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FROM THE PUBLISHER DENTON COUNTY PRESIDENT & CEO Sam Houston VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Spring Houston HEALTHCARE MATTERS T exas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound knows healthcare matters, which is why the organization is hosting its annual Women’s Health Fair on Sat., Sept. 21. The event will emphasize the importance of preventive medicine and will of- fer free screenings relating to cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, body mass index, thyroid, and heart health. Participants can visit wellness booths, physician booths, and vendors such as the Painted Tree, Institute of Bodywork Studies, and Nordstrom. The event will kick-off with a physician panel ready to answer the audience’s questions and will be moderated by Sean Fleming, MD, Director of Emergency Services and include an oncologist, orthopedic surgeon, breast surgeon, urologist, cardiologist, and more. There will also be a special presentation by Tracey Gold, former child actress best known for playing Carol Seaver on the 1980s sitcom Growing Pains. Check the feature inside for comprehensive details about the event. You may notice another recognizable face in this issue––Dr. Travis Stork, the former star of ABC’s long-running prime-time dating juggernaut, The Bachelor. But, his sizable credentials extend beyond looking for the girl of his dreams. MD, ER physician, and the host of the award winning syndicated television program The Doctors, Stork is also a New York Times #1 bestselling author. Although he didn’t find his soul mate on The Bachelor, this heartthrob’s time spent “in- terviewing” potential mates was not for naught. By the time he landed a spot on The Doctors, Stork was not only a board–certified emergency medicine physician, and a seasoned television personality whose easy going demeanor and frank approach to uncomfortable topics made him a natural fit for a daytime talk show. While the 47-year-old Stork is likely unfazed about the aging process. For most of us, being “over 40” is stressful. According to Julie Alvira, MD, MBA, it’s a time that can readily result in anxiety and heightened stress. With that in mind, Dr. Alvira offers the top questions to ask your doctor when you’re over 40. We think you’ll be surprised by some of the questions to consider. Switching gears, in this issue, Kimberly Blaker shares the harrowing tale of her son’s decline into mental illness. Her son was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at the age of 19 and the first several years of his adult life were spent inside a living hell. She chronicles the trials and tribulations she’s faced with her son and offers valuable information to help other families recognize the signs of schizophrenia, along with suggestions on where to turn should the disease be present. If you’re noticing a trend, it’s because healthcare matters. We hope that this issue in- spires you to make your health a priority. Sincerely, Sam and Spring Houston 4 DENTON COUNTY Living Well Magazine | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 FEATURE WRITER, COPY EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Sondra Barr ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT, PRODUCTION & WEBSITE DESIGN Lewis Schucart ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT Jennifer Beavers ADVERTISING/SALES Texas | Denton County, Dallas County, Collin County Texas & Oklahoma | Texoma WRITE TO US. Tell us who you would like to see featured on the cover, or what subjects you would like covered in upcoming editions of LIVING WELL Magazine at [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS/CUSTOMER INQUIRIES Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc. 102 E. 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