St. Luke's Baptist Hospital News and Events - Baptist Health System

You're Invited to Baptist Stroke Awareness Day

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy fun park activities and get free health screenings, information and stroke education.

Healthy Cooking Demo

Salsa/Zumba Classes

Fishing on the Wharf

Chair Yoga

Dancing to the Oldies

"Ask the Doc" with Dr. Gordon

"Ask the stroke survivor" booth

Framingham 10-Year Stroke Risk Test

The first 350 people get in free.�

Put time on your side with the Baptist Stroke Team.
If you or someone you know is having a stroke, don't wait, call 911 immediately and get to a Baptist hospital.
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When:

Time:

Location:

Friday, May 25

10�a.m.� - 2 p.m.
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Morgan's Wonderland
5223 David Edwards Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78233
Maps & Directions

Attend A Free Joint Seminar Near You

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join Baptist Health System and our featured speakers for a free seminar and learn everything there is about joints.

The seminars will take place through May. At each seminar, dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. These seminars are free, but registration is required. Call 297-7005 to hold your spot today!

Joint Pain, NO Longer! Solutions to your pain
with Dr. Michael Earle
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation
Northeast Baptist Hospital

Joint Pain, NO Longer! Solutions to your pain
with Dr. Sergio Viroslav
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation
Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

What are Your Options for Joint Replacement?
with Dr. Ty Goletz
Monday, May 21, 2012
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital

Tackle Your Hip and Knee Joint Pain Today!
with Dr. Greg Gordon
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital

Why Rehab is Necessary for Your Joints
with Dr. Alasdair Goldstein
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Presentation
St. Luke's Baptist Hospital

These seminars are free, but registration is required. Please call (210) 297-7005 to register.

Physician Disclaimer

Baptist Health System, the only Target: Stroke Honor Roll hospitals in Texas.

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

At a news conference on December 14, 2010, Baptist Health System announced its inclusion in the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll. Baptist is the first and only health system in Texas to achieve this status. 900 hospitals have enrolled in Target Stroke, and as of November 30, only 32 have made the honor roll.

"Bottom line, patients put their trust in Baptist, and we are working to make sure they can have confidence that they are receiving excellent, quality care," said Chief Nursing Executive Tommye Austin. "This has been a journey toward excellence that has involved a large team of people - not only at Baptist but our physician partners, the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center, EMS agencies, the American Heart Association and many more."

Target: Stroke is a national quality improvement campaign of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association designed to improve outcomes for ischemic stroke patients. Target Stroke Honor Roll status means that Baptist hospitals get stroke patients the medical treatment they need in under the national goal of 60 minutes. The Target Stroke goal is 50 percent and Baptist has achieved 72 percent.

"This is critically important because one minute of brain ischemia can kill 2 million nerve cells and 14 billion synapses," said neurologist Dicky Huey, Medical Director of the Baptist Brain & Stroke Network. "The more time that elapses before intravenous stroke medications called tPA are administered, the slimmer the odds of a good outcome." One way Baptist hospitals reduce the "door to needle" times is by having EMS crews take possible stroke patients directly from the ambulance to radiology for scans of the brain which can tell doctors what it going on. "This improved process saves time, but ultimately it saves lives and reduces disability from stroke because time lost, is brain lost," said Dr. Huey.

Another key in improving stroke care at Baptist has been the partnership with the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC).

"We have come a long way from virtually no coordinated stroke care in San Antonio to providing among the best stroke care in the nation," said David Jimenez, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at UTHSC. "We started talking three years ago about how to improve stroke care in San Antonio, and within a short time we were able to achieve Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification Center of Excellence status for raising the level of stroke care in San Antonio in all 5 Baptist hospitals. Baptist invested in the equipment that has allowed our surgeons to perform life saving procedures not possible before. This latest achievement is a credit to their commitment to our patients, their families and the community at large."

The coordinated effort to improve stroke care takes everyone working as a team, EMS, the emergency department, doctors, nurses, radiology and laboratory teams. Because strokes happen around the clock Baptist has implemented an innovative program called "specialists on call," which means there is expert clinical stroke care around the clock, 24/7.

In November Baptist earned another honor for stroke care from the American Heart Association - The Bronze "Get with the Guidelines" seal of approval. During the news conference, stroke teams from each of the five Baptist hospitals were presented with certificates of appreciation for their hard work and dedication on behalf of their patients.

For more information on Target: Stroke go to: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/Professionals/Target-Stroke-Honor-Roll-in-alphabetical-order_UCM_318484_Article.jsp

Attend a Diabetes Self-Management Course

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Baptist Health System offers diabetes self-management training classes at each of their 5�hospital locations in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association. The program is a two-day, 10-hour course designed to help patients take control of their diabetes.

The goal of the program is to help each individual with diabetes make the lifestyle changes necessary to improve diabetes control and preserve future health.�The American Diabetes Association recognizes this educational service as meeting national standards.

The course is free, but a doctor's prescription is required. Download this form �to get your Doctor's diagnosis and referral.�

Educational topics include:

What is Diabetes?
Eating Well with Diabetes
Exercise
Medication for Diabetes
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Possible complications
Coping and Stress
Lifestyle Change

For details about class times, locations, �and registration please call the Baptist Health System Referral and Information Center at 297-7005.

Use this assessment tool to help you determine your risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Want to work for a Gallup Great Workplace Award Winner?

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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Baptist Health System is a proud member of Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard recently received the Gallup Great Workplace Award, which honors organizations whose employee engagement results demonstrate they have the most productive and engaged workforces in the world.

The honor puts Baptist and Vanguard among the ranks of some of the world's top organizations like Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Campbell Soup and Starbucks, to name just a few. The award is given to only 25 companies out of Gallup's client base of 500. This means that we met Gallup's stringent requirements of employee engagement performance, corporate commitment to creating a rewarding workplace, and system best practices.
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We received this award thanks to the great work from each of our employees. Our culture and employees are the foundation of our great organization.�

Baptist Health System's efforts to become one of the best places to work in America are being realized and recognized.�

Find your career at Baptist.

The Joint Replacement Club at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital & Northeast Baptist Hospital

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whether you're undergoing knee, hip or other joint replacement procedures, the Joint Replacement Club is a club that makes a difference. Patients are placed together to provide a supportive, caring environment.

Get With The Program
How to become part of the Joint Replacement Club

1) Speak up.
Tell your surgeon you would like to have your surgery at Baptist�and you want to enroll in the Joint Replacement Club.

2) Set a date.
Your surgeon's office will work with you and the hospital to schedule your surgery.

3) Plan ahead.
The Baptist Joint Replacement Club coordinator will contact you to schedule your pre-operative education class 2 to 3 weeks prior to your surgery.

4) Pre-Admission Testing.
Your surgeon or Club coordinator will contact you to schedule pre-admission testing prior to your surgery.

5) Get Moving. What to expect after your surgery�
Rejoin your loved ones who came to support you in one of the private Joint Replacement Club rooms.�
Recover your mobility with the help of our specially trained nursing, physical rehabilitation and medical staff in the form of:

Instruction and assistance with exercises that will ease your transition when returning home.
A package of instructions and adaptive equipment to increase your independence in performing day-to-day tasks.

For more information call (210) 297-7005.

Join Baptist Health System on Social Media Sites

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Follow�Baptist Health System in the�Twitterverse,�join our Facebook page or�subscribe to our You Tube Channel. If you're on social media sites, connect with Baptist Health System and�learn about free classes, community events, health tips and much more. View our photo galleries and videos�and connect with others.�

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Baptist Health System Hospitals Earn Primary Stroke Center Certification

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ten months after developing�The Brain & Stroke Network to improve stroke care in San Antonio and South Texas, Baptist Health System has earned Primary Stroke Center Certification. Certification came from The Joint Commission. Baptist Health System earned this distinction of being the first in San Antonio to be certified, after the Joint Commission conducted an on-site review in May of 2009.

"We're proud to achieve the distinction," says Trip Pilgrim, President and CEO of Baptist Health System. "Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes Baptist Health System's commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our community. Our staff across the system, and affiliated physicians, have worked hard to earn this certification, which gives the people of our region the assurance of top-quality stroke care."

The Brain & Stroke Network at Baptist Health System operates in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and private neurologists, and provides round-the-clock stroke care for patients across San Antonio and South Texas.

"This certification by the Joint Commission recognizes the quality of care being delivered by The Brain & Stroke Network at Baptist Health System," said David Jimenez, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Health Science Center. We are very pleased to be a part of a program that is leading the way in the delivery of excellent stroke care for San Antonio and South Texas."

Suzanne DelBoccio, Vice President Neurosciences and Orthopedics at Baptist Health System, who led the effort to earn certification, noted that the city-wide reach of the Brain & Stroke Network is essential to comprehensive service. "Stroke can happen anywhere, anytime, so our commitment has been to assure that each of our hospitals: Baptist Medical Center, North Central Baptist Hospital, Northeast Baptist Hospital, Southeast Baptist Hospital and St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, are stroke-ready and fully certified," she said.

"Baptist Health System demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients," says Jean E. Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q., executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, Joint Commission. Each year about 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the nation's third leading cause of death. On average, someone suffers a stroke ever 45 second and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today.

"Starting Now" Stroke Education Program

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Are you or a family member at risk of having a stroke or currently recovering from a stroke? "Starting Now" is a free stroke education program offered by Baptist Health System in San Antonio. Stroke education classes for patients and caregivers, are just a few of the services offered for patients recovering from stroke through the Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System.

Session 1 - Mondays
Understanding the Risk Factors, Type and Prevention of Strokes

Session 2 - Tuesdays
Understanding the Emotional and Social Changes After a Stroke

Session 3 - Wednesdays
How Stroke Affects Communication, Cognition and Swallowing

Session 4 - Thursdays
How Stroke Affects Mobility and Daily Living

When:

Time:

Location:

Weekly

3 p.m.�

St. Luke's Baptist Hospital
Rehabilitation Dining Room (3rd floor)�
7930 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Maps & Directions

If you would like to register for a session please call Gayla at (210) 297-5175. Download the schedule.

Stroke Education at Baptist Medical Center
If you are interested in attending a class at Baptist Medical Center in downtown San Antonio�call (210) 297-8191 and select option 2 for class information at Baptist Medical Center.

Join the Stroke Survivor Support Group

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mission Statement:� "To Provide Stroke Survivors and their Families with Support and Informational Resources"
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Join the�Stroke Survivor Support Group. The group�offers education, support and resources for individuals and families who have�been affected by stroke.

Meetings are held once a month on the third Thursday at 2pm. The meetings are formatted as 30 minutes of presentation and 30 minutes of questions and answers.

When:

Time:

Location:

Every 3rd Thursday

2:00 p.m.

St. Luke's�Baptist Hospital
Acute Rehab Unit�(3rd Floor)
7930 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Parking will be validated
Maps & Directions

For more information call (210) 297-5175.

Support Group also available at Baptist Medical Center.