September is National Pain Awareness Month - Attend This Free Seminar

Join featured speaker, Maged Mina, M.D., Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, as he provides updates and information concerning your pain management. The seminar will take place Tuesday, September 15 at HealthLink. The seminar is free, but registration is required. Call 297-9900 to reserve your seat. More information.

Expos, Farewells, and More...

We had a ball at the SAPD health expo last week where we spent two days providing information on health and diet and offered samples of a delicious, nutritious smoothie. We also wished Anna Flores from the Baptist Health System School of Health Professions a fond farewell at a retirement reception in honor of her 41 years of service to Baptist Health System. Go Anna!

This week in addition to setting up more health and wellness events in our community I'm looking forward to hearing Bill Greehey, Chairman of the Board of NuStar Energy L.P. and NuStar GP Holdings, LLC, speak at the North Chamber's Salute to Excellence luncheon at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. Mr. Greehey is being honored for his leadership in the energy industry and his contributions to improve health and human welfare conditions, to brighten the lives of sick and disadvantaged children, to educate, and to help transform the lives of the homeless.

Fruit Smoothies: A Yummy, Healthy Treat at the SAPD Expo

Raylea You, Registered Dietitian at Baptist Medical Center, downtown, whipped up a delicious fruit smoothie with soy milk, pineapple, and papaya at a Health Expo for the SAPD. In participation with the City of San Antonio Employee Wellness Program called "Stepping up to Better Health" Raylea also spent time making recommendations on diet and how to lower fat in the diet. For more healthy recipes visit Baptist online.

Thanks to Our Nurses!

Almost 1,000 people showed up for Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's presentation on stroke and our health screening event at the University of Texas Health Science Center this week to mark the first year anniversary of the Brain and Stroke Network.

Thanks to the fabulous nurses from Baptist Health System who gave up their time and volunteered at this event. Your dedication and the care you give is so very much appreciated.

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