Area grandmother receives gift of life
There was a time last year when area grandmother Barbara Midkiff, 62, thought she would not survive her polycystic kidney disease, which is a genetic disease that usually presents when a person is in their
Cardiac rehab program gives patients tools to lead heart-healthy lives
For anyone who has experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or any cardiac-related event, the days and weeks following can be stressful for the patient and their loved ones. Texas Health Resources’ offers cardiac rehabilitation
Couple, Daughter Benefit from ‘Full-Time Parenting’ Experience
Sometimes finding the best place to have a baby can mean going the distance, quite literally. Just ask 40-year-old Liz Crouch and her husband, Nathan, who is 38. The couple lives in Sulphur Springs, Texas,
One Family’s Journey to Good Health
Fertility treatments, pregnancy, childbirth, specialized neonatal care, gene testing, mammograms and breast cancer surgery: The Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has been with Allison Parkey through it
Twins Get 102 Days Strong at Texas Health Dallas
At 27-gestational weeks into her pregnancy with twins, first-time mother-to-be Jennifer Rodriguez began experiencing preeclampsia. In an effort to lower her blood pressure, Jennifer was placed on strict bed rest by her obstetrician, Dr. Clark
Couple Finds Valuable Resources Through Parenting Classes
Tracy and Miles Bullion wanted to grow their family and were excited when they found out they were expecting, in 2013. The young couple had some experience caring for newborns through interactions with nieces and
Texas Health Dallas staff is “Gift” for new family
The moment mother-to-be Michelle Meals toured the postpartum unit at the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, she knew it was the right fit. A great location, beautiful
Calling the hospital home for 129 days
At 3-days and18-weeks gestation, Sarah Goggin experienced a PROM ― and not the kind of event that teenage girls play out in their dreams. Rather, the 35-year-old expectant mother had a premature rupture of the
Grandparenting Class is ‘Gift’ for First-Time Grandmother
Admittedly, it has been some time since 58-year-old Catherine Collins has cared for an infant. As she prepared to become a first-time grandmother, she decided a refresher course might enhance her parenting credibility with her
Back Care That Goes Way Back
Ray Burke has struggled with back problems for years. His wife Jean even remembers the exact date of his first surgical procedure: December 16, 1999. There have been other procedures since then, and one orthopaedic