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FROM THE
PUBLISHER
DENTON COUNTY
PRESIDENT & CEO
Sam Houston
VICE PRESIDENT & CFO
Spring Houston
FOCUS ON
HEALTHCARE
T
he subject of health is a very personal and important one for
us all. The system that we have in the United States, while im-
perfect, fosters excellence and innovation in many areas. From
the prevention of illness through healthy living, to the diagnosis and
treatment of serious illnesses, medical advances are helping us live
longer, healthier lives. In this issue, we explore healthcare today.
From innovations in research, patient ownership in their own care,
and the emerging technologies that are providing people tools to
take wellness into their own hands, learn more starting on page 24.
We continue our healthcare focus with a doctor that scores of peo-
ple across the country trust, Mehmet Cengiz Öz. While that name
may not sound familiar, chances are that “Dr. Oz” rings a bell. A
cardiothoracic surgeon and Columbia University professor, his pas-
sion is helping people and empowering them with tools to live a
healthier life. With that in mind, in 2004, Dr. Oz appeared on The
Oprah Winfrey Show and has been a household name ever since.
“I’m in love with being able to help people. My whole passion,
throughout my whole career, is built as a medical doctor, and I still
practice once a week. My whole life has been about empowering
people. I spend most of my time thinking about how to marry those
two disciplines. But you can’t actually practice medicine on televi-
sion. You have to entertain people and give them advice…the way
you would at a cocktail party,” says Dr. Oz, our featured celebrity.
We check in with the good doc, for anti-aging and health living tips
that’ll last a lifetime. Check out his words of wisdom on page 8.
In this issue, Dr. Julie Alvira is also on hand to explain why it’s
important for women over 40 to pay close attention to their nu-
trition. She explains that a diet lacking essential vitamins can
wreak havoc on a woman––both physically and emotionally. For
instance, without adequate levels of vitamin D3, a woman is more
prone to osteoporosis and depression. Not to fear, Dr. Alvira of-
fers readers a detailed overview of which vitamins mature wom-
en should add to the mix to combat many common ailments.
Sincerely,
Sam and Spring Houston
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