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Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Pregnancy is like a journey, which actually starts before a woman becomes pregnant. Women who plan on having a baby can take steps to help ensure that they have a healthy pregnancy so their baby can have a healthy start in life. Here are several ways to help your little one start off on the right foot:

  • Talk to your doctor about the benefits of taking folic acid every day for at least one month before and during pregnancy
  • Have a medical checkup before pregnancy
  • Be at a healthy weight before you get pregnant
  • Stop smoking and drinking alcohol
  • Talk to your doctor about all medicines you are currently taking
  • Manage pre-existing medical conditions
  • Limit exposure to hazards
  • Avoid infections
  • Check for certain inherited diseases

By putting your best foot forward and planning for your pregnancy, you can help prevent problems that might affect you and your baby. For more tips on planning for pregnancy, check out our online Childbirth Timeline Center at DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/Pregnancy.

Renovated, Private Postpartum Suites
Earlier this year, at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake, we renovated our postpartum suites which boast concierge services, new and elegant modern furnishings, flat screen TVs and 24-hour wireless internet access. These modern suites offer our patients all the amenities of a top rate hotel, making families feel comfortable and pampered. The new rooms also include a comfortable sleeping area for dad, or a support partner, and hotel-style room service. At Your Request Room Service Dining® allows patients to select meals from a wide variety of foods, as though they were eating at their favorite restaurant. Mothers can choose when and what they want to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each meal is specially prepared to order and is delivered to the patient’s room within 45 minutes or less.

“The birth of a child is a joyous occasion and we are proud to be able to offer patients these new, all-private postpartum suites and amenities,” said Jay Krishnaswamy, CEO of Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake. “Paired with comprehensive medical care including access to maternal fetal medicine, physicians on the medical staff for high-risk pregnancies, and a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the newly renovated rooms offer families in east Dallas a new and modern choice for the birth of their child.”

For more information on the new, all-private rooms, please visit DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/Maternity. For a referral to an OB/GYN or maternal fetal medicine physician, call 866-764-3627.


Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake

9400 Poppy Drive
Dallas, TX 75218

214-324-6100
www.doctorshospitaldallas.com

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Spring flowers, buds on trees, and sprouts of new grass may look pretty this time of year. But for some people, spring brings the worst of the seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Others may start the sneezing, wheezing and coughing associated with allergies more in summer and fall, when grasses and weeds are pollinating. There also are the unlucky ones who react to allergens like spores, dust mites, cockroaches and pet dander that cause symptoms throughout the year.

So what can you do if you don’t want to spend the whole springtime looking at flowers through the window? If your symptoms become severe, talk to your doctor. There are several prescription medications designed to treat these types of allergies. Over-the-counter allergy medications also are available to treat allergy symptoms. Other at-home treatment options may include using a sinus rinse or wash to gently clear mucus and allergens from nasal and sinus passages. Other ways to help avoid airborne allergens include:

  • Keeping doors and windows closed and using an air conditioner at home and in the car.
  • Not hanging laundry, especially bedding, outside.
  • Limiting outdoor activity early in the morning when pollen counts are higher.
  • Staying inside when it’s windy outside.
  • Replacing air conditioner filters monthly and using a high-efficiency particulate air filter.
  • Wearing a dust mask when outside, especially for activities like gardening.
  • If possible, avoid mowing the lawn or raking leaves, since these activities send more pollen into the air.
  • Using special cases to enclose pillows, mattresses and box springs to limit exposure to dust mites.

To learn more about allergies – and how to avoid seasonal triggers – visit the free, online health library on the Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake website at DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/SeasonalAllergies.

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Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake

9400 Poppy Drive
Dallas, TX 75218

214-324-6100
www.doctorshospitaldallas.com

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Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at the site of the ER on Lovers Lane. The 14,000-square foot building, which is expected to be completed by late summer, will include a satellite emergency department and diagnostic imaging center sharing the same corner as The Tradition – Lovers Lane at Matilda Street and Lovers Lane. The Imaging Center will offer 3D mammography.

“As Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake continues to maintain its vision to grow and serve the east Dallas community, The ER on Lovers Lane will give the hospital a better opportunity to expand the service area and meet the needs of the local residents,” says Jay Krishnaswamy, CEO of Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake.
 
For updates regarding the progress of The ER On Lovers, visit DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/EROnLoversLane. 
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Colon cancer is not a common topic of conversation, but it is a fairly common type of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for men and women in the United States. The good news is, when detected early, colon cancer has a 90% survival rate. Annual screenings are crucial to early detection and the ACS recommends that adults aged 50 and older should have a colonoscopy every ten years.

So what can you do to reduce your risk of colon cancer? Plenty. While you cannot control your age, race or family history, there are a number of lifestyle-related steps you can take to help prevent the disease. 

  • Eat five or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits daily. Avoid a diet that is high in red meats, such as beef or lamb, and processed meats, including hot dogs. Opt for whole grains instead of refined grains, and limit alcohol to no more than one drink per day for women and two per day for men.
  • Exercise. The ACS recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity for adults on five or more days of the week.
  • Manage your weight. While being overweight or obese increases the risk for colon cancer in both men and women, this risk tends to be stronger in men.
  • Don’t smoke. Some of the substances from smoking that can cause cancer are swallowed and can increase the risk of the disease developing in the digestive system, which includes the colon.

Just because you have a risk factor for colon cancer does not mean you will develop the disease. People who do not have any identifiable risk factors for colon cancer should begin regular colorectal screening at age 50. Those with risk factors for the disease should talk to their doctor about being screened at a younger age and/or being screened more frequently.

Colon cancer often does not cause any symptoms. But it can be detected at an early stage through screening when it is most curable. Take our quick risk assessment by visiting DoctorsHospitalDallas.com/coloncancerrisks or call 866-764-3627 free* EZ DETECT™ colon cancer kit. The easy-to-use kits are mess-free and fast. Simply drop a flushable test strip in the toilet and wait for the color to change. The color change should tell you whether or not blood is present in the stool, which is an indication of colon cancer as well as other conditions.

* $7.99 retail value. Limit two kits per household, please. Offer good while supplies last.

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Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake

9400 Poppy Drive
Dallas, TX 75218

214-324-6100
www.doctorshospitaldallas.com