Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Summer 2014 - page 1

TWICE
JOY
The staf f of the Shannon
Women’s & Children’s Hospital
are always busy welcoming new
precious cargo into the world.
Earlier this year, lots of those bless-
ings came in doubles, when ve sets
of twins were born at Shannon within
one month!
Candice Ruiz, mom of twins Jackson and Addison, says raising
twins is a challenge but fun.
“My husband asked the doctor if she was kidding when we found
out we were having twins,” she recalls. “A er we got over the initial
shock, we were so happy. I am looking forward to watching the way
they grow and interact with each other.”
Chrissey Phelps, mom to Grace and
Ava, shared the same feelings of shock
and excitement.
“I was really excited when I found
out they were both girls,” she says. “I
knew it was going to be so much fun. I
could tell a di erence in their personali-
ties from early on. Ava is the feisty one
and Grace is laid-back like me.”
A moment this special is worth documenting. ank you to the
families for bringing their new bundles of joy together for this spe-
cial picture.
To learn more about Shannon’s specialized labor and delivery
services, visit
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BITS
H
PIZZA PIZZAZZ
While
waiting for delivery
pizza, sauté, microwave
or steam fresh veggies,
such as mushrooms,
bell peppers, onions or
artichoke hearts. Top
the pie with them to
boost your vegetable
intake for the day.
American Institute for Cancer
Research
WAYS OF WATER
For
dry skin, use a moistur-
izer on your body within
three minutes after a
shower or bath. This
seals moisture into the
skin.
American Academy of Dermatology
CREDIT DUE
When
someone quits smok-
ing and then starts
again, don’t nag or
blame. Give kudos
for time spent without
cigarettes. Smokers
learn something
every time they quit,
and many eventually
succeed.
American Cancer Society
Seeing doubles:
Twins (clockwise from top) are Roman and Aria Dehoyos, born March 7;
Jackson and Addison Ruiz, born Feb. 18; Ava and Grace Phelps, born Feb. 13;
Kenneth and Jarrold Nevins, born Feb. 20; and Parker and Pacer Pyle, born Feb. 17.
T
JOY
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