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Suicide prevention: Know the signs

September 10, 2018 Andy Phifer, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. John Oldham, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, suicide

While it may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, approximately 720,000 people die of suicide worldwide every year, which is about one person every 40

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Throwback Thursday: New beginnings

September 6, 2018 History, Houston, Nicole Blanton, Texas Medical Center, Throwback Thursday

If you study or work in the Texas Medical Center, you have likely visited or seen the TMC Library. This 1954 photo from the Baylor

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Recipe: Soft tacos with chicken are low-fat, packed with protein

September 5, 2018 Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Culinary Health Education for Families, Nutrition and Wellness, Recipes

If you’re looking for a quick meal to whip up after a busy day, this recipe might do the trick. At 150 calories per serving

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Camille Leugers enjoys home cooking and morning walks

September 4, 2018 Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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The opioid crisis: What are dangers of fentanyl and its derivatives?

August 29, 2018 Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Thomas Kosten, Nicole Blanton, opioids

By now, you are likely aware of the opioid epidemic in the United States. While there has been much public discussion about the abuse of

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Healthy Habits: Morning meditation, preventive health motivate Sarah Keyes

August 27, 2018 Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness, Sarah Keyes

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Throwback Thursday: Houston Strong

August 23, 2018 Community, Hurricane Harvey, Nicole Blanton, Throwback Thursday

One year ago this week, Hurricane Harvey impacted the Texas coast, displacing thousands of Houstonians in its wake. Trainees, faculty and staff at Baylor College

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Reflections on my first white coat

August 22, 2018 Education, Medical Education, Student Life, White Coat Ceremony

It was finally beginning to feel real. Over the past few weeks, I had experienced many of the exciting (and sometimes terrifying) firsts of medical

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Healthy Habits: Dr. Everton Edmondson enjoys tai chi and brisk walks

August 21, 2018 Healthy Habits, Nutrition and Wellness

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Know the signs of PTSD

August 20, 2018 Andy Phifer, Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Dr. Asim Shah, Hurricane Harvey, Mental Health, Nicole Blanton, PTSD

This week marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall on the Texas coast, which left an estimated $125 billion financial toll in its wake.