provisions that extend the Medicare telehealth waivers and flexibilities, implemented as a result of COVID-19 to facilitate access to care, for an additional 151 days after the end of the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”). This equates to about a five-month period. The 2022 CAA extension captures most of the core PHE telehealth flexibilities authorized as part of Medicare’s pandemic response,
including the following: • Geographic Restrictions and Originating Sites: During the extension, Medicare beneficiaries can continue to receive telehealth services from anywhere in the country, including their home. Medicare is permitting telehealth services to be provided to patients at any site within the United States, not just qualifying zip codes or locations (e.g. physician offices/ facilities). • Eligible Practitioners: Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and qualified audiologists will continue to be able to furnish and receive payment for telehealth services as eligible distant site practitioners during the extension period. • Mental Health: In-person requirements for certain mental health services will continue to be waived through the 151-day extension period. • Audio-Only Telehealth Services: Medicare will continue to provide
coverage and payment for most telehealth services furnished using audio-only technology. This includes professional consultations, office visits, and office psychiatry services (identified as of July 1, 2000 by HCPCS Codes 99241-99275, 99201-99215, 90804-90809 and 90862) and any other services added to the telehealth list by the CMS Secretary for which CMS has not expressly required the use of real-time, interactive audio-visual equipment during the PHE. Additionally, the 2022 CAA
allocates $62,500,000 from the federal budget to be used for grants for telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas. Such funds may be used to finance construction of facilities and systems providing telemedicine services and distance learning services in qualified “rural areas.” Passage of the 2022 CAA is a substantial step in the right direction for stakeholders hoping to see permanent legislative change surrounding Medicare telehealth reimbursement.
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Rice, Houston Methodist Launch Center for Human Performance New Joint Collaboration Will Benefit Everyone from Elite Athletes to Older Adults
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ice University and Houston Methodist are joining forces to create a premier center where physicians, academic researchers and university students work side by side with student athletes, trainers and coaches to advance research and education in human performance. The Houston Methodist-Rice University Center for Human Performance will facilitate joint research, clinical care initiatives and educational activities in exercise physiology, injury prevention and rehabilitation. “Enhancing performance means optimizing results, and the study of human performance applies to more than sports,” said Heidi Perkins, teaching professor and chair of Rice’s Department of Kinesiology. “Research in human performance benefits athletes, but it also benefits older adults, performing artists, people
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with disabilities, surgical patients — basically anyone who needs to function better and improve their quality of life through some combination of physical activity, nutrition, sleep and the like.” A joint research collaboration between Methodist’s Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Rice Kinesiology and Rice Athletics, the center will be located in 6,000 square feet of renovated space in Rice’s Tudor Fieldhouse. It will be equipped for state-of-the-art studies requiring the latest technology for advanced 3D motion capture, force-plate measurement, region-by-region quantification of bone density, metabolic analysis, cardiovascular screening and aerobic performance testing. “By partnering with Rice University, we have a unique opportunity to work together to advance our body of research and
Rice University Dean of Natural Sciences Tom Killian; Dr. Patrick McCulloch, Houston Methodist’s John S. Dunn Chair of Orthopedics; Rice Kinesiology Chair Heidi Perkins; and Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard in the Tudor Fieldhouse suite that will house the Center for Human Performance, a joint venture between Methodist’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rice’s Department of Kinesiology and Rice Athletics. (Photo by Tommy LaVergne/Rice University)
knowledge on human performance,” said Dr. Patrick McCulloch , the John S. Dunn Chair of Orthopedics at Houston Methodist. “Researchers with the center will develop novel techniques to prevent, treat and recover from musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Ultimately, these efforts will have a huge benefit for our patients at Houston Methodist. High-performance athletes, older
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adults and everyone in between will have access to treatment that is informed by the cutting-edge research undertaken at the center.” “This is a transformational moment for Rice Kinesiology,” said Tom Killian, dean of natural sciences at Rice. “The Center for
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Oncology Research An Ounce of Prevention...
By Sabarina Ramanathan, M.D., Texas Oncology
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enjamin Franklin’s timeless adage still rings true: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has knocked many of us off course when it comes to preventive health measures, especially keeping up with needed cancer screenings. Two years after the first COVID-19 cases in the United States were confirmed, there is no denying the impact of the pandemic – most notably, the staggering toll of more than 880,000 deaths in the United States and 5.6 million globally. As the pandemic wears on, COVID-19 will also potentially affect the health of those who have avoided infection but have postponed physician visits
and regular health screenings. While the outlook for COVID-19 remains uncertain, cancer incidence is not. The Texas Cancer registry predicted 131,610 anticipated new cancer diagnoses in Texas for 2021. Cancer is far more likely to be cured when it is caught early. Routine screening is designed to detect cancer before it can cause symptoms or illness or spread throughout the body. The Doctor Will See You Now There has been a tremendous impact of the pandemic on healthcare, with loss of practitioners, closures, adaptation to telemedicine, and concerns for staff and patient safety. Patients have been caught between advice to stay home and distance and fear of entering the healthcare environment. However, your physician and their team continue to work tirelessly to provide you with safe
access to the care you need to prevent and treat illnesses, including cancer. We all put off wants and needs during the first months of the pandemic. However, as we roll past year two, many of us have symptoms that need to be checked out or overdue ‘routine maintenance’ that can prevent more serious problems down the road. It’s time to get the ol’ chassis into the shop! Perfect timing: April is National Cancer Control Month Leading cancer experts have been sounding the alarm regarding delayed and missed cancer screenings leading to an increase in advanced-stage
cancer diagnoses, with worse outcomes than if the cancer had been caught early. Even though the full impact may not be seen for a few more years, we know enough to say now: we need to get back on track with recommended cancer screenings. This month, we encourage those who have put off a routine screening, are overdue for an annual exam, or are experiencing concerning symptoms to schedule an appointment with their healthcare team as soon as possible. Seeing a doctor could be a lifesaving move, especially when it comes to cancer.
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Healthy Heart Too Much Time on a Computer, Watching TV or Other Sedentary Activities Raises Stroke Risk By The American Heart Association
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dults younger than age 60 whose days are filled with sedentary leisure time and little physical activity have a higher stroke risk than people who are more physically active, according to research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. According to American Heart Association statistics, U.S. adults spend an average of 10.5 hours a day connected to media such as smartphones, computers or television watching. Death from stroke appears to be on the rise among younger adults, ages 35 to 64 years. Previous research suggests the more time adults spend sedentary, the greater their risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and nearly 9 in 10 strokes could be attributed to modifiable risk factors such as sedentary behaviors. In this study, researchers reviewed health and lifestyle information for 143,000 adults with no prior stroke,
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heart disease or cancer. Researchers followed the participants for an average of 9.4 years and identified strokes through linkages with hospital records. Analysis of study participants found: • During the follow-up period, an average of 9.4 years, 2,965 strokes occurred. Nearly 90% of those were ischemic strokes. • The average daily leisure sedentary time among all participants was 4.08 hours. Individuals aged 60 and younger had an average leisure sedentary time of 3.9 hours per day. Average daily leisure sedentary time was 4.4 hours for adults aged 60 to 79, and 4.3 hours for those 80 years and older. • Adults 60 years and younger who had low physical activity and reported eight or more hours of leisure sedentary time a day had a 4.2 times higher risk of stroke compared to those reporting less than four hours of daily leisure sedentary time. • The most inactive group — those
reporting eight or more hours of sedentary time and low physical activity — had 7 times higher risk of stroke compared to those reporting less than four hours of sedentary time a day and higher levels of physical activity. “Adults 60 years and younger should be aware that very high sedentary time with little time spent on physical activity can have adverse effects on health, including increased risk of stroke,” said study author Raed A. Joundi, M.D., D.Phil., a stroke fellow in the department of clinical neurosciences at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in Canada. “Physical activity has a very important role in
that it reduces the actual time spent sedentary, and it also seems to diminish the negative impact of excess sedentary time. Physician recommendations and public health policies should emphasize increased physical activity and lower sedentary time among young adults in combination with other healthy habits to lower the risks of cardiovascular events and stroke.” The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes, or 2.5 hours, of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. For the full study visit newsroom. heart.org
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Accolades St. Luke’s Health CEO Dr. T. Douglas Lawson, Ph.D. Receives Prestigious Earl M. Collier Award for 2021
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he Texas Hospital Association (THA), the leading professional and advocacy organization representing acute-care hospitals and healthcare systems across the state of Texas, has named Chief Executive Officer of St. Luke’s Health and Senior Vice President of Operations for CommonSpirit Health, T. Douglas Lawson, Ph.D., the recipient of the 2021 Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration. “This award represents much more than my own accomplishment. It honors all of the dedicated people on our team who have made St. Luke’s Health an exemplar in patient care,” stated Dr. Lawson. “To be this year’s recipient of the Earl M. Collier Award is a great honor, especially at this time in history, as a global pandemic has tested the readiness, resilience and resolve of all healthcare providers,” Dr. Lawson continued. Dr. Lawson leads a team of more than 20,000 employees, caregivers, medical staff and doctors in an integrated provider health network of 16 acute care hospitals and more than 270 access points serving Greater Houston, East Texas, and the Brazos Valley.
He has built a long-tenured career in healthcare administration in a variety of leadership roles, with a solid track record for vastly improving the patient experience by turning around underperforming hospitals. In just three years under his leadership, St. Luke’s Health has been nationally recognized as one of the top health systems in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, the American College of Cardiology and the Leapfrog Group. Dr. Lawson’s career began with the development of the cancer program at Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic in Temple, Texas. He went on to serve in Kansas City with Saint Luke’s Health System, and was later was named COO of Cabell-Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, where over the course of three years his team brought patient satisfaction ratings from the single digits to the 90th percentile and earned the ranking of most preferred hospital in the region by Forrester Research. Dr. Lawson returned to Texas in 2007 to become President of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine, where in just four years, he and his team elevated the hospital to a top performer in the region. In 2012, he took on the Chief Operating Officer
role at Baylor University Medical Center; and in 2015 was named President of the center and of the North Texas Central Region. Dr. Lawson has been in his current role with St. Luke’s Health and CommonSpirit Health (St. Luke’s Health’s parent ministry) since 2018 and currently serves on various boards. He was recently elected as president of the Board of the American Heart Association for the Greater Houston Division. He is also a board member of the THA, where he works in collaboration with other members on key federal health policy issues. During the 87th Legislative Session, his advocacy helped lead to the passage of Texas Senate Bill 1876, which requires dialysis centers to have emergency planning measures in place in the event of a disaster that disrupts the water supply. He was
also involved in supporting the 2019 passage of Texas House Bill 2059 which requires human trafficking prevention training for frontline health care providers. Dr. Lawson is also deeply committed to addressing social justice issues that impact access to health care. During the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, he led a partnership between St. Luke’s Health and Texas Southern University — a historically Black college with a reputation for service within its community — to inoculate thousands of at-risk patients. A Texas native, Dr. Lawson received his Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University and his Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is on faculty at Baylor College of Medicine.
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Announces the Appointment of Gurvir Saini, M.S.N., R.N., as Chief Nursing Officer
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ollowing HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is pleased to announce the appointment of Gurvir Saini, M.S.N., R.N., as chief nursing officer (CNO), effective April 18, 2022. Saini currently serves as assistant CNO at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, a role she’s held since April 2020. In her new role, Saini will provide executive-level leadership for nursing operations including management of all nurses and nurse leaders to ensure consistency in the hospital’s practice standards. She will also spearhead initiatives related to nursing
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colleague engagement, quality, patient safety and overall patient experience across the hospital and affiliated sites of care. Saini was born and raised in India, where she started her career as a bedside nurse in 2001. In 2006, she was awarded the opportunity to come to the United States to serve as a bedside nurse at Bayshore Medical Center (now HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast), where she worked for nine years. Committed to growing future nurse leaders, Saini began her own leadership journey in 2010 as an assistant nurse manager and
was later promoted to nurse manager for multiple units. In 2015, she was promoted to director of nursing at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe. Saini joined HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake in 2017 as director of nursing for Gurvir Saini, M.S.N., R.N., the medical-surgical, intermediate medical care and stroke units until her dedicated nurse leader with over promotion to assistant CNO in April twenty years of healthcare experience 2020. in a variety of medical settings,” said “Gurvir is a personable and see HCA...page 14
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More Than 160 Match at Baylor College of Medicine’s First In-Person Match Day in Two Years
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bstetrics and gynecology or emergency medicine. Thirty-nine students will continue their training in residencies at Baylor College of Medicine, and 61 matched with residency programs in Texas. Before envelopes were opened and students’ lives were changed, Dr. Paul Klotman, president, CEO and executive dean of the College, said this particular cohort had lived through the most difficult medical school experience of all time, with events like a tropical storm, a freeze and a global pandemic. Klotman remembers his Match Day like it was yesterday, he said, including the fact that he did not match into his first-choice school. But he understands now that the day is about matching into a program that is excited for a new doctor, not a student selecting where they will learn to be a doctor. “It’s really important to know
wherever you go, whatever it says on that envelope, that the people on the other side are happy about you joining them,” he said. “People are really excited about you coming to them. Once you open your envelope, be really happy.”
In 2020, days after Harris County went on lockdown at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Baylor made the decision to hold Match Day virtually. Last year, only students were invited to participate in an intimate in-person ceremony. This year, however, all students were invited to attend with an unlimited number of friends and family. For many, this made the day more special and their futures in medicine more solidified. As the students prepare for their
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next step, whether it’s in Houston or elsewhere, Dr. Lee Poythress, associate dean of student affairs in the School of Medicine at Baylor, said it’s important to not forget what they learned at Baylor. “This is a day of ‘what’s next,’ but you should carry the culture of being a Baylor College of Medicine student with you,” Poythress said. “You are hardworking, industrious with energy and positivity that is palpable. Be bold and a changemaker for excellence.”
Match Day 2022, Baylor College of Medicine fourth year students find out where they will continue their training as residents.
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New Collaborative Human Performance Facility to Open on Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital Campus emorial Hermann Health System will soon be breaking ground on Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Pearland, a new sports medicine and human performance facility on the campus of Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. The facility is a collaboration between Memorial Hermann, Athlete Training and Health (ATH) and UT Physicians Orthopedics to provide a full range of medical care and athletic training for professional athletes, youth athletes, and active adults. The groundbreaking is currently scheduled to take place in summer 2022. “We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with these great organizations in order to bring this incredible state-of-the-art facility to the Pearland community,” said Noel Cardenas, Senior Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Pearland and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospitals. “There has been much success with a similar facility in Katy, so we know the full range of
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surgery, and concussion management, as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation,” said Dr. Gauvain. “Our partnership with Memorial Hermann and ATH will bring the highest level of physical therapy rehabilitation and athletic training under the same roof to offer a seamless experience as we work diligently to care for our patients.” In addition to a UT Orthopedics clinic, the facility will also host a Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute clinic, physicians with sports medicine training, and an ATH training center with an adult fitness space, pro-style weight room and an indoor turf field for performance training. The facility will also have an outdoor turf field to host a variety of community sports leagues including soccer, football and lacrosse. “We’re excited to expand our collaboration with Memorial Hermann and UT Physicians Orthopedics into Pearland,” said Chris Slocum, Senior Director of Athletic Performance with
athletes in Pearland will benefit. The goal of Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Pearland is to be accessible to athletes of all caliber, from high school students to professional competitors, weekend warriors and beyond.” The facility will be supported by UT Orthopedic physicians who already serve the Pearland community, such as Dr. Taggart Gauvain, Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. “Our goal is to provide Pearland and the surrounding communities advanced and specialized orthopedic care in all areas including sports medicine, joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, pediatric
Athlete Training and Health. “Not only will we bring award-winning, science-backed adult fitness and sports performance training to the Pearland community, but through this collaboration, we can also help injured athletes get back to their sport quicker by providing all of the surgery, rehabilitation, post-rehabilitation and training services they’ll need in one spot. There is an increasing need for 360-degree care, including preventative care, and this all-star collaboration provides just that.” Slated to open in spring 2023, the 50,000-square-foot facility represents a $15 million investment in the community. A similar facility, Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Katy, opened in fall 2019.
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Dr. Kenneth Liao Completes 300th Robotic Heart Surgery
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enneth K. Liao, MD, Ph.D., Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation & Circulatory Support and the Lester and Sue Smith Endowed Chair at Baylor Medicine, performed his 300th robotic heart surgery in early March. Led by Dr. Liao, the team at Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is focused on using state-of the-art robotic technology to perform minimally invasive mitral valve repair and coronary artery bypass grafting
Luke’s. Despite COVID challenges, our cutting-edge technology and excellent surgical outcomes have drawn patients and referring physicians from across the US and aboard. It’s a humbling experience to see an increasing number of cardiologists outside St Luke’s health system referring their patients to us for robotic cardiac surgery for the benefits of their patients’ wellbeing. They are very impressed by their patient’s surgery outcome, and quick return to normal life.” said Dr. Liao. Dr. Liao is among a handful
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of highly experienced robotic cardiac surgeons in the U.S. and the only cardiac surgeon in Greater Houston using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System to treat valve and coronary disease. His robotic cardiac surgery program at Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is among the top 10 programs in the U.S. Since his arrival at Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in 2019, he has performed over 300 robotic heart surgeries, making it the fastest-growing program in the country.
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Financial Forecast Financial Tips for Newlyweds By Grace S. Yung, CFP Midtown Financial Group, LLC
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housing and food, versus non-essential costs like entertainment and travel. Determine Whether to Combine Your Finances Once you and your spouse or fiancée have discussed your views on how you each handle money, you’ll have a better idea regarding whether or not to combine your finances. In some cases, one spouse may be more financially-oriented, so it can make sense for him or her to take care of bill paying and other monetary tasks. In other cases, married couples may have their own personal savings or investment accounts, yet use a combined checking account where each allocates money to go towards
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living expenses. Going this route can allow you to both share in your day-to-day living costs, while at the same time having freedom to pick and choose how to spend and/or save your remaining funds. Put Essential Legal Documents in Order Married couples (and individuals) should ideally put certain legal documents in place, such as: − Wills − Powers of Attorney − Medical Directives A will is a legal document that see Financial Forecast...page 14
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Age Well, Live Well Shine Light on Volunteers During National Volunteer Month By Camden Frost
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n April, we celebrate National Volunteer Month and the inspiring volunteers who give back to their communities. Organizations nationwide host volunteer recognition events to celebrate the selfless service and stronger communities built through volunteerism. National Volunteer Week is April 17–23. This year’s theme is “Shining a Light on the People and Causes that Inspire Us to Serve.” According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, volunteering keeps us healthy. Volunteerism can: • Improve physical and mental health. • Reduce stress levels and release dopamine. • Provide a sense of purpose and meaningfulness. • Teach new skills. • Connect by building and nurturing relationships.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Age Well Live Well (AWLW) campaign for healthy aging promotes social connection as one of many ways to stay healthy. AWLW features three aging well focus areas, Be Healthy, Be Connected and Be Informed, to engage people and communities
with free resources that encourage and support healthy aging. Examples of AWLW: Be Connected efforts that incorporate connection and volunteerism include: • Texas Talks (connecting people through conversations on aging topics). • Know Your Neighbor (connecting local neighborhood communities). • Ages United (creating intergenerational connections with resources for schools, long-term care facilities and other volunteer groups).
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Whether in person or virtual, volunteers make a difference by fulfilling essential community needs and developing valuable relationships through their efforts. Volunteers look for diverse experiences and want to make meaningful impacts through their service. For successful volunteer experiences, consider using technology and providing volunteers with comprehensive training support to engage more diverse, committed volunteers.
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HCA Continued from page 8 Jeanna Bamburg, chief executive officer of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. “Along with her proven track record of partnering with nursing and other clinical teams to drive improvement in patient safety and quality of care, I couldn’t be prouder of Gurvir as a nurse leader who I have seen rise from the bedside to this key role for our community.” A resident of Pasadena since 2006, Saini received her Bachelors
of Nursing and Masters in Nursing Administration from the University of Texas in Arlington. She graduated from the HCA Healthcare Advanced Leadership program in 2021 and will graduate from the HCA Healthcare Executive Development program later this year. “HCA Healthcare invested in my growth and development and encouraged me to believe in my strengths. I have been blessed to
have been mentored by many great leaders along the way,” said Saini. “I bloomed from a nurse to a leader at this hospital, so coming back as CNO is like completing a full circle. I am proud and honored to be back home.”
Financial Forecast Continued from page 12 states the intentions of a deceased person concerning the distribution of their property and assets, as well as the management of their affairs following their death. Only having a will in place is not enough, though. It is also important that you have other legal documents drafted such as powers of attorney and medical directives. For
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