Photos from Aggie Park

Check out the photos from our meeting with the San Antonio A&M club where we offered information on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Have Fun this Summer at North Central Baptist Hospital

Looking for something fun to do this summer with the kids? Join us at North Central Baptist Hospital's 4th Annual Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. - noon. You and your kids will love the fun activities and informative exhibits. Meet local OB/GYNs and pediatricians. For more information call 297-7005 or visit BaptistMomsandKids.com. I'll see you there.

Baptist to Speak to A&M Alums at Aggie Park

We've been invited to speak to A&M alums and provide stroke education at the San Antonio A&M Club weekly lunch meeting on Monday. The club is located at Aggie Park and it will be my first visit. Find out about Aggie Park, below. If you are a member of the club we hope to see you there! About the San Antonio A&M Club.

About Aggie Park

In 1946, Aggie Park was created as the home of the San Antonio A&M Club. This facility is one of a kind. No other alumni club anywhere has a facility as unique as Aggie Park. When the San Antonio A&M Club was granted is original charter by the Texas Secretary of State, 3.3 acres of land on the outskirts of San Antonio, next to Olmos Creek, were purchased from Henry Wier's dairy by 10 men who personally bankrolled that far sighted vision. It was a place where Aggies could meet with friends and family to share the traditions of Texas A&M.

As time passed the number of Aggies grew, improvements to the land were started. A BBQ pit was built and a patio added. A building began to grow slowly through the efforts of dedicated Aggie volunteers. Concrete block and bricks were donated to build the walls, and windows that were salvaged from Beeville AFB were installed. Also, drill stem pipes from the oil fields in Victoria, TX. were donated to build the roof trusses.

During Muster, April 21, 1954, the San Antonio A&M Club dedicated Aggie Park to the memory of all Aggies who had given their life in protecting our country. By then the park had become a landmark in the San Antonio Community. Continued improvements were made through the contributions of material and labor from dedicated Aggies. In 1979 the San Antonio A&M Club moved its daily operation to Aggie Park along with the weekly Monday luncheon.

Join Us As We Celebrate The Brain and Stroke Network's First Year Anniversary

Join special guest, Jill Bolte Taylor, brain researcher and stroke survivor, on Tuesday, August 4, to celebrate the first anniversary of The Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System. Hear her unique perspective, get free screenings and health information and receive your free stroke prevention kit. Since it was launched last August, The Brain & Stroke Network has saved lives by educating people about stroke, equipping a top-of-the-line neurosurgery suite, and by coordinating the efforts of EMS, emergency departments, physicians who treat brain injury and disease, and those who help patients recover and rehabilitate. The event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information call 210-297-7005.

Learn the warning signs of stroke.

Baptist delivers Health Education at the Convention Center

Baptist Health System participated in a two day corporate health fair at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Approximately 200 plus employees from the RK Group, who provide catering services to Convention Center, stopped by the booth to find out more about Baptist Health System and the services we provide.

Act FAST: Stroke Education at the Copeland Actitvity Center

Dicky Huey, M.D., Medical Director, Brain & Stroke Network at Baptist Health System, Nancy Schmucker, Director of Clinical Outreach, and I participated in a stroke awareness educational seminar at the Copeland Activity Center on South Flores Street, San Antonio. Approximately twenty seniors listened intently and asked questions as Dr. Huey described the signs and symptoms of stroke and discussed how to Act FAST. Do you know what FAST is?

The class was organized by OASIS of San Antonio. OASIS is a non-profit which works to provide quality education to seniors for free or minimal cost. OASIS is free to join. Learn more.

Enjoy the 4th and Be Safe!

I'm just writing a quick note to wish you a happy and healthy July 4th holiday this weekend!

It's been a busy week including meeting Julian Castro, the new Mayor of San Antonio, at a reception held by the Greater Chamber at the fabulous Museo Alameda. Hospital Presidents Jack Cleary, Dan Brown, and Keith Swinney attended with me and we were delighted to find out from the Mayor himself that his first baby had been born at North Central Baptist Hospital in Stone Oak.

If you would like more information about North Central Baptist Hospital visit us online. If you're a mom to be check out Baptist Moms and Kids.

Enjoy the holiday!